SPOTLIGHT
LODGES
CITY HOTEL, THIMPHU
The City Hotel: A centrally located hotel in the commercial heart of Thimphu
According to its owners, Thimphu's City Hotel was "built to meet the standards of an upscale western hotel without compromising the traditional character of Bhutanese hospitality and architecture."
Reserve judgment until you enter the hotel’s huge foyer! For a Bhutanese-owned property, this is an ambitious project located next to the weekend Centenary Farmer's Market.
Whether it is a quick foray into Thimphu's downtown to find interesting Buddhist art, a walk along the city’s public riverside pathway, or a stop by the local VAST art gallery there's a way to get there on foot from this centrally located hotel. Its multi-cuisine restaurant on the second floor has an excellent chef with views looking out over the crowded cityscape to the mountains beyond. The restaurant accommodates large groups and is a favored venue for government-hosted dinners.
The hotel has spacious rooms with a modern flair. The lounge & bar adjacent the restaurant attracts young professionals out on the town on weekends.