Hotels in Darjeeling

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Darjeeling is not only a destination for the summer, but this hill station is for all seasons. With five distinctive seasons, Darjeeling enjoys a good foot fall which is enough to keep the hotel registers clicking for a long time. Tourists visiting Darjeeling will find a number of good places to stay. Heritage Hotels, Three star hotels, Two star hotels and Resorts are plenty in Darjeeling. To go easy on the budget, tourists can even opt for the Government Guest houses.

Among the reputed Heritage Hotels in Darjeeling the most talked about is the Windamere Hotel. This four star property situated on the Observatory Hill, served as the residence for the Scottish and British Tea Planters. Originally a boarding house, this hotel was remodeled in 1939 and the present building is divided in two parts. The one called 'The Windamere' retains the old colonial charm in its furnishings and also has a cottage for honeymoon couples. The 'Little Windamere' on the other hand is decked up with modern facilities.

Among the same category falls Fortune Hotels and New Elgin Hotel. The New Elgin Hotel belongs to the Elgin Heritage Group of Hotels and the specialty of the hotel lies in their traditional reception by draping a silk Khada around the guest's neck. The New Elgin Hotel is situated on the Lama Road whereas the Fortune Hotels is on the Robertson Road.

The Mayfair Hill Resort on the Mall, opposite the Governor's House and the Hotel Swiss at Gandhi Road are the classy resorts that visitors will come across in Darjeeling.

Other popular three star hotels in Darjeeling which serves both the purpose of business and leisure are Hotel Mohit Private Limited, Cedar Inn, Hotel Sinclairs, Hotel North Star and Hotel Lunar.

Hotel Seven Seventeen is a simple two star hotel while among the government approved hotels, Sterling Hotel Resort and Hotel Shambhu are the most well known ones.