Hotel Shambala – A Favorite for Families in Kathmandu
About the Hotel
Tibetan-Themed Accommodations
Hotel Shambala offers 67 rooms including Deluxe rooms with hand-knotted Tibetan rugs and custom furniture, Executive rooms with city or mountain views on higher floors, and two signature suites. The Bhrikuti Suite features Newari woodcarvings and traditional decor, while the Songtsan Gampo Tibetan Suite includes a separate living room and stand-alone bathtub. All rooms include 32-inch LCD TVs, air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, in-room safes, and minibars.
Dining & Bar Options
Erma Restaurant & Ara Bar serves regional specialties including biryani, Tandoori items, and traditional Nepali thali, along with continental dishes like pastas and steaks. Markham Bistro offers Himalayan cuisine, pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches in a contemporary Tibetan setting. Cloud Nine Café & Lounge by the rooftop pool provides light meals, espresso, and cocktails with city views. The Ara Bar features imported wines, international beers, and crafted cocktails.
Rooftop Pool & Spa
The rooftop infinity swimming pool offers panoramic city views and poolside service from Cloud Nine Café. Ayatana Spa provides Ayurvedic treatments including Swedish massage, steam, sauna facilities, and specialized packages like the Winter Glow Package with body massage, facial, and manicure. The spa focuses on rejuvenation of all six senses through traditional therapies administered by trained professionals.
Central Embassy Location
Located on Kathmandu's embassy road, Hotel Shambala is a 10-minute drive from the city center and 10 km from Tribhuvan International Airport. The hotel is near major embassies, businesses, and tourist attractions including Pashupatinath Temple (3.5 km) and Narayanhity Palace Museum (3.5 km). Complimentary shuttle service operates multiple times daily to Thamel, the city's tourist hub.
Meeting Facilities & Services
Hotel Shambala features two conference rooms with Zoom hybrid meeting technology, each accommodating 25 persons with classroom, U-shape, theatre, and round-table seating options. Services include high-speed internet, professional audio-visual equipment, printing services, and catering. The hotel provides complimentary masks, enhanced cleaning protocols using Ecolab Oasis 146 disinfectant, and 72-hour room vacancies between guests for safety.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Body scrub
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
