Khamsum Inn vs Khang Residency Thimphu
Both are in Thimphu, 810 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Inn★★★Norzin
Khamsum Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★Chang Gangkha
Khang Residency Thimphu
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Khang Residency Thimphu
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 810 m apart.
Choose Khamsum Inn if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Khang Residency Thimphu if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Khamsum Inn better than Khang Residency Thimphu?
- 1810 m closer to the city centre−810 m
- 2More guest reviews (77 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 378 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+78
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 75 vs 40)+35
- 5Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Khang Residency Thimphu better than Khamsum Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6)+0.3
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2012)+9y
- 5Has free parking
- 68 more listed amenities (26 vs 18)+8
- 7Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Khamsum Inn vs Khang Residency Thimphu: which hotel is better? | Khamsum Inn | Khang Residency Thimphu |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Location | 6.4 +2.1 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 10.0 +5.0 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 8.0 +7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.8 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 77 +71 | 6 |
| Rank in Thimphu | top 83% | top 46% +37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 +2.1 | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 380 m −810 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 86 +78 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 +2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 18 | 29 |
| Floors | 5 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2021 +9y |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 26 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
810 m apart
Khamsum Inn: city centre: 380 m, Paro International Airport (PBH): 22 km, 86 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Khang Residency Thimphu: city centre: 1.2 km, Paro International Airport (PBH): 22 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Khamsum Inn or Khang Residency Thimphu: common questions
Which is better, Khamsum Inn or Khang Residency Thimphu?
Khang Residency Thimphu leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Khamsum Inn is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Khamsum Inn or Khang Residency Thimphu?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Khamsum Inn is closer: 380 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Khang Residency Thimphu.
How far apart are Khamsum Inn and Khang Residency Thimphu?
The two hotels are 810 m apart in a straight line.
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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