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Hotel Blue Horizon

Kathmandu · Nepal

ThamelkesharmahalView location

6.8/10Good130 Reviews
Cleanliness6.4/106.4
Service7.2/107.2
Comfort6.4/106.4
Condition6.4/106.4
Location7.8/107.8
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Hotel Blue Horizon

Nestled near the vibrant heart of Thamel, yet tucked away from its bustling energy, the Blue Horizon Hotel offers a tranquil escape.

This conveniently located hotel is a short walk from Thamel's renowned shopping center, major banks, an international library, a taxi stand, and the tourist bus depot—the gateway to numerous Nepal adventures.

Enjoy the peaceful residential surroundings, explore nearby restaurants and trekking shops, or relax on the hotel roof, boasting stunning views of the surrounding area and snow-capped mountains.

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With a stay at Hotel Blue Horizon, you'll be centrally located in Kathmandu, a 3-minute drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square and 5 minutes from Pashupatinath Temple. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Boudhanath and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Garden of Dreams.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 11:00 AM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Special Instructions
    Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property. Guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NPR 5 for adults and NPR 5 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    English

Nearby attractions

Garden of Dreams 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Three Goddesses Temples 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Temples of the Elements 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Durbar Marg 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Narayanhity Palace Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Ballys Casino 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Hari Shanker Temple 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kathesimbhu Stupa 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Asan Bazaar 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Nara Devi Temple 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Akash Bhairav Temple 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Indra Chowk 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Mahendreshwar Temple 1.7 km / 1 mi
Kathmandu Durbar Square 1.7 km / 1 mi
Basantapur 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 43
  • hotel
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Valet parkingExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room service
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  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Launderette
  • Medical service
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Conference room
  • Children playgroundExtra charge
  • NightclubExtra charge
  • SaunaExtra charge
  • Hot tubExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TWN.DX

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: TWN.DX-KG

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  • FAMILY ROOM DELUXE TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • DELUXE TWO BEDSFAM.2B-DX

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    FAMILY ROOM DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2B-DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Blue Horizon

6.8
Good
130 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.4 /10
Service
7.2 /10
Comfort
6.4 /10
Condition
6.4 /10
Location
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2022
Amelia
Staff were all very nice. They also held our bags (5 big bags) for 20 days while we trekked the Anna Purna circuit. Everything was kept in good condition and secure.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
It was located within walking distance to markets and restaurants. The staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2017
Baz

Great hotel close to everything

Just great i could not ask for anything more of this lovely hotel! I loved the hotel dog!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2017
Katherine
Nice big room for the price in a great location away from the hustle and bustle of thamel. Hot water and decent wifi.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Oct 2017
Anna

Great location and Staff

Amazing Location, Hotel is rough around the edges and needs updates. Okay for a night or two but not longer. Staff is friendly and helpful.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Oct 2017
Verified traveler
The location is good, condition is not good, staff are not harm enough. Plus, it cost 600 rs to airport, not free for one way transfer to airport.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Apr 2017
Karren

lovely garden area

Has a lovely garden area to relax in central Kathmandu
2/10
Poor
15 Mar 2017
francois
bathroom was filthy
staff kept harassing me to buy trekking package
noisy construction outside
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2017
Craig

Personal Care

First Class Treatment by the staff- very attentive and caring for me and my family
Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Close to the centre of Thamel yet very quiet

Great location with very helpful staff. Worst add of the main street but close to the best coffee shop in town \"Java\".
Pickup from airport and always at hand to advise or help.
Bath great too.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2016
BHUPENDRA
My stay was really very good and comfortable. The staff took every step to make me happy and upgraded me to a m ore expensive room.The place is located away from noise and pollusion. There is a nice garden sitting area. Wifi has problems in certain areas. A new property, the international brand of Marriot is opening next door which will make this area more attractive and safer. Curreently, a walk from the main road to the proeprty is difficult and unsafe.
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2016
Van

Good staff and location

It was amazing with the garden as well as the view. The staff was amazing.
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2016
Julie

