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Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property

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Garden
42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Penthouse Suite | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Front of property
Penthouse Suite | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
J P Road, Thamel, Kathmandu, 11856
  • Nara Devi Temple
    7 min walk
  • Asan Tole
    8 min walk
  • Garden of Dreams
    9 min walk
  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Twin Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe King Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive King Room

  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Penthouse Suite

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kathmandu

Located in Kathmandu (Thamel), Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute walk of Kathesimbhu Stupa and Nara Devi Temple. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Asan Tole and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kathmandu Durbar Square.

What's nearby

  • Garden of Dreams - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kathmandu Civil Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Swayambhunath - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Pashupatinath Temple - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitho Restaurant, Thamel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mitra - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KungFu Noodles Works - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Tibet Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pilgrims 24 Restaurant & Bar (Formerly Feed 'n' Read) - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa

Luxury Kathmandu hotel in Thamel with a full-service spa
Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 14 accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Penguinium has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. 42-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a 24-hour health club and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Royal Penguin Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Royal Penguin Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and guests can order late night fare from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 to 8 for adults and USD 5 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Royal Penguin Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 8 for adults, and USD 5 to 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Hotel Royal Penguin
Penguin Boutique
Royal Boutique Hotel
Royal Penguin Boutique
Aria Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Boutique Kathmandu
Royal Penguin Hotel
Aria Boutique Kathmandu

Aria Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 191 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We chose the penthouse, because I felt like a penthouse would be good. It wasn’t. We flew late at night from the US only to learn that the penthouse was on the 5th floor and they didn’t have an elevator. This made it impossible to stop by quickly at the hotel to get a hat or quickly change a shirt. We didn’t stay. We left the same night and went and stayed at their sister property with an elevator. From what I could see, the penthouse terrace was nice but I wasn’t about to do stairs the whole time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kristen, Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service. Internet issues and only warm water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.The staff was very helpful and hospitable. They were accommodating at every request we made.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Javed, Abu Dhabi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was fine except the non availability of lift. I am a 70 years old senior citizen and given a room on 4th floor. I had to jump 64 stairs to reach in room. It was difficult to go second time in room in day
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

TeguhSubiantoro, Alameda,California.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to the street , walking distance to the restourants, ATM etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was room service a a decent room for massages.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in a "Deluxe" room which was too small by normal standards - cramped interior with things hemmed in! There was not much space to freely move around. There was no shower curtain to start with and the hotel provided a hot water kettle after reminders. Prompt and pleasing staff service with a good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like sleeping in a space ship in the center of Kathmandu , our stay at the Aria was out of this world ! Beautiful facility, wonderful staff, and free hot breakfast once a day ( available for order) , what more could you ask for? 10/10 Can’t wait to stay at another Aria.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay at the Aria Boutique Hotel was fantastic! The staff were very quick in replying to my messages when I requested airport transfer to the hotel, which was especially important after my long flight didn't arrive until after 11pm. The taxi they arranged got my trip off to a good start. Check-in was very easy and I loved the room. There were so many little things that combined to provide a great experience. I still smile about the various door hangers that I could choose from. Having breakfast (great Nepali omelette) at any time was great when I was recovering from early or late travelling. The hotel is in a great location, just a short walk to Durbar Square and the Garden of Dreams, while also next to all the restaurants, shops and bars in Thamel, and the hotel spa gave an excellent massage to relax my legs from all the walking and exploring. The hotel reception were so helpful in booking and giving suggestions about tours, which gave me 3 incredible days of memories. All in all - excellent and I'd definately stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

MOTI, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely hotel. Staffs were very helpful and lovely as well. I loved food, beautiful room,and the staffs. I highly recommend this place for anyone. Moti
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

MUHAMMAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Nice place, within budget
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and modern. Location central. Fruit facial unique.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Laxmi

They first put me in a room that had mildew. When I complained, they moved me to another room with less mildew. On my last night, I saw two cockaroaches in this room. Also, the water is discolored. This hotel is NOT a 4 star hotel. Not worth the price at all. Highly recommend you stay elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

KA YEE CARRIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel restaurant ‘s food is delicious ,all the staffs are very polite ,only the bathroom hot water supply need to improve,this is the second times we come ,will come again soon !Anyway highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient to get to places and plenty of restaurants and bars
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoy Kathmandu
The hotel staff are friendly and room ready when arrived. Room was clean, good WiFi. Breakfast is good with a good variety. It can be a little noisy, but that is Thamel in Kathmandu. So try to get a higher room or one facing the quieter street. Location is great for Thamel and walking to Durbar Square.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deepmala, Jaipur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay at Aria, the location, room and facilities are wonderful. Staff are so helpful, Neema and Mingma were so efficient and helpful.. It is used to imagine that in Thamel there can be such a great place. Highly rec.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Very central. Wonderful staff. Always stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Valtteri

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, bit outdated
Good service, good premises. Could be in better condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018