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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hotel Yak & Yeti

The 5-star Hotel Yak & Yeti is housed in a heritage palace in central Kathmandu, surrounded by antique fountains and landscaped gardens. It also has a casino, an outdoor pool, and 2 tennis courts. Parking is free. Decorated in beautiful colour palettes, the elegant air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a cable TV and minibar. Some rooms have a personal safe and bathrobes. Certain bathrooms come with a bathtub. Located in Durbar Marg, Hotel Yak & Yeti is a 10-minute walk to the Thamel and a 15-minute drive from the city centre and Tribhuvan International Airport. Guests can head to the beauty salon or exercise at the fitness centre. The hotel also provides a well-equipped business centre, meeting rooms and a tour desk. Laundry and dry cleaning service is available. The Spice Room Indian fine dining restaurant, which is contemporary by design and classy in looks, offers sumptuous meals and great ambience overlooking lush green gardens and the historic Lal Durba Palace. Drinks can be enjoyed at The Chimney & Pub. We serve Halal meat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Kathmandu, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
Newari Presidential Suite
1 double bed
Tibetan Presidential Suite
1 double bed
Executive Suite
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Junior Suite
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Club Shangrila Twin
2 single beds
Club Shangrila King
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for Kathmandu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dharamveer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hotel. All the staff were superb experience front desk and the restaurant
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    High quality hotel. Spacious clean quiet room. Good location close to Thamel with attractive garden
  • Atiya
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    Location and decor. Staff were also very friendly and helpful.
  • Nicolas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I like a lot the staff; they are very friendly and ready to help. The food was also very good. I specially like the restaurants that are linked to the hotel. Moreover, it is important to mention that the hotel is very central, and easy access to...
  • Klaus
    Germany Germany
    - Very nice and spacious rooms with all the amenities you need. Good room service. - Quiet! - Big garden - Nice bar - Spa facilities (easy to book and use) - There are shops in the vicinity to buy some things, but you kind of ‚need‘ (15 minute...
  • Adleen
    Malaysia Malaysia
    We had lovely breakfasts during our stay at Spices and the staff were incredibly attentive and kind. We also enjoyed the dinner at the other outlet. I would say, service wise was excellent.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I decided to stay here for my last night in Nepal on this trip. I've been to Kathmandu many times and was unaware of this hotel until this trip. The history is interesting and the grounds amazing in such a busy city. Staff were very helpful and...
  • Nigel
    Spain Spain
    Beautiful hotel, an oasis od calm in a hectic city
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    breakfast great choice and excellent. swimming pool pleasant in quiet garden.
  • Sean
    Philippines Philippines
    Loved the vibe. Was quite clean as well. Hotel restaurants were good. Bias is that I love historic/heritage hotels that are done well.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Spice Room Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
  • Chimney Restaurant
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Hotel Yak & Yeti
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Casino
  • Games room
  • Tennis court

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Fitness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Hair styling
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair cut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Make up services
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules
    Hotel Yak & Yeti takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$40 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$40 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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