Samsara Boutique hotel  

Tucked in the heart of Thamel in Kathmandu, this boutique hotel sits minutes from Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath and offers panoramic views of the Himalayas.

About 30 modern, air-conditioned rooms range from terrace rooms with private outdoor terraces to suites and a presidential suite, each with LED TVs, en suite bathrooms, minibars and thoughtful touches like desks, safes and complimentary toiletries.

Relax on the rooftop terrace or in the garden, rent bicycles to explore Thamel, fire up the barbecue, or unwind at the bar and café; complimentary wireless internet and a complimentary area shuttle keep you connected while you wake to Himalayan vistas.

A business center and complimentary high-speed (wired) internet make work easy, with laundry and dry-cleaning services available.

An on-site restaurant and café serve buffet breakfasts (for a fee) and all-day snacks, the bar/lounge pours drinks, and 24-hour room service keeps late arrivals fed.