10/10 Excellent
Michele, Portland
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Michele
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Zhiwaling Ascent
4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with restaurant
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Bar
Explore the area
Kawang Dajo, Upper Motithang, Thori Lam, Thimphu, Thimphu, 11001
- Motithang Takin PreservePlace, Motithang Takin Preserve6 min walk
- Telecom TowerPlace, Telecom Tower15 min walk
- Changangkha LhakhangPlace, Changangkha Lhakhang3 min drive
- Paro Intl. Airport (PBH)Airport, Paro Intl. Airport (PBH)56 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View
- Garden view
- 27 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Premium Double Room, Valley View
Premium Double Room, Valley View
- Valley view
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
About the area
Thimphu
In regional park.You'll find Motithang Takin Preserve and Royal Takin Preserve within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Telecom Tower and National Institute of Traditional Medicine are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Motithang Takin Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Telecom Tower - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Changangkha Lhakhang - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
- Folk Heritage Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
- Textile Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
- Paro Intl. Airport (PBH) - 134 min drive
Restaurants
- Mountain Café - 8 min drive
- Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Pelwar Diner - 8 min drive
- The Seasons Pizzeria - 6 min drive
- Ama Restaurant - 8 min drive
About this property
Zhiwaling Ascent
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with restaurant
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.
- 20 guestrooms or units
- 2 bars or lounges
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Concierge
- Smoking in designated areas
- Dining venue
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.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free offsite parking
- Free secured valet parking on site
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
Accessibility
- No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 49-inch TV
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Down comforter
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Heated bathroom floor
- Partially-open bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
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.
Property payment types
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
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
8.0
Very good
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
4.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Shamti
Jun 7, 2025
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.
Shamti
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025