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Gongkhar Guesthouse

Near Jakar, Bumthang, Bhutan
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Gongkhar Guesthouse
Ranked #1 of 5 Bumthang B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
24 January 2012 -
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Hong Kong
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We only stayed here one night but i loved the style of the rooms which was large, had a great view (we had the suite) and Bhutanese, but not too gaudy. When we checked in, the bhukari was lit and the room was warm. We were offered a cup of tea to settle in and then were left to ourselves.... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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This hotel has one of the most attentive service I seen in Bhutan. Standard rooms are quite standard equiped with old fashioned stoves. Deluxe rooms are very spacious and beautiful. Restaurant is best in area serving tasty food, better than elsewhere in Bhutan. The service in restaurant is really a joy (Excusssse mee).

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Corvallis, Oregon
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

Nice location, quiet. Very comfortable clean, large rooms with good attached bath facilities though shower was wimpy. Small wood stove in room, hard to regulate - either too hot or out but we stayed warm under the great comforters. Excellent wi-fi in the restraunt, but not in the rooms. Sitting area outside restraurant with TV. Good food and good service.... More

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San Diego, CA
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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We stayed here six nights. The wood stove in the room worked well, the shower didn't--a strong trickle. (I sense that there were much nicer rooms on the property, but not sure if facilities were any better in them.) The Wi-Fi rarely worked, which got rather frustrating. It would have been better if they didn't have it at all. The... More

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Hong Kong, China
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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Stayed two nights. Very comfortable large chalet type room in new 2 storey block. Fire going on arrival. Good food and although they ran out of wine - we could restock in town. Service in restaurant was brilliant - a brother and several sisters have been there since 1999 and are a huge asset. Free wifi in restaurant. Good hot... More

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Neuchatel, Switzerland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

This guesthouse is hotel sized, with plenty of rooms in what we understood are 4 buildings. We were alone in one of the buildings, and it was dead-quiet, though we think one should expect quite a bit of noise when more rooms are booked, as there are gaps under the doors, and in places the separation between rooms is simple... More

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Pune, India
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011

this was the best place we stayed in during our entire bhutan trip. lovely plce with clean, big rooms with a wonderful sitting area furnished well and warm with a bukhari and large clean modern bathrooms. the food too was good and very good staff . the location is superb with a 360* view of the valley. our kids were... More

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Hong Kong
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2011

its food is excellent; the services of the Hotel Manager is Wonderful and 1st class. They offer free wi-fi services in the Restaurant. BUT, they . hot water discontinued in the middle of my shower. My shower starts with warm water (not very hot, but still ok), then becomes cool, finally its freezing cold. I thought it is soemthing wrong... More

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zurich
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2011

After our coronation trip in 2008 it was our 2nd stay at this most memorable Hotel - and nothing has changed. in fact to tzhe contrary we got one of the luxury rooms, the food was as fine like ever and everybody read any wish from your lips (wine, chilly , momos, rice etc.). All previous ***** ratings just describe... More

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San Diego, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2010

We were here 5 nights in a 3 week visit to Bhutan. This was our favorite. We had one of the big rooms at the back... very large with sitting room, large bath & lots of hot water. Took awhile to get hang of Bukhari heater. It is very efficient! Food was hotel buffet as everywhere, but the best food... More

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