So you would like to visit Kathmandu? Perhaps for a taste of spirituality, or the scenery en route to Mt Everest or a bit of shopping for pashmina (cashmere)? Or maybe you saw the movie Doctor Strange and wonder whether there is a Kamar-taj in Kathmandu? Whatever your reason, we recommend the Hotel (Guest House) Siddhi Manakamana to set the mood and stage for your Kathmandu experience.||||This hotel is snuggled in a small lane right in the middle of Boudha, so it's just so convenient to walk out to the Great Stupa and shopping area of Boudha.||||When you first reach the hotel, don't let it faze you. All you see is a wall and a blue gate. Even after the gate opens and your taxi goes in, you may wonder whether you have made a mistake; just a drap looking building. Take heart, that's not the hotel. Walk a short distance, and lo! You are greeted by a beautiful courtyard garden with beautiful splashes of colourful peonies. After the drab entrance, you think you have discovered the mystical Shangri-la.||At the reception, you are greeted by a pleasant receptionist with a nice poster of the serene Buddha on the wall behind her.||Our room was on the ground floor with a nice big glass window/french door that opened out to the garden. The room itself was not spectacular but cosy enough with a fairly large bathroom; no long bath but a warm shower. There is a room safe for your valuables.||There is no telephone and no hair-dryer, but both are available upon request from the front desk. Breakfast is included, served every morning from 7.30am to 10.00am at the kitchen, across the courtyard.||A final note: housekeeping is not automatic; make a...
Read moreLocated in Kathmandu, 16.1 km from Nagarkot, Hotel Siddhi Manakamana features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. The hotel has a terrace and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Certain accommodations feature a sitting area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is provided. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The nearest airport is Tribhuvan Airport, 3.1 km from the property. Boudhha is a great choice for travelers interested in ancient landmarks, historyand monuments. Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room. Children and Extra Beds All children are welcome. Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds. Free! All children under 6 years stay free of charge for extra beds. Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 15 per night for extra beds. The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1. Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay. Pets Pets are...
Read moreHad a terrible experience at this hotel - booked it as a first stop in Kathmandu on arrival in Nepal, place to put my luggage while trekking and a last night before flying out of the country.There is no provision for bag check - no tag given or the like. Asked if could leave / check my bag was told yes and to leave infront of front desk. Two weeks later when I returned to the hotel bag was still in the lobby infront of front desk. Things were missing of course - none of great enough value to argue, but the fact they couldn’t even be bothered to move the bag a few feet to a closet / holding space or the like is indicative of the way this place rolls.Tried to book a shuttle for early morning to airport through hotel, listed as included service. Despite confirming and reconfirming, they arranged nothing. Instead at 5:15 AM it became a game of let’s make a deal and see how much we can charge while providing no evidence there was even a driver. In the end I gave up and carted my luggage to the street to get a taxi.Nepal is a wonderful country - this hotel was a consistent bad experience. Rooms themselves are meh - didn’t try the free breakfast, on site restaurant was pretty good, atmosphere/ food. This isn’t a cheap hotel by local standards - for the price point there are much / many options...
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