The Nepal Weekly 
January 7, 2025
The Massif Hotel promoted by the Guna Group, will be managed by French international chain Royal Tulip. The group signed a formal agreement with Royal Tulip at the hotel premises in Gwarko on Wednesday. An agreement has been reached between Chairman Rajendra Shakya and Ajay Kumar, director of the hotel.
The hotel was built at a cost of nearly Rs6.51 billion,
Guna Group chairman Shakya announced the conversion of the Massif Hotel into the Royal Tulip. He informed that the management agreement was signed with Royal Tulip because of France’s second largest international chain.
He informed that in the first phase, the hotel is preparing to operate conference hall and seminar hall and rooms will be brought into operation in 3 months.
Measures have been taken to control possible noise pollution due to the air route. All the equipment used in the hotel will be of the Royal Tulip brand. Tulip Director Vakaya said that the focus is on training manpower to provide high-level service.
On the occasion, Lalitpur Metropolitan City Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan said that the agreement with Royal Tulip is an important one during his tenure.
Narayandas Manandhar, former CEO of Prime Bank, expressed his feeling that the hotel has become better than his imagination. The hotel management remebres him for encouraging by approving a loan of Rs. 500 million at theinitial phase.
Deepak Raj Joshi, Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Board, said that with the entry of international chains, more support will be provided to the tourism sector.
The hotel is spread over an area of 16 ropanis (1 ropani is 5460 sq feet of land area), has 302 rooms that includes presidential, suites, deluxe and standard rooms with interior in Nepali touches. The hotel has 6 halls and 3 banquet halls. Which have a capacity of 3,000 people. The hotel has a parking capacity of 600 four-wheeled vehicles. The hotel has 12 elevators, a water treatment plant, and its own bottling plant. It locates near to Tribhuvan International Airport and Patan Durbar Square at the side of Ring Road in Lalitpur Metropolitan City.
Similarly, Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the other reputed propertyhas been fully transformed into a 153-room Hyatt Centric hotel centrally located in the lively city of Kathmandu.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation on January 16 announced an agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and City Hotel Limited to transform Hyatt Place Kathmandu into the planned Hyatt Centric located near Soaltee Hotel,Tahachal, Kathmandu, fully rebranding into the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the country upon completion of a renovation. The rebrand will come with a renovated entrance and lobby area, a unique sky bar and lounge, and enhanced amenities. Every element of this transformation will be carefully curated to embody the distinct vibrancy of the full-service Hyatt Centric brand.
A launchpad to inspire exploration for savvy travelers, the property is conveniently located near the city centre, within a short driving distance from renowned pilgrimage destinations, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. Situated in a picturesque valley rich in historic sites, ancient temples, shrines, golden pagodas, and fascinating villages, the hotel’s location will make it a perfect choice for contemporary travelers with an adventurous spirit.
Hyatt’s current portfolio in India and Southwest Asia consists of 47 properties, with 45 in India and two in Nepal. The diverse collections spans eight distinct brands, including Alila, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Regency and Park Hyatt.
The term “Hyatt” is used in the release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
Hyatt Centric is a brand of full-service lifestyle hotels located in prime destinations. Created to connect guests to the heart of the action, Hyatt Centric hotels are thoughtfully designed to enable exploration and discovery so they never miss a moment of adventure. Each hotel offers social spaces to connect with others in the lobby, meanwhile the bar and restaurant are local hot spots where great conversations, locally inspired food and signature cocktails can be enjoyed. Streamlined modern rooms focus on delivering everything guests want and nothing they don’t. A passionately engaged team is there to provide local expertise on the best food, nightlife and activities the destination has to offer. For more information, please visit hyattcentric.com.
Mercure Hotel, which is slated to be operational from the second week of January 2025, is managed by the world-class chain hotel brand Mercure.
As it is a very beautifully designed building on the side of theRring Road that goes through Sukedhara, it immediately catches everyone’s attention. That building is none other than the five-star ‘The Metropolitan Hotel Pvt Ltd’.
Mercure brandmanages more than 5,400 hotels in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, has entered Nepal for the first time. The hotel has facilities like Nepali, Indian, Chinese restaurants, swimming pool, banquet hall that can serve hundreds of people at the same time, modern gym, wellness center etc.
Hotel Mercure, which is going to be operational from the second week of January 2025, is spread over an area of 5 ropani. Built in an 11-storey grand building, the hotel has 104 luxurious rooms. The promoters have invested more than 3 billion has been invested in the hotel so far.
There is a swimming pool on the 11th floor of the hotel. From where you can enjoy swimming while watching the surrounding mountains along with the Kathmandu Valley when the weather is clear.The hotel also has an all-day dining restaurant, a fusion of local and international cuisine, and a specialty restaurant serving Indian dishes. The hotel also has an outdoor Italian restaurant with a live kitchen.
Deshbandhu Basnet, the managing director says, “We have introduced world-class brands with the aim of introducing Nepali art, culture and natural beauty to the world market while providing world-class hospitality services.”
Accor Group is famous for the combination of local cultural characteristics and modern luxury in its hotels, so we believe that managing this hotel through the Mercure brand within Accor Group will help promote Nepal’s tourism at the international level.
