Kantipur Temple House – A Favorite for Families in Kathmandu
About the Hotel
Traditional Newari Architecture
Kantipur Temple House is built in native Newari architecture with intricate carved windows and eaves. Located in Thamel, Kathmandu's entertainment and shopping neighborhood, it sits 2 km from Old Durbar Square and downtown Thamel. The property offers a quiet oasis with 42 rooms accessible via exterior corridors.
Artisan Crafted Rooms
Rooms feature hand-carved wood and stone details made specifically for the building. Options include Deluxe rooms with queen or twin beds overlooking the interior courtyard, Standard rooms with garden or courtyard views, and Executive rooms with queen beds plus single beds and mini kitchenettes containing a microwave, kettle, and minifridge. All rooms include free WiFi, safes, free newspapers, free bottled water, and private bathrooms with standing showers. Solar heated water is provided for showers.
Organic Dining Options
The restaurant serves Nepali, Indian, Chinese, Thai, and Continental cuisines using organic ingredients from local farms. Indoor dining features classic Nepali décor with Western seating and traditional low tables with cushions. The Hiti Café offers espresso-based coffees with bamboo furnishings overlooking the garden. Outdoor dining is available in the expansive garden surrounded by trees, with a carved stone fountain. Guests can tour the hotel's organic farm in Gundu village near Bhaktapur.
Eco-Conscious Services
Services include a 24-hour front desk, complimentary welcome drinks, free morning yoga classes, free drinking water refills, laundry service, and a travel desk. Airport pickup and drop-off service is available for $13 per service. The hotel uses electric fans, hot water bottles, and electric blankets instead of air conditioning. Purchases are made without polythene bags.
Cultural Preservation Focus
The hotel supports traditional local skills through its architecture and maintains a shop selling locally produced handicrafts. Nearby attractions include Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Garden of Dreams, and hiking/biking trails. The property operates with environmental and sociable sustainability at its core.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
