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Hotel Excelsior

Hotel

Casual rooms with flat-screens in a relaxed hotel offering a rooftop restaurant. People often mention hotel, Excelsior, Thamel, staff, stay, Hotel, friendly, rooftop, Kathmandu, restaurant,


Address

Narsingh Chowk Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Website

www.hotelexcelsior.com.np

Contact

+977 1-4701566

Price rating

$25/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (84 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Zachary C. 5 years ago on Google
    This is a great place to stay and recoup after a long trek or a long flight. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with excellent hot water and pressure (I've traveled in Nepal and India a lot, this is rare). The hotel is conveniently located in central Thamel, everything you need is a short walk away. The people at the front desk are knowledgeable and can help with whatever you need. I would definitely stay here again!
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  • 5/5 zarela z. 6 years ago on Google
    Hotel Excelsior, is a very welcoming place, very well located, every thing walk distance, our hosts are extremely friendly and super nice. Its very clean Place , amazing hot showers, Now the have a restaurant on the top floor, It is really nice, lost of plants, well decorated, very cozy roof top. Excellent wifi in all hotel.there is laundry service, pick up from the airport, storage luggage ,while you are in the mountains, plane tickets reservation.. very convenient place, ill came back for many years.
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  • 5/5 Pramjit G. 1 year ago on Google
    Good location, good service and food. Friendly and helpful staff. Impressed by Mr. Kunsang Dorje and his wife.

  • 5/5 Ashutosh K. 5 months ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of staying at "Hotel Excelsior" in Thamel, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. The staff at the hotel went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Their friendliness and attentiveness were truly remarkable. The room I stayed in was clean, well-furnished, and provided a cozy atmosphere. It made for a perfect retreat after a day of exploring the city. One of the highlights of my stay was the iced latte I had at the hotel's rooftop garden, Samaya Rooftop Garden. It was not only delicious but also a great way to kickstart my mornings. The view from the hotel was simply stunning. Being able to gaze out at the picturesque Kathmandu Valley and the iconic Swayambhunath Stupa added a unique and memorable aspect to my stay. All in all, my experience at "Hotel Excelsior" was exceptional. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, friendly, and well-located place to stay in Thamel.

  • 5/5 Eloise K. 4 months ago on Google
    Hotel Excelsior has been a Thamel mainstay for more than 30 years and it is still managed by its original Tibetan owners, Kusang and Jigme. The central location in Thamel couldn't be more convenient. The rooms are fine, the showers are hot, the front desk always has friendly and helpful staff. The best place to relax in all of Kathmandu is the Excelsior's beautiful rooftop restaurant, Samaya Rooftop Garden, with its surprisingly sumptuous food and drinks and beautifully decorated indoor-outdoor dining areas. I thoroughly enjoyed this peaceful refuge throughout my stay in Thamel.

  • 5/5 Krystal K. 6 months ago on Google
    Had a wonderful stay at Excelsior! Rooms were clean and well maintained. Amazing service and friendly staff. Rooftop restaurant was impressive with amazing view and very relaxing and calming. I took a few pics of the rooftop restaurant because I loved the ambience. Convenient location right in middle of Thamel. What more can you ask for!

  • 5/5 Klaar van den B. 10 months ago on Google
    In the middle of Thamel, very nice Lovely staff and a rooftop bar with beautiful view of the city I really enjoyed staying here :), would recommend

  • 5/5 Mara V. 10 months ago on Google
    The rooms look and feel very nice, the rooftop restaurant is high quality and the ambiance is really cozy. The staff is very helpfull and polite, and so are the owners.

  • 4/5 Shawkat A. 10 months ago on Google
    Excelsior is a basic hotel with very basic amenities. But it is located in a very good spot in Thamel. It’s almost at the center point of Thamel from where you can go to top restaurants, bar, club in either direction. The breakfast is absolutely very very basic. They offer some set menu like continental, english, farmers breakfast etc. It's a great value for money if you are not expecting much from your stay.

