Hotel De Universal, Kathmandu

Hotel De Universal, a 3-star property in the Thamel district, offers family rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views, each including a TV, electric kettle, and free toiletries. The rooftop restaurant serves Nepalese cuisine with views of Kathmandu, and on clear days, the Himalayas are visible; the menu includes lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in traditional, modern, and romantic ambiances. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout, with speeds exceeding 100 Mbps, and the hotel also provides a 24-hour front desk, room service, and free on-site private parking. The property is less than 1 km from the Garden of Dreams, a 13-minute walk from Hanuman Dhoka, and 1 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square, with Swayambhunath Temple and Patan Durbar Square nearby. Tribhuvan International Airport is 5 km away, and an airport shuttle can be arranged for an additional charge. Business travelers have access to meeting and banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and an ATM on site, while families can use the minimarket, car hire, and bike rental services. The hotel provides laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, and trouser press services, along with special diet menus and allergy-free rooms. Guest reviews highlight the staff's helpfulness, including guidance on room controls, and the rooftop bar's drink prices at MRP. One solo traveler noted the hotel's fast Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour room service, and polite security, while a family guest praised the rooftop restaurant's views and the convenient ATM in the building.

Rooftop restaurant offers city views and, on clear days, sightings of the Himalayas.

Fast Wi-Fi exceeds 100 Mbps throughout the property.

Located in Thamel, a 13-minute walk to Hanuman Dhoka and 5 minutes to Asan Bazar.

Free private parking is available on-site.

Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful in guest reviews.