Thimphu
The striking dzong-like architecture of the five-star Taj Tashi fits effortlessly into the valley, and the elegant interior is full of Bhutanese motifs …
Must-see hotels in Thimphu
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This understated but stylish place is the closest Thimphu has to a grande dame hotel, with an old-world charm that sets it above some of the pricier five…
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Set in carefully tended grounds high above Simtokha, the immaculate new Six Senses is effortlessly refined. There are no TVs in the graceful, timber…
Thimphu
A top-end tourist-class hotel, Namgay Heritage is a riot of hand-carved timbers. The rooms are less traditional than the five-storey atrium, but are warm…
Thimphu
A gorgeous restoration of a traditional rammed-earth farmhouse, this place feels more like a homestay than a hotel. The home, which is more than 120 years…
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This centrally located hotel swaps the usual Bhutanese interior design for a smart art deco feel and lots of brown and gold tones. The rooms are snug but…
Thimphu
One of a new breed of boutique hotels in Bhutan blending designer decor with a modern, international outlook. It's all tastefully done, and the spacious…
Thimphu
This well-cared-for hotel overlooks Changlimithang Stadium and is a favourite with expats. The wood-panelled, carpeted rooms are spacious, light and…
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Feeling more like a family home than a hotel, this cosy stone property looks out across the river towards Trashi Chho Dzong. Two houses with snug, wood…
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A 'less is more' philosophy presides at this exclusive five-star resort, Thimphu's finest, edging into the forest by a tinkling brook northwest of town…
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Perched beside a peaceful stretch of the Wang Chhu, about 7km south of Thimphu, Termalinca packs a lot of comfort into its stone and timber buildings…
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This new Bhutanese-Thai venture is on the road to the National Memorial Chorten. Each floor has an animal theme, inspired by the Buddhist legend of the…
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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…
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…
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…
Thimphu
Business travellers, NGO workers and passing tourists all appreciate the set-up here. Bright and comfortable suite rooms have underfloor heating, a…
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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…
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…
Thimphu
In a prime central location, the five-star Le Meridien Thimpu offers modern designer flourishes in place of traditional Bhutanese trim. Wood-panelled…
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Nestled among well-to-do mansions and edging into the forested hills of Motithang, this chalet-like hotel is far removed from the distractions of the city…
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The refurbished lobby and restaurant at Hotel Gakyil are grander than the rooms, but this is still a solid midrange choice in a handy, central location…
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At the upper end of the tourist-hotel category, Hotel Norbuling adds such extras as a minibar and floor-to-ceiling windows, making the most of the views…
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The rooms aren't quite as plush as the stylish black-timbered exterior at this small hotel off the main drag, but the food is excellent and scents of…
Thimphu
This low-key but comfortable three-star hotel has a quiet location a little out of the town centre, close to the National Textile Museum. There's a…
Thimphu
There's a vaguely Nordic feel to the wood-lined rooms at Pedling, which have subtle Bhutanese motifs painted on the walls and lots of light pine furniture…
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The lobby of this central hotel feels a bit like the entrance to a shopping mall, but the rooms are bright and inviting, with tubs in the bathrooms and…
Thimphu
On the east bank of the Wang Chhu, Jambayang Resort sprawls over a series of buildings linked by pathways on the hillside above town. Rooms are…
Thimphu
An upper-end tourist-class hotel, this calm, corporate hotel is light and bright, with large, modern rooms and small terraces in the superior ones. The…
Thimphu
The expansive rooms at the Kisa are looking a little tired, but the welcome is warm and the location central. Rooms on the higher floors have good views…
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The front entrance to this central and welcoming hotel, just above the main traffic circle, has a Parisian feel, with its outdoor seating and wrought…
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This modern hotel is one of the best Thimphu inns aimed at Indian guests, with chintzy but spotless tiled rooms with heated floors and tasty Indian…
Thimphu
At this Indian-style hotel, marble stairs and stone-clad corridors lead to wood-lined rooms with small TVs and little Bhutanese details. It's not lavish,…
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Quieter than the hotels right in the centre of Thimphu, this is a solid choice, with neat, wood-floored rooms that get plenty of light, and spotless tiled…
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Spread over two mustard-coloured blocks near the Thimphu-Babesa Expressway, the Migmar is a bit isolated from the centre, but offers good service and…
Thimphu
This modest but quiet and friendly guesthouse is popular with local NGO staff. Rooms are only so-so, but there are five deluxe suites with homey decor, a…
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South of Thimphu, the Ramada sits just off the expressway on the banks of the Wang Chhu. The tidy wood-panelled rooms are livened up by colourful rugs and…
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A bit removed from the centre, south of town, this modern hotel has a gleaming marble lobby and spacious rooms with rather old-fashioned decor but thick…
