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Zhiwaling Ascent

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with restaurant

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Front of property
Mediterranean cuisine
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Premium Double Room, Valley View | Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Kawang Dajo, Upper Motithang, Thori Lam, Thimphu, Thimphu, 11001
  • Place, Motithang Takin Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Telecom Tower
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Changangkha Lhakhang
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paro Intl. Airport (PBH)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Valley View

Premium Double Room, Valley View | Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room, Valley View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Premium Valley View Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Thimphu

In regional park.You'll find Motithang Takin Preserve and Royal Takin Preserve within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Telecom Tower and National Institute of Traditional Medicine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Motithang Takin Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Telecom Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Changangkha Lhakhang - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Folk Heritage Museum - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Textile Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Paro Intl. Airport (PBH) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Seasons Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ama Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pelwar Diner - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Zhiwaling Ascent

Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury Zhiwaling Ascent also features spa services, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Free valet parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Thimphu hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Zhiwaling Ascent offers 20 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Beds feature down comforters. This Thimphu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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.

Property is also known as

Zhiwaling Ascent Hotel
Zhiwaling Ascent Thimphu
Zhiwaling Ascent Hotel Thimphu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zhiwaling Ascent to the airport?

Zhiwaling Ascent is 31.9 mi (134-min drive) away from the Paro Intl. Airport (PBH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Zhiwaling Ascent have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Zhiwaling Ascent.

Does Zhiwaling Ascent offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Zhiwaling Ascent, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Zhiwaling Ascent?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Zhiwaling Ascent?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Zhiwaling Ascent?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does Zhiwaling Ascent have a pool?

Zhiwaling Ascent does not have a pool.

Does Zhiwaling Ascent have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zhiwaling Ascent have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages, reflexology, and body treatments.

How close is Zhiwaling Ascent to downtown Thimphu?

Zhiwaling Ascent is 1.6 mi away from Thimphu.

Zhiwaling Ascent Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting for a retreat in nature rich with Bhutanese culture and close to everything in Thimphu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shamti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is very nice, but unfortunately there is not much choice in food and drinks, it is very limed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025