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4.0 out of 5

"The Dalai-La is a nice boutique hotel in a chaotic tourist part of Kathmandu. It's amazingly quiet. Our room was comfortable and clean. The include ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 29 Oct 2017

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Hotel Description

Dalai-La Boutique Hotel puts you in the heart of Kathmandu, steps from Temples of the Elements and within a 10-minute stroll of Garden of Dreams. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant, and free valet parking.

All 25 soundproofed rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and you can enjoy free WiFi, dining areas, and coffee/tea makers. Nice touches to enhance your stay include bathrobes and slippers, while premium linens invite a good night's rest. Additionally, room service, free local calls, and free bottled water are available.

The restaurant, The Hub, serves Italian cuisine. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business center. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour gym, and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-star Thamel hotel include Durbar Marg and Pashupatinath Temple.

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$111* Per night/room 11 May - 12 May

Super Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Courtyard View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Dalai-La Boutique Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Dalai-La Boutique Hotel

Everyone (1)
4 out of 5

amazingly quiet for a busy location

Pros: The courtyard and the food were both delightful and the staff was super friendly.
Cons: Screens on the windows would be nice for fresh air without bugs, but I don't think they are common in Nepal.
Location: Thamel is pure chaos, but good people watching and plenty of places to eat. Kathmandu is really just some place to enter Nepal.
The Dalai-La is a nice boutique hotel in a chaotic tourist part of Kathmandu. It's amazingly quiet. Our room was comfortable and clean. The included breakfast buffet was not super appealing to me, but then I figured out you could order off the breakfast menu which was much more to my taste. The food was very good. We ate dinner there too.

Posted by , from Manly, NSW, Australia on 29 Oct. 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Apr. 2018 by Tenzin

Namaste Kristin , Thank you for choosing Dalai-La. It's been our pleasure hosting you. Dhanyabad for the review and sharing your experience. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay and will come back again. Thank you for your faith in us and the recommendation. We look forward to your next visit. Cheers!!

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Dalai-La Boutique Hotel. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kathmandu hotel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2014
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport pick-up and area shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

Dalai-La Boutique Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Dining room
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

The Hub - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Dalai-La Boutique Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Children stay free - maximum age 5
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Dalai-La Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
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  • Dalai-La Boutique Kathmandu
  • Dalai-La Boutique
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  • Dalai-La Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
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You should know

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.