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Le Méridien Thimphu vs Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel

Both are in Thimphu, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Norzin

Le Méridien Thimphu

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
6.3
Score by category
5 of 14
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Hotel★★★★★Lungtenphu

Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel

Guest rating
9.3 Exceptional
Location score
1.8
Score by category
6 of 14
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The short answer

Pick Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel

It comes out ahead on 6 of 14 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.

Choose Le Méridien Thimphu if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Choose Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel if you want

  • a newer or recently renovated building

Why is Le Méridien Thimphu better than Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel?

  1. 12.1 km closer to the city centre−2.1 km
  2. 270 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+70
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 0)+72
  4. 44 more sights within 1 km+4

Why is Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel better than Le Méridien Thimphu?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7)+0.6
  2. 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2014)+9y
  3. 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h

All compared facts

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

Le Méridien ThimphuPhuntsho Khangsar Hotel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 9.3 +0.6
Location 6.3 +4.5 1.8
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.8 8.9 +0.1
Guest rating 8.7 9.3 +0.6
Number of reviews 6 9 +3
Rank in Thimphu top 62% top 29% +33%
Location
Location score 6.3 +4.5 1.8
Distance to the centre 220 m −2.1 km 2.4 km
To the airport 22 km −1.3 km 24 km
Restaurants within 500 m 70 +70 0
Sights within 1 km 4 +4 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms – 15
Floors 4 5
Newest building or renovation 2014 2023 +9y
Listed amenities 10 –
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 13:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Parking ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

Price for your dates

Le Méridien Thimphu

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      Location

      2.4 km apart

      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.

      Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel: city centre: 2.4 km, Paro International Airport (PBH): 24 km.

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      Le Méridien Thimphu or Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel: common questions

      Which is better, Le Méridien Thimphu or Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel?

      Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel leads in 6 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Le Méridien Thimphu is stronger in location score, distance to the centre, to the airport.

      Which is cheaper, Le Méridien Thimphu or Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel?

      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 2.4 km for Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel.

      How far apart are Le Méridien Thimphu and Phuntsho Khangsar Hotel?

      The two hotels are 2.4 km 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