'Character' Hotel central to Thamel tourist area

I was staying on my own for 5 days after my daughters had left for home and a little apprehensive. The great thing about this hotel is the people who come through. There is a garden with tables dotted around - make use of this as I met so many nice people and got to go on more adventures. It can be a little challenging with the power being shut off for most of the day but on the whole it was manageable. The food was mostly nice with only one incident of cold/not very nice food.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2015
Shannon

Great budget accommodation will stay again

Staff were all very friendly and helpful, room was basic and comfortable and grwat value for money
Family
2/10
Poor
09 Sep 2015
Verified traveler

Nothing to offer

It is not a hotel even worse than many motels in North America. No water, the pot, nothing. They seemed do not care about family and children, they separated my children room in 2nd floor and Ground floor, means separated family in very inconvenienced. They collected money for 30 min 3 children's parachute/paragliding in contracted, they provided less than 10 min. for two kids, one for may be 15min., they used earthquake to bully children and travelers. upset about the situation.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Mar 2015
pablo

Apparently staff were present?

Staff were elusive and their advice, considering we arrived late at night was slim to say the least. Woken at 5 am by the fire hose cleaning of foot path outside.
Sheets on the bed were unique, like sleeping at the beach, with sand and just a general feeling of not clean.
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Hotel Blue Horizon Review

Hotel Staff is great and operate a business of tours to take in Nepal. I had a good time. only concern is heat and electricity in hotel goes off at certain times of day to conserve energy. Staying in the room on days you want to take it easy is a little difficult without lights and heat. Showering was a little hard too. It took forever for water to heat up. If you can overlook these inconveniences and appreciate the friendliness of the staff and the good food, then this hotel is not so bad. the tours they provided were excellent too.
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2014
Alex

Very knowledgable, helpful staff.

I stayed for 6 days during my Nepali holiday.
Hotel restaurant food was nutritious - we spoited ourselvews by having food delivered to the open roof top patio or our room.
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2014
Mike

Great location and good value for money.

The hotel staff can be a bit much when it comes to pressuring you in to going on a tour. Other than that, a great experience. There were some mushrooms growing next to our bathroom, tho...
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2014
sjkip

Wonderful

For some forgotten reason, we booked this one for our followup stay in Kathmandu, instead of going back to the other place. But it was well worth the switch. The other place was very nice, but this one was even better, in every important respect. Highly recommended.
4/10
Poor
30 Aug 2014
rukkha

a bit disappointing

Good quiet location, close to Thamel. Nice garden area to sit outside. Room was dirty, and drains smelly. Room had a fridge which was unusable because of the smell inside it. Shower curtain mould stained.Despite a large percentage of westerners making up their clientele you would have thought they might have lifted their game. Showers were hot, Staff helpful.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2014
Trinh

Nice hotel close to tpurist spots

I booked this jotel over Expedia and was pleasently surprised when I arrived. Staff is amazongly friendly, professional and speak English very well. The restaurant makes good food and the tourist services are awesome. The rooms are cozy and the proximity to Thamel market and the Garden if Dreams is a plus.
2/10
Poor
15 Jul 2014
Leela

all must see.

Too expensive for the facility and services provided.
4/10
Poor
15 Jun 2014
vijay
Room conditions is not good. Staff does not care your comfort. Staff not careful even towards the maintainenice of the building. If water is outflowing from the roof tank, staff does not cared even the piece of their customers is disturbing, mattress is very old . Staying in this hotel is wastage of money and source of another tension for proper rest,
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2014
Justin

Good location

very friendly staff, big room and cheap. They can help organize tours for trekking, Jungle safari, etc if you cannot be bothered to organize yourself.
6/10
Pleasant
05 May 2014
ismanz

OK for a night

We stayed for a night. If it was going to be more than that, perhaps better off somewhere else. Location wise, it was good. Near to Thamel area, the tourists spot.
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2014
Brenda

nice hotel close to the shopping centre.

We stayed there for 4 days. It is lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet. I enjoyed eating at garden.
6/10
Pleasant
15 Apr 2014
Peta

Quiet and friendly.

