Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights

Good service, friendly staff, a nice pool, and clean, comfortable rooms, plus a fantastic buffet breakfast. The downside is the location; there's absolutely nothing around, not even a decent place to eat. My friends and I had to go back to Thamel every day to really enjoy ourselves. The poolside restaurant wasn't great either. All the food was Indian (which means spicy with a mountain of spices) and twice as expensive as restaurants in the tourist area. The cocktails weren't tasty either. The sauna, if you can even call it that, also leaves a lot to be desired – you can barely turn around in it with two people.

This hotel is quite good, very new, and has a swimming pool with an excellent environment. The room service is great, always available when called. However, the breakfast is very average, comparable to what you'd find in a basic domestic setting. But for just over 500 RMB, it's not expensive, so I recommend staying here. There aren't many food options nearby, and it's mostly a local residential area, but the overall environment is still very pleasant. There's also a gym, and the rooftop bar is particularly relaxing, being an open-air terrace.

The restroom was not up to par. Also, even though I paid for two adults, the hotel wouldn't let my friend check in, saying I had to pay extra. My friend ended up leaving, and then the hotel said they could stay, but by then my friend didn't want to come back anymore. 😂