Bagmati Ballroom
600 guests max5,217 sq.ft.
Manakamana Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Five-star hospitality anchored in one of South Asia's most historically layered capitals defines the experience at Kathmandu Marriott Hotel. Positioned in Naxal — a diplomatic and upscale residential enclave minutes from Thamel and the Pashupatinath corridor — this property brings Marriott's global event infrastructure to Nepal's primary business and cultural gateway. Opened in 2017, Kathmandu Marriott Hotel holds the distinction of being the first internationally branded five-star hotel to operate under Marriott International's portfolio in Nepal, a credential that continues to carry measurable weight with multinational corporations and MICE organisers routing regional summits through Kathmandu.
The property's dedicated event floor hosts five distinct function spaces with a combined capacity of up to 600 guests in a floating cocktail configuration. The Grand Ballroom, the flagship venue on this floor, accommodates approximately 500 guests in banquet-style and can be reconfigured for theatre-style conferences seating over 550 delegates. Pre-function areas adjacent to the ballroom allow for branded registration zones, cocktail receptions, and exhibition layouts without compressing the main hall. Smaller breakout rooms — including the Himalaya and Everest meeting rooms — support parallel sessions, board-level roundtables in hollow-square arrangements, and private RFP discussions. Each space is equipped with integrated AV, LED display panels, PA systems, and high-speed Wi-Fi infrastructure managed by a dedicated on-site tech crew.
Corporate conference planners and social event organisers draw on distinctly different strengths here. For MICE bookings — product launches, leadership summits, annual general meetings — the property's Marriott-certified event coordinators handle end-to-end pre-event support, including vendor alignment and custom F&B programming from the in-house kitchen team, which produces multi-cuisine menus covering Nepali, continental, and Asian fare. For weddings and milestone celebrations, the ballroom's ceiling height and column-free span allow decorators considerable creative latitude. One contextual nuance worth noting for social event planners: Kathmandu Marriott Hotel operates under Nepal's liquor licensing framework, which means alcohol service at events is subject to local regulatory timings that may differ from expectations set by events held at Indian counterpart properties.
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel operates under Marriott International's Serve 360 sustainability programme, which sets verified benchmarks for energy consumption, water usage, and community sourcing across all affiliated properties. For corporate planners with ESG reporting obligations — particularly those booking for CSR-linked retreats or green-certified events — this affiliation provides a documentable sustainability framework that standalone Kathmandu venues are not positioned to offer. Marriott's global quality auditing cycle also means that housekeeping standards, food safety protocols, and AV maintenance schedules are reviewed against an internationally held baseline rather than a self-declared property standard.
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel is listed and bookable through Spalba, where verified capacity figures, floor plans, and availability windows for each function space can be reviewed alongside comparable Kathmandu properties in a single dashboard. For MICE planners managing multi-city itineraries or wedding coordinators coordinating with outstation guests, the property's 173 rooms and suites — including accessible room categories — remove the accommodation logistics that typically fragment event planning across multiple vendors. Reviewing the Spalba listing allows planners to cross-reference space configurations, catering options, and room-block availability before initiating a formal inquiry.
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Kathmandu Marriott Hotel accommodates up to 1,500 guests across its combined event spaces, making it one of the largest hotel banquet venues in Kathmandu for corporate and social events. The Grand Ballroom alone handles large-scale gatherings in theatre, banquet, and cocktail configurations. Planners can explore exact layout capacities by using the Spalba listing to send a direct enquiry.
The hotel offers multiple dedicated event spaces including a Grand Ballroom, smaller breakout meeting rooms, and pre-function areas suitable for cocktail receptions. Each space supports theatre, classroom, banquet, U-shape, and boardroom configurations. This flexibility allows planners to host parallel sessions, hybrid conferences, and multi-room wedding functions within a single property without compromising on guest flow or privacy.
The property features outdoor spaces that can be used for social and wedding functions, subject to weather conditions and seasonal availability in Kathmandu. These areas complement the hotel's indoor banquet infrastructure for ceremonies, cocktail evenings, and sangeet functions. Planners should confirm current outdoor availability and monsoon-season contingency plans directly through the Spalba enquiry panel on the listing page.
