Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offers an upscale sanctuary in central Thamel. Guests enjoy international dishes at The Cave Restaurant, yoga classes, and rooftop views. Amenities include dry cleaning, free in-room WiFi, on-site shopping, and a convenience store.
Located in Thamel, a neighbourhood in Kathmandu, Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Notable landmarks in the area include Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural History Museum and Patan Zoo. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ziplining, or hop on a moped for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Kathmandu travel guide
Thamel, Kathmandu, 11856
What's nearby
Garden of Dreams
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Kathmandu Durbar Square
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Durbar Marg
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Asan Bazaar
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Basantapur
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
19 min drive
Restaurants
Mitho Restaurant, Thamel
1 min walk
Mila Café Premium Coffee
2 min walk
Brezel Garden Restaurant
2 min walk
Breakfast House Thamel
5 min walk
Yak Restaurant Bar & Lodge
2 min walk
About this property
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Pashupatinath Temple
A corner/local shop, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, a facial or Ayurvedic treatments at Penguin Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Cave Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa also has shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge) and a lift
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
The Cave Restaurant
Things to do
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot tub
Shopping
Steam room
TV in common areas
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Cot (surcharge)
Grocery/convenience store
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Swedish massages
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
6 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 12 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Property is also known as
Royal Penguin Boutique 2
Royal Penguin Boutique 2 Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel 2
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel 2 Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel
Royal Penguin Boutique Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel Spa 2
Royal Penguin & Spa Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel Kathmandu
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.
Where is Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa located?
This family-friendly Kathmandu hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Temples of the Elements, Asan Bazaar and Garden of Dreams. Kathesimbhu Stupa and Nara Devi Temple are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Upon entering the room we were impressed by the blue led lighting strips. It gave us the sense that we were going into a room of the future. However, they have enough other lights that we were able to read without any effort. (I don't really like hotels that are mood-lit and never able to make bright enough to read anywhere). The bath tub was wonderful. It is so great to sit and soak after a great trek.
Geof
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
4 Feb, 2020
This was an average hotel I guess. I wanted to stay in Thamel for a few nights of my vacation so I choose the quirkiness of Royal Penguin. The first room they showed me did not have working electric, they had been having power issues of the whole floor leaving the dark corridor leading to the room and the room itself room unsafe for any guests. Then they showed me a second room that did not have working heat or Wifi. Then the 3rd room didn't have working heat either but the staff said that it just takes a while to heat up. While waiting 45 minutes for the heat to kick on, I called the front desk again. They sent 2 more employees to come and look at the heater; one of them changed out the filter. It finally kicked on, but I should mention that the new room was a significant down grade and nothing was adjusted on my bill then or at check out. Water runs yellow, some hotels in Kathmandu have clear colored water, they do not & the power outages are short but pretty regular. Staff were kind but most were not very helpful. Things I did like, FREE HBO in English, FREE room service breakfast which was pretty good and one of the housekeepers was very nice. Overall, the quirkiness of the hotel is not enough to stay here, I would not recommend to anyone. I'm sure there must be nicer properties in the Thamel area. This one disappoints.
Very happy and satisfied with the customer service , all the other staffs were very helpful too. Only the water was an issue, bathroom water was unclean it was yellow in colour. Please try to get clean water . Other than that every thing was excellent.
Perfect location, very friendly staff and despite it’s located in center Thamel, very quiet.
Marie Lorraine
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
31 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was no rooms with a balcony, and only 1 restaurant to eat in. The menu was limited, and the breakfast that was offered, very disappointing.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
6/10 Okay
Stefano, Dubai
13 Jun, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Probabilmente i giudizi che portano ad assegnare le stelle ad un hotel sono strettamente correlate al luogo, in quanto dal punto di vista "globale" questo hotel potrebbe essere 2,5 stelle (è anche vero che ho trovato situazioni di degrado strutturale anche negli hotel di Roma o Parigi...)... Il personale è disponibile e servizievole ma manca delle basi di gestione, ordine, pulizia; il manager non è presente (è anche vero che anche Kathmandu ormai è ingovernabile!)
I stayed here with my 2 children. After reading reviews I was prepared for a reasonable, clean, yet perhaps not the best hotel. I was positively surprised. The room I got was exactly as pictured. For KTM style rooms, this was luxury. Plush tiger was waiting for us in the bed. Kids loved it. The greeting guards at the entrance made us feel welcome every time you cross the gates. Food in the restaurant was mediocre at best. My room was 62. The hotel, staff was great. I would return any time. Recommended.
this is a great semi-budget hotel in the downtown area close to restaurants and shops. they had access to a gym (different building) and a spa on-site, which i was tempted to use, but never got there. three nights were all good. the water was always hot, though it came out yellow. we didn't have any problems though, and there was plenty of bottled water to use for brushing teeth, etc. the room had heating (it got cold at night!) and the bed was comfortable. the security was overly polite and the front desk was always staffed and helpful. we did not like the breakfast - we got up twice for early flights, and noticed everyone else in the airport who had packed breakfasts had normal things (boiled eggs, sandwiches, box juice, a banana, etc.) while we only had the option of taking takeaway from the six meals included in the breakfast rate. this included pancakes, which we ordered, and they packed the syrup in tin foil! it spilled everywhere and ruined the rest of the food. we got muesli with no milk or yogurt - just plain, uncooked oats. so bizarre. other than that, the place worked out well for us.
The hotel is over-rated and not value for money going by the card rate you displayed while booking. This the discount of 62% that you showed while booking is mis-leading and bigger and more popular hotels in better locations in Thamel were offering rooms at much lower prices. Further it was mentioned while booking that its near Garden of Dreams but its quite interior which made my friends and business associates avoid coming over. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The Hammam and Sauna facilities are open 24 hrs and the staff un-grudgingly switched on the Hammam even if it was very late in the evening.
The hotel is centrally located in Thamel (Kathmandu's touristic neighborhood). My friend and I stayed there during our Christmas vacation. The staff members are friendly, and answer all queries quickly and efficiently. However, the hotel is unfortunately not very clean- if I took my shoes off and walked around in the room, my socks would immediately become dusty. Moreover, the towels were obviously old and worn, and I regretted not bringing my own. The free breakfast was convenient, but rather bland.
I mention this here so that other visitors don't make the same mistake: the hotel recommended we took its deluxe bus to go to Pokhara, and I wish we had declined the offer. While I understand that road conditions in Nepal are difficult, I was shocked by the driver's reckless disregard for our safety during our trip to Pokhara. He was constantly speeding on narrow mountain roads, and constantly tried to overtake other vehicles, including big trucks and buses.
We were so scared that instead of taking the bus back, we booked a last minute plane ticket to Kathmandu. The hotel reimbursed the price of the bus return ticket and didn't charge us for the airport pickup. I hope that in addition to this gesture of goodwill, they make sure that they don't recommend the same company to other visitors (Pokhara Jagadamba Travels).
We had a comfortable stay and the staff were very obliging. The breakfast was below par - too many choices on menu but very bland and tasteless. Apart from that we loved the location and size of rooms/ amenities.
The hotel is located in the heart of tourist hub of Thamel. Room was OK - spacious and well equipped, with everything - wifi, minifridge, kettle, hairdryer, TV and safe - in working order. Breakfasts were varied, made to order and ample in quality and quantity. However, I thought the room windows were in dire need of cleaning - they were so dirty it gave the impression that there was a fog outside. The staff were best feature of the hotel - welcoming, cheerful and helpful. Overall, a very satisfactory stay.