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Hotel Encounter Nepal

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Kathmandu Durbar Square

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Deluxe Twin Room | Garden view
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Golkupakha, Thamel North, Ward No 29, Samakhusi Marg, Kathmandu, 44600
  • Place, Garden of Dreams
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Durbar Marg
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kathmandu Durbar Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 53 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 53 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Ballys Casino and Temples of the Elements. Three Goddesses Temples and Garden of Dreams are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballys Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Garden of Dreams - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durbar Marg - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Narayanhity Palace Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Everest Mo:Mo: Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Newa Mo:Mo Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Al Madina Halal Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Everest Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Himalayan Brew Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Encounter Nepal

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Kathmandu Durbar Square
Hotel Encounter Nepal offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Encounter Nepal. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and a casino shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kathmandu hotel.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Encounter Nepal offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 21-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NPR 700 for adults and NPR 200 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NPR 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 NPR 700 for adults and NPR 200 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 1300 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NPR 15.0 per day

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number 9823645567

We should mention

  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Encounter Nepal to the airport?

Hotel Encounter Nepal is 4 mi (21-min drive) away from the Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Encounter Nepal?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Encounter Nepal on May 2, 2026 start from $28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Encounter Nepal offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, for a charge of NPR 1300 per vehicle.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Encounter Nepal, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NPR 700 for adults and NPR 200 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Encounter Nepal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ballys Casino (4-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Encounter Nepal?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Encounter Nepal?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal have a pool?

Hotel Encounter Nepal does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal have a restaurant?

Hotel Encounter Nepal is home to Garden Restaurent, which features garden views.

Does Hotel Encounter Nepal have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Hotel Encounter Nepal to downtown Kathmandu?

Hotel Encounter Nepal is 0.7 mi away from Kathmandu.

Hotel Encounter Nepal Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 160 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tika

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place by Thamel

We loved our stay here, especially the times we spent in the courtyard restaurant. Laxman was lovely and took great care of us there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naofumi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Charles, kingston

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyce, Smiths Station

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Deepak

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Utshav Bikram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had the pleasure of staying with Hotel Encounter 4 separate times in 2 1/2 weeks, and it was a fantastic experience. The staff was excellent, the food was incredible, and the rooms are a nice safe-haven when you are so far from home. I am so appreciative. Thank you, Hotel Encounter, for taking such great care of me!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Adrian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just across the road to from Thamel tourist area this hotel is peaceful with decent sized rooms, hot showers, peaceful courtyard, good breakfasts, espresso style coffees. Staff are helpful & friendly. Stayed here multiple times. April 2023
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saisiri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The General Manager Mr. Mukunda Pokharel will quickly find you a good transport to airport or wherever you want to go in Nepal. The rooms are big by American and Thai standards. Bathrooms are big and clean. Beds are excellent big and firm exactly as we like our beds to be. Staff are super safe, friendly, funny, considerate, cheerful, discreet, helpful, and can get you any service or tour or info you can possibly need. Two big quiet gardens away from exciting busy hustle and bustle of Thamel neighborhood. Rooms are very clean. Staircase is excellent, wide, beautiful, clean all marble stone for easy fast carrying luggage and running to your free breakfast in the garden. The city of Kathmandu is currently doing a lot of road work, construction, city plumbing, so most hotels in the area temporarily (less than 1 minute) have a short blast of black or grey concrete coming from sink tap, toilet, just a few seconds, so don’t panic, it’s just the city water main lines being worked on. Some hotels also have water towers or cisterns atop their roofs to ensure you have lots of water 24/7, so dusty water for a moment might be normal. Clean water eventually comes out, you’ll be OK. Drink bottled water and use that for brushing your teeth and washing your face, you will be OK. Looking forward to our next vacation in Nepal. The cities are glorious fun chaos and dusty good fun: adventure pure and simple. Do try to escape the city for the mountains! Aloha :) Namaste!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times and Hotel Encounter always offers me a comfortable place from which to explore Kathmandu with friendliness and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kuman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed again after pokhara trip !

Stayed again after a trip to Pokhara, so friendly staff, was nice to be in a comfy place again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kuman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Breakfast was good but kitchen is slow/inattentive at times. Very good for the price.

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED NAHUVEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay. I booked a standard room for one night. Upon check-in at the hotel, the administration upgraded it to a Deluxe room free of additional charges. The in-house restaurent was wonderful. Food was great. Room service was fast and excellent. I will definetly stay here next time I visit Kathmandu. Overall a wonderful experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Linda, Chicago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Mattress, old and uncomfortable, bedding, not fresh and clean, towels, gray
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was so friendly and helpful. Nice area not that noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019