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Hotel Shanker is a palace; a palace built at the turn of the century by a Rana Maharaja with a penchant for French architecture, international cuisine and Eastern hospitality. It was converted into a hotel in 1964. The facade and traditions were kept intact but the interior was redesigned to give travellers the kind of comfort they'd expect of a world-class hotel. You live in a palace when you live with us. 94 luxury rooms, 12 suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, a coffee shop, 60 Channel Cable LCD TV, and around the clock room service welcome you. You are waited on attentively but never obtrusively; your every need is anticipated and you are treated with the kind of royal attention that will make your stay an unforgettable one!The rooms and Kailash Hall of the Hotel Shanker are a traveller's and conferee's delight. Our rooms have witnessed the births of two royal personages and have made memorable the visits of hundreds of others!
Air-conditioning and heating takes the nip away from winter and keeps you comfortably cool in summer. The beds are inviting; the decor reflects the sights and the feel of Kathmandu Valley. A meal, a drink and room service are just a telephone call away. The bathroom of Hotel Shanker has been designed with your comfort in mind.
You can dine in either Kailash or any of the other restaurants and bars at Hotel Shanker. Chandeliers, carved ceiling, intricately worked walls, bejewelled mirrors and piped music provide an opulent backdrop to meals prepared for you by chefs trained in the art and the intricacies of Continental, Chinese, Indian and Nepalese cuisine. Every meal at Hotel Shanker is a celebration.
At Kunti Bar you can sip away a variety of drinks in an atmosphere enriched by stout wooden beams, carved pillars, intricately carved Nepalese windows and good, old fashioned Nepalese bonhomie.
Host a party, hold a conference or just plain luxuriate in the two spacious, well-furnished rooms that are yours when you book a suite at Shanker. The lobby, exotic, warm, inviting, spacious and comfortable, is a pleasant indication of our quality service. You are swiftly, efficiently and courteously served at the desk and should you have any travel problems at all, the hotel offers you the service of its very own travel agency. Knotty schedules are entangled, connections are made, seats are booked and travelling tensions are eased.
The embodiment of history, legend and tradition, the Shanker is a perfect blend of contemporary international standards and time-honored tradition. Explore Nepal's rich cultural heritage while finding solace in the luxurious comfort of this former Rana Palace. Comfortably manicured rooms, striking Himalayan views, and its premier location make the Shanker an obvious destination for business and for travel.
Namaste!
As you walk into the lobby of Kathmandu's palatial Shanker Hotel, you enter an entirely new exciting and exotic world, the old world elegance only found in a few 'great' hotels around the world characterized by exquisite and authentic objects d'art. A former palace of the ruling elite of Nepal maintains and cherishes its position as a grand beauty of unmistakable class. Take advantage of our majestic venues to give your events a royal touch. On your vacation or business trip, savor the essence of our city from this luxurious 100 year old palace hotel. Come and stroll in the luxury of our vast Nepali gardens, swim in our beautiful outdoor swimming pool or pamper yourself with a long massage. Relax and enjoy your visit to Nepal in the lap of a typically Nepali Maharaja's Palace.
