Pros - great Himalaya views right from the hotel room (weather permitting), attractive grounds, good restaurant featuring a tasty Tibetan 'Gyakok' dinner for 2 or more served in a heated pot, located just far enough away from the highway and city to be quiet, beds are comfortable and lots of blankets supplied (no heating or AC in the room).
Cons - lots of stairs to climb right from the road so not at all suitable for anyone with mobility issues, rooms overdue for renovation.
The High View Resort in Dhulikhel is just what it says: a hotel on top of a mountain with a great, no, GREAT view!!!! Especially the sunrise over the Himalaya range (the staff will wake you up to enjoy the view - it gets cold, so wear something warm). The place itself is ok, but the food is fantastic. You don't want to stay here for a romantic getaway, but the location is, as mentioned before, fantastic!
The rooms were a bit basic and I really wish they had phones in them - lots of steps and a bit pointless having to walk to the restaurant to order room service - but it's more than made up for by the awesome views from the big picture windows in the rooms and private balony.
The service was very friendly and attentive to our needs, the food was delicious (although very slow to arrive in low season).
I could have just sat there and lapped up the views all day.
Stayed 3 nights in December. For two of those nights we were the only guests, and on the third night only one other room was occupied. What is going on? How does this place survive?
Ate one night at the restuarant. We were the only customers there, so there were more staff than diners. Food was OK, nothing to write home about. Other nights we ate at the cheapie in town. Suggest eating at another of the upmarket hotels if you want more formal dining.
Hot water bottles were provided each night and were welcome.
The room price is quite negotiable.
Every part of my experience staying here was wonderful. The staff is very attentive and accommodating. The owner Keshab is what makes this place such a great experience. Everyone is so warm and friendly. The food is flavorful and really good. The rooms are large and the views are breathtaking. I would stay here over and over. The mountain views seem almost fake when the clouds clear. Definitely an experience to remember.
A good hotel. The rooms are very big. It was clean and had a lovely view from the balcony. You could see Everest in the distance when there were no clouds. No hot water was a disappointment. The food was truly excellent and well worth the money.
