 |
Located in the Naxal district, the 64-meter-tall Hilton Kathmandu featured a glass facade inspired by Buddhist prayer flags, its colors shifting with the light. The architecture blended with the surrounding landscape, one side facing the urban bustle of Kathmandu, the other overlooking the Langtang mountain range. Hilton |
 |
The hotel offered 176 rooms, ranging from standard rooms to suites. The smallest rooms measured approximately 37 square meters, while the largest, the presidential suite, spanned 179 square meters. Most rooms boasted views of the Himalayas. Hilton |
The Hilton Kathmandu (pictured before the fire) stood as a symbol of Nepal's aspirations to elevate its hospitality industry to international standards. The hotel, which began construction in 2016 and opened in 2024, represented a 57 million USD investment.
On 9/9, Nepali protesters set the 5-star hotel ablaze. Images and drone footage circulating on social media on 10/9 revealed the extent of the damage, with one side of the building engulfed in flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky. Kathmandu fire officials reported that most of the hotel's infrastructure and assets were destroyed (pictured after the fire).
The arson followed large-scale protests that erupted in Nepal the previous day. Tens of thousands of people, primarily Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012), took to the streets of Kathmandu to express their outrage after the Nepali government blocked access to most social media platforms. The government claimed these companies had failed to register and comply with government oversight.
 |
The Orion rooftop bar, with its intricate wood carvings and mandala art, featured a glass roof offering views of the Himalayan night sky. Adjacent to the bar was an infinity pool overlooking Kathmandu. Hilton |
Located in the Naxal district, the 64-meter-tall Hilton Kathmandu featured a glass facade inspired by Buddhist prayer flags, its colors shifting with the light. The architecture blended with the surrounding landscape, one side facing the urban bustle of Kathmandu, the other overlooking the Langtang mountain range. Hilton
 |
The hotel's five dining areas served local and international cuisine in a casual bistro setting. The lobby housed a grab-and-go eatery, while the 13th floor boasted an open kitchen restaurant (pictured) with made-to-order dishes. The rooftop featured a bar with panoramic city views and an outdoor seating area. Hilton |
The hotel offered 176 rooms, ranging from standard rooms to suites. The smallest rooms measured approximately 37 square meters, while the largest, the presidential suite, spanned 179 square meters. Most rooms boasted views of the Himalayas. Hilton
 |
The hotel's rooftop outdoor dining area provided sweeping views of Kathmandu and the Himalayas. Hilton |
The Orion rooftop bar, with its intricate wood carvings and mandala art, featured a glass roof offering views of the Himalayan night sky. Adjacent to the bar was an infinity pool overlooking Kathmandu. Hilton
 |
The hotel provided guests with a fitness center and a spa equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Hilton |
The hotel's five dining areas served local and international cuisine in a casual bistro setting. The lobby housed a grab-and-go eatery, while the 13th floor boasted an open kitchen restaurant (pictured) with made-to-order dishes. The rooftop featured a bar with panoramic city views and an outdoor seating area. Hilton
 |
The Hilton Kathmandu also offered eight meeting rooms totaling 627 square meters, the largest spanning 220 square meters. The spaces were designed to blend functionality and elegance, catering to a range of events, from corporate conferences to banquets. Hilton |
The hotel's rooftop outdoor dining area provided sweeping views of Kathmandu and the Himalayas. Hilton
 |
The hotel provided guests with a fitness center and a spa equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Hilton
 |
The Hilton Kathmandu also offered eight meeting rooms totaling 627 square meters, the largest spanning 220 square meters. The spaces were designed to blend functionality and elegance, catering to a range of events, from corporate conferences to banquets. Hilton
Mai Phuong (Hoteldesigns, Hilton)
