Consider a stay at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa and take advantage of a corner/local shop, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body scrub at Penguin Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Cave Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa also has shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Located in Thamel, a neighbourhood in Kathmandu, Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park and Garden of Dreams reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kathmandu Fun Park and Natural History Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Vaisha Dev (Toothache Tree), or check out an event or a game at National Stadium. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ziplining and mountain biking, or hop on a moped for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Kathmandu. Visit our Kathmandu travel guide
Thamel, Kathmandu, 11856
What's nearby
Garden of Dreams
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Durbar Marg
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Kathmandu Durbar Square
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Asan Bazaar
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Kathmandu Civil Mall
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
19 min drive
Restaurants
Breakfast House Thamel
5 min walk
Dongfang Palace China
5 min walk
Mitho Restaurant, Thamel
1 min walk
KungFu Noodles Works
1 min walk
RoadHouse Café
4 min walk
About this property
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa
Upscale family-friendly hotel in a shopping district
A corner/local shop, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body scrub at Penguin Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Cave Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa also has shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, supervised childcare (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
The Cave Restaurant
Things to do
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot tub
Shopping
Steam room
TV in common areas
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Cot (surcharge)
Grocery/convenience store
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Swedish massages
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
6 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
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 per cent 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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 12 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.
Where is Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa located?
This family-friendly Kathmandu hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Temples of the Elements, Asan Bazaar and Garden of Dreams. Kathesimbhu Stupa and Nara Devi Temple are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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