Vivanta Kathmandu, KathmanduVivanta Kathmandu in Kathmandu, Nepal has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 22 hotels we score in Kathmandu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $113 a night (cached, not a live quote).Vivanta Kathmandu is a contemporary four-star hotel situated in the Patan district of Lalitpur. The property contains 110 guest rooms and caters to both business travellers and families. Facilities include two on-site restaurants, a fitness centre, a business centre, and a temperature-controlled infinity pool. Guests can access local landmarks such as Patan Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple from this location. The hotel provides secure parking and complimentary Wi-Fi. While the service is highly rated, the variety of food available at the buffet is somewhat limited. It is a practical choice for those needing modern amenities and professional meeting spaces in the Lalitpur area.What stands out

Heated infinity pool

On-site dining options

Secure guest parking

Business and meeting facilities

Watch out for

Limited buffet food variety

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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.