As a climber returning to the high himalaya I have stayed at the Hotel Vaishali twice, (before and after my trip to the mountains) in 2005 and 2007. Yes, the hotel is listed as 4* and no it isn't a 4*. However, you would be wise to note that Nepal is still very much a developing country. From my point... more

We were bounced from the hotel we had been booked in, for one night in the Vaishali until the other hotel had a room. The staff were very friendly, and the room OK. The bathroom was dark and dingy, the water cold and discolored, and the towels felt more like sandpaper than cloth. At breakfast, the coffee was good -... more

Stayed at this hotel pre and post our trek to Everest Base Camp. The staff are all very friendly but the hotel has past its prime. It must have been spectacular when it was first built but that is some years ago as the bedrooms are looking very tired. The buffet breakfast was a welcome after our trek but bear... more

I visit Nepal about twice a year and Vaishali is my favourite place to stay. I have tried Hyatt and Radisson before, but there is nothing like Vaishali. Maybe is not perfect 5* or 4* standard, but is close to everything and most of all - service is just amazing. If you are looking for simple rooms (recommend to try... more

This was pre-arranged through a trekking company and I stayed 2 nights before and 2 nights afterwards. Its a 3 star rather than a 4 star place in my opinion and there are some issues - the shower was not that brilliant, the rooms could do with an upgrade and the power (like most of Thamel) cut out at about... more

We stayed there for 1 night in October and 2 nights in November 07. I'm not sure about the room rate as it was a group booking. Pro's: Close to great shopping and sight seeing. Decent sized rooms. The only way to be closer to Rum Doodles was to be in Rum Doodles. It's in the Thamel district which hasn't... more

good location and service, large mildly rundown room, fair central air conditioning, warm bath, small unheated pool, good free breakfast more

This is an Indian run hotel in a good location on the edge of Thamel's buzzing streets, and is cheap enough with friendly staff. Popular with pre- and post-trekking groups. The rooms are large and comfortable enough, but nothing special - could definitely do with updating, although I'm not sure what the competition is like in Kathmandu as I haven't... more

Good, convenient location. Nice, clean room but AC was not effective. Hotel gave a pedestal fan. Staff was polite. Room service was poor. Restaurant had same menu for breakfast for 21 days. Stayed for 21 days in April-May 2007 and stopped eating in the hotel after 10 days. Cannot be called 4-star hotel though it has a swimming pool. Price... more