Good location and staff very friendly and helpful.
OK if on a budget.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2014
Deb Glacken

A Rare Gem

From the moment you enter the foyer you feel an air of tranquillity surround you. The warm welcome given over a steaming pot of tea and the smiling faces of the staff allow you to settle into the Hotel Blue Horizon with ease. The hotel itself is clean and smartly presented, the food is exceptional, beds are comfortable and price is reasonable. What made this a memorable stay for me were the staff, they quickly warmed my heart to Nepal. They loved a chat over the day's events and were helpful in offering suggestions/organising things to see and do. My next trip to Kathmandu will include staying in this memorable hotel.
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2014
Chucky

Great budget hotel

Friendly staff. Would recommend
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2014
chucky

Very happy with this budget hotel

Friendly helpful staff
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2014
chucky

Very nice budget hotel. Would recommend.

Not fancy, but very decent place.
Friendly staff.
4/10
Poor
31 Dec 2013
Verified traveler

A Mixed Bag

It is a little tricky leaving a review for this hotel as it has highs and lows.

The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is good. They organise good tours at reasonable prices.

However the hotel is tucked down an alley, unlit at night. Just outside the alley you would find a lot of \"ladies of negotiable affection\". The rooms are very cold, with just a wooden door between you and the weather outside. I was unable to get the water in my room any hotter than 'tepid'.

I would suppose for budget travellers the price is attractive, just be warned there are downsides.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2013
Erica

Great location!

The quality of service was out of this world. We were only supposed to stay one night but due to a canceled flight we stayed two! Everyone was very helpful and the Indian breakfast was delicious! Just around the block from the garden of dreams and walking distance to shopping and other sights.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2013
B

Try to find better.....

Very basic hotel, with very uncomfortable beds in a noisy area of Thamel
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2013
Emilia

Hotel with all necessery facilities

This is a nice hotel with all the necessery basic facilities (do not expect luxury). The hotel has its own travel agent who is able to provide car service for siteseeing with an English speeking tour guide for reasonable price.
The hotel also has a very nice garden where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The location is very good, close by the shopping area where you can buy souveniers, nepali clothes etc. for a good price.
4/10
Poor
06 Aug 2013
Verified traveler

Hotel

The Hotel was not clean in many ways - my room was not cleaned for 2 days. It had a foul smell coming through the windows. The AC in the room was not working and also the TV was grainy throughout. Further, unlike what was promised, the hotel did not provide me hotel drop which was told to me last minute. I had to shell out money just for that.
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2013
Ashley

Nice Place

Good place to stay with a convenient location. Pretty easy to find your way back after a day of walking around.
Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Jun 2013
Monty

Pathetic service

Hotel location is good, but the service provided is pathetic. Never ever stay in this hotel if you want peace of mind and enjoy the holidays.
Family
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2013
Ram

Quaint.

Quiet, great service, pretty garden seating, rooms are a good size, bathrooms a bit small, but better than some I have encountered!
4/10
Poor
29 May 2013
Atul

Hotel that had seen better days

Although the location of the hotel is good but it is need of overhaul and repair. Staff is good and responsive.
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2013
Verified traveler

A decent hotel, despite the considerations stated.

For a hotel in Kathmandu, this one is very nice. While staying here, I had everything I needed at a decent price.

However, when the hotel states it offers 'Free airport shuttle' be aware that this only means pre-arranged transport from the airport to hotel, and not a return service. I was caught out by booking a more expensive room, so I could have transport back to the airport, to find that it wasn't actually the case. A taxi to the airport would only be very cheap anyway. Secondly, the hotel is situated at the end of quite a long allyway. While I am confident this ally is generally safe, at night time it is not lit up, and can be a bit scary to walk alone. (it was for me at least) - in daylight it is perfectly fine.

