Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Front of property - evening/night
Presidential Suite | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Courtyard
Food court

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Thamel, Kathmandu, 11856
  • Place, Kathmandu Durbar Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Durbar Marg
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Pashupatinath Temple
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Double Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Twin Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Penthouse

  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

Located in Thamel within a 5-minute walk of Temples of the Elements, Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute stroll of Kathesimbhu Stupa. This 30-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Durbar Marg - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swayambhunath - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brezel Garden Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mitho Restaurant, Thamel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KungFu Noodles Works - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ofukurono Aji Japanese Home Dishese (おふくろの味) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anatolia Restourant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Guests staying at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa enjoy access to a full-service spa, a gym, and a steam room. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 15 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can expect 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a hot tub, and a steam room.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Penguin Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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)
  • Crib (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 center
  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 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 percent 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay

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 buffet breakfast: 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 percent

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, 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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Royal Penguin Boutique 2
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Royal Penguin Boutique
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel Spa 2
Royal Penguin & Spa Kathmandu
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do within easy reach of Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

This hotel is situated in Thamel, just steps from Kathesimbhu Stupa, and within a 10-minute walk of Garden of Dreams and Asan Bazaar. You'll also find Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Penguin Spa is the hotel's spa and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, hydrotherapy, and aromatherapy.

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa have a casino?

No, Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

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

Are there hot tubs at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Cave Restaurant.

Will Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa.

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

The closest major airport to Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa is Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM), which is 3.7 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa.