How are the budget hotels in Paro? 3-Star Hotels in Paro that are beyond your Expectations

When you travel to Bhutan, the tour package includes your hotel at the budget option. But budget hotels in Bhutan are not like elsewhere. The minimum requirement for tourist hotels in Bhutan for package tours is three stars, which is classed as the budget option in the kingdom. While you can ask to be upgraded to four or five stars hotels, you cannot ask to be downgraded below three stars.

How are the budget hotels in Paro?

Compared with four and five starred hotels in Paro, the three starred hotels are not that different. Hotels in Paro all usually have such refinements as Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, IDD telephones, etc. In fact, aside from the décor, there is not much difference between three-star hotels and other levels in the city. And with the three-star hotels costing a lot less than four or five starred hotels, and being included in the overall cost of your Paro Bhtuan tour, it actually pays to stay at a three-star hotel when touring.

General Conditions of 3 Stars Hotels in Paro

Compared to the international standard of three-star hotels around the world, there is actually little difference with a three star hotel in Paro than with a three star hotel in London. While the London Hotel may have better heating and better fire safety, three-star hotels in Paro have much the same as hotels in other countries when it comes to facilities and services. These can often include laundry services, a concierge service and fax and photocopy services, room service, daily housekeeping, etc. Most hotels in Paro offer parking, if you need it, as well as free Wi-Fi, restaurant and bar, complimentary water, luggage storage, packed lunches for those that want them, and even a currency exchange.

Facilities and services of three-star hotels in Paro meet the international standard.

The better side of the Paro hotels to those in other countries is usually the unique architecture of the hotel. Since all buildings in Bhutan must conform to the traditional styles of construction, as laid out by the government, the architecture is often stylish and even gaudy, with lots of color and beautiful frontage.

Do any 3-star hotels in Paro offer free breakfast?

When it comes to meals, all of the three star hotels in Paro offer breakfast, which is usually included in the package cost that you pay to the travel agency when you book. Breakfast can range from traditional local food such as buckwheat pancakes or international dishes such as eggs and bacon, toast and jam, and always with good coffee and local tea.

3-Star hotels in Paro have traditional Bhutanese Breakfast to offer.

Do any 3-star hotels in Paro offer room service?

Room service is offered in most three-star hotels in Paro, although the hours that you can avail the room service meals can be a little more limited than in other countries. Most only serve breakfast in the room, and only offer dinner in the dining room. Others do not even have breakfast in the room, such as the Norwangs Villa and the Hotel Khamsum. However, eating in the dining room is much more sociable when touring in Bhutan, and you can enjoy the company of other people.

Do any 3-star hotels in Paro have laundry service?

Laundry services in three-star hotels in Paro do largely depend on the hotel, and while some do have full laundry services, others do not. The best way to know, if this is an important concern for you, is to check online on the booking websites for the hotels you are considering staying in.

What are some of the best budget hotels in Paro?

3-Star Hotels in Paro Good for Families

Family hotels are a popular theme in Bhutan, and there are a number of good family-friendly three-star hotels in Paro that you can stay in. In Paro alone, you can find more than 20 family-friendly hotels that allow kids and babies, and have facilities to cater for them, from children’s menus in the restaurants to single and additional child beds in the rooms. Some even have a kid’s play area for them to keep them from getting bored whilst in the hotel.

Hotels that have family-friendly facilities include the Olathang Hotel, the Tenzinling Resort Hotel, the Namsey Chholing Resort, the Hotel Tashi Phuntshok, the Sonam Trophel Inn, and the Nirvana Lodge and Homestay.

3-Star Hotels in Paro that Have Rooms with Good Views

Having a good view out of the window of your hotel room is not always important, but it is nice to have one. When you look out of the window, it is better to see the rolling hills and pine forests of the natural landscape, rather than just more concrete and other buildings.

The Olathang Hotel, the Tiger’s Nest Resort, the Mandala Resort, the Rema Resort, and the Tiger’s Nest Resort, to name a few, have excellent views of the surrounding countryside and the distant Himalayas. Normally, the best views can only usually be found in the four and five starred hotels, but more of the hotels in the outskirts of Paro with good views of the surrounding hills are three-star hotels.

3-Star Hotels in Paro with Spa Services

There are a number of three-star hotels in Paro that have spa services or a wellness center included in the premises. The Hotel Tashi Phuntsok offers a full spa with massage services, while the Tiger Nest Resort has just a spa center. The Hotel Olathang, the Dewachen Resort and Spa, the mandala Resort, and the Kichu Resort Hotel all offer spa services and massage services on site. Several of the hotels also offer hot stone baths, in the traditional Bhutanese style, with hot river rocks.

Enjoy spa services in Paro hotels to relax your body.

3-Star Hotels in Paro near Tiger’s Nest Monastery

The Tiger’s Nest Monastery is probably the most popular and most visited attraction in Bhutan, and it is usually part of the last days of a normal tour of the kingdom. While there are around 8-10 three-star hotels all within 5km of the car park of the Tiger’s Nest, the closest is the famous Taktsang Boutique Resort, which lies on the road just before the parking area for the Taktshang Monastery trail.

Closer to the main road, on the same side of the river, lies the 3-star Taktsang Paradise Hotel, while on the other side of the river, close to the main road from Paro, you have the Tiger Nest Resort. Also nearby, you have the Golden Roots Hotel and Resort, the Nirvana Lodge and Homestay, and the Soenam Tsokhang Resort.

Taktsang Boutique Resort is the closest 3-star hotel in Paro near Tiger's Nest Monastery.

How to book the budget hotels in Paro?

For Most International Visitors

For most international travelers to Bhutan, you do not have to book your own hotel, though you can ask for certain hotels to be booked as part of your package, if they are available. All international tourists to Bhutan, with the exception of travelers from India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives, are required to book their trip as a guided tour with a registered Bhutanese travel agency, such as Bhutan Vista. When deciding on your itinerary and travel plans with our professional and friendly tour consultants, you can look at the recommended hotels that we can offer you for the trip, and can make your decision from the hotels available based on your own informed choices.

For tourists from India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives

Tourists from India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives are not tied into having a tour guide and travel agency to arrange their Bhutan tours, and can travel freely into and around the country, using private cars or public transport. You can also make your own choices of where to stay, and can book your own hotels and other accommodation based on your own personal preference. Usually, this is done online through the hotel’s own online booking services. Or even over the phone direct, if you know the hotel.

Conclusion

Bhutan has a very different idea of what constitutes a “budget” hotel, which means that your cheapest trip to Bhutan will still have you staying in a delightful three-star hotel with many of the same standards that you can expect from the same level hotels in London, New York, and Paris. All hotels have Wi-Fi as standard and good restaurants, while some have nice spas, some are very family-oriented, and some can give you the traditional Hot Stone Bath. Staying in a budget hotel in Bhutan brings a new meaning to the word budget, and means there is little need to upgrade to a higher level.