I am a Nepali and I stayed here and it was Fabulous! It is actually a 5* hotel and ranked 2nd best in Nepal ( after Hyatt). The staff were excellent, Many restaurants to choose from with excellent food, facilities is immense-Pool is clean and decent, has a spa, underground nightclub in the massive gardens, the rooms are clean, the location is fabulous! It is a 1 minutes walk to Nepals most exclusive shopping area and a 2 minute walk from the Royal Palace(Now a museum) The views are spectacular, if you get a room overlooking the gardens or the palace, which is most of the rooms, 30 min drive in KTM traffic from airport and taxi is readily available! BEST HOTEL-----5*, NOT 3.5!!!!!!!

We stayed at the Yak and Yeti twice, one night each, during our trip in Nepal. The decor is very rich and distinctly Nepalese.

We stayed at rooms of different wings in the hotel. The first room quite aged - the decor makes the room quite cozy and warm, though my family thought it was too dark because of the wood and brick decor wall. However, the bathroom definitely need some renovation. That said, the bathroom is quite clean (considering the condition with the aged-ness of the bathroom, housekeeping has done a good job).

The second room we stayed in was more modern, similar to the average 3-4 star hotel elsewhere). The bathroom is a lot brighter and equipment much newer. However, I found the older, "shabbier" room had more tasteful and distinct decor.

Unfortunately, I don't remember which wing is which.

The breakfast buffet had a great selection, and there was even an omelette station. The coffee is quite good too - the aromas were nicely extracted.

All the staff are very courteous and helpful, expected of a 5-star hotel.

The hotel offers Nepalese rupee for exchange, but there is an exchange shop on the little street just outside the hotel at a more preferable rate.

Staying at these Hotel is the best thing you can do at Kathmandu.
- Clean
- Friendly Staff
- Nice and great Location for anything you are going to do in Kathmandu
- Big Room
- New Rooms
- Nice food (International Buffet )
- Quality Value are ok compering for other cheap hotel

I really liked the place and hardly recommended for any Business trip.

Stayed here three nights – nice 3+ star hotel. The room was a bit dark (lots of wood), but large with a nice garden view. Décor was thoroughly Nepalese and Asian. Room and bathroom were clean, but bathroom showed wear (tile grout, tub caulk, fixtures). Lobby, Business Center, and common areas were very nice and well-kept. Had no problems with the reasonably-priced services in the Business Center. Extensive gardens behind hotel are very impressive – especially the large swimming pool (in a city with little potable water). Breakfasts were nicely served, with an impressive variety of Asian and “somewhat Western” choices – quality and quantity were well above average. Had absolutely no problems with currency, communications, or arrangements with hotel staff. Will probably stay again on next trip.