Shambaling Boutique Hotel

Shambaling remains my go to hotel when I travel through Nepal. The new extension is excellent, the rooms share the class and style of the original rooms, well done to the owners for carrying over their character. The hotel remains an oasis of calm in a pretty frenetic city, the staff are kind and very friendly and the food reliably good. I will continuing staying at the Shambaling with the greatest of pleasure.

Lovely hotel hidden away in a beautiful courtyard with a garden/lawn next to the restaurant. Great service and always with a smile. Spacious rooms with large showers and comfortable beds. Fantastic momos at the restaurant too! Highly recommend.

Very kind staff and wonderful service. Food and drinks were delicious. The rooms were big and spacious. The surrounding area is very quiet and lots to do locally.

Relaxed and rejuvinated stay only minutes walk from a Unesco world heritage site. After a 2 week trek in what can only be described as absolute basic standard and substandards in some places this hotel was like a palace. After a long days travel in the heat and dust and traffic it was so good to arrive here. Even in the evening time the entrance was so inviting and cleverly lit so as to invite you in. The staff here are so attentive and the hotel itself is a little oasis in the heart of a very busy and dusty Kathmandu in April. I was offered a room upgrade on arrival for $15 a night and grabbed it without even looking at the room. I was not disappointed i can tell you that. Food in the reataurant and the room service was second to none and if you have allergies like me it is worth mentioning it when ordering as the menu and Nepal as a wholeis not quite familiar with most western style food allergies just yet but they can accomodate same. I went for a Himalayan Trekker spa as a treat after 2 weeks of trekking and it was simply amazing and so reasonable compared to Europe too. If i was ever back in Nepal for a short stay or even after a trek then i would have no hesitation is booking at Shambaling again. Dont book before your trek unless you plan on coming back as you will only get frustrated when you see what rooms you get when trekking🙂😄. In short, the place is an oasis in the city especially with the garden area which is rare here it seems. Staff in every area from check in to room service to restaurant to spa and aven security are nothing but polite and mannerly at all times. Well done staff, you are amazingly good at your jobs.

This hotel is extraordinary. Very clean and the personal is very friendly. The room and the bathroom are very clean and have enough space. All amenities are there. The food and the breakfast buffet are delicious. Great harmony overall. We loved it.

I don’t say this loosely but the service and people are truly amazing . They do it without wanting anything in return - a very rare attitude these days . They serve to help . Very comfortable rooms , great restaurant and such a peaceful ambience. Special mention to Shankar and Bhuvan the restaurant servers . The manager Gelbu Sherpa is friendly and quick to respond with sincerity. The added bonus was the best massage I ever got from Sujan and Pavitra in their massage center . In travel a lot and never review - but this place motivated me to. Truly amazing.

A wonderful place to base your visit to Boudhanath and the many fascinating experiences around. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Very good facilities in a traditional ******* layout. Central gardens, restaurant and spa if that's your thing. Or get plenty of helpful advice about other places of interest and services around.

I had a wonderful stay @Shambaling Boutique Hotel. The staff was incredibly caring, from the lady at the reception, to the nice people at the restaurant, to the sweet lady from the spa (incredible ayurvedic massage, a must try!), to the manager who always made sure I was ok. Thank you !

I've been coming to Kathmandu for 14 years and have stayed in a number of different neighborhoods around the city, however this was my first stay at Boudhanath. From the moment I arrived, the staff was extremely attentive and this became even more evident when I came down with a flu on the evening of my arrival. They bent over backward to provide me with foods I could keep down and even offered to get me medicine. Even more important, my room was exceptional: modern, spacious with separate sitting area, mini bar and fridge, separate desk, huge soft bed with beautiful linens). The wi-fi was excellent. The included breakfast (once I could eat again) was delicious and offered a varied menu. The location was a mere 10-15 minute walk from Boudhanath Stupa. And the price was perhaps a little higher than I normally pay, but affordable. Bottom line, it is the best hotel I've ever stayed at in Kathmandu and I will stay here from now on.