'Designer dzong' is the architectural theme here, with the half-dozen sleek and severe rammed-earth buildings calling to mind the elite campus of the world's coolest university. The rooms benefit from calming natural woods and home-spun fabrics, an open-plan bathroom, bukhari (tr… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 come with creaking wooden staircases and a few antique pieces. The comfortable modern ma… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 rooms are set around a lovely interior courtyard and come with elaborate Victorian f… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 valley views. A pair of friendly dogs adds to the homey atmosphere. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Gets a few late-booking tourists during tsechu time. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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

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. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 dinner on the basic terrace overlooking Paro. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Several small hotels near the town square cater to Bhutanese and Indian clientele, including Hotel Urgyen Pelri. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 Thimphu looking for a weekend getaway. There's a quiet rural air but the rooms and groun… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 Mandala Tours, it's more home-style than glamour. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A decent tourist hotel in the valley. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A decent tourist hotel, in a rural setting among rice fields in Shaba, 9km from Paro town. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Pelri is a low-key collection of concrete cottages and rooms, with a private stupa on site. Rooms are decorated with carved wood and Tibetan carpets to give a cosy feel and the small wooden balconies are pleasant. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A decent tourist hotel in the valley. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Just past the turn-off to Taktshang in the upper valley, this small resort is the only one with a view of Taktshang Goemba and, on clear days, the snow-capped peak of Jhomolhari. It has 15 cosy rooms in four cottages, with a restaurant accessed by a private bridge. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 there's a cosy bar and restaurant. The pokey third-floor attic rooms won't do for anyon… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 nice antique touches, underfloor heating, a spa (Thai, Shiatsu and Swedish massage) a… Full Lonely Planet Review ›