For anyone looking for a safe, gated, well-maintained, quiet, convenient, close-to-the-airport, customer-attentive, and affordable place, I have to recommend the Alliance Hotel.
I was in Kathmandu for close to a month this past May. Originally, I booked just a handful of days to make sure that the Alliance was everything I expected.
Well, it was. And, I reserved myself a room at the Alliance for the rest of my non-trek time in Kathmandu,
The staff is courteous and very helpful. They were able to get me good deals on taxis, a flight to Mt. Everest, and a flight to Pokhara.
Every morning, there was a wonderful breakfast with the basics just like you like them. Plus, there’s cable TV in every room and Wi-Fi on every floor. If you want a bite to eat or a beer to drink, their restaurant can prepare it quickly.
If you’re looking for something on the scale of a Hyatt Regency, this is not your place. The Alliance is simple, yet perfect for the traveler who’s looking for a comfortable place to sleep.
For value, there’s not a better deal in Kathmandu.