Bhutan Hotels & Hostels (39)

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On the 'less is more' theme comes this five-star resort on the outskirts of town, far from the dogs and traffic of Norzin Lam. The only sounds to penetrate the vertical breaches in the stone wall…

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This 19th-century, traditional Bhutanese courtyard-style building was once the residence of the penlop of Paro and it oozes musty historical charm. The spacious deluxe rooms in the main tower com…

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This grand dzong-like hotel was built in 1974 for guests invited to the coronation of the present king and, though getting on a bit, it still maintains a whiff of that grandeur. The main building…

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Most of this hotel's rooms are bright and sunny, heated, have a TV and are very well kept. The name is apt for this central location. The down side is the seemingly endless staircase to access th…

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This hotel, in a secluded area below the road and 2km from the centre, is a favourite with expats. It's not flash but the Indian food is some of the best in Bhutan and the new block has good vall…

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This family-run hotel near the central prayer wheel is the best in town. It's comfortable, with satellite TV and hot-water showers, and is an authentic Bhutanese hotel unlike many of the tourists…

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This hotel has long been considered the best in Thimphu. With the arrival of the big boys in the form of Taj and Aman, the friendly Druk will settle for a lower profile - which will suit many of …

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Gets a few late-booking tourists during tsechu time.

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The oddly named Dragon Roots boasts an elevator which, although small, should make this hotel relatively wheelchair friendly. The well-equipped rooms are cosy with wooden floors and carved furnit…

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The rooms in this former guesthouse are brightly decorated in Bhutanese décor and feature lots of polished wood. A vivid ghori hangs over each entrance to the spacious rooms, and the multicuisine…

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The rooms of the Galingkha are spacious with basic facilities and furnishings. The fascinating aspect over the southern traffic circle is a bonus for the view but also a curse when the canine ope…

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This friendly modern place has good staff, excellent food and some nice balcony seating. It's named after the owners' two children.

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The Norling is central, cheap and noisy and the basic rooms are clean and the staff friendly.

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The double rooms are comfy and well appointed with computer plug-in points, but show their age and are overdue for sprucing up. There is a good restaurant with the usual multicuisine menu and a b…

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Operated by the same group as the Peljorling in Phuentsholing, this four-room local-style hotel and restaurant is in the centre of town. The mattresses are thin.

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This new hotel was still receiving its finishing touches when we visited. The huge doubles had polished floorboards, thicker-than-usual mattresses, and tea and coffee facilities. The elevator, bu…

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On the east bank of the Wang Chhu is this hefty, pseudo-Bhutanese-style hotel. All of the spacious, carpeted, well-appointed rooms have a balcony with a river and town view. It's a little inconve…

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Opened in 1999, the simple Samden Chholing has a family feel, with rooms in the main Bhutanese-style building or in the modern block below. You can follow your hot-stone bath with drinks or dinne…

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Also has some basic overpriced rooms for rent upstairs, if you are desperate.

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The rooms at the Taktsang are spacious and carpeted and share the dogs after dark. There is a multicuisine restaurant and a salon.

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The Tandin is in the centre of the city, near the cinema, and boasts a bar, restaurant and a nifty little philatelic shop. The rooms are plain and not immune to noise, but have the all-important …

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Formerly the Sonam Wangchuck, this basic place is very much a third or fourth choice. It has rooms that are similar in standard to a trekking lodge in Nepal, with basic bathrooms down the corrido…

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Several small hotels near the town square cater to Bhutanese and Indian clientele, including Hotel Urgyen Pelri.

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This friendly hotel is conveniently located near Clocktower Square. The rooms are a little tired but clean enough and there are larger suites available. The restaurant does great Indian food and …

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The recently established Zey Zang is a comfortable and secure hotel at the top of the budget range. The rooms are rather characterless (save for the bright curtains), airy, carpeted, spotless and…

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This centrally located hotel bills itself as a boutique hotel and boasts a classy ambience and stylish décor. The rooms are tasteful, carpeted and comfortable; there is a health club with spa, an…

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Just 700m past the Kyichu Lhakang and 5.5km away from Paro, this collection of concrete cottages on the banks of the Paro Chhu is popular with trekking groups, Indian tourists and expats from Thi…

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A steep paved road winds its way up to this small concrete block. Upper-storey rooms come with a balcony, and the dining room offers great views of the valley. Run by the travel company Bhutan Ma…

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Looking older than its 1990s heritage, the rustic, wood-panelled Motithang is quite a distance above the business district, in a peaceful rural setting. The appealing rooms are lined in warm wood…

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A decent tourist hotel in the valley.

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A decent tourist hotel, in a rural setting among rice fields in Shaba, 9km from Paro town.

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A decent tourist hotel in the valley.

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At the time of research, the finishing touches were being applied to this centrally located, 66-room hotel that towers over Thimphu but cleverly incorporates traditional architecture. There are s…

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Bizarrely, none of the rooms in this superbly located new hotel actually take advantage of the touted views! Apart from this criminal lack of foresight, the pine-clad rooms are comfortable and th…

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This hotel overlooks the stadium and is a favourite of many expatriates. The wood-panelled, carpeted rooms are spacious, light and comfortable so don't be put off by the gloomy lobby. The nightly…

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This is another good place, on a bluff overlooking the valley to the south of town. The main building has a relaxing balcony festooned in climbing flowers. Rooms are a bit old-fashioned but fine.

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Several small hotels near the town square cater to Bhutanese and Indian clientele, including the basic five-roomed Zamling Hotel, which offers private bathrooms but no hot water.

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This impressive new luxury place consists of an echoing, central lodge surrounded by a collection of stern-looking stone towers. It's certainly grand but it's not yet all that cosy, despite some …

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