Accommodation in Bhutan

The Damchen Resort is a newly renovated hotel sitting on the banks of the Puna Chhu River in the Punakha Valley. Rooms are clean, cosy and bright with good amenities, wooden furniture and nice decorative touches. The hotel is a short, easy walk from the small town of Khuruthang which has a selection of shops and restaurants.

This lodge at Gangtey in the Phobjika Valley is a lovely boutique property with excellent views, wood burning stoves and well-equipped bathrooms. The hotel has a cocktail bar, good restaurant and a small spa with a traditional hot stone bath. The facilities, together with the delightful location, make it a great choice for exploring Gangtey and the surrounding countryside.

Centrally located in Thimphu, right next to Clocktower Square, the Druk offers convenience and style in equal measures. Recently renovated, it has a classy, modern feel with well-appointed guest rooms that come complete with first-class amenities and chic, open-plan bathrooms. It has a fully-equipped gym, a spa and a restaurant that is renowned for the quality of its Indian inspired food.

Featured in BBC's popular series - Life Beyond the Lobby - the award-winning Gangtey Lodge blends seamlessly into its peaceful surroundings and prides itself on the highest standards of service, quality and eco-friendly practices. Overlooking the fields, forests and hills of the Phobjika Valley, the lodge makes the most of its Zen-inducing views with floor-to-ceiling windows in its elegant dining-area-come-lounge, picture windows in its spacious suites and even a wall of glass to take in the vistas from the hot stone bath. Amidst the traditional carved wood and hand-cut stone, there are many modern touches including freestanding baths, ipad docks and Scandi wood-burning stoves, and there's also a very forward thinking approach to environmentalism and sustainability.

The 5* Hotel Zhiwaling is situated in a peaceful area not far from Paro town. It was built to resemble a dzong with intricate wood carving and hand-painted decoration. The attractive rooms are located in the main building or in cottages set in beautifully landscaped gardens. They all offer modern amenities and far-reaching views across the Paro Valley. The Zhiwaling has a spa, outdoor hot stone bath, fine restaurant, yoga classes, temple and even a greenhouse showcasing rare Himalayan plants.

This lovely heritage lodge located in the picturesque village of Lechu, not far from Haa Village, is a renovated farmhouse. It has been beautifully restored, skillfully blending modern comforts with traditional style. The lodge has a cosy bar, common room and garden courtyard, and although its seven lovely rooms share bathrooms, they have been individually designed and offer very comfortable accommodation.

A boutique style hotel of just 35 rooms, the Namgay is situated in a quiet location within walking distance of Thimphu town. It is extravagantly decorated in Bhutanese style with an impressive five-storey central atrium of carved wood. It has an indoor pool, fully equipped gym, shop, bar and restaurant, whilst the generous-sized guest rooms come complete with Wi-Fi, fridges and jetted bathtubs.

Originally built for the coronation of the Bhutan's 4th King in 1974, this attractive hotel stands on a hill overlooking Paro town. Rooms in the main building are set around a peaceful courtyard and there are also a number of cottages dotted around the spacious grounds. Decoration is typically Bhutanese with stripped wooden floors and colourfully painted walls. Rooms are well-equipped and the hotel has its own spa, international restaurant and bar.

This 5* hotel, set in the heart of the Thimphu Valley, delivers the highest standards of style and service. The striking exterior is designed to look like a a dzong whilst the understated interiors are an artful blend of traditional and modern design. Rooms are elegantly styled and luxuriously appointed with eye-catching mountain views. The hotel has a bar, tea lounge and two restaurants serving international dishes and local specialities. For relaxation there is a spa, indoor pool and inviting sun terrace.

A cut above the average for Jakar, the Ugyenling has well-appointed rooms with a seating area warmed by a bukhari (wood burning stove). They also offer tea and coffee making facilities and Wi-Fi as well as a sit-out balcony with views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Set in a walled compound, the hotel has its own international restaurant, large bar and a traditional hot stone bath.