Yangkhil Resort
This resort, 1.5km west of town, is a good choice, with accommodation constructed on a terraced hill facing the dzong. Rooms are spacious and relaxing with heating, a balcony and extremely comfortable beds (but no TV)...
Swiss Guest House
It doesn't get more bucolic than this wooden farmhouse surrounded by apple orchards on a hill overlooking the valley. In 1983 this was the first guesthouse in Bumthang, but there have been plenty of upgrades since then...
Jumolhari Hotel
This centrally located hotel bills itself as a boutique hotel and boasts a classy ambience and stylish décor...
Druk Deothjung Hotel
This family-run hotel near the central prayer wheel is still the best place in the centre of town...
Uma Paro
Kudos goes to the Uma for tastefully combining traditional Bhutanese architecture with top-of-the-line facilities to create the best hotel in town...
Meri Puensum Resort
This privately run place is 6km south of Punakha, 1.2km up a side road, on a hill above the Punakha valley. It's just below the Hotel Zangto Pelri and is smaller, cosier and has much better service than it's neighbour...
Gangtey Palace
This 19th-century, traditional Bhutanese courtyard-style building was once the residence of the penlop of Paro and it oozes musty historical charm...
Dewachen Hotel
Owned by the Yangphel travel company, this impressive stone-and-wood building in Tabiting village is the first choice for most travellers...
Kichu Resort
In Chhuzomsa, 9km east of Wangdi, this tranquil hotel has 24 well-appointed rooms in a lovely landscaped garden overlooking the rushing Dang Chhu...