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Exterior
Restaurant
Premium Double Room, Valley View
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Kawang Dajo, Upper Motithang, Thori Lam, Thimphu, Thimphu, 11001
  • Place, Motithang Takin Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Telecom Tower
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Changangkha Lhakhang
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paro Intl. Airport (PBH)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Double Room, Valley View

Premium Double Room, Valley View

  • Valley view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Premium Valley View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Zhiwaling Ascent

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has 2 bars/lounges and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include massage/treatment rooms, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Change of towels is available on request.
Zhiwaling Ascent offers 20 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Beds feature down comforters. This Thimphu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
During your stay at Zhiwaling Ascent, you'll be within walking distance of Motithang Takin Preserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Motithang Takin Preserve and a few minutes from Royal Takin Preserve
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury Zhiwaling Ascent also features spa services, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Free valet parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Thimphu hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Rooftop bar - Onsite bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rooftop bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Zhiwaling Ascent Hotel

Zhiwaling Ascent Thimphu

Zhiwaling Ascent Hotel Thimphu

Zhiwaling Ascent Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Portland

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a peaceful oasis in nature just above the bustle of Thimphu. Quiet and lovely in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting for a retreat in nature rich with Bhutanese culture and close to everything in Thimphu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Shamti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is very nice, but unfortunately there is not much choice in food and drinks, it is very limed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025