  • 5/5 nujaree c. 11 months ago on Google
    I have been staying at hotel excelsior for 13 years. As a frequent traveller I can say this hotel offers one of the best stays for the most affordable price. The Samaya Rooftop Garden and restaurant is a peaceful and refreshing space from the busy streets. It’s Thamel’s best kept secret. The kitchen is clean and the food is also tasty, FYI, best momos in town. From the many hotels I’ve stayed in in South Asia, Hotel Excelsior and their staff have maintained the rooms and common spaces very well. Through my numerous stays, I’ve gotten to know the owners, always friendly and helpful. As always, I’ll be returning to hotel excelsior on my next trip to Kathmandu.

  • 5/5 shakti g. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience warm staff rooms are nice, the rooftop ambiance is great, a great place to have your breakfast.

  • 5/5 Prasert N. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing location ,right in the city center of Thamel.Good surroundings and very easy to move around.Rooms were clean. Nice and friendly staffs.Enjoyed the food at the rooftop garden restaurant.Good view with nice and cool breeze.Good value for money.Was there for a week , really enjoyed it

  • 5/5 Yuvie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Stayed here for a week in September 2022. Located in the heart of Thamel, it was a wonderful experience - we were so well looked after by our hosts and their friendly and helpful staff. Amazing rooftop restaurant with delicious food personally supervised by the gracious hostess. Memorable stay

  • 5/5 P S. 1 year ago on Google
    Surely one of the best places to stay in Kathmandu. This place is great. We stayed for several weeks- longer than we intended, because it was so good. The rooms are really well appointed, with quality finishes, fixtures, fittings and materials. On top of this, their service is excellent. They are really good communicators in English, Hindi etc. and really know what Nepal has to offer. My wife has a restricted diet, but nothing was a problem for their excellent kitchen/ restaurant. Also the location is great - just a short walk from the Palace in the heart of Kathmandu and surrounded by heaps of interesting artisanal shops and places to eat and drink. Full marks from a couple of travelling kiwis.

  • 5/5 RANAJOY B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice service. Courteous staff, they are very friendly. I definitely recommend to visit this hotel if you are staying with family

  • 5/5 Priyadarshi G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful, personalised service, great food, rooftop restaurant with panoramic views, very reasonably priced, heart of Thamel,

  • 4/5 David H. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent location with a great roof top terrace looking over the city whilst eating your breakfast. Only negative is it can be a little noisy at night but you'll get that in any hotel in Kathmandu. Would definitely use again.

  • 5/5 Carlos F. 1 year ago on Google
    In beautiful natural surroundings, away from the hustle and bustle of the street, this restaurant has everything. Great food, friendly service and reasonable prices.

  • 5/5 Tom F. 1 year ago on Google
    August 2022 In the late 1970´s both of us, Tom as well as Peter, went to Nepal seperately for the first experiences in the beautiful Himalaya Range. In the following 20 years we did many treks and became addicted to Nepali culture and landscape. We saw and experienced a lot, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. Like the majority of tourists in the 70´s both of us looked first for a hotel in or near “Freak Street”. Later on, Thamel became more attractive, so both of us stayed there in several hotels. Tom became tourleader for the Royal Dutch Alpine Club and as successor decided to use the same hotel as the previous tourleader, since the experience with this hotel was positive. Hotel Excelsior is in Thamel, a hotel with a very friendly staff and the owner proved to be very kind and helpful! In 1998 Peter and Tom met each other on the trek Around the Dhaulagiri, organised by the Royal Dutch Alpine Club. Peter as a member and Tom as tourleader. From the first moment we had a click and became friends. From 1998 till 2019 Peter and Tom stayed in hotel Excelsior many times together or seperately with their family members. Due to the global Covid-19 situation in 2020-2021, a very difficult time started for the tourist industry in Nepal. Many hotels had to close their doors or had to reduce their staff. In the autumn of 2021 Nepal went open again for touists. Tom wanted to go a.s.a.p. to Nepal again and contacted the owner of hotel Excelsior. The hotel was still closed due to a lack of tourists, but he was able to organise for Tom a place to stay. Early Spring of 2022 Tom went to Nepal again, for the Schoolproject Peter and Tom are doing in the Kathmandu valley. Again the owner of hotel Excelsior found a way to accomodate Tom. The approach was unbelievable again. The helpfulness and the network of the owner and the hotel staff proved to be excellent. Since May 2022 hotel Excelsior is open again. We heartly recommend hotel Excelsior. You will never be disapointed. We´re sure about that! Namasté, Peter Schampers and Tom Franken Holland

  • 5/5 Ayushi S. 1 year ago on Google
    I had an amazing stay with my family for 3 nights at Excelsior. The hotel is located at a prime spot on the Thamel road with good restaurants and pubs within reach. The hotel staff and service are worth mentioning, the staff was extremely accommodative of all our requests. Hotel rooftop has a good view of the mountains and has lot of beautiful plants which would attract any plant or nature lover. 10/10 Would recommend the hotel for your visit to Kathmandu.

