Dalai-la Boutique Hotel

I have stayed in this hotel twice. My first stay was in April 2025, and I truly enjoyed everything about it: the room, the service, the food. My second stay in July 2025 was somewhat bumpy. Upon check in, I was assigned to the wrong room since the room I booked much in advanced turned out to be given to another traveller. It was rather disappointing, yet after the discussions the hotel offered me a free upgrade to an executive suit for the entire duration of my stay, but I later chose to move to the room I booked originally. The next night the hotel was hosting a very loud event which went on late at night, and which again was very disappointing. I had my next stay booked for August 2025, and I was going to cancel it, given the experience. However, the hotel apologised and assured me that they have reviewed their even policies. Indeed, the rest of my stay was most pleasant and I have enjoyed the quiet environment, the amazing service, the wonderful spa (ask for the therapist Mala - she is amazing!), and delicious food. I have therefore kept my booking for the next month, and I am looking forward to staying on this absolutely beautiful place again. I hope I will get the same excellent service that I have experienced before. Thank you to the whole team for taking action to make my stay (and your hotel too) better!

Just outside the hotel is chaos of Thamel with the 90% tourists and motorcycles zipping by...yet step into the hotel's courtyard...tranquility. I was initially hesitant because Thamel is well known as the tourist part of Kathmandu. But I am glad I stayed here. The hotel is the definition of a boutique hotel. The courtyard is a wonderful place to sit and eat or have a beer. The room was large and clean. The staff were friendly and accommodating. In the evening, there is a dining "event" held in the courtyard. I had a room facing the courtyard with a tiny balcony. I assume the rooms facing the streets will be more noisy. If you walk outside, you have access to all the souvenir shops and restaurants full of tourists. I would stay here again.

This hotel was bliss after returning from our two week Everest region trek. The vibes are pristine. Rooms are huge, clean and luxurious. There's a small art exhibition space to check out. The courtyard is soooo pleasant and beautiful. Complimentary breakfast was delicious. Laundry service was quick and well managed. And it's a perfect location in Thamel for exploring the area, so cute and fun to walk around. Staff were very friendly and helpful as well. Highly recommend using their nearby associated spa as well!

This is my third stay at Dalai La Botique in this year. I absolutely love staying here. It has become my second home now. The rooms are big and comfortable. The staff is very nice. I just love the breakfast served by them. When I visited this hotel in 2024, and hired a car for sightseeing , the driver told me, madam you will soon come again and he was so right. The driver who works for this hotel is a very kind hearted person. The front desk staff is also very nice. They always welcome you happily.

Highly recommend- especially after long flight. Extremely impressed! Adds a layer of warmth to the stay when the staff are extremely friendly and helpful, Every staff had a smile on their face and provided excellent service without fail for the 3 days we stayed. We booked a twin room and got two massive comfy double beds, extremely quiet despite being in the centre of town, great shower aircon too! What a win. We’ve stayed in numerous places during our month in Nepal, and this hotel tops the list by far. Highly recommend.. especially if you’ve just gotten off a long haul flight.

Very nice place and good food! Would very recommend it. In the middle of touristic centre you will find this place which takes you out of the noisy area. The staff is friendly and the food we ate was excellent. Binod helped us very well and told us a bit about the Nepalese culture/politics.

a fantastic experience.. i've been to KTM twice in 2 years - and stayed here both times. great location. middle of thamel. lovely decor - museum-quality art everywhere. even in the rooms good food and ambience. and an amazing staff - in the bar/restaurant and at the front desk. no request is too much. they are always available - even on whatsapp, flexible, and polite. general strike in KTM and need to get to the airport? sure need a same day appt at the best spa in town? sure special thanks to Abhi and Sumira at the front desk, and Dipesh & Vinod in the restaurant, next time i'm in KTM i know where i'll stay thanks Niti

This is a very charming hotel right in the heart of the Thamel area of Kathmandu. The atmosphere has a lot of character with local artwork, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff is very pleasant and thoughtful. Also the restaurant food is delicious! We stayed on three separate nights and the staff remembered us each time we arrived and welcomed us back