With half a million people, Kathmandu is Nepal's biggest and most cosmopolitan city, a meeting place of a dozen ethnic groups, and the home town of the Newars. Nepal's master craftsmen and traders extraordinaire. Trade indeed, created Kathmandu for at least a thousand years it controlled the most important caravan route between Tibet and India - and trade has always funded its Newar artisans. Little wonder, perhaps that Kathmandu has so deftly embraced the tourist business.

Hyatt Regency

Location: The hotel is four kilometres from Tribhuvan International Airport and close to the business district and shopping areas.
Rooms: 290 rooms including 6 suites beautifully furnished.
Room Facilities: All rooms and suites provide direct dial telephone, voice mail, Data port, Mini bar, individual temperature control, Hairdryer, colour TV with satellite channels, walk-in showers and separate bath.
Other Facilities : Outdoor swimming pool and children's wading pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, 3 tennis courts, 1 floodlit Jogging track, Saunas, Ayurvedic massage and a complete Health and Beauty Spa State-of-the-art Fitness Centre. Regency Ball room, 2 board room, meeting room, conference hall with modern audio-video equipments, Secretarial services, Internet and email, in-house doctor, Travel Desk, Currency Exchange, Valet service, venue for indoor and outdoor parties.
Restaurants : The Cafe - open from 0600 to mid night, serves Nepali, Indian and Continental cuisines
The Lounge - serves range of speciality beverages from 0900-2300 hours daily
The Terrace - near the poolside for light snacks and beverages from 0900-1700 hours Rox Restaurant & Bar - show kitchen serves traditional European cuisines

Le Meridien

Location: North East quarter of Kathmandu City, 10 kms from Airport, 7 kms from city center.
Rooms: Rooms 16
Room Facilities : Tea / Coffee, Mini Bar, Cable TV
Restaurants: Hunter's Lodge Restaurant & Bar, Golf Clubhouse
Other Facilities & Services : On site 18 hole Golf Course, Harmony Spa, Beauty Center, Health Club, Indoor Swimming Pool, Guided Forest walks, Board Room, Outdoor meetings & banquets.