COMO Uma Paro Bhutan
COMO Uma Paro
PO Box 222, Paro
Bhutan
https://www.comohotels.com/umaparo
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
COMO Hotels and Resorts
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
November 3rd 2004
Hotel General Manager
Mr. James Low
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury
Development Strategy
COMO Uma Paro
History & Story
COMO Uma Bhutan — comprised of two award-winning lodges, COMO Uma Punakha and COMO Uma Paro — takes guests to the heart of the ethereal Himalayan Kingdom. Stays encompass adventure itineraries and cultural visits led by English-speaking Bhutanese guides, as well as nurturing COMO Shambhala therapies, and nutritious cuisine using local ingredients.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Villas, Cuisine, The customised itineraries
Location
10 Minutes drive from Paro International Airport. Spread in 38 acres of Lush green Forest.
Key sites/activities in the area
Zurig Dzong, Paro Museum and Paro Dzong.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 2
Suite (95sq m/ 1,023sq ft) : These oversized suites have separate dining, sitting and study areas as well as a kitchenette. The bright bedrooms feature 180-degree views of the Paro Valley. Suites can be interconnected with a Valley View Room.
• Number of Luxury rooms: 11
– 2 COMO Suites (95sq m/ 1,023sq ft): These oversized suites have separate dining, sitting and study areas as well as a kitchenette. The bright bedrooms feature 180-degree views of the Paro Valley. Suites can be interconnected with a Valley View Room.
– 8 One Bedroom Villas ( 92sq m/ 990sq ft) : These spacious, freestanding villas feature a separate kitchen, bedroom and sitting area with a traditional bukhari woodburning stove as well as a private spa treatment room. All villas offer personal butler service.
– 1 COMO Villa (300sq m/ 3,229sq ft): The stately COMO Villa features one king-sized bed and one twin bedroom (which can be made into a king), a living area with panoramic views of the Paro Valley, an outdoor hot- stone bathtub, a private spa treatment area and an open- air courtyard with a fire pit. The villa offers a personal butler service.
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 29 keys
– 9 Forest View Rooms (25sq m/ 269sq ft): These comfortable double rooms overlook the surrounding pine forests and feature a king-sized bed, hand-painted traditional Bhutanese wall designs and a well appointed bathroom with combined shower and bathtub.
– 9 Valley View Rooms (32sq m/ 344sq ft): Larger than the Forest View Rooms, Valley View Rooms provide undisturbed views over the Paro Valley from their Juliet balconies. Rooms feature a king-sized bed and generous bathroom with bathtub and separate shower stall.
– 2 COMO Suites (95sq m/ 1,023sq ft): These oversized suites have separate dining, sitting and study areas as well as a kitchenette. The bright bedrooms feature 180-degree views of the Paro Valley. Suites can be interconnected with a Valley View Room.
– 8 One Bedroom Villas (92sq m/ 990sq ft): These spacious, freestanding villas feature a separate kitchen, bedroom and sitting area with a traditional bukhari woodburning stove as well as a private spa treatment room. All villas offer personal butler service.
– 1 COMO Villa (300sq m/ 3,229sq ft): The stately COMO Villa features one king-sized bed and one twin bedroom (which can be made into a king), a living area with panoramic views of the Paro Valley, an outdoor hot-stone bathtub, a private spa treatment area and an open-air courtyard with a fire pit. The villa offers a personal butler service.
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurant name is Bukhari, named after the traditional Bhutanese fireplace. Bukhari offers a menu of Bhutanese, European and Indian dished, as well as wholesomw COMO Shambhala Cuisine.
Uma Bar, provides dining and refreshments from 11. 00 am, with a selection of fine wines, cocktails and healthy juices. Uma Bars also can be booked out for a private gathering of up to 20 guests with a tailored set dinner menu.
Wellness
• Indoor heated infinity pool with outdoor sundeck.
• Hot-stone bath house and steam rooms.
• Asian-inspired holistic therapies developed by COMO Shambhala, including reflexology, Ayurveda, massage and facials.
• Four treatment rooms.
• Indoor yoga studio.
Extra Notable Features
• COMO Shambhala Yoga class (daily complimentary class) Cooking Class
• Archery
• Cycling
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2016-2018
1. Condé Nast Traveler – USA Readers’ Choice Awards 2018
• COMO Uma Punakha is voted The Best Hotel in Asia
• COMO Uma Paro is voted 2nd Best Hotel in Asia
2. Condé Nast Traveler – USA Readers’ Choice Awards 2017
• COMO Uma Punakha named #1 Hotel/Resort in Bhutan
• COMO Uma Punakha named #3 Hotel in the list of the Asia’s Top 25 hotels
• COMO Uma Paro named #16 Hotel in the list of the Asia’s Top 25 hotels
• COMO Uma Punakha named #41 Hotel in the list of the world’s Top 50 hotels
2007-2012
1. Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2012
Best Hotel In Asia and the Indian Subcontinent
2. Travel + Leisure World’s best Awards 2012
Best Hotel in Bhutan
3. Condé Nast Traveller readers’ Awards 2011
Best Overseas Leisure Hotels in Asia and the Indian Subcontinent
4. Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011
Top Resorts in Asia
5. British Tatler Magazine 2011
101 Best Hotels in the World
6. Condé Nast Traveller 2008
The Gold List 2008: best for Location
7. Robb Report 2007
The World’s 100 Ultimate Escapes
Number of employees
175