Holiday Inn Resort Budhanilkantha, KathmanduHoliday Inn Resort Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu, Nepal has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 22 hotels we score in Kathmandu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 5.0. Rooms from about $64 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Budhanilkantha near Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, this 103-room IHG resort sits in a quiet, forested area. It serves business travellers and families, offering free stays and meals for children. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant and bar, a business centre, and a gym with a sauna. Guests can access secure parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules, including opt-in cleaning services. While the setting is peaceful, guest feedback indicates that the rooms do not feature bathtubs.What stands out

Outdoor pool with hill views

Family friendly child policies

On-site gym and sauna

Secure complimentary parking

Watch out for

No bathtubs in rooms

Inconsistent breakfast quality

Better-scored in Kathmandu

Royal Tulip Chitwan Nepal, Kathmandu: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $103 a night. Royal Tulip Chitwan is a hotel situated in Sauraha, near the Tharu Cultural Museum.

Dwarikas Resort Dhulikhel, Kathmandu: 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $945 a night. Dwarikas Resort Dhulikhel is a luxury wellness retreat situated on ten hectares of hillside in the Himalayan foothills.

The Dwarikas Hotel, Kathmandu: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $411 a night. The Dwarikas Hotel is a heritage property located in the Battisputali neighbourhood of Kathmandu.