Hotel New Grand
A pure vegetarian haven in Thimphu, offering delicious Indian meals and comfortable stays in a prime, central location.
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Hotel New Grand
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A pure vegetarian haven in Thimphu, offering delicious Indian meals and comfortable stays in a prime, central location.
Order Food in Advance
Service can be slow as food is freshly prepared. Order an hour ahead for fried rice or veg kofta.
Address Issues Promptly
For clean sheets or other issues, communicate with management for quick resolution.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Indian Vegetarian
Price
$
Phone
+975 77 45 59 18
Address
Bhutan, Thimphu, Norzin Lam 1, Building Number 15, Near Clock Tower
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Authentic Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Savor delicious, freshly prepared Indian vegetarian dishes, including local favorites like Emma Datshi.
Prime Thimphu Location
Conveniently situated right opposite the clock tower, steps away from Thimphu's vibrant market area.
Homely Stay Experience
Enjoy spacious and comfortable rooms offering a home-away-from-home feel with friendly, attentive staff.
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Order Food in Advance
Service can be slow as food is freshly prepared. Order an hour ahead for fried rice or veg kofta.
Address Issues Promptly
For clean sheets or other issues, communicate with management for quick resolution.
Backup Internet Plan
If reliable WiFi is crucial, consider a local SIM card due to potential connectivity issues.
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Order Food in Advance
Service can be slow as food is freshly prepared. Order an hour ahead for fried rice or veg kofta.
Address Issues Promptly
For clean sheets or other issues, communicate with management for quick resolution.
Backup Internet Plan
If reliable WiFi is crucial, consider a local SIM card due to potential connectivity issues.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Hotel New Grand is praised for its prime Thimphu location, spacious rooms, and especially its authentic, delicious Indian vegetarian cuisine. While many highlight the friendly and attentive staff, a significant concern for some guests has been the slow service in the restaurant and occasional issues with room cleanliness. WiFi connectivity has also been a point of complaint for several visitors.
"An excellent experience. Staff are friendly and relaxed yet also operate hotel with precise attention to detail. Room was spacious and comfortable; breakfast was tasty and keep us going all through the day; a pretty location with well cared for hotel and grounds. Highly recommended."
Tandin Bidha Gurung
"This is a pure vegetarian hotel in Thimphu. It provides us with delicious food as well as good services. It also has lodging with good facilities such as wifi, television and even boilers in the room. Moreover the room is very comfortable and clean. If anyone likes to visit it is located in the main town which is opposite the clock tower.Plz visit this hotel which is really wonderful."
Karma Yangzom
"Best in service.
Prime location just beside the clock tower.
Pure vegetarian food available here.
Cooperative and helpful management
Foods are awesome. Tasty π and economic.
Rooms are cozy, neat and clean. Needs to repair the electric fixture.
Overall 9/10."
Ashwinee Kumar
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant exclusively serves purely vegetarian Indian dishes, ranging from North to South Indian specialties, as well as some local Bhutanese favorites.
Yes, it's in a prime location directly opposite the clock tower, near Thimphu's major market area.
Common complaints include slow service in the restaurant, inconsistent WiFi, and occasional issues with room cleanliness, such as dirty sheets.
Staff are generally described as friendly, courteous, and attentive, though the restaurant service can be slow due to freshly prepared meals.
If you rely heavily on WiFi for work, it's advisable to have a backup plan, such as a local SIM card, as WiFi connectivity can be an issue.
Fried rice, veg kofta, missi roti, laccha paratha, Green Peas Masala, Emma Datshi, and Kewa Datshi are highly recommended.
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