According to the latest data from the Department of Tourism, the number of hotels and resorts registered with the federal government has reached 349. These properties offer a total of 16,350 rooms and 25,881 beds, meaning Nepal can now accommodate nearly 26,000 high-end tourists every single night.

Hotel Numbers by Category

The tourism department’s report shows a wide range of accommodation options across the country:

• Five-Star Hotels: There are now 28 five-star hotels with 5,340 beds.
• Four-Star Hotels: The number has reached 40, offering 4,315 beds.
• Three-Star Hotels: There are 37 properties in this category.
• Two-Star and One-Star: There are 49 two-star and 44 one-star hotels currently registered.

Luxury and Special Properties

Nepal is also growing its luxury and heritage tourism sectors:

• Five-Star Deluxe: 3 hotels.
• Luxury Boutique/Heritage (Five-Star Level): 3 hotels.
• Deluxe Heritage (Four-Star Level): 5 hotels.
• Resorts: There are 127 standard resorts, along with 9 deluxe resorts and 3 luxury resorts.

New Rules for "Green" Hotels

The Department of Tourism is now preparing to update the rules used to grade hotels. The current rules were made in 2019, but the government feels it is time for a change to keep up with global trends.

The department has officially asked for suggestions from experts and the public. The new rules will focus on:

• Green Hospitality: Setting standards for environmentally friendly practices.
• Service Quality: Improving the quality of services and physical buildings.
• Sustainability: Ensuring that hotels operate in a way that protects the environment.

The government believes that modern travelers care more about nature and sustainable development, so the new grading system will help Nepal's hotels compete better in the world market.