  • 5/5 Kawal 1 year ago on Google
    Our total experience was amazing. Highly recommend Hotel Excelsior to my fellow travelers. Liked · Excellent location. Our room was very clean, modern with a spacious bathroom and shower. The extremely polite housekeeping staff did an excellent job....our toiletries, coffee, tea, sugar and 2 bottles of free water were replaced daily. Very good value for money. The highlight was our delicious breakfast in the the rooftop bar which had amazing views of the mountains. The host couple were extremely helpful, engaged us in many long conversations about their Nepalese/Tibetan culture and helped us in organizing our day trips. Our total experience was amazing, wouldn't stay anywhere else. Highly recommend Hotel Excelsior to my fellow travelers.

  • 5/5 Sonam Z. 6 years ago on Google
    Excelsior Hotel has become my home whenever i am in Kathmandu. I have been traveling to Kathmandu for the last 28 years for my business. And since 1995 I have made Excelsior hotel my home. I greatly admire the reliability, honesty, and generosity of the family who owns and manage the place. I also appreciate the school they have been supporting in Mustang for many years. While i was in the Kathmandu early this year, they were busy designing and fixing the roof. I just spent 7 days in Kathmandu and now Excelsior Hotel got the best roof in whole Thamel. The view of Monkey temple( Swayambu) is spectacular and the sun rise and sun set is breathtaking. I went up to the roof every morning to watch the sun rise and enjoy my tea, book, and did a little breathing yoga exercise. Here are some images from the roof.

  • 5/5 Tim T. 6 years ago on Google
    I have been staying at Hotel Excelsior for the last 4 years. I come to Kathmandu every 3 months on business or personal matters, and I am always greeted warmly by the staff and management. I am now considered "part of the family" by the Proprietors, Mr Kunsang Dorje Lama and his charming wife, Jigme. That is a big compliment! The staff are friendly and welcoming, the service is efficient, the rooms are comfortable, clean and fresh and all have TV and wi-fi. The most important thing for me is the central location right in the heart of Thamel, where I do most of my business - the location is very convenient to me and helps me complete my tasks in the shortest possible time. I highly recommend this family-friendly hotel.

  • 5/5 Maggi L. 5 years ago on Google
    since quite a lot of years I stay at least once a year in Hotel Excelsior in Thamel. The location ist perfect, short ways to all places to see and visit as well as my business partners. The rooms are comfortable and once you entered you feel at home. the staff is always kind and friendly, helpful and informnative. Breakfast and food is very tasty and authentic, best tibetan thukpa as well as the pizza. Always a joy to stay and meet the friendly people.

  • 4/5 David A. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to stay. Friendly, helpful staff. Great food. Love the location - funky street close to restaurants and shops. Very near the Pumpernickle Bakery - a favorite with Westerners and locals.

  • 5/5 Lucas N. 4 years ago on Google
    My girlfriend and I stayed at Excelsior for our first few nights in Nepal. The location was brilliant - right next to a Mart that stocks essentials you need, and close to some brilliant restaurants like ‘forest and plate.’ The staff at excelsior were lovely and informative, and while our room was a bit loud (as Thamel can often be) they moved us to a quieter room free of charge. Breakfast was simple but delicious with a lovely rooftop terrace that overlooks the city. They also make good coffee - a must for Australians like ourselves. Would recommend to anyone staying in Thamel who wants a nice refuge from the frantic city.

  • 5/5 Golovko D. 6 years ago on Google
    Centrally located with everything at a walkable distance. I stayed for 3 nights and really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Excelsior. The staff are very helpful in providing information and booking stuff for you. The hot showers were really appreciated, since not many hotels in Nepal in this price range provide that. Also, the best part was the rooftop restaurant which has a great view of the valley. Having your breakfast and coffee up there is just what a holiday should be, relaxing.


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