I’d already spent some time in Kathmandu during my time in Nepal, but I didn’t check out Patan whilst I was visiting, so I decided to spend the weekend there on my return. Shakya House was fine for me. I didn’t want a fancy place, just somewhere clean. Security appears to be important here - they have round-the-clock guard who seems to monitor all your comings and goings. He even checked me in! Possibly a bit OTT, but who knows? It’s in a comparatively affluent area, so maybe it’s warranted. And he’s a friendly guy in any case. The gate is locked at 10pm, and you have to inform them if you plan to stay out later. Not really a problem if you stay in Patan as everything wraps up super early. Even so, the gate was already locked on my first night when I returned at 9:45pm. With regards to venturing out, Shakya House is a bit out on a limb - 10 to 15 mins walk to any of the sights or places to eat (unless you want fast food). Wi-Fi was temperamental - off more than it was on; frustrating when trying to back up! There’s a complimentary bottle of water when you check in, which you can refill as often as you like. Amusingly, I was also given a toilet roll at at check in. I’d have quite liked a kettle in the room, but not the end of the world. Breakfast is a simple affair, not too inspiring, but it’s enough unless you want something a bit fancier or more substantial.
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