I read a lot of reviews before choosing a hotel, one must look at all things. I found like everywhere the Nepalese people want to provide the best service that they can, therefore one should not pick out a hotel based on this. The Penn. hotel is fine for the money and kept very, very clean, it is at a very good location, let me repeat this statement, it is at a very good location, The manager took the time to take me to a local market with him on the bus and showed me the bus routes etc.. that I found to be above great and very much respected. I would sit on the lawn and chat with him, very interesting man.ok back to hotel, food was fine, coffee was great etc. The place was fine, did I mention that it was quiet and a great location (hint, hint) I have no reason not to stay there again.