Hotel Encounter Nepal & Spa – A Favorite for Families in Kathmandu
About the Hotel
Rooms with Views
Hotel Encounter Nepal & Spa offers 36 rooms with Nepalese-themed decor. Choose from Standard Twin, Standard Double, Deluxe Double, or Deluxe Twin rooms, each 25 square meters. Rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, soundproofing, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. Some feature private balconies with valley, garden, or mountain views. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, electric kettles, and sitting areas.
Kathmandu Grill Dining
The hotel's Kathmandu Grill Restaurant & Bar serves Nepalese, Indian, and Western cuisine in a courtyard garden setting. Breakfast includes fresh juice, eggs cooked to order, toast, organic tea, and coffee. The restaurant features Nepalese carved pillars and operates with room service available.
Travel Desk Services
A 24-hour front desk provides concierge services, hot and cold water, and security. The travel desk offers information on local tours, trekking, mountain flights, jungle safaris, and adventure activities like white-water rafting and bungee jumping. They assist with luggage storage and excursion arrangements.
Thamel Location Access
Located on the northern edge of Thamel, the hotel is a 4-minute walk from Thamel Centre. It's 1.5 km from Hanuman Dhoka, 1 km from Narayanhity Palace Museum and Garden of Dreams, and 2 km from Swayambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple). The area features mountaineering gear shops, money exchange booths, pubs, and Nepalese artifact stores.
Area Attractions & Transport
Nearby landmarks include Kathmandu Durbar Square (2.5 km) with its Golden Gate and Fifty Five Window Palace, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa. Thamel offers access to shops selling Tibetan artifacts, woodcarvings, and clothing. The concierge can arrange transportation and provide directions to local festivals and historical sites.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Baby pushchair
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor