Western Bhutan
In Chhuzomsa, 9km east of Wangdue Phodrang (Wangdi), this tranquil and relaxing resort of 24 tiled rooms enjoys a lovely landscaped garden overlooking the…
Must-see hotels in Bhutan
Western Bhutan
This friendly Malaysian-Bhutanese-run place is 6km from Paro in the middle of the valley and is a good place to be based for a couple of days. The duplex…
Western Bhutan
This comfortable three-star resort is built on the site of a former granary, next to a holy spring (drub chhu) and with bucolic views over the surrounding…
Paro
The riverfront Le Meridien puts far greater emphasis on relaxing than its business-minded Thimphu cousin. The rooms boast underfloor heating and open-plan…
Western Bhutan
The Bhutan Tourism Corporation Limited (BTCL) opened this large resort in 2016, located above Punakha, with unbeatable views overlooking Punakha Dzong …
Western Bhutan
Haa's most popular accommodation is available here in 14 huge, cosy pine-clad duplex suites. The rooms are well heated (important in Haa) but the…
Western Bhutan
Luxury at tourist-class prices is what this opulent resort promises and indeed it compares well to properties charging twice as much. The stylish deluxe…
Paro
This hotel was built in 1974 for guests invited to the coronation of the fourth king, and with its spacious grounds it still maintains a distinct whiff of…
Bhutan
This bold, traditional-style hotel overlooking the valley is almost as luxurious as it is enormous. Rooms are massive and the views are spectacular,…
Thimphu
A business-like business-class hotel facing onto Clocktower Square, with good service and nice little touches, such as free earplugs in the rooms to keep…
Thimphu
It's all about colour at this smart modern hotel above Norzin Lam. Rooms come with a concept – awakening, purity, balance and harmony – and a colour…
Thimphu
A spick-and-span new arrival on Norzin Lam, nudging into the Bhutan-tourist-hotel category. There's a spotless restaurant overlooking the town square…
Western Bhutan
There's a rural feel at this well-run resort, yet it's just 2.5km from Paro town. The 19 standard rooms frame the courtyard, with five stylish deluxe…
Western Bhutan
Set in a large complex 5km from Paro, just past the Kyichu Lhakhang, this resort has a sense of space that's missing in many of Paro's newer resorts. The…
Western Bhutan
Scraping the top end of the tourist class is this stylish resort. The modern rooms come with a balcony or terrace and dinner's organic herbs and…
Phobjikha Valley
A side road branches off 1km from just below Gangte Goemba to this top-of-the-line lodge. The eight rooms are sleek and stylish and the dramatic picture…
Ambient Café Serviced Apartments
Thimphu
Upstairs from Ambient Café and run by the same friendly folk, these tasteful one-bedroom apartments have wooden floors, neat marble bathrooms, a small…
Thimphu
There's a certain design flair at this bright, modern hotel just south of the centre, but it's the views right over the National Memorial Chorten that…
Western Bhutan
This well-run small hotel in the centre of town has a stylish lobby, a good restaurant and patio seating. Rooms are spacious, modern and clean, if a bit…
Bhutan
This peaceful rural retreat is surrounded by fertile fields and whispering pine forests. Its 14 rooms are comfortable, cosy and private, set in cottages…
Western Bhutan
Six Senses Punakha opened in 2019 on a hillside near the Uma Punakha. There are some striking design elements, including the lounge cantilevered over a…
Western Bhutan
This hotel at the far end of the Paro valley is a friendly place, with 15 cosy rooms and outstanding views of the rebuilt Drukgyel Dzong from the garden…
Thimphu
Edging into the forest high above the east bank of the Wang Chhu, this old-fashioned but charming resort is set beside an ancient goemba built on the site…
Bhutan
A 4km drive high above the town leads to this place, run by the former governor of Trongsa. The deluxe rooms are the best – airy and spacious with eagle…
Phobjikha Valley
This new collection of stone-and-wood two-storey cottages is an undiscovered gem. Rooms are comfortable and stylish and the bathrooms are very spacious,…
Paro
Perched high on the ridge above Paro, next to the ruined Chubja Dzong that once protected the valley's water supply, this new uberluxury resort and spa is…
Western Bhutan
Also known as Puna Cottages, this is a good choice, located below the road and next to the Punak Tsang Chhu, 5km from Wangdue Phodrang (Wangdi). Modern…
Bhutan
This friendly, genuinely welcoming option features a sunny courtyard and a new wing of rooms boasting sumptuous Tibetan carpets, and bathrooms with rain…
Eastern Bhutan
This riverside hotel has relaxed vibe, with its delightful garden a riot of colour and carved phalluses. It is a good spot for lunch or just a masala tea…
Eastern Bhutan
This lodge is aimed primarily at birdwatchers (who already know what a trogon is). Each of the 12 spacious rooms here sport avian names and a superb bird…
Bhutan
This popular place has a variety of comfortable rooms overlooking the valley south of town. The lodge has a gregarious and knowledgeable owner, a small…
Bhutan
Owned by one of Bhutan's biggest travel agencies, this walled compound is close to Wangdichholing Palace and offers above-average accommodation, a…
Western Bhutan
Quiet and rural, this complex above Lango village, 6km from Paro, is popular with Asian and Indian groups but is a mixed bag. Standard rooms with fragrant…
Western Bhutan
This welcoming but simple homestay offers a simple mattress on the floor and a shared bathroom, and if you are lucky you might get served the traditional…
Thimphu
Business travellers, NGO workers and passing tourists all appreciate the set-up here. Bright and comfortable suite rooms have underfloor heating, a…
Bhutan
This excellent hotel, 1.5km southeast of Jakar, has spacious, cosy and comfortable rooms with bukharis and renovated bathrooms. There's a good view of the…
Thimphu
A notch above tourist-grade hotels, the four-star Osel has an understated modern style and a full range of in-house facilities, including an atmospheric…
Western Bhutan
Owners Ugyen and Bedar warmly welcome guests into their traditional home in Domcho village, just 100m south of the Lhakhang Kharpo; it's a good option if…
Thimphu
In a prime central location, the five-star Le Meridien Thimpu offers modern designer flourishes in place of traditional Bhutanese trim. Wood-panelled…
Thimphu
This modern block close to the Changangkha Lhakhang eschews the ubiquitous pine cladding found in many hotels for a sleek international feel. The rooms…
