Hotel Yak & Yeti - Kathmandu
27.711589, 85.319921Overview
5-star heritage hotel in Kathmandu built within the restored Lal Durbar Palace
Dining
Hotel Yak & Yeti offers three dining venues: the Spice Room for traditional Indian cuisine, The Chimney for fine dining, and Lounge 77 for hi tea. The Spice Room serves a daily breakfast buffet with North Indian, South Indian, Nepalese, and Western options, and staff prepare gluten-free dishes on request. Lounge 77 features a British afternoon tea that includes timur-infused chocolates, with service from staff like Kesan.
Wellness & Recreation
Yak & Yeti's wellness facilities include a spa, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub, plus a fitness center with personal trainers. The spa offers body scrubs, facial treatments, couple's massage, and hair services, with a spa lounge for relaxation. Outside, guests find tennis courts, a garden with a pond, and sun loungers by the pool.
Rooms & Heritage
The hotel has 241 rooms, including Heritage Deluxe rooms and Club Shangri-La rooms with lounge access, overlooking the pool or gardens. Heritage rooms showcase traditional Newari architecture with carved wooden windows (aakhi jhyal) and antique furnishings, while newer wings have modern comforts. Club Shangri-La floor includes a private lounge managed by staff like Shradha, Amar, and Suman, offering high tea and evening cocktails.
Business & Events
The restored Lal Durbar Convention Center, part of the historic Lal Durbar Palace built in 1890, hosts weddings and corporate meetings for up to 600 guests. Business facilities include meeting rooms, a business center, fax/photocopying, and event management services. The hotel also has a shopping arcade for local crafts and souvenirs, and a chapel/shrine for ceremonies.
Location & Surroundings
Situated at Durbar Marg, the hotel is 6 kilometers from Tribhuvan International Airport and within walking distance of Kathmandu Durbar Square. Pashupatinath Temple and the Thamel tourist hub are a short taxi ride away, with airport shuttle and car hire available. The hotel provides a shuttle service to nearby attractions and offers tour desk assistance for cultural tours.
- Location: Centrally located at Durbar Marg, 6 km from Tribhuvan International Airport
- Rooms: 241 rooms including Heritage Deluxe and Club Shangri-La
- Dining: Three venues - Spice Room, The Chimney, Lounge 77
- Wellness: Spa, outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, fitness center with personal trainers
- Business: Restored Lal Durbar Convention Center for events up to 600 guests
- Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, babysitting services
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Private bathroom
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Air conditioning
Essential information about Hotel Yak & Yeti
| 💵 Lowest room price | 7667 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 800 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 10.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Tribhuvan, KTM |
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