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After being kept awake by barking dogs over 10 sleepless nights in Kathmandu’s Thamel zone, I decided to go upmarket for 5 days in a location away from the noise and pollution. Purna’s photos make it look like a typical Indian pseudo palace hotel, but the hotel is in reality more elegant and refined. The owner’s main business is renovating historic Nepali temples in the traditional style, and the hotel showcases the woodwork the traditional Newari style, including its own small museum of carved artefacts. The carpentry throughout varies from very fine to rather rough and ready, but it feels authentic to the vernacular of ancient Nepal. The hotel is spread across several buildings at different levels surrounding garden enclosures, and includes a swimming pool. The view looks over Kathmandu city from a high vantage point. It’s on the outskirts of the built-up region of Kathmandu and Patan, and mostly free of traffic and barking dogs. The room was nicely appointed. The commodious breakfast plate included both a continental array – juice, coffee, fruit salad, porridge with honey, plus toast, butter & jam & a combined full English breakfast - omelette, sausages, baked beans, fried tomato & salad. The coffee is fine. The lunch/supper options have very reasonable prices. The service was exemplary – kind and courteous! Worth visiting: To escape the hubbub, Godawari Botanical Gardens is definitely worth a visit - feels very natural with families dancing on the lawns to Nepalese folk music and children splashing in the streams. 20min taxi drive – recommend the Pathao app to book cars or bikes at a cheaper rate. Sirupate Trout Farm Restaurant, 15mins drive. The trout is fresh straight from the farm water troughs beside the restaurant – Cost 1800NR per kg ($13 or £10). 1/2kg was big enough for 2. Don't confuse venue with 'Village Trout Farm' situated 200m before Sirupate's location.

Super friendly and very helpful staff ... ideal in many areas ... loved the conference room

I had a fantastic stay at Divine Kathmandu Hotel! The staff were incredibly kind and always ready to help with a smile, offering great local tips or just checking in to see if I needed anything. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and perfectly located in Thamel. It’s a great spot to relax after exploring the city.

Everything was great. The staff is nice and helpful, the breakfast is so delicious. This was like home away from home. I recommend it !

Breakfast was good location was great

Great, quiet location with a lovely garden. Amazing, helpful staff and wonderful food.

The hospitality of the entire staff is great. They were very welcoming and helped with any queries, like nearby market, taxi bookings, mailing postcards or even when I shamelessly asked for free cups of their delicious masala chai. I was reluctant at first when reviews mention it, but their breakfast food is indeed very delicious especially the poori bhaji.

The loveliest people... ❤️ Thanks to the whole team 🙏

Very open hearted stuff, very helpful - delicious and rich breakfast. Near to tourist area (Thamel). We even were accompanied by member of team Badal Lama on a private trip to Dhulikel.

Lovely place in the heart of Thamel. Great host.