Hotel Liv Inn

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Liv Inn, in Thamel, is one of those. Thamel is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip. Rooms feel practical; the touches…

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Liv Inn, in Thamel, is one of those. Thamel is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip. Rooms feel practical; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi, an in-house restaurant and on-site parking, and the comfort feedback has been mixed but acceptable. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With 65 reviews on the books and a broadly positive average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Pricing has been sitting near €10 a night and the value score puts it in a strong-value bracket compared with similar properties. Whether Hotel Liv Inn is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Kathmandu more often than not.