August 20, 2026

@ By krishna khanal, Bharatpur,

Chitwan/ Hotel Siraichuli, one of the established hospitality properties in Bharatpur, Chitwan, has officially joined the global hospitality brand Best Western Hotels & Resorts and will now operate under the new name Best Western Siraichuli Hotel.

The affiliation marks a significant milestone for Chitwan’s tourism and hospitality industry, strengthening Bharatpur’s position as an emerging international tourism and business destination.

Through its association with Best Western, the hotel will gain access to the brand’s global reservation system, international loyalty programme and internationally recognized service standards across more than 100 countries and territories.

At the same time, the hotel will retain its local identity and continue to promote the distinctive warmth of Nepali hospitality. International Brand, Local Identity The rebranding formalizes the franchise relationship between Hotel Siraichuli’s ownership and Best Western Hotels & Resorts.

Under the agreement, the hotel’s operational systems, guest services and facilities will be further aligned with Best Western’s international standards. Traveality Nepal, Best Western’s strategic partner in Nepal, is supporting the hotel’s transformation through brand management, property management, hotel systems and operational integration.

The international affiliation is expected to expand the hotel’s visibility among global travellers through Best Western’s established booking network and loyalty programme. Hotel Chairman Chudamani Khanal said the partnership is expected to attract international tourists, business travellers and guests visiting Chitwan for international conferences, events and other professional engagements.

# 71 Rooms with Modern Hospitality Facilities

Best Western Siraichuli Hotel features 71 rooms across four categories—Deluxe, Executive, Mini Suite and Suite. Guests can enjoy views of the city and surrounding Himalayan landscape from the property. The hotel offers three food and beverage outlets. Timmur serves local and international cuisine along with coffee, while Kausi Lounge operates as a rooftop and poolside bar featuring international dishes, handcrafted cocktails and a selection of international wines. For meetings, conferences and events, the hotel provides a banquet hall accommodating up to 400 guests, along with boardroom and PDR facilities.

Its leisure and wellness facilities include a rooftop swimming pool, gym and spa. The hotel also provides high-speed internet, a business centre, 24-hour front desk service, 24-hour food service, airport and local transfers, parking, an electric vehicle charging station and daily buffet breakfast. Bharatpur Emerging as a Gateway to Chitwan Tourism Bharatpur has rapidly developed into Chitwan’s major economic and administrative hub and is increasingly becoming an important centre for tourism, business, healthcare, education and domestic travel.

As a major gateway to Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bharatpur provides access to one of Nepal’s most internationally recognized wildlife destinations, famous for its one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger and rich biodiversity.

Improved infrastructure and transportation connectivity have contributed to the growing flow of business and leisure travellers to the city. The arrival of an internationally recognized hotel brand in Bharatpur is therefore expected to further strengthen the city’s tourism infrastructure and international appeal. Boost Expected for Tourism and Local Economy The affiliation with Best Western is expected to bring several benefits, including access to a global reservation platform, international loyalty programmes, standardized service systems and greater international brand visibility.

Employees will receive training and operational processes will be further developed in line with Best Western standards, with the aim of providing guests with more consistent and internationally benchmarked services. The hotel expects its expanded international reach to contribute not only to increased tourist arrivals but also to local employment, supply chains and wider economic activity in Chitwan.

# Best Western Expands Its Presence in Nepal

Best Western Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s major hospitality brands, with a network spanning more than 100 countries and territories. Through its global reservation platform and loyalty programmes, the brand connects independently operated hotels and travellers to an international hospitality network. With the addition of Best Western Siraichuli Hotel in Bharatpur, the brand’s presence in Nepal has now expanded to Chitwan.

Traveality Nepal, which serves as Best Western’s strategic partner in Nepal, has been supporting the brand’s local expansion through brand management, property management, hotel management systems, channel management and OTA integration.

The transformation of an established local hotel in Bharatpur into an internationally affiliated property is expected to make Chitwan’s hospitality market more competitive, professionally managed and globally visible. For Chitwan, the arrival of Best Western Siraichuli Hotel is more than a change of name—it represents a new chapter in the region’s journey towards internationally connected tourism and hospitality.