Situated in government working area. Not central to Dunbar Square or other areas of interest.

Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Breakfast is included mostly buffet, but can order eggs. Beautiful grounds with interesting sculptures and quiet places to sit. The Vilas include several small restaurants and many Nepalese craft shops.

Stayed in March 2025

Reviews don’t do justice to the impressions of this place. My son called this hotel nothing less than a palace, and he wasn’t far from the truth. Perhaps it is one of the most unusual hotels I have ever stayed in. First, consider the architecture and details. Wooden doors, hanging locks instead of plastic cards, and decor that makes you feel as though you’re in 18th-century Europe – from the furniture and wallpaper to the wooden panels, lamps, and overall decoration. The library on the second floor, the paintings, and the decor are simply incredible. It feels as if you’re not in a hotel, but truly in a palace. Everything is imbued with character and crafted with a rare, refined sense of taste – it’s very unusual and really cool. The hotel has everything you might need: on the premises there are small shops, four excellent restaurants (Nepalese restaurant and its personnel – my love), and even an ATM. Everything you could possibly need is right there, making it very convenient. I must also mention the staff. Anis, the hotel administrator, became our guide to the world of Nepal and helped us with everything. I am very grateful to him; such heartfelt treatment is also rare to come by. I feel that we have become friends, and I hope to keep in touch. Kathmandu itself is like a fairy tale and another world. And Baber Mahal Vilas is the perfect gateway into that world. Next time, we will stay here exclusively.

Stayed in March 2025

We stayed for 9 nights over Christmas and had a wonderful time. The hotel is charming and the staff are very helpful and friendly. We loved the fact that there are four restaurants on site, so we found ourselves eating in the hotel most nights.

Stayed in December 2024

nothing really to mention

4 restaurants at same location

Stayed in December 2024

Stunning architecture. Incredible attention to detail at every corner. Good choices of restaurants if you don’t want to venture into Thamal.

Stayed in December 2024

No suggestions - will highly recommend Ainsh the concierge was great fun and professional

The ambience, the history excellent staff, gold basin in bathroom and culture dance

Stayed in December 2024

Twin bed room selection. Beds comfortable but small I'm o. The large side and my friend is really tall. You will sleep comfortably, but they are relatively narrow twin's.

Hotel look and feel. Bathroom was super spacious. Hotel is adjancent to shops and has excellent art and architecture. Worth tge stay.

Stayed in November 2024

The pastry at breakfast isn’t fresh

Friendly staff and great massages. I also like the shops and many lounges plus 4 excellent restaurants.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing, it was simply fantastic

Amazing gem in the heart of Kathmandu. Rooms have kept their traditional look but are super comfy and clean. The hotel staff were super helpful and the courtyard of the hotels has many Resturant’s and Botique stores.

Stayed in December 2024

Anish was exceptional.

Stayed in December 2024

We stayed here at the beginning and end of our trip to Nepal and are so glad that we did. On arrival we had booked a car from the airport through the hotel (cheaper than arranging ourselves) and our driver was there waiting for us. Anish on reception made us very welcome, showing us around and even came to check that I had been able to withdraw money ok from the on site ATM (the ones at the airport had declined). Other members of staff on reception and house keeping were very friendly and helpful (eg one of the house keeping staff insisted on carrying our cases downstairs). Anish had also arranged a car and driver to take us to Bandipur (again price much better than alternatives I found on the web) and although the road was atrocious in places, as a consequence of the recent landslides, some of the other drivers on the road ambitious in their passing etc our driver Ramesh got us there safely; at all times we felt very confident in his professionalism. We were delighted to see him waiting for us from our flight back from Pokhara and that he took us to Bhaktapur and on to the airport on our final day. (Again this was arranged via Anish and was better value for money than alternatives on the web - you can contact the hotel via the booking.com messaging system and they will arrange the car/driver for you). We again chose to eat in the hotel's Baikhal restaurant - the staff welcomed us back like lost friends. We enjoyed the Nepali cuisine and the cultural show; the dancing was very high quality and beautiful to watch. The hotel is indeed a heritage hotel (not a marketing over statement) and it is interesting to read the history that is provided in the room. We enjoyed staying here so much that we are already talking about when we can return.

Stayed in November 2024

Cost.

Staff

Stayed in November 2024

Very nice comfortable hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. There are 4 restaurants on site, which gives nice options. We liked the hotel one (Baithak) the best (the others are concessions). Very relaxing place to stay. We are going back there at the end of our trip.

Stayed in November 2024

I can not fault this beautiful place. Staff are amazing especially Anis who took his time to show me around and explain the history of the building. His hospitality skills are impeccable. Thank you to all staff and Anis for making my second stay wonderful again.

Stayed in October 2024

I cant fault this place. The best thing for me is how welcoming and pleasant the staff are. Also finishing a long trek and then staying in the heritage room and the design of their showers is heaven!!!!

Stayed in November 2024

House keeping could be more professional. Our room was selling from the Bathroom so that needs to be checked.

Everybody was very nice. Mr. Anish at the reception and everyone at the restaurant were very nice.

Stayed in November 2024

Stayed here before. Beautiful

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Lovely property with great design and heritage. Good access to restaurants close by. Staff were great.

Stayed in November 2024

A perfect stay

Beautifully renovated, elegant facility. Very uniqe rooms. Super spacious. Would love to stay again!! Great shopsn and restaraunts on premesis. Staff were super friendly and helpful.

Stayed in October 2024

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Beautiful, historical building with lots of interesting artefacts. Love the different rooms and alleyways. The staff were polite and attentive and especially the young waiter at breakfast was particularly kind.

Stayed in November 2024

The only slight disappointment was that it is located in an isolated part of the city with no shops or cafes nearby, so during our one night's stay there we did not leave the property grounds.

I loved the sense of history in this hotel which is stuffed full of art, and artifacts, historical photos, and books. The food at their restaurant, K2, was exceptionally delicious. Our room was wonderfully clean and quiet, and the whole place absolutely charming and fun to explore and relax in! We liked the shops in the attached Babar Mahal Revisted too. And the staff were all lovely.

Stayed in November 2024

Breakfast needs improvement

Stayed in November 2024

A gorgeous hotel decorated in early 20th century style. The staff was friendly and helpful, even providing umbrellas for our day trip in the city. Several restaurants onsite.

Stayed in September 2024

Location if anything

Architecture, comfort and facilities Really lovely staff

Stayed in October 2024