Kathmandu-based Akama Hotel has announced the opening of Ramada by Wyndham Kathmandu Dhumbarahi in Nepal.
The hotel operates under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
Akama Hotel has been rebranded as Ramada Kathmandu Dhumbarahi.
Located centrally in Dhumbarahi, Nepal, the hotel is 5km from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and features 108 contemporary rooms.
The design of the hotel is influenced by Tibetan and local Newari culture, providing guests with an immersive cultural experience.
Guests can avail a range of amenities, including an all-day dining restaurant, a coffee shop, two bars, banquet and meeting spaces, a business centre, and wellness facilities such as an outdoor infinity pool, spa, sauna, and fitness centre.
The hotel also ensures convenience with Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking and wheelchair facilities.
It has 595m² of event space, including four meeting rooms that can host up to 250 conference attendees or 700 banquet guests.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA president Dimitris Manıkıs said: “The opening of our first ‘Ramada’ hotel in Kathmandu marks a significant milestone for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in Nepal. As a globally recognised and trusted brand, Ramada by Wyndham brings a promise of quality, comfort, and exceptional hospitality to travellers worldwide.
“The Ramada by Wyndham Kathmandu Dhumbarahi seamlessly blends Tibetan and Newari-inspired design with state-of-the-art amenities, offering a unique and memorable experience.”
Akama Hotel chairman Binaya Kumar Shreshtha said: “We are delighted to open our doors to welcome guests and Wyndham Rewards programme members at our hotel affiliated to the internationally recognised ‘Ramada by Wyndham’ brand. The tourists would highly enjoy the blend of modern rooms with Nepal’s rich cultural heritage in the design and hospitality.”
In June 2024, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launched Ramada Encore by Wyndham Udaipur Roop Nagar in Rajasthan, India.
