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Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Kathmandu hotel in Thamel with full-service spa

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Classic Penthouse
Food court
Classic Penthouse | Bathroom
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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

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Thamel, Kathmandu, 11856
  • Popular LocationKathmandu Durbar Square13 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurbar Marg15 min walk
  • Popular LocationPashupatinath Temple6 min drive
  • AirportKathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Penthouse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Kathmandu

A family-friendly stay in Kathmandu awaits you at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Temples of the Elements and Kathesimbhu Stupa. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LED TVs. .A day of pampering at Penguin Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, The Cave Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and steam room as well as access to aerobics classes. Business amenities include a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Thamel hotel include Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath.

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 8 min walk
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 13 min walk
  • Durbar Marg - 15 min walk
  • Swayambhunath - 4 min drive
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mitho Restaurant, Thamel - 1 min walk
  • Gokarna House Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Little Tibet Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Seaquin Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • KungFu Noodles Works - 1 min walk

About this property

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly Kathmandu hotel in Thamel with full-service spa
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. A steam room, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Kathmandu hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 30 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Kathmandu hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Penguin Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • The Cave Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 6 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Royal Penguin Boutique 2
Royal Penguin Boutique 2 Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel 2
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel 2 Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel
Royal Penguin Boutique Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel Spa 2
Royal Penguin & Spa Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel Kathmandu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Penguin Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

What makes Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa.

Is Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a corner/local shop, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 159 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geof

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great room with a great soaking bathtub
Upon entering the room we were impressed by the blue led lighting strips. It gave us the sense that we were going into a room of the future. However, they have enough other lights that we were able to read without any effort. (I don't really like hotels that are mood-lit and never able to make bright enough to read anywhere). The bath tub was wonderful. It is so great to sit and soak after a great trek.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

This was an average hotel I guess. I wanted to stay in Thamel for a few nights of my vacation so I choose the quirkiness of Royal Penguin. The first room they showed me did not have working electric, they had been having power issues of the whole floor leaving the dark corridor leading to the room and the room itself room unsafe for any guests. Then they showed me a second room that did not have working heat or Wifi. Then the 3rd room didn't have working heat either but the staff said that it just takes a while to heat up. While waiting 45 minutes for the heat to kick on, I called the front desk again. They sent 2 more employees to come and look at the heater; one of them changed out the filter. It finally kicked on, but I should mention that the new room was a significant down grade and nothing was adjusted on my bill then or at check out. Water runs yellow, some hotels in Kathmandu have clear colored water, they do not & the power outages are short but pretty regular. Staff were kind but most were not very helpful. Things I did like, FREE HBO in English, FREE room service breakfast which was pretty good and one of the housekeepers was very nice. Overall, the quirkiness of the hotel is not enough to stay here, I would not recommend to anyone. I'm sure there must be nicer properties in the Thamel area. This one disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

AR, Ca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy and satisfied with the customer service , all the other staffs were very helpful too. Only the water was an issue, bathroom water was unclean it was yellow in colour. Please try to get clean water . Other than that every thing was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ai

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was no rooms with a balcony, and only 1 restaurant to eat in. The menu was limited, and the breakfast that was offered, very disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here with my 2 children. After reading reviews I was prepared for a reasonable, clean, yet perhaps not the best hotel. I was positively surprised. The room I got was exactly as pictured. For KTM style rooms, this was luxury. Plush tiger was waiting for us in the bed. Kids loved it. The greeting guards at the entrance made us feel welcome every time you cross the gates. Food in the restaurant was mediocre at best. My room was 62. The hotel, staff was great. I would return any time. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room but the sauna and steam room are not good. The steam room stank of ammonia and the sauna door stuck and I had to rip it off to escape!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good option, good price, food needs work
this is a great semi-budget hotel in the downtown area close to restaurants and shops. they had access to a gym (different building) and a spa on-site, which i was tempted to use, but never got there. three nights were all good. the water was always hot, though it came out yellow. we didn't have any problems though, and there was plenty of bottled water to use for brushing teeth, etc. the room had heating (it got cold at night!) and the bed was comfortable. the security was overly polite and the front desk was always staffed and helpful. we did not like the breakfast - we got up twice for early flights, and noticed everyone else in the airport who had packed breakfasts had normal things (boiled eggs, sandwiches, box juice, a banana, etc.) while we only had the option of taking takeaway from the six meals included in the breakfast rate. this included pancakes, which we ordered, and they packed the syrup in tin foil! it spilled everywhere and ruined the rest of the food. we got muesli with no milk or yogurt - just plain, uncooked oats. so bizarre. other than that, the place worked out well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019