See all properties
Save

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Durbar Marg

Choose dates to view prices

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

Photo gallery for Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

Front of property - evening/night
Classic Penthouse | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Junior Suite | Bathroom shower
View from room

Overview of Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
Thamel, Kathmandu, 11856
  • Popular LocationKathmandu Durbar Square13 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurbar Marg15 min walk
  • Popular LocationPashupatinath Temple6 min drive
  • AirportKathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)24 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Presidential Suite

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

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

Superior Twin Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Penthouse

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

Classic Penthouse

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Junior Suite

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin Room

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

Executive Twin Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

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

Executive Double Room

  • 366 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Taleju Boutique Hotel
Spa
Free airport shuttle
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (163)
The price is $40
per night
$46 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Taleju Boutique Hotel

About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

Thamel stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Thamel hotel, you'll find Temples of the Elements and Kathesimbhu Stupa. Nara Devi Temple and Garden of Dreams are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 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 4-star hotel near Durbar Marg
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a spa 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 center 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 childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 30 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Kathmandu hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 spa 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

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 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 percent 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Property 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: 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 percent

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 each 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 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

How close is Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa is 3.7 mi (19-min drive) away from the Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 15 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 12 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ballys Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa does not have a pool.

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa is home to The Cave Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Penguin Spa, where you can enjoy facials, body treatments, and body wraps.

How close is Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa to downtown Kathmandu?

Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa is 0.9 mi away from Kathmandu.

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfortable hotel in the heart of Thamel
Quirky hotel in the heart of Thamel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019