As a full-service hotel banquet venue, Kathmandu Marriott Hotel operates an in-house catering team offering multi-cuisine menus spanning Indian, Continental, Asian, and Nepali cuisines. Dedicated Jain, vegetarian, and dietary-specific menus can be arranged on request. The culinary team coordinates directly with event planners for tasting sessions and menu customisation. Alcohol is served in accordance with the hotel's licensed beverage policy.
The hotel's event spaces are equipped with professional audio-visual systems including projectors, PA systems, microphones, and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity suitable for corporate conferences and MICE events. A dedicated in-house technical support team assists with setup and live troubleshooting during events. Planners requiring LED walls or specialised production equipment can coordinate additional vendor access through the events management team.
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel offers a substantial inventory of guest rooms and suites, providing convenient in-property accommodation for conference delegates, wedding guests, and outstation attendees. Room block allocations for large events can be negotiated as part of a combined accommodation and event package. Specific room counts and suite categories can be confirmed by submitting an enquiry through the Spalba listing for a tailored proposal.
Located in the Naxal neighbourhood, a centrally positioned and well-connected area of Kathmandu, Kathmandu Marriott Hotel is approximately 6 to 8 kilometres from Tribhuvan International Airport. Travel time typically ranges from 20 to 40 minutes depending on Kathmandu traffic conditions. The proximity makes it a practical choice for international corporate delegates and outstation wedding guests requiring swift airport transfers.
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel provides on-site parking facilities for event guests, including valet parking services. This is especially relevant for large wedding and social gatherings where guest vehicle management is a logistical priority. Planners hosting events with high guest vehicle volumes should discuss dedicated parking arrangements and valet team deployment with the hotel's events coordinator when submitting their enquiry.
As a Marriott International property operating under global brand standards, the hotel is designed with accessibility in mind, including ramp access, lifts to upper floors, and accessible restrooms. Planners coordinating events with differently-abled attendees can request specific accessibility arrangements in advance. It is advisable to confirm exact accessibility features for individual event spaces when raising an enquiry through Spalba.
For peak seasons in Kathmandu, which include the October-to-November autumn wedding and conference season and the spring festive period, securing dates at this hotel event venue typically requires a booking lead time of six to twelve months. Corporate MICE events and large social functions with multi-day requirements should book even earlier. Checking live date availability and submitting a hold request through Spalba is the fastest first step.
After an enquiry is submitted through the Spalba listing, the hotel's events team receives the planner's requirements directly and responds with a customised proposal covering space options, catering packages, accommodation blocks, and pricing. Spalba's platform allows planners to compare proposals, track communication, and manage bookings from a single dashboard, reducing the back-and-forth typical of direct hotel negotiations.
The hotel structures its event pricing through comprehensive packages that typically bundle venue rental, catering per plate, accommodation room blocks, and AV services. Minimum booking values and package thresholds vary based on event type, guest count, and season. Planners should request a detailed proposal through the Spalba enquiry form to receive current pricing tiers and any promotional event packages available for their function date.
The hotel offers a dedicated events and wedding planning team experienced in managing multi-day functions such as Mehendi, Sangeet, wedding ceremony, and reception across consecutive days. As a sought-after luxury hotel wedding venue in Kathmandu, it coordinates decor vendors, catering timelines, and guest accommodation logistics in an integrated manner. Couples can initiate planning conversations by submitting a wedding enquiry directly through the Spalba listing.
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel's suite inventory includes room categories suitable for bridal preparation, offering privacy and comfort for the wedding party on the event day. Specific bridal suite availability, early check-in eligibility, and dedicated preparation room allocation should be discussed during the proposal stage. Planners can flag these requirements in their initial Spalba enquiry to ensure the hotel addresses them in the first proposal response.
As a globally managed Marriott International property, the hotel maintains structured corporate billing processes that include formal tax invoicing compliant with Nepal's applicable tax regulations, supporting corporate finance and procurement requirements for MICE bookings. Companies requiring consolidated invoices covering venue, accommodation, and catering under a single purchase order can discuss billing format preferences with the hotel's events sales team through the Spalba enquiry channel.
