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Hotel Galingkha

Norzin Lam | Post Box: 368, Thimphu, Bhutan
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Hotel Galingkha
Ranked #5 of 18 Thimphu B&B and Inns
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Kolkata
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

It is one of the best in Thimphu. Centrally located easily accessible to the main market and the resturants. We stayed there for two nights, the room was huge with a comfortable bed. The bathroom was spotlessly clean with a bath tub. It has a great view of the mountain and the statue of Buddha can be seen from some... More

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Enfield
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We stayed at Hotel Galingkha for two nights after completing a Jhomolhari trek and we were very grateful for the comfortable room with a huge double bed and a bathroom after 7 nights in a tent! It is a modern hotel and not particularly charming in the way a Bhutanese hotel can be, but if you want comfort and a... More

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Gurgaon, India
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38 reviews 38 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Galingkha is a clean, well located property right in the heart of Thimphu. It's nothing to blow your mind, but it's not a place you can complain about either. I wasn't expecting top of the line ambience or 5-star service standards - for the price, it's very decent value. The rooms are fairly large, comfortable and clean. My room (401)... More

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Hyderabad
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

The Hotel is located right on the main signal of Thimpu. With great view of the magnificent view of the mountain. With a great two multiple window concept as to relax in ambience and feel blissed just to look at the mountain and the calm streets in the nights. One of the best property in Thimpu easily accessible to all... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

We stayed here for 1 night in November 2012. The hotel has very comfortable rooms which are spotlessly clean. The restaraunt food was good and service was fine. We did not notice any problems with barking dogs at night. I think this is an excellent choice for a central Thimpu hotel which is covered under the normal Bhutanese tourist allocation.

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Singapore, Singapore
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32 reviews 32 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

I think this ought to be the best place i stayed in Bhutan (everything else just pales after that IMHO). Rooms are modest but really clean befitting for a 3 stars hotel and breakfast is decent. Our guide brought us to many good restaurants around instead of dining in the hotel. There are convenient stores around to stock up if... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

My second time in this hotel this year. This time I stayed 9 nights. It is very well located in Thimphu and close to shopping area. The rooms are nice, comfortable, and very clean. Very good service overall, and the staff (reception, restaurant, and housekeeping... and the owner!) is very friendly and efficient. Food is okay, but you have many... More

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The Dalles, Oregon
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52 reviews 52 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

I spent three nights in the Galingkha. First of all, it is located right at the traffic circle and very near (3 minute walk) to Clocktower Square in downtown Thimphu. Shopping is adjacent and everywhere around this hotel. In general the hotel was very clean. The restaurant served excellent continental and Chinese cuisine and is located near the front door.... More

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adelaide
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26 reviews 26 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

The Galinka hotel is right in the middle of Thimpu. Great location but it has the same issue as all the hotels in the middle of town - and that is night noise. In particular barking dogs. Also the quality of the food in 2012 was not as good as 2010. In fact it was quite poor. Especially the breakfast... More

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Guwahati, India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

rooms are of good size, practically furnished and clean; bathroom with running hot water has nothing to complain; food served in the hotel and the overall service is quite decent. located in a central area of the city it is equally good for family and business trips.

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Address: Norzin Lam | Post Box: 368, Thimphu, Bhutan
Region: Bhutan > Thimphu District > Thimphu
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Ranked #5 of 18 B&Bs / Inns in Thimphu
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