The Shanker Hotel is a 100 year old palace, situated in the heart of Kathmandu , Nepal , faces the North side of the Royal Palace , just 5 minutes walks from Thamel, "the pulse of the city", and is truly a " Heritage Hotel with a History! " This palatial hotel, once owned by the grandfather of Her Majesty of Nepal, is characterized by exquisite and authentic objects d'art, which enhances the beauty of the existing exterior. The present queen and her late sisters are assumed to be born in this palatial building.

Hotel Shanker is a palace; a palace built at the turn of the century by a Rana Maharaja with a penchant for French architecture, international cuisine and Eastern hospitality. It was converted into a hotel in 1964. The facade and traditions were kept intact but the interior was redesigned to give travelers the kind of comfort they'd expect of a world-class hotel. You live in a palace when you live with us. Ninety four luxury restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, four-channel music, and around the clock room rooms, ten suites, two services welcome you. You are waited on attentively but never obtrusively; your every need is anticipated and you are treated with the kind of royal attention that will make your stay an unforgettable one!

This elegant property offers 94 comfortably appointed guest rooms and 10 suites that are equipped with modern amenities to satisfy the desires of discerning travellers. This hotel offers a good selection of banquet facilities for organizing various social meetings. During leisure, you can stroll in the luxury of the vast Nepali gardens or swim in the outdoor swimming pool.

Hotel Shanker also has an in-house travel agency that will take care of all your travel arrangements inside and outside of Nepal .