The Willows Bhutan vs Khamsum Inn
Both are in Thimphu, 440 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Norzin
The Willows Bhutan
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Inn★★★Norzin
Khamsum Inn
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 440 m apart.
Choose The Willows Bhutan if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- free parking
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is The Willows Bhutan better than Khamsum Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.6)+0.7
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2012)+10y
- 3Has free parking
Why is Khamsum Inn better than The Willows Bhutan?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 25 more listed amenities (18 vs 13)+5
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Willows Bhutan vs Khamsum Inn: which hotel is better? | The Willows Bhutan | Khamsum Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 5.0 +2.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.5 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 125 +48 | 77 |
| Rank in Thimphu | top 8% +75% | top 83% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Distance to Norzin centre | 360 m | 220 m −150 m |
| To the airport | 23 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 73 | 86 +13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 28 | 18 |
| Floors | 5 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +10y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 18 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
440 m apart
The Willows Bhutan or Khamsum Inn: common questions
Which is better, The Willows Bhutan or Khamsum Inn?
They are evenly matched. The Willows Bhutan is stronger in guest rating; Khamsum Inn is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, The Willows Bhutan or Khamsum Inn?
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: 220 m from the centre, against 360 m for The Willows Bhutan.
How far apart are The Willows Bhutan and Khamsum Inn?
The two hotels are 440 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