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. Situated within easy reach of the National Memorial Chorten, the hotel features a Chinese restaurant serving Japanese cuisine.
Location
The Tashichho Dzong is 2.3 km from the comfortable hotel, and the traditional Bhutanese Changangkha Lhakhang Temple is 1.5 km away. 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. There is the mini - zoo "Motithang Takin Preserve" 3 km away, while City Terminal bus station is just near the Gakyil.
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 table, and also feature tea and coffee-making facilities. Extras include hairdryers and bath sheets featured in the modern bathrooms with a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations.
Eat & Drink
There is a lounge bar on site. Gaga's Restaurant is adjacent to Gakyil Thimphu Hotel, around 200 metres away.
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
Guest Parking
- No parking available.
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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