The Elgin, Darjeeling - Heritage Resort & Spa

A beautiful oasis of calm in the noise and bustle if darjeeling. Largely overlooking the central part of the city and easy walking distance to fascinating markets and temples. There should be fabulous views of the Himalaya but I can't comment as we had an entire week of fog and mist (not the fault of the hotel of course). The hotel has large bedrooms and bathrooms...with comfortable and very large beds...a welcome relief from other hots on our travels. The bedrooms I guess have great views. Perhaps lacking is air conditioning which might be an issue as opening windows is discouraged due to local monkeys. Bathrooms are modern with double basins and separate shower and bath. The common areas are as they should be for a heritage hotel. Lots of period character. Food has been excellent- difficult to fault nland easy to praise. Staff, again as one would expect, were exceptional. Negatives? We were unlucky and we shared our floor with a selfish family group that kept their doors open so children could run back and forth, shouting and generally have fun - all very well, but not as it approached midnight. Hotel security did their best but it's difficult to deal with selfish, entitled people sometimes. It happens. Darjeeling is lovely. Great character...and of course the mountain railway.

Good location with easy walk to centre of Darjeeling. Lovely staff. No central heating so they put heaters in the room and a lovely *** brings hot water bottles for your bed. Rooms are large. Food ok. However, the hotel is very, very tired and could do with an upgrade. Unfortunately found someone else’s nightie in bathroom cupboard.

I and my family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Elgin. The hotel is very near to the mall and is clean, hygenic place. it is very well maintained without the vintage furnitures and modern amenities. The food was also delicious and they prepared special food on request for my infant daughter. The high tea concept also was superb.