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Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Thamel with spa and restaurant

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Classic Penthouse | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Classic Penthouse | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Steam room
  • Spa tub
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Room options

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Presidential Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Penthouse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Thamel, Kathmandu, 11856

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durbar Marg - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Swayambhunath - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitho Restaurant, Thamel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mitra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KungFu Noodles Works - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Tibet Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pilgrims 24 Restaurant & Bar (Formerly Feed 'n' Read) - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

Located just 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from the airport, Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments, and international cuisine is served at The Cave Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A rooftop terrace, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other features. Fellow travelers say good things about the room service.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 percent 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
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking nearby
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Penguin Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

The Cave Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 15.00 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ballys Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and ziplining. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa also has a steam room and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Yes, The Cave Restaurant offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa like?
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa is a short 8-minute walk from Garden of Dreams and 12 minutes' walk from Basantapur.

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A great room with a great soaking bathtub
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, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Benjamin, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
AR, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ai, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
4-night romance trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great room but the sauna and steam room are not good. The steam room stank of ammonia and the sauna door stuck and I had to rip it off to escape!!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

good option, good price, food needs work
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.
Timothy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

comfortable hotel in the heart of Thamel
Quirky hotel in the heart of Thamel.
Judith, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Friendly staff
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.
J S, 3-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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).
9-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel that is centrally located in the Thamel district. The restaurant is good.
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is in the perfect location. We were pleased with the big breakfast and would return again one day.
Jaynie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice location close main city square and shops ...
Max, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My room was very comfortable. The hotel is in a good location. The restaurant inside the hotel has good food.
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and great breakfast
The room is very spacious and clean. The made-to-order breakfast is very yummy! The gym is in another building in Aria hotel which is one block away.
Yiu Ming, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable stay in a small hotel ...
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.
stepsul, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly and helpful staffs, clean and strategy location. Value for money
2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Well located, great breakfast options - fun and quirky options (that you can ignore) - very professional and friendly staff. Great spa too
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Any hotel in Kathmandu is going to be a little rougher than what you might expect in NA, but besides a few unsightly stains on some of the pillow casings, RP is perfectly adequate and not without its charms. Well located in the Thamel tourist district.
CJ_Canuck, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A fun themed hotel with helpful staff
The hotel was very reasonably priced compared to western hotels, yet it had a fun quirky atmosphere and all the staff were lovely and helpful.
John, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review