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Gangtey Palace Hotel

Gangtey, Paro, Bhutan
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Gangtey Palace Hotel
Ranked #3 of 15 hotels in Paro
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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Danbury, Ct.
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The Gangtey Palace turns out to have once been a real palace. Built by a 19th century ruler, it has charm, beauty, and history. It also has some squeaky floor boards and thin walls, but those defects are easily overlooked. The main two story building surrounds a colorful inner courtyard and a three story tower building. The tower walls are... More

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San Francisco, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This is a collection of buildings, most of which are more than 100 years old, that typify Bhutan's iconic architecture. The complex has been very sensitively restored, resulting in a charming courtyard, attractive, comfortable bedrooms, spectacular views of local rice and potato paddys with Paro and snow-capped mountains beyond. Antique Bhutanese items are everywhere, adding a layer of cultural interest.... More

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Hanoi, Vietnam
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We were initially booked at the new building, but upon learning that the old building (built over 100 years ago) was free, we immediately asked to be transferred there (upgrade costs us just about 20USD - not bad hey?). Room 301 was the piece de resistance with sweeping views of Paro Valley, the mountains and the room was though dated... More

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San Francisco, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

The hotel has a wonderful-authentic feel. It provides the sense of living in a place full of history. We stayed in one of the large rooms in the original structure which I strongly recommend in preference to the standard rooms. The food is unremarkable.

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Canberra, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

This is the most authentic and wonderfully restored culturally sensitive hotel I have stayed in. It typifes the eloborate decorations of Bhutanese architecture and art, combined with excellent service and the hospitality of it's gentle people. Just a wonderful experience and a great base to climb Taktsang Monastry (Tiger's Nest). Don't forget after your climb to soak in their outside... More

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Chevy Chase, Maryland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

The hotel is beautiful, gracious, elegant, relaxed, atmospheric, friendly, and well-equipped. Get out your dictionary to list all the high points and then match them up with Bhutan.

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Cape Town
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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Gangtey Palace is a 100 year old building on a hill overlooking Paro town, with very good views of the dzong. Rooms: beautifully appointed with antique furniture and a large bathroom. Electric heater and extra blankets. Food: the usual Bhutanese buffet for tourists, but nice Extras: complementary wifi A good choice for Paro.

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cleveland, ohio
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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The kindest staff work at the Gangtey Palace. We had a lovely two night stay in one of the coziest rooms ever. Our room was warmed by old rugs, hot water bottles for our bed and was very comfy. Meals were all good and the staff bent over backwards to please you at every turn. The hotel overlooks the Paro... More

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Sydney, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

This is a very nice and atmospheric place to stay in Paro. The hotel is perched high above the town with commanding views of the Dzong and the valley below. Rooms are large and traditional with much colour and squeaky floorboards, so don't expect an anodyne international standard. Food and service (including hot water bottles in winter) were both very... More

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Whistler
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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We were booked into Gangtey Palace with our terrific tour company - Lhomen Tours. Fell in love with it! The architecture is fabulous - especially as it was our introduction to Bhutan. The staff are very nice - the rooms are great - up a small staircase to our huge room overlooking the valley. Spotlessly clean, hot hot water -... More

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Gangtey, Paro, Bhutan
Price range (per night):* S$64 - 128

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