Le Meridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa has been voted to Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious HOT List 2006.

A press statement issued by Nepal Tourism Board said, in the most recent Condé Nast Traveler’s HOT List survey, the magazine’s global network of editors and field reporters reviewed the newest hotels that opened in the past year incognito, and came up with the HOT list consisting of 130 top new hotels around the world spanning 54 countries on 6 continents.

“It is great to receive this recognition to affirm what our guests are telling us – our stunning location, great services and premier facilities, certainly make us one of world’s top hotels. We are proud of Le Meridien’s associates who have worked hard and made sure all guests have the best experiences in Nepal,” the statement quoted Patanjali Sharma, the General Manager of Le Meridien Kathmandu Forest Golf Resort & Spa as saying.

“Being voted to Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List 2006 is certainly a great piece of news for us and for Nepal, we look forward to welcoming more tourists back to the beautiful land of scenic splendor and cultural treasures,” said Stephen Ford, Area Managing Director of Starwood Hotels in India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

The hotel offers 55 luxurious rooms, suites and cottages with all rooms overlooking the lush green Gokarna forest with the magnificent backdrop of the Himalayas.