Baber Mahal Vilas - The Heritage Hotel - Kathmandu
27.694615, 85.32244Overview
5-star heritage hotel in Kathmandu with a rooftop infinity pool and Rana dynasty history
Accommodation & Architecture
Baber Mahal Vilas offers 33 rooms and suites with hand-carved wooden details and neoclassical Rana Durbar style architecture. The Chandra Suite covers 400 to 500 sq. ft. and includes a separate living space with a double bed. Each room has a 43-inch LED TV, King Coil chiropractic mattress with memory foam, and a stocked mini bar.
Dining & On-Site Restaurants
The hotel has four restaurants, including Baithak Restaurant serving authentic Nepali cuisine and Chez Caroline for French food. Baithak hosts live Nepali dance performances during dinner and offers a Royal Rana Thali. Breakfast is served on a terrace overlooking the inner courtyard with continental, American, buffet, à la carte, vegetarian, and Asian options.
Wellness & Leisure
Guests have access to a rooftop swimming pool with an infinity edge and hand-carved pillars overlooking mountain views. The spa offers body treatments, facials, sauna, steam room, and a Hiker's Massage specifically for trekkers. Yoga classes, fitness classes, and a personal trainer are available on site.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Baber Mahal Vilas is located 2 miles from Tribhuvan International Airport and 15-20 minutes by car from Thamel. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) are within a 30-minute drive. The hotel arranges sightseeing tours and airport transfers through its 24-hour front desk.
Heritage & On-Site Shops
The hotel is part of the historic Baber Mahal palace complex, owned by the SJB Rana family, and features Newari, Malla, and Rana architectural styles. Within the complex, guests find a barber/beauty shop, gift shops selling local arts and crafts, and an ATM. The library holds historical and cultural books about Nepal that guests can borrow.
- Architecture: Blend of Newari, Malla, and Rana styles
- Dining: 4 restaurants including Baithak and Chez Caroline
- Wellness: Rooftop infinity pool, spa, sauna, steam room
- Rooms: 33 units with King Coil mattresses and hand-carved decor
- Location: 2 miles from airport, 20 min to Thamel
- Heritage: Former Rana palace with art & craft shops
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Garden view
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Essential information about Baber Mahal Vilas - The Heritage Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 198 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.0 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 4.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Tribhuvan, KTM |
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