Le Méridien Paro, Riverfront

The property impresses with well-appointed rooms, beautiful location near Paro airport, and attentive staff. Guests enjoyed spacious, clean rooms with river views and appreciated the spa and pool amenities.

We liked Le Meridien Paro and it is a well run hotel. It was perhaps half full when we were there: about 75 guests. It has a nice setting on the river. The room was clean and comfortable. Like many high-end Asian hotels, it has a window from the bathroom to the room. We closed it off, but whenever someone turns the light on at night it shines through the translucent panels, potential awakening your partner. A dark shade as they had in Thimphu would help. We had a comfortable bed, couch and desk area and there was good WiFi. The bathroom had both a tub and separate shower. We ate dinner and breakfast twice in the second floor dining room. At the end of our time in Bhutan we were tired of buffets. Certainly they offered to prepare whatever you want but the offerings weren’t the best. Breakfast was cooked to order, and the fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious. All in all an excellent hotel for western tourists. Hotels of this caliber are super expensive in Bhutan. You won’t find Bhutanese staying here.

The service provided was very much homely and satisfying. The F&B staff Ms Tika Maya Ghalley has been a very good companion to provide excellent service. As well as Ms Jigme Choden for her polite and professional approach to make us feel comfortable.