Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury Kathmandu hotel in Thamel with a full-service spa

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Balcony
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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Executive King Room | View from room
Experience the serenity of Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa, nestled close to Kathesimbhu Stupa and Nara Devi Temple. Rejuvenate with a hot stone massage at Penguinium, indulge in international cuisine at Royal Penguin Restaurant, or practice yoga under the sun on the rooftop terrace. With free grocery shopping service and kids' meals available, this family-friendly haven has something for everyone.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
Pillow menu
  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
J P Road, Thamel, Kathmandu, 11856

Getting around

  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) - 20 min drive

About this property

Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Garden of Dreams
Located close to Kathesimbhu Stupa and Nara Devi Temple, Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa provides an airport shuttle, a free food/drink shopping service and a free daily manager's reception. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment and a body scrub at Penguinium, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Royal Penguin Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has a rooftop terrace, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 to 8 for adults and USD 5 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Royal Penguin Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night.
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 8 for adults and USD 5 to 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

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
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Hotel Royal Penguin
Penguin Boutique
Royal Boutique Hotel
Royal Penguin Boutique
Aria Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Hotel
Aria Boutique Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

Is Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 100 (subject to availability).

Does Aria 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 Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Kathmandu hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Kathesimbhu Stupa, Nara Devi Temple and Asan Tole. Garden of Dreams and Kathmandu Durbar Square are also within 15 minutes.

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Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 191 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

maruco, kathmandu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お湯が出るまでに時間はかかるが、たっぷりと潤沢に使えたのは良かった。朝食時にきちんと気遣いができているサービスが提供され、快適だった。Wi-Fiが切れてしまい、フロントに連絡するとすぐに対応してくれたが、Wi-Fiが繋がりにくかったのは残念だった。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We chose the penthouse, because I felt like a penthouse would be good. It wasn’t. We flew late at night from the US only to learn that the penthouse was on the 5th floor and they didn’t have an elevator. This made it impossible to stop by quickly at the hotel to get a hat or quickly change a shirt. We didn’t stay. We left the same night and went and stayed at their sister property with an elevator. From what I could see, the penthouse terrace was nice but I wasn’t about to do stairs the whole time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kristen, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service. Internet issues and only warm water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.The staff was very helpful and hospitable. They were accommodating at every request we made.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Javed, Abu Dhabi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was fine except the non availability of lift. I am a 70 years old senior citizen and given a room on 4th floor. I had to jump 64 stairs to reach in room. It was difficult to go second time in room in day
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

TeguhSubiantoro, Alameda,California.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to the street , walking distance to the restourants, ATM etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

영실

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
깨끗한 숙소와 조식도 너무 좋아요. 차량도 불러주시고 제가 사가지고 간 신라면도 끓여주셨어요. 서비스도 좋습니다.주위 둘러보는 재미도 있었습니다. 다음에도 네팔가면 숙박하고 싶습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good Hotel, nice People and good Price. I recomend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was room service a a decent room for massages.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in a "Deluxe" room which was too small by normal standards - cramped interior with things hemmed in! There was not much space to freely move around. There was no shower curtain to start with and the hotel provided a hot water kettle after reminders. Prompt and pleasing staff service with a good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like sleeping in a space ship in the center of Kathmandu , our stay at the Aria was out of this world ! Beautiful facility, wonderful staff, and free hot breakfast once a day ( available for order) , what more could you ask for? 10/10 Can’t wait to stay at another Aria.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly service.

The people were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
좋아요
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay at the Aria Boutique Hotel was fantastic! The staff were very quick in replying to my messages when I requested airport transfer to the hotel, which was especially important after my long flight didn't arrive until after 11pm. The taxi they arranged got my trip off to a good start. Check-in was very easy and I loved the room. There were so many little things that combined to provide a great experience. I still smile about the various door hangers that I could choose from. Having breakfast (great Nepali omelette) at any time was great when I was recovering from early or late travelling. The hotel is in a great location, just a short walk to Durbar Square and the Garden of Dreams, while also next to all the restaurants, shops and bars in Thamel, and the hotel spa gave an excellent massage to relax my legs from all the walking and exploring. The hotel reception were so helpful in booking and giving suggestions about tours, which gave me 3 incredible days of memories. All in all - excellent and I'd definately stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Stuttgart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ich war mit dem Hotel top zufrieden! Es war sehr sauber und dafür dass es im belebten Stadtteil Thamel liegt, hatte ich im Hotel immer meine Ruhe. Das Essen war sehr lecker und das Angebot an Getränken und Speisen ist auch sehr groß! Besonders hervorzuheben war während meines Aufenthalts, dass das Hotelpersonal immer sehr freundlich war und man es immer mit einem sehr sympathischen Lächeln gesehen hatte! Außerdem gab es gute Tipps für Touren, die man auch über das Hotel buchen kann! Da ich also mit allem sehr zufrieden war, gebe ich daher dem Hotel die Note 1
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sungnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
팽귄호텔이 두군데있는데 엘리베이터있는곳에 주무시길 추천합니다 녹물은 나와도 괜찮았어요
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

MOTI, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely hotel. Staffs were very helpful and lovely as well. I loved food, beautiful room,and the staffs. I highly recommend this place for anyone. Moti
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018