Hotel Yak & Yeti

Address

3.5 Star Hotel
Durbar Marg Kathmandu
See nearby area

Lonely Planet review

This hotel is probably the best known in Nepal, due to its connections with the near-legendary Boris Lissanevitch, its original owner. The oldest section of the hotel is part of the Lal Durbar, a Rana palace that houses restaurants and a casino; these are worth a look for traces of an overblown but spectacular baroque decor and some excellent old black-and-white photos of Rana royalty. The actual rooms are in two modern wings: the older Newari wing incorporates Newari woodcarvings, oil brick walls and local textiles, while the Durbar wing is modern and stylish and has better bathroom facilities. Request a garden- facing room. There’s also a beautiful garden, two pools, tennis courts and a fitness centre. The borscht at the hotel’s famous Chimney Restaurant remains a tenuous link with its Russian past. Discounts of 20% are standard.

Services & facilities

  • Air Conditioning
    • Air conditioning
    • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Swimming pool
    • Swimming pool
    • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Wi-Fi/internet access
    • Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Internet point
  • Recreation
    • Tennis on site
    • Beach/pool umbrellas
    • Outdoor tennis courts 2
    • Piano
  • Shop
    • Gift shops or newsstand
    • Shopping on site
  • Cards accepted
    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • American express
  • Housekeeping
    • Laundry facilities
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Guest services
    • Tours/ticket assistance
    • Porter/bellhop
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Express check-out
    • Express check-in
  • Non-smoking
    • Designated smoking areas
  • Bar
    • Bar/lounge
    • Nightclub
  • Transport/transfers
    • Airport transportation (free)
  • Luggage storage
    • Luggage storage
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Concierge
    • Concierge desk
  • Bureau de Change/ATM
    • Currency exchange
  • Parking
    • Free parking
  • Spa
    • Health club
    • Steam room
    • Spa tub
    • Sauna
    • Hair salon
  • Outdoor space
    • Rooftop terrace
    • Garden
  • Accessibility
    • Elevator/lift
  • Restaurant/Café
    • Coffee shop or café
  • Family
    • Suitable for children

Description

Location. Hotel Yak & Yeti is located close to Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath. Additional points of interest include King's Palace and Garden of Dreams.

Hotel Features. Hotel Yak & Yeti features a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge. Recreational amenities include 2 spa tubs. Also located on site are an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, a health club, a sauna, and a steam room. This 3.5-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, secretarial services, and a technology helpdesk. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has an Internet point. The property has 765 square meters of event space consisting of a conference center, banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. The property has a complimentary airport shuttle (available on request). Wedding services and tour/ticket assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Other property amenities at this Art Deco property include a rooftop terrace, a library, and gift shops/newsstands. The property has designated areas for smoking. A total renovation of this property was completed in 2011.

Guestrooms. 270 air-conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Yak & Yeti feature minibars and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer city or garden views. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones. Televisions have cable channels. Rooms also include windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request irons/ironing boards and wake-up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily.

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