Bhutan

  • Zhiwaling Heritage Bhutan

    A locally owned hotel in the stunning Paro Valley provides…




    Accessibility

    • Accessible public bathroom equipped with lever handle lock
    • Bathroom bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
    • Bathroom mirrors visible from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
    • Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms
    • Closed risers on stairs
    • Detachable shower head
    • Doors can be unlocked from outside in emergencies
    • Doors to guest rooms have lever handles
    • Drop off area by accessible entrance
    • Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
    • Free of loose rugs
    • Hotel can refrigerate medication for guests
    • In-room ventilation is silent
    • It's possible to avoid the lift
    • Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms
    • Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom
    • Light switches reachable from bed
    • Lots of natural light
    • No fluorescent lighting
    • Seating and tables near reception
    • Shower stools available on request
    • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
    • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats in accessible rooms
    • Standalone showers
    • Stool to sit on by washbasin available
    • Welcomes service animals

    Accessible parking

    • Designated accessible parking within 50m of hotel entrance
    • Level car park
    • On-site car park
    • Well lit car parking area

    Allergy

    • Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for
    • Hypoallergenic bedding

    Facilities

    • 24 hour reception
    • Bidet

    Hearing disability

    • Visual smoke detectors

    Mobility

    • Additional pillows provided upon request
    • All stairs and steps equipped with handrails
    • At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms
    • Bath seats provided upon request
    • Bed at least 650mm from floor to the top of mattress in accessible room
    • Bed mattress firm
    • Drop off area by accessible entrance
    • Handrail in lift
    • Level entrance to the lift
    • Light switches reachable from bed in accessible rooms
    • Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance
    • Non-slip bathroom flooring in accessible rooms
    • Non-slip floors throughout
    • Phones reachable from bed
    • Phones reachable from bed in accessible rooms
    • Step-free shower in accessible bathroom

    Staff

    • Additional assistance can be arranged in advance
    • Staff trained in welcoming guests with disabilities

    Wheelchairs

    • Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
    • All lift controls reachable from wheelchair
    • Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
    • Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
    • Doorways to accessible rooms and public areas at least 800mm wide
    • Full length mirrors in wheelchair accessible rooms
    • Hair dryer reachable from wheelchair
    • Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
    • Lift at least 1100mm wide
    • Lift entrance at least 800mm wide
    • Lock and handles reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
    • Roll in shower
    • Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
    • Signs comfortably visible from wheelchair
    • Space for transfer on both sides of bed in wheelchair accessible rooms
    • Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
    • Towels/handryer dryers reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms
    • Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms
    • Turning space for wheelchairs on either side of bed in accessible rooms
    • Washbasin reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
    • Wheelchairs available to borrow
    • Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms

    Bathroom

    • Some rooms with baths

    Bedroom

    • Blackout curtains

    Children's fun

    • Family-friendly attractions nearby
    • Games available to borrow
    • Lifeguard
    • Pool toys/floats

    Facilities

    • Library

    Families

    • 24 hour reception
    • Childcare recommendations
    • Children allowed in bar
    • Children of any age welcomed
    • Cots
    • Door lockable from the inside
    • Extra bed
    • Family rooms
    • Hotel is pushchair accessible
    • More frequent waste removal for nappies available upon request
    • On site babysitting/childcare services
    • Rooms free of fragile ornaments
    • Rooms with fridges available
    • Safe
    • Staff can access fridges for guests
    • Staff can access microwaves for guests
    • Windows have safety locks

    Hotel Policy

    • No smoking throughout the hotel building

    Dining

    • Vegan menu choices
    • Vegetarian menu choices
    • Wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks

    Religion

    • 24/7 Prayer Room
    • Buddhist spiritual practice
    • Can provide Shrine creation objects (e.g. portable tea lights, flowers)
    • Non electronic entry key
    • Staff are allowed to take annual leave for important religious festivals
    • Staff have undergone cultural and religious diversity training

    Dining

    • Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
    • Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
    • Seasonal menu choices
    • Vegan menu choices
    • Vegetarian menu choices

    Sustainability

    • All glass recycled
    • All paper recycled
    • All recyclable plastics recycled
    • Alternative to PVC room key cards
    • Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging
    • Composting programme
    • Food waste reduction programme
    • Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
    • Hotel has environmental policy
    • Left-over food redistributed
    • Low energy consumption lighting
    • Maximises use of natural light
    • No plastic bottles
    • Option to forego towels being laundered daily
    • Some food grown on site
    • Thermostat controlled by guest

    Transport

    • EV charge points
    • Hotel within walking distance of public transport

    Bathroom

    • Complimentary toiletries not tested on animals
    • Strong smelling cleaning products avoided

    Bedroom

    • Bed linen made from natural materials
    • Blackout curtains

    Dining

    • Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
    • Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
    • Menus free of calorie information
    • No scales in bedroom
    • Outdoor dining
    • Some food grown on site
    • Vegetarian menu choices
    • Wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks

    Fitness

    • Weights

    Hotel Policy

    • Hotel has corporate social responsibility policy or similar
    • Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
    • Inclusion and diversity statement
    • No smoking throughout the hotel building

    Hotel type

    • Group retreats

    Leisure

    • Bike storage
    • Hiking trails
    • Indoor hot tubs available
    • Indoor swimming pool
    • Library
    • Lifeguard
    • Sun lounger
    • Walking maps for local area available on reception

    Luxury

    • Bathrobes and slippers provided
    • Outdoor hot tubs available
    • Private dining

    Spa

    • Couple's spa massage
    • Deep cleansing treatment
    • Facial treatments
    • Massage
    • On site spa
    • Rain shower
    • Sauna
    • Steam room available

    Views

    • Mountain views from hotel
    • Views of nature from hotel