No lift

Quality of the revamping, decoration, size of the rooms. View on the town

Stayed in May 2025

Great hotel. The staff was courteous and professional, the room was clean and spacious, the breakfast was rich and luxurious. We would be happy to come back again at any opportunity.

Stayed in May 2025

I stayed in the third floor apartment of Thagu Chhen (note: no lift), which was really spacious with a fantastic view over Kathmandu. It was clean and comfortable and the staff were always very helpful. The kitchen facilities were fine though there wasn’t a fridge. There are plenty of shops and restaurants right nearby, including a good breakfast at the sister hotel just across the road. Bhaktapur has a nice feel to it: you’re near Durbar Square though away from the most touristy part of the town. The room faces onto the street and is single-glazed, so there is some noise but not particularly bad at night (all of TC’s rooms face the front except the studio on the top floor but that has no a/c and is quite a bit smaller). I was working in Kathmandu and Dhulikhel – Bhaktapur is a good half-way location, and the apartment was conducive to getting on with work. I would stay here again.

Stayed in April 2025

While the overall experience was wonderful, I felt that the pricing was quite high compared to the general cost of living in Nepal. The rates are set as if we were in Europe, which makes the stay less affordable considering the local standards. A more adjusted pricing would make it even more appealing for travelers.

The space and size of the suite are incredibly large and spacious. It features a generous living area with a balcony, which we didn’t use due to the air pollution outside. However, the living room was extremely comfortable, perfect for watching TV, exercising, doing yoga, relaxing, or even taking a nap. The kitchen is spacious but has only the basics, suitable for preparing tea, coffee, or simple meals. We requested a French press at the reception to make coffee, and they provided it immediately. The bathroom is large, but there is no curtain or partition to prevent water from spreading across the floor when showering. However, there is hot water. There wasn’t a hairdryer in the room, but upon request, the reception brought one right away. The bedroom is incredibly cozy and inviting, with a very comfortable bed. You can choose between soft ambient lighting or brighter lights. The windows are soundproof, which is great since the room overlooks the street, but no noise can be heard inside. The room itself is also very spacious. We stayed on the third floor, and the staff kindly helped us carry our luggage up upon arrival and down upon departure. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a delicious hot drink and a small welcoming ceremony, which made our stay feel even more special. One morning, they generously offered us a free tour of the more local, less touristy temples, and we absolutely loved experiencing the authentic atmosphere of the area. The best part? The service was absolutely outstanding. Breakfast was delicious, served at the restaurant of the hotel across the street, The Nanee. The service and quality were excellent. We also had dinner there one evening, and everything was exquisite. Thank you!

Stayed in March 2025

The hotel is a traditional hotel in the Nepalese style and very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. We would stay there again.

Stayed in October 2024

The location. The staff. The hospitality. The environment. The food. Simply everything was a pleasant experience and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Thagu Chhen and The Nanee. Thank you for making my stay pleasant and comfortable.

Stayed in June 2024

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I loved the charm of Thagu Chhen, and also make sure to stay here during visits to Nepal. It never disappoints. In fact, the place appeared better maintained than in prior years. It felt more upscale than it used to be, especially the breakfast options.

Stayed in May 2024

I wish I could have stayed longer.

Breakfast was excellent with ample choices for pastries, protein, and fruit.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was Great! The room was clean and cozy, quite and stylish and have panoramic city-mountain view. The staff is very helpful and welcoming and help me with all my issues. I have the room on the top floor with separate huge shower with big window, this was amazing. The bed was super-comfy. 3-5 Mins walk from Durbar square and other historical places of beautiful Bhaktapur city. 20 mins taxi from Changu Narayan temple which is highly recommended to visit. 40 mins (approx, depends on traffic) from Kathmandu centre. Delicious breakfast in nearby hotel restaurant. Definitely recommend to stay in Bhaktapur for 2-3 nights and choose this hotel!

Stayed in May 2023

I love the balcony and the view, the breakfast was the best one i had in Nepal, staff very nice and helpful

Stayed in April 2023

As a western tourist I had to pay to enter the old city where the hotel is located but if you're planning to visit anyway, which I definitely recommend you do, it's not really an issue.

Thagu Chhen was a great mix of traditional and modern architecture and far more reasonably priced than some of the other "traditional" style hotels. The facilities were good and the room comfortable but the best part was definitely the view out over the old capital of Bhaktapur. The hotel was only a 5 minute walk from all the beautiful world heritage sights on offer, which the staff were happy to recommend.

Stayed in March 2023

Unsightly views out most windows, unappealing art/decorating, a bit dark and depressing.

Spacious comfortable rooms, good breakfast across street at more modern sister hotel, walkable distance to main sights.

Stayed in November 2024

The propane heating in the room. Having a propane tank in the room, near the bed did not help us to sleep. Is it safe? The odor of the gaz burning…. Awfull No fridge, a kitchen for indian customers…. I could cook a wonderfull naan bread, or a tandoori chicken, but no fridge. A strong sound of ventilation in the kitchen. We asked to turn it off but they could not. The pollution is so strong that we had to leave after one day…. We paid for the complete location 70US$/night for 3 nights. We should have a refound for this awfull hotel. The price of this location could not be more than 25US$/night

Rien, nothing, nada

Stayed in November 2023

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Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in October 2024