The food is very good, and my room was nice and maintained. There is a nice private area to sit and eat. The hotel is in a good location, very close to the garden of dreams, and the former royal palace. It is also only a safe 5 min walk to the central Thamel area.The hotel seemed popular with an array of international people, who all looked happy to be there too.
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2013
Lonnie

good low cost hotel in the midst of things

Well located. Helpful staff.
They did book a horrible taxi for the ride to the airport, and they do not have a shuttle, but for the price that is to be expected.
The wi-fi didn't work well in the rooms but did work in the lobby.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Apr 2013
Verified traveler

A unique service forgives a lot!

Nepal is a developing country, that lacks in many basic facilities; like the electricity supply for example. The staff in Blue Horizon works really nicely to make you forget all the lacks in quality of the premises. Electricity is cut of half of a day, but they have a generator to make sure the most important time of the day; evening and night, you can have electricty to charge your cameras, lap-tops and phones. The hotel itself would really need some basic inexpensive fixing; mainly new paint, some new power outlets, some fixing of water taps, cleaning of airconditioners, washing of the curtains, etc. These are all very cheap things to fix, and would make the place very shiny at very low expense. For some reason no one sees these important to be done. The staff in the place is super friendly, and very professional in providing all the help regarding your visit. I myself am a manager of an accommodation service, and my experience is that my staff would need to learn some things from Blue Horizon staff, and Blue Horizon staff would maybe learn some things from our maintenance staff. But as the title says; the staff of Blue Horizon makes you really forgive all the quality lacks of the hotel itself. I recommend Blue Horizon to all!
2/10
Poor
03 Apr 2013
Doreen

Overrated, dirty, rude

We booked this room because it included airport shuttle, breakfast and daily yoga in the room price. On arrival we presented our printed confirmation with those benefits written and confirmed. We were told airport shuttle is for arrivals only, you have to pay for breakfast and yoga is no longer offered. We were told to speak to the manager if we disputed those refusals. But the manager would not be available till the next day, after we left. The staff is rude and indifferent. No offer of help to carry luggage up 3 flights of stairs. The room we were given was dirty with peeling and battered walls, smelled of cigarette smoke and mold. The bathroom had broken, leaking fixtures, a broken mirror and cracked glass shelf. The whole hotel is in need of cleaning and painting. The garden does not resemble the pictures. The hotel is located across from a construction site which ran late into the night. I read previous reviews and this hotel does not resemble the reviews. It is way overrated.
4/10
Poor
25 Mar 2013
Mat

adequate hotel

Generally an ok hotel. Decent garden with reasonable food. Room was adequate but no better. Felt ripped off by failure to provide airport transfers and staff's poor handling though.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2013
David hunt

Great Hotel in Thamel

Lovely hotel set in a quiet street off Thamel. No complaints whatsover only compliments, excellent staff , always prepared to go that extra step and also an excellent tour manager
4/10
Poor
09 Feb 2013
Chris

Hot Water didn't work!!!!

I stayed in a room on the top floor and the shower was cold. The hotel staff told me to run it for a while but it didn't get hot. A staff member came to look at it but did nothing. I suspect he knew all about it but didn't care since guest only stay a couple of nights anyway.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jan 2013
Dil

Well Located central hotel

a well hotel located central hotel, worth what we paid. staff helpful and attentive. the only problem was the frequent power cuts but i think think is a general problem with nepal.
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2012
Verified traveler

A good, cheap place to stay

The hotel is set in a great location, just 5 mins walk from Thamel, the main tourist area. The rooms are fine, and fairly clean. The best thing about it was the staff, who were friendly and very helpful on all occasions.
4/10
Poor
09 Nov 2012
Verified traveler

Average

A very nice garden where we can have our breakfast. Convenient location. But our room was a bit dirty and the hot shower didn't work at all sadly.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Nov 2012
Jess

Overall good first impression of Kathmandu

The hotel served its purpose as a place to stay, and then some. I was picked up at the airport by a friendly younger gentleman who navigated through the bumpy roads to the hotel in the darkness with unnerving ease. It was tucked away down an alleyway, which was a nice escape from the hustling streets nearby. This was my first stop in the country upon arrival and I wasn't disappointed. The staff was friendly enough and addressed me by name throughout my stay, and that gave it a greater sense of friendliness and familiarity. They were a little aggressive about getting me to book further travel plans through them even though I had told them more than once throughout our first conversation that my flights and plans were already booked. However, if I hadn't already made the plans in advance, the option to book right there at my home base would probably have been appealing to me. The room was spacious and bathroom was clean with warm running water, which is always welcome after along couple days of travelling. The majority of other travellers there seemed to be middle-aged caucasian couples and families, so if you're a young adventurer looking to meet others like yourself, this may not be your best option.

