Hotel Shanker

Hotel Shanker in Kathmandu is a 19th-century listed palace located within walking distance of the popular Thamel and Durbar Marg, the tourist centers of Kathmandu. It was the royal residence of Nepal’s rulers from 1894 to 1964. The facade was preserved when it was converted into a luxury hotel, but the interiors have been redesigned to offer travelers the comfort they expect from a world-class hotel. The hotel features exquisite and authentic artifacts. For example, the lobby bar’s carved windows are over 200 years old.

In the early 19th century, General Jit Shumsher Rana, brother of H. A. Sri Tin Maharaja Bhir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana, commissioned architect Kumar Narsingh Rana to build the most elegant palace in Kathmandu. Items such as gilded mirrors, velvet, marble, and chandeliers were imported from Europe. The exteriors were designed in a neoclassical style. Construction was completed in 1894.

Hotel Shanker is a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu, Lazimpat, near the Narayanhiti Palace Museum. The hotel features an outdoor pool and spa. It has four restaurants and free parking.

Hotel Shanker is accessibly located within a 15-minute walking distance and a 5-minute drive from the two popular tourist attractions, Thamel and Durbar Marg. The Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport is just a 20-25 minute drive away.

The elegant rooms are bright and have wooden floors. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen cable TV and a safe Deposit Box. The private bathrooms have a bathtub and shower.

Guests can relax by the pool or arrange city tours at the hotel’s travel desk. The hotel has a gift store. Cosy Kailash Restaurant serves Nepalese and Continental cuisine. Kunti Bar options for light snacks and beverages.