River Lodge

This is by far the worst accommodation to stay in while visiting Bumthang. The owner is extremely rude, offensive, and unwelcoming towards guests. He was particularly disrespectful and discriminatory towards Indians and dark-skinned people, making derogatory comments throughout our stay. At one point, he even physically pushed our guide and verbally abused me. The so-called “Deluxe Room” had no Wi-Fi, and smoke kept entering the room, making it hard to breathe. When we reported this, the owner did absolutely nothing and continued to show preferential treatment only to foreign guests. This place is an utter disgrace — terrible service, zero hospitality, and completely lacking in basic human respect. I strongly urge everyone not to book this accommodation under any circumstances. It’s a complete waste of money and peace of mind.

nice To be honest, I really liked the hotel. The welcome and room comfort were great. Daily cleaning was also well done. My only recommendation would be to have a car. Of course, you can reach the city center by public transportation, but the number of buses was limited, so you need to pay attention to the schedule. However, if you have a car, don’t hesitate at all—it was a wonderful experience.

Driving up, the property looks completely abandoned. Walking up, looks the same. We arrived early and no one was there, but we found a door unlocked and were at least about to get into "reception". It's a 1 person front desk and you're considered lucky of anyone is actually there when you need them. They must watch a camera from somewhere on the property because they eventually (sometimes) will show up. We picked this hotel due to it being half way to the airport and the main part of the city and because it had beautiful views and a restaurant on property, WORST MISTAKE EVER. This hotel is completely isolated and the restaurant is not open and there are no views to be had. The closest restaurant is a 4 minute walk and after going we found out they only open for events. There is nothing around for miles. The front desk are limited on what they can even help you with. You can't use their food apps as a foreigner and there are no other delivery services. So we spent more on taxis trying to get food, then if we had stayed in the city. The airport fare is exactly the same as if you had stayed in the center city. The hotel is clean, but all you can smell is over powering flowery cleaner and it's EVERY WHERE... you can smell it on sheets, carpets, bathrooms, hallways, towels... it's so strong it's nauseating. The hotel looks like they are trying to revive it, with sagging couches and mattresses, thinning towels, rough sheets and outdated decor. Disappointing.

Let the water run for a few minutes before using it to rinse mouth. We realized it was brown buz after a few minute got clear. Rusty pipes?

A beautiful lodge in a gorgeous location. The knowledgeable and friendly owner is a wealth of local information and ideas to make your stay even better. The rooms are beautiful and functional with fabulous views out over the valley. We had a delicious dinner there too. It’s easy walking distance to the nearby town where everything is available.