Overall, it was a pleasant stay and I would endorse another travellers decision to check it out!
6/10
Pleasant
26 Oct 2012
Verified traveler

Lovely hotel in this amazing city

Although this hotel is very simple, it offers a great experience to travelers
The multiple gardens and terraces give you the opportunity to get involved with Kathmandu's atmosphere.. And hotel rooms are just sweet (they might put courtains in the shower)
Airport drop/pick up is great
Location is good, 4 minutes walk to Thamel
Breakfast should be included
They help you get tourist guides, driver, or anything you need ..just beware of the overpriced fares you have to pay for this
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2012
Anne

Good hotel to use as a base to explore Kathmandu

the hotel is very well placed - quiet location but easily accessible to Tamil. Free collection from the airport.
Staff very helpful (and fluent English speakers) - first room was not right for us and they moved us without any fuss. Our deluxe room had a fan (very efficient) and air con, double and single bed, settee, tv. Plumbing a little quirky but bathrooms etc cleaned daily - remember to leave the key with reception though. Fly screens on all windows so no problem with mosquitos.
Generator ensures some power during Nepal power cuts.
Food was good and not expensive - a good choice for breakfast, and the main meals very nice (recommend the chicken marsala)
Booking cars + trips through them seemed to be reasonable value - we had a car for the day to Baktapur - much more comfortable than the taxis. Also arranged the Everest flight + driver for us.
All in all I think the hotel good value for money and a nice base to explore Kathmandu and the surrounding area
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2012
Karren

good value

This was a comfortable hotel that met our needs. The garden was a pleasant place to eat or have a beer at the end of the day. All staff were pleasant and helpful. This hotel is only a short walk from shopping and the Dream Garden which is a beautiful place to visit and escape from the busy city.
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2012
Justin

Good budget hotel with friendly staff

A good budget hotel. Staff were helpful, rooms were clean and the upper floor had a good sized room. For a Nepal hotel, we were happy with it and I would stay there again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2012
Sarah
The garden is a little haven in a very busy city. The service was good, food was very nice and the staff friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2012
Verified traveler

Best hotel and staff in Nepal ...

The staff are incredible so friendly and go out of their way to help you. The food is wonderful - they made a special effort to cater for my daughter's requests. They arranged good guides and porters for daughter's trek and when she needed help they were on hand to assist immediately !

This hotel and its staff is/are wonderful - I am indebted !

I plan to return to Kathmandu and will definitely be checking in again

thank you hotel and staff you are marvellous !!
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2012
Econpef

Oasis of Thamel Tranquility

WOW! What a great little place. Tucked a couple hundred feet off the main road into hustle and bustle of Thamel, you're in an oasis of peace and quiet. After dodging motorcycles and experiencing the cacophony of the city, the Blue Horizon is a perfect counterpoint of tranquility. The courtyard is a perfect place to relax with a beer or tea, read a book or catch up on email (free wifi). Any inconveniences at the Hotel (electricity, etc.) are due to the city itself. BTW, the hotel has a generator that mitigates this power outage problem.

