Hotel Shivam Plaza

This is classified as a three-star hotel and by Nepali standards it may be closer to a 3.5 star hotel. Staff is friendly and speaks some English. Cash and credit card accepted as well as perhaps local e-wallet options. Rooms are simple, spacious, and comfortable. In room AC unit (didn't need it in mid-November, may function as a heater as well). There is also a ceiling fan. Bed was firm but comfortable. Bathroom is "wet", meaning the shower - while aimed into a bathtub - has no shower curtain and most of the bathroom gets wet when you take a shower. They provide flip-flops so you can keep using the bathroom even if it's wet. My room did not have blackout curtains. Ambient noise level from the street is minimal. No tea or coffee service in room but can be ordered from the restaurant. Television offers some sort of special service I had no idea how to use and offered no local stations or cable options. Wi-fi was extremely spotty and repeatedly cut in and out. Not suitable for serious business/video conferencing needs. Restaurant downstairs offers mostly local but also a few Western menu options. Fried chicken is tasty, and the French toast and fried eggs are acceptable. There is also a bar with a limited selection of local spirits (Old Durbar, Khukir) and a few imports (Jameson's). Staff is friendly and is happy to store your luggage if you want to see a bit of the city after checking out. Prices are *extremely* reasonable, which makes the spotty wi-fi more understandable if not convenient.