Hotel Encounter Nepal

The Hotels on the edge of Thamel, so is a bit noisy. However I had already being warned about that, so was not as bad as I expected. WIFi is a bit slow and buggy, but then I think the whole of Nepal is. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

Hotel Encounter Nepal is one of the best hotel i found around Thamel area as it is located just a minute walk to center Thamel. The best thing about this hotel is its staffs very friendly, attentive and welcoming. The rooms are nice, clean, hot water, free wifi, nearby to many shopping area and most importantly the ATM lounge is just nearby. I tried some foods at the restaurant which was named as Kathmandu Grill and it was amazing, so delicious and reasonable price as compared to other restaurant in Thamel. Overall it was nice staying at Hotel Encounter and would be coming here again for sure.

this has become my stay in kathmandu hotel. the staff are all professional and personable. everything from providing a car to the airport, or changing money before i leave the country is provided with friendliness and efficiency. i have stayed at this hotel 4 times now and will continue to do so. when i return to nepal, my wife will be at that hotel waiting for me, and the staff will pick me up from the airport. there are more expensive hotels, but none can outshine this one for service and friendliness at this price.

I paid US$36 inclusive tax for a budget / standard room for two nights. I paid almost the same price (US$40 for 2 nights, an example is ginger hotel in India) for a real three star rated hotel. The price of food is too much high which is very close to five star rated hotel like Pan Pacific, The Grand Roxy, Novotel, etc. but quality of food isn't as good as provided by those hotels. However, friendly attitude & behavior of it's staffs are very much appreciated.

Good location; friendly 'laid back' staff (perhaps too laid back at times) but everything runs to 'Nepali' time (two minutes means ten minutes/ five minutes means at least fifteen - but the hole country is like this and is part of it's charm if you're in no rush).