The room was clean and comfortable. The cook/wait staff were courteous and the food was excellent. The staff went out of their way to ensure everything was good. Mr Ram arranged a wonderful night out for me and a sunrise trip to see the Himalayas and Bhaktapur.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2012
Nook
Stayed there for 4 nights but i really enjoyed it, the staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were very large and well maintained and cleaned every day to a high standard, and had everything you need for a comfortable stay. It is about a 5 minute walk to Thamel. they have a free shuttle car to the airport Had no problem staying here and would stay again and would recommend.
2/10
Poor
16 Apr 2012
昊

Not nice hotel, hotel room facility not good

I was check in at around local time 11:40pm, it is my first come to Kathmandu. But the hotel room wasn't nice, at least not clean. The hotel staff not honest, when I told they help me to book flight to pohkara, and my room rate should be including breakfast, but no body ask me about this? The room water is not free for complimentary. No good hotel I won't recommend.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Mar 2012
Geoffrey
This was a reasonable hotel for the money paid. Some problems were that the hot water is supplied by solar heating. This is all very eco-friendly, but it does mean that there is no hot water in the mornings. The hotel deals quite well with the constant power cuts in Kathmandu. They have a generator that keeps at least one light in each room going when there is no mains power. As the hotel is a little way out from central Thamel, I had hoped that it would be quieter. But there was still music until late, and what sounded like dozens of dogs barking and howling throughout the night. The staff are friendly and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2012
Dubhdearg

Great Budget Hotel

For a midrange hotel in Kathmandu the hotel is impressive. The hotel rooms are clean and comfortable, the food is of a really good standard, the staff are amazingly helpful. Really surprised at how good the service was and how helpful all the staff members were.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jan 2012
Andrew

Great hotel, just away from the chaos of Thamel

We stayed here several times in November,2011 and loved it. We got different rooms each time, and although varying facilities all had good beds and most things worked OK .. it had a really great courtyard restaurant which served good food fairly fast. They offered a valuable luggage storage service for no charge and all the staff were very friendly. Our biggest gripe was with reception .. they would defer any request we made for as long as possible and they made even small requests infuriatingly difficult ..it would all be \"nods\" and \"yes\" and yet 12 hrs later nothing would be done still.
That said, the hotel is in a great position, about 5 mins walk from greater Thamel down a side lane, and was an absolute sanctuary from the chaos and noise of Thamel. It was also virtually next door to the \"Garden of Dreams\" which has to be one of the most delightful spots in Kathmandu. It was great value for money and I would certainly recommend it to anyone visiting Kathmandu.
2/10
Poor
23 Nov 2011
Verified traveler

Awful place don't stay here

Dirty. No shower - just a tap on the wall in the toilet/bathroom. Bad bed - very sagging old mattress. Vomit on dining room floor went un-noticed by staff when serving breakfast.
Close to dodgy end of Tahmel with gogo bars etc.
The worst hotel i stayed in in Kathmandu.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2011
Verified traveler

An amazing spot in kathmandu

It might not be the 5 stars hotel, but it's well located, a small walk and you're on the main street, on Thamel 'avenue'. Room sizes vary a lot. Service is good, and the stay is nice. You can enjoy your food in the garden, which is a very nice one. Staff is good, and they can facilitate a lot of things.
guest bathroom in the lobby is a bit weird, but it's an experience.
It's an overall nice place to stay, quite different from the 'regular' fancy 5 stars hotel.
4/10
Poor
11 Nov 2011
Jimmy

Dont expect more in Kathmandu

its a 1star in other countries, but for Nepal its ok. Clean hot water for showers and clean sheets to sleep. Towels arent clean though. No breakfast, but you can order from the restaurant, (1 star snack and not a restaurant) Food is bad and dangerous to eat in Nepal. Bring your canned food instead. Staff are friendly and knows how to speak English. Location is very good. close to Thamel and far from its noise and pollution. Garden next to room is cute. ENjoy Kathmandu, people are amazingly nice.
8/10
Excellent
08 Nov 2011
Anders

Good service in quiet environment

The Hotel Blue Horizon was the perfect choise for us. Prices where low. The rooms are of fairly good standard, and the service of the staff was excellent.

