Dalai-La Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Kathmandu
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this hotel
Located just 1.5 km from the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Dalai-La Boutique Hotel operates a 24-hour front desk to assist guests at all hours. Free WiFi access is available.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kathmandu
Available Rooms
Executive Suite
1 King • 753 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Suite
1 King • 484 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Super Deluxe Double or Twin Room
1 Queen or 2 Single • 344 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Double Room
2 Single or 1 Queen • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Junior Suite with Balcony
1 King • 430 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
Excellent staff made this stay most enjoyable. Great restaurant and rooms. Felt like home only better.
Nothing
4.5 / 5.0
Location, facilities, and food were almost best quality. We didn’t have to call the reception desk once with a complaint.
Absence of a lift makes it difficult for elderly couple to stay in the upper floors
4.5 / 5.0
This hotel is a super address. The atmohsphere and the staff were really welcoming and friendly, the breakfast very tasty. Also the location directly in the heart of Thamel is excellent. I will be happy to come again :-)
I think that the cab prices are way to overpriced, especially with regard to local offers. However, the service is really good :-)
5.0 / 5.0
It is a one of its kind hotel. Probably unlike any I have ever stayed in. The ambience of the place just lifts your spirits. It keeps you wondering how did someone come up with this place. And to top it off, the staff is so friendly and helpful, service is exceptional, food is good. They arranged for our daily outings and provided us any detail we asked for. Our stay here really completed our Kathmandu vacation.
We are a family of 4 and stayed in their family room with two double beds. The room is called 'Manaslu'.
5.0 / 5.0
It was beautiful. Loved staying there. The staff was warm and friendly. They were accommodating too and provided us late check out. Would definitely recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
The staffs are super friendly, room is well decorated and clean, view is lovely as well. Location is great, in the middle of thamel
Thanks you Abhi, Sarah and Binod!
nope
5.0 / 5.0
Very stylish and clean.
5.0 / 5.0
Room was very comfortable, amazing bed and shower. Breakfast was a real highlight
Breakfast service was a little slow as there was only 1 server working
5.0 / 5.0
Such a gem of a property in Thamel. A special shout out to Binod who was exceptionally caring and attentive. Could not have asked for a nicer start to the morning than his friendly professionalism at the breakfast table! I have been coming to Nepal every year since 2006 (except 2 years due to covid restrictions) and have stayed in dozens of hotels in Kathmandu over the years but Dalai La just stands out in every way. It will be my go-to spot for both myself and my groups for future trips. Thank you to the staff for making every stay so pleasant.
There is nothing to complain about here.
5.0 / 5.0
Breakfast recommendation
On our first morning, unsure what to order off the breakfast menu, our waiter recommended the tofu scramble with spinach due to us wanting to remain vegetarian for a trip to the Pashupatinath Temple. The tofu scramble with spinach was amazing along with the locally prepared Nepali tea. The great thing this hotel offers is the extension of breakfast hours till 12pm to cater to the various activities of the guests.
Overall
This delightful hotel is centrally located to a number of tourist attractions. It takes approximately 30 mins by car depending on traffic to reach most of the notable destinations. It is situated alongside a bustling road, filled with handicraft and apparel stores as well as good restaurants within walking distance.
The hotel's courtyard is serene and peaceful. A great place to have a quiet cup of tea to warm up or enjoy a selection from their menu. The interior décor is extremely beautiful, appears to be aligned with the Tibetan culture and is also filled with beautiful Thangka paintings. For those are who are art lovers, this hotel also holds an in-house art exhibition from time to time.
The staff are an asset of this hotel, always going above and beyond to cater to our needs and requests. They do it with such sincerity, grace and cheerfulness. Abhi, Anjali, Shesheer and Rosie – these wonderful people we will never forget. We were always touched by their service spirit and kind gestures.
When we were leaving back to home, Rosie came running to our car with 2 beautiful orange Tibetan Khadas in her hands. She sought permission to place it on us and said “Maam, this is for your safe journey back home”. I was truly moved by that gesture.
The Dalai La Hotel, its most gracious, exuberant and humble owner who made certain things happen for us and the wonderful staff will always remain special in our hearts. We are filled with nothing but gratitude and definitely look forward to coming back to The Dalai La.
4.5 / 5.0
Exceptionally friendly staff who go out of their way to assist and ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.
Very well located, in Thamal, to enable walking around for shopping, to restaurants and Kathmandu Durbar Square etc. The breakfast menu is very extensive, and the food is delicious. Highly recommend staying at Dalai-La.
4.0 / 5.0
Great location in Thamel area.
Very friendly and helpful staff.
No elevator but they carried the bags up.
Sink and faucet in bathroom while beautiful, splashed water quite a bit but they adjusted that to make it better.
5.0 / 5.0
The waiter and waitress are so nice. Rojina arrange everything for you and wellness to introduce Nepal (sight seeing or Nepali🤣) It’s really great to meet Rojina and Binod at Nepal😉
Nope. Everthing is great! Only hot water have to wait few minutes but it doesn’t bother😉
5.0 / 5.0
stylish - authentic
nothing
5.0 / 5.0
The hotel itself was beautiful and the service was great, providing a peaceful space and oasis from the busy-ness of Kathmandu.
5.0 / 5.0
the ambience, the decor, the location and how helpful the reception staff were
it was quite pricey - same price as European places but at the same time worth it
4.5 / 5.0
The staff fabulous!
5.0 / 5.0
Exellent place to stay great staff
5.0 / 5.0
new property and clean and tidy everywhere.. proximity to Thamel central Area. people running the business..
everything was good…
4.5 / 5.0
location, cleanliness, ambiance
no elevator 🛗 for higher floors
5.0 / 5.0
I stayed here for 3 nights prior to going on a medical mission. Location was convenient, right next to shops and restaurants, a short walk to the taxi stand. Even though it was in a central, busy location, the hotel itself felt like an oasis, just a peaceful vibe about it. Upon arrival, I was upgraded to the Everest Room on the top floor. Though the climb to the room was almost like climbing Everest itself, the room was spacious, clean and beautifully decorated. Loft style, equipped with 2 balconies and a nice view. It was a pleasure to come back to after a long day of sight seeing. The gym is smaller, but compared to other hotels in the area, gyms are hard to find. Another plus, is that they provided filtered water in the room. Staff and hospitality were consistently top notch. Sherling (not sure if I spelled it correctly), the bartender/server would ask about my day during breakfast, him as well as the other staff at this hotel were very personable. I traveled alone but the staff definitely made it feel a little more like home. Would definitely stay here again!
The temperature for the shower was a little hard to control at times. I also recommend that the staff check the bottle of the water jug bottles each time on cleaning as one of them, though it was still full, did have some green sediment on the bottom (but that was only one instance).
4.0 / 5.0
Helpful staff and great location
4.0 / 5.0
Located in the heart of Thamel. Convenient location
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kathmandu?
The average price for a rental in Kathmandu is R 719 per night. This rental is R 272 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Dalai-La Boutique Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dalai-La Boutique Hotel pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Dalai-La Boutique Hotel?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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