Hyatt Regency Kathmandu REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
As not much has been written about the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, I would like to share my impressions following a recent (January 2007) stay at this property.
The HR Kathmandu was built in 2000 and is part of a 37 acre tourist complex which incorporates a hotel and a casino as well as extensive gardens. The complex is about 4 km from the airport, within view of the nearby Boudhnath Stupa (holy Tibetian Buddist shrine)and is of a unique design expressing Nepalese art, architecture and culture.
The Hotel has 290 guest rooms, plus some suites, and features a Regency Club, several restaurants and bars, a health club, tennis courts, an outdoor pool (closed while I was there), an outdoor Jacuzzi and a jogging track. There is also a (very expensive) business center
The entrance to the casino/hotel complex is via a large courtyard complete with cloisters and is impressive. Entry to the hotel is like entering a temple.
The prevailing rate for a standard King or Twin is $110 (or $140 for Club level) plus 13% tax. My corporate rate was $85 and as a Diamond I was upgraded to the Regency Club. I was also provided with complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
The Regency Club is staffed from 0630 to 2200 and offers:
• Breakfast from 0630 to 1000;
• Tea and coffee available all day;
• Evening cocktails and hor d’oeuvers from 1700 to 1900
• A boardroom available for half day
You may invites up to two guests per day to the RC lounge, but any food and beverages consumed by guests will be charged to your account.
The rooms are of a reasonable size but the very poor lighting made it difficult to read/work at night. Also there are very frequent power failures and blackouts. The property is not well maintained and the staffs, while willing, still require considerable training and supervision to get up to “Hyatt standard”.
I was not very impressed by my stay and given the Hyatt’s location (about 5 km from downtown) I would be inclined to stay at the (excellent Yak & Yeti Hotel, the Radisson or the Crown Plaza.