Hotel Garuda was one of the first hotels to open in Nepal in 1989. We have had tremendous success winning multiple awards and serving thousands of guests from all over the world. For many years, the Hotel had to consistently turn away reservations due to high demand. After 20 years of operation, we have decided to stop accepting new reservations.
Mr. Norkyel - Managing Director (former)
The hotel premises have been leased out and another Hotel is operating at the location.
Jon Krakauer's book "INTO THIN AIR" says...
Rob Hall had booked us in at the Garuda Hotel, a friendly establishment in the heart of Thamel, Kathmandu's tourist district. The Garuda has been popular with expeditions bound for the Himalayas, and its walls were covered with signed photographs of famous alpinists who'd slept there over the years.
LONELY PLANET Travel Guidebook says...
It is good: it's well run, clean, has hot water and is excellent value……all with bathroom. There is a great view over the Thamel area from the top of this friendly hotel.
Le Guide du ROUTARD says..
Chambres impeccable avec salle de bains: Tres bon service et reception accuillante qui, a tout moment, vous aidera pendant votre sejour. Agreable terrace sur le toil.
FROMMER'S Comprehensive Travel Guide NEPAL says...
Offers surprising quality at low rates. Rooms are clean and comfortable and receive daily maid service. Room service, laundry service, luggage storage and safe deposit boxes are available.
AVUI DIUMENGE (Spanish Magazine) says...
"Excel-lent hotel tibeta, ben situant I centre d'operacions dela major part d'expedicions expanyoles d'escalada."
RICHTIG REISEN (Guidebook) says...
Hotel Garuda, preisswerte, bei Bergsteigern sehr beliebte Unterkunft im Stadtteil Thamel unter tibestischer Leitung, ausgesprochen freundich, Restaurant, Snacktheke mit europaischen Spezialitaten
