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title: "Hotel Valley Thimphu vs Le Méridien Thimphu: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Valley Thimphu or Le Méridien Thimphu in Thimphu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-valley-thimphu-thimphu-vs-le-meridien-thimphu-thimphu/
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retrieved: 2026-10-27
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# Hotel Valley Thimphu vs Le Méridien Thimphu

Both are in Thimphu, 2.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Lungtenphu
## [Hotel Valley Thimphu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-valley-thimphu-thimphu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 1.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1634220/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Norzin
## [Le Méridien Thimphu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/le-meridien-thimphu-thimphu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.3

- **Score by category:** 9 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1765072/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Le Méridien Thimphu

It comes out ahead on 9 of 14 compared facts. 2.7 km apart.

### Choose Le Méridien Thimphu if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.0)
-   to walk to the sights (220 m / 2.6 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (70 / 0)

### Why is Hotel Valley Thimphu better than Le Méridien Thimphu?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Le Méridien Thimphu better than Hotel Valley Thimphu?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0) (+0.7)
2.  2.4 km closer to the city centre (−2.4 km)
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  70 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+70)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 0) (+72)
6.  4 more sights within 1 km (+4)
7.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Valley Thimphu | Le Méridien Thimphu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.7  (+0.7) |
| Location | 1.7 | 6.3  (+4.6) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.7  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 43  (+37) | 6 |
| Rank in Thimphu | bottom 5% | bottom 36%  (+31%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.7 | 6.3  (+4.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.6 km | 220 m  (−2.4 km) |
| To the airport | 23 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 70  (+70) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 5  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 4  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 41 | – |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+5) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

2.7 km apart

Hotel Valley Thimphu: city centre: 2.6 km, Paro International Airport (PBH): 23 km.

Le Méridien Thimphu: city centre: 220 m, Paro International Airport (PBH): 22 km, 70 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Thimphu

[Thimphu weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/bhutan/thimphu-district/thimphu/weather)

## Hotel Valley Thimphu or Le Méridien Thimphu: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Valley Thimphu or Le Méridien Thimphu?

Le Méridien Thimphu leads in 9 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Thimphu. Hotel Valley Thimphu is stronger in number of reviews, listed amenities, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Valley Thimphu or Le Méridien Thimphu?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Le Méridien Thimphu is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 2.6 km for Hotel Valley Thimphu.

### How far apart are Hotel Valley Thimphu and Le Méridien Thimphu?

The two hotels are 2.7 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-valley-thimphu-thimphu-vs-le-meridien-thimphu-thimphu/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
