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Hotel Encounter Nepal

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
Interior entrance
Food and drink

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Golkupakha, Thamel North, Ward No 29, Samakhusi Marg, Kathmandu, 44600
  • Place, Garden of Dreams
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Durbar Marg
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kathmandu Durbar Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 53 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 53 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

Kathmandu Durbar Square is within a mile (2 km) of Hotel Encounter Nepal, and other popular attractions like Pashupatinath Temple are within a few miles (5 km). This 3-star hotel has 36 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and free valet parking.

What's nearby

  • Ballys Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Garden of Dreams - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Temples of the Elements - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Durbar Marg - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Everest Mo:Mo: Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Olive - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Momotarau - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smashing Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Al Madina Halal Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Encounter Nepal

A full-service spa, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are featured at Hotel Encounter Nepal. Free valet and self parking are available—or if you're not driving, take the shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for NPR 1300 per vehicle. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 21-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Sitting areas, minibars, and free newspapers are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NPR 700 for adults and NPR 200 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Restaurent

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NPR 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NPR 700 for adults and NPR 200 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1300 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NPR 15.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 9823645567

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 15 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Hotel Encounter Nepal?

This hotel is located in Kathmandu, just steps from Ballys Casino. You'll also find Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Encounter Nepal?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Encounter Nepal on Jun 13, 2026 start from $28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Encounter Nepal?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited parking, RV/bus/truck parking is also available.

Is there a spa available at Hotel Encounter Nepal?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include couples treatments and massages.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Encounter Nepal doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Encounter Nepal?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Encounter Nepal?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a garden-view restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a full-service spa.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Encounter Nepal serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Garden Restaurent.

Will Hotel Encounter Nepal allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Encounter Nepal though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel Encounter Nepal?

The closest major airport to Hotel Encounter Nepal is Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM), which is 4 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Encounter Nepal?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean and city views.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Encounter Nepal if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Encounter Nepal Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 160 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kuman

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

Stayed again after pokhara trip !

Stayed again after a trip to Pokhara, so friendly staff, was nice to be in a comfy place again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kuman

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

Excellent

Excellent friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely place by Thamel

We loved our stay here, especially the times we spent in the courtyard restaurant. Laxman was lovely and took great care of us there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times and Hotel Encounter always offers me a comfortable place from which to explore Kathmandu with friendliness and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Breakfast was good but kitchen is slow/inattentive at times. Very good for the price.
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just across the road to from Thamel tourist area this hotel is peaceful with decent sized rooms, hot showers, peaceful courtyard, good breakfasts, espresso style coffees. Staff are helpful & friendly. Stayed here multiple times. April 2023
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Utshav Bikram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had the pleasure of staying with Hotel Encounter 4 separate times in 2 1/2 weeks, and it was a fantastic experience. The staff was excellent, the food was incredible, and the rooms are a nice safe-haven when you are so far from home. I am so appreciative. Thank you, Hotel Encounter, for taking such great care of me!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED NAHUVEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay. I booked a standard room for one night. Upon check-in at the hotel, the administration upgraded it to a Deluxe room free of additional charges. The in-house restaurent was wonderful. Food was great. Room service was fast and excellent. I will definetly stay here next time I visit Kathmandu. Overall a wonderful experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
is ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saisiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The General Manager Mr. Mukunda Pokharel will quickly find you a good transport to airport or wherever you want to go in Nepal. The rooms are big by American and Thai standards. Bathrooms are big and clean. Beds are excellent big and firm exactly as we like our beds to be. Staff are super safe, friendly, funny, considerate, cheerful, discreet, helpful, and can get you any service or tour or info you can possibly need. Two big quiet gardens away from exciting busy hustle and bustle of Thamel neighborhood. Rooms are very clean. Staircase is excellent, wide, beautiful, clean all marble stone for easy fast carrying luggage and running to your free breakfast in the garden. The city of Kathmandu is currently doing a lot of road work, construction, city plumbing, so most hotels in the area temporarily (less than 1 minute) have a short blast of black or grey concrete coming from sink tap, toilet, just a few seconds, so don’t panic, it’s just the city water main lines being worked on. Some hotels also have water towers or cisterns atop their roofs to ensure you have lots of water 24/7, so dusty water for a moment might be normal. Clean water eventually comes out, you’ll be OK. Drink bottled water and use that for brushing your teeth and washing your face, you will be OK. Looking forward to our next vacation in Nepal. The cities are glorious fun chaos and dusty good fun: adventure pure and simple. Do try to escape the city for the mountains! Aloha :) Namaste!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff met me at the airport for US$15. They provided bus to get to my next stop and Chitwan National Park. Room was clean and relatively quiet. Very close to the bus station to Pokhara or Chitwan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lamakhadga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C’est excellent. Très bon service. Conseillé d’aller visiter
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Mattress, old and uncomfortable, bedding, not fresh and clean, towels, gray
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was so friendly and helpful. Nice area not that noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is pretty good - close to Thamel without being right in it. The room was fairly basic and could maybe do with a good renovation, but was comfortable and more than adequate for my needs. Overall, an enjoyable stay and very good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very flexible and allow me to stay more time in the property once my flight was in the afternoon. The staff are amazing. Very food treatment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super vriendelijk personeel dat echt probeert je te helpen ook al ligt dit buiten de gebaande paden.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value in a good location

Hotels was very good value for money, not exceptional but everything you could want in a good location just across from the main tourist shopping area. Plenty of good places to eat nearby. Staff very friendly and helpful Good WiFi
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Amarnath

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good hotel

Very crowded place and in a byline. Thou staff were cordial, the location of the hotel is bad. No lift in the hotel. Fridge connection was removed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurent

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

surtout n'hesitez pas

tres bon sejour personnel tres attentif a vos demandes toujours a votre ecoute .je tenais a remercier tout l encadrement pour leur hospitalite et leur devouement surtout lorsque ma femme s'est cassee les deux chevilles lors d'une visite d'un temple tout le staff a repondu present (appel de l'ambulance tranfert au meilleur hopital de katmandu accompagné par le patron afin que tout se deroule comme il faut) un tres tres grand merci tres bon salon de massage n'hesitez pas tres bon service pour les excursions enfin tres bonne nourriture(grill).encore un fres grand merci.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this property for my first night in Kathmandu and couldn't have asked for better. I had arranged for their shuttle and the driver stayed even though my flight was delayed. The courtyard is beautiful and relaxing. The view from the room was great and the service from the staff was wonderful. I had had my baggage delayed and reception helped me sort it out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Highly recommendable

Lovely hotel away from main Thamel area. Very friendly staff will do anything for you. Room size is great and fairly comfortable. Restaurant also great food and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ulrike

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

Central and quiet

Even if the hotel is situated at the north end of Thamel it is very quiet during the night. The manager and the staff are very very friendly and helpful. I recommend to take a room with gardenview. It's spacious and sunny in the morning. The bed was very comfortable and the shower worked very well. For breakfast you can choose a big variety from the menu and I was happy to find the Porridge there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

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