Hotel Ambassador Lodging Path

The founder of ACE Hotels, Mr. Basanta B. Sakya, turned a residential bungalow into a ten- room hotel at the center of Lazimpat, the diplomatic enclave which was then popularly known as Lodging Path . Flanked on all sides by embassies, the Ambassador became the ideal choice for all expats.

1961

1963

Excellent service and its Loyal Clientele

During Queen Elizabeth's first state visit, King Mahendra wanted her to be chauffeured in his Chevrolet Impala from Sheetal Niwas in Maharajgunj to the British Embassy in Lazimpat. But the hotel premises came in the way of the car and the sharp turn leading to the embassy. This was the first royally inspired incursion into the hotel's premises. The ten room bunglow was converted into a forty room hotel that became known for its excellent service and its loyal clientele.

Glorious Procession

During Queen Elizabeth's second state visit, King Birendra opted for a much more elaborate alternative - a six horse-drawn carriage. As the carriage charged its way through Lazimpat, the Ambassador hotel once again humbly offered a part of its premises and retreated back to watch the glorious procession pass by.

1986

2011

New Hotel Ambassador

As the city underwent a massive road expansion project, the Sakya family soon realised that another wave of unexpected change was inevitable. They decided that instead of shrinking back they would start anew. The new Ambassador was built from ground zero and despite all the changes; it now stands tall at the centre of the city as testament to its old and unforgettable legacy.