Thanks for a nice stay!
6/10
Pleasant
25 Oct 2011
Verified traveler

Mixed Bag

We booked this hotel based on the good reviews we have read. When we arrived at night we were given a room that was absolutely awful - it smelled bad, the furniture and bed sheets were old and not clean and the windows didn't open. It was awful but we were insured that it was a deluxe room! The next day we asked if we could change rooms and we were given a room on a higher floor which was much nicer - at least there was daylight and it didn't smell as bad. The furniture and bedsheets were still very worn. During the night dogs outside wouldn't stop barking. On the bright side, there's a lovely garden which is a nice place to hang out. Hotel is about 10/15 minute walk to all the restaurants in Thamel. Don't think we would stay there again.
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2022
Werner
Schönes Hotel mit guter Ausstattung. Hervorzuheben ist das freundliche und immer hilfsbereite Personal. Sehr gerne wieder
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2019
Verified traveler
防音とwi-fiがいまひとつ。総合的には値段を考えればOK
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2018
Bernd
Ruhige Lage. Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis. Sehr freindliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Sehr zu empfehlen
6/10
Pleasant
04 Nov 2018
Inge

Kan til nød brukes etter min mening.

Hotellet i seg selv ligger veldig fin til, bare 200 m å gå til ei travel og moro gate med mange butikker og bare 2,7 km å gå til 3 flotte butikksenter hvor standarden ikke står tilbake for norske senter. Der hadde de alt og mer til. Også kort vei til markedsgater hvor det krydde av salgsboder i fleng, hvor en kan prute på prisen, noe jeg anbefaler å gjøre. Det første rommet var av miserabel standard, og sto ikke i stil med hva som reklameres for. En klage førte til at jeg fikk et bitte litt bedre rom, men utsikten var like kjedelig. Utsikt rett i en skitten bakgård hvor det ble jobbet hele dagen med bråkete verktøy, og hvor det bodde fugler som holdt et forferdelig leven døgnet rundt. Aircondition virket ikke, så om kvelden var tempen bare rundt 12 grader på rommet. Ikke noe særlig på dagtid heller, da rommet lå i fullstendig skygge. Ingen utsikt som er verd å nevne. Skitne vegger, gulv, (måtte vise renholdsbetjeningen hvordan gulv vaskes), skap og tildels ødelagte vinduer, sengegavelen skitten. Badet med store vannskader fra rommet rett over. Ingen stikkontakter var i orden, men kunne til nød brukes. Ingen brannvarslere, ingen skilting om rømningsveier, ingen nødutganger. Betjeningen var fantastisk etter forholdene å bedømme, de gjorde sitt beste, så betjeningen er jeg godt fornøy med.
2/10
Poor
21 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

Passez votre chemin

Un accueil très froid, j'avais réservé une chambre deluxe vue jardin et le propriétaire m'a assuré que j'avais réservé une chambre standard alors que je lui montrais le mail de confirmation. Après discussion, il me dit qu'il va me donner une chambre \"super deluxe\". Clairement, de l'ironie.
Résultat, une grande chambre certes, vue rue, une salle de bain sale, de mauvaises odeurs, énormément de bruit dès 5h du matin (provenant du personnel surtout) alors que l'hôtel se trouve dans une impasse, le wifi ne fonctionne pas dans les chambres. Il existe des centaines d'hôtels à Katmandou Thamel, vous pouvez largement trouver mieux au même prix !
Partner
4/10
Poor
19 Nov 2017
L & C

Hôtel humide mais dans un lieu calme

Nous avons été déçues de l'état des chambres et de la salle de bain compte tenu des photos et commentaires trouvés sur le net. La chambre non fumeur que nous avions demandée puait la cigarette. Ils ont acceptés de nous changer de chambre mais du coup elle était plus petite. Nous avons eu très froid la nuit, il n'y avait qu'une seule bonne couverture (nous en avons reçu une seconde après demande de notre part) et la forte humidité nous rendait malade.
Le \"free lift\" de l'aéroport n'en est pas vraiment un, le taximen a insisté lourdement et plusieurs fois pour que nous lui donnions un pourboire très généreux, même après avoir été payé par l'hôtel sous nos yeux.
A part cela, le personnel est correct, le jardin et les terrasses sont supers, le petit déjeuner très bon.

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Hotel Blue Horizon
Thamelkesharmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal

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