Stayed at this hotel as part of a packaged trekking tour. Was a nice old world hotel but I wouldn't spend my own money to stay there. Much better value for money elsewhere in Kathmandu in my opinion. Internet access and phone calls are charged at around 50x more than the price of a place 200m down the road. Breakfast... more

We spent two nights in this wonderful hotel at the end of our trekking to Annapurna Base Camp and we experienced a very pleasant stay. Rooms were of high level, very clean and comfortable, in this old palace transformed in a modern hotel, with a large garden and pool with every service. Service very friendly. Not very near to downtown... more

We stayed for around 4 days at the Shanker Hotel, the staff were very courteous and helpful and though the windows in most rooms are a little small, it didnt really matter as the long as the rooms and bath were spotless;beds were comfortable . The best part of the experience is that it was an old renovated rana's palace... more

We stayed three times in Kathmandu over the last month - at the Shanker, the Dwarika, and the Yak & Yeti. We wanted a hotel with character, but also with a generator for the frequent power outages. The Shanker was the best overall, because of the location and value for money. The room was fine, and service was OK. The... more

As you've read this used to be a palace, so bear that in mind when you are there. This wasn't designed as a hotel, so some of the rooms are odd shaped. The floors can be split level, the window might be small and other little oddities. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is very clean, the... more

There seem to be different room categories at this hotel, as we overheard some guests complaining about there rooms - and ours were absolutely fabulous well appointed guest rooms. Make sure to be on time for breakfast. We slept in on the first morning after our flight and were sitting by ourselves for breakfast with all the staff watching us.... more

I and my wife stayed in Shanker Hotel for ten nights and we really loved it. Its garden is magnificent and the swimming pool is just perfect! In addition, it is located near to Thamel and Durbar Marg where the tourists visit frequently (especially Thamel). The only thing I did not like was the available TV channels selection. We checked... more

Very friendly staff and very helpful - for that reason I loved it.. but, What i did not like was that it was not possible to get a look at the view outside. We had a view at the wall with two small windows. Almost no view from the window, so room was very dark, and only a small window... more

The Shanker Hotel is a former Rana palace that still embodies the real charm of a former colonial era. There is real character in its old style service, the courtesy of staff, the laid back atmosphere and spacious gardens, a quiet haven just one step removed from the maddening crowds of the streets of Kathmandu. It is only minutes walking... more