Gakyil Thimphu, Thimphu
About the Hotel
The 3-star Gakyil Thimphu Hotel includes currency exchange and a lift and lies merely a 5-minute walk from Bhutan Post Office Headquarters. Located in the immediate vicinity of National Memorial Chorten Buddhist Temple, the hotel boasts Japanese cuisine served at the onsite Chinese restaurant.
Location
The comfortable hotel is nestled 2.3 km from Tashichho Dzong and 1.5 km from the traditional Bhutanese Changangkha Lhakhang Temple. The city centre of Thimphu can be reached in 5 minutes on foot.
Guests might as well visit Centenary Park, which is about 20 minutes' walk away. The Gakyil is also within easy reach of National Textile Museum and City Terminal bus station is 350 metres away.
Rooms
This accommodation offers rooms with a balcony featuring an iron with ironing board, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing desk, and also feature coffee/tea making facilities. Extras include hair dryers and bath sheets featured in the modern bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination.
Eat & Drink
There is a lounge bar on site. Gaga's Restaurant serves Asian dishes and lies 5 minutes on foot from Gakyil Thimphu Hotel.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Buddha Dordenma for stunning views over Thimphu.
- Try Ema Datshi, Bhutan's famous chili cheese dish, at local eateries.
- Stroll through the Centenary Farmers' Market to see local produce.
- Explore the National Textile Museum to appreciate Bhutanese weaving.
- Attend a traditional archery match for an exciting cultural experience.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
Room features
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
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