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The Elgin, Darjeeling

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Nestled in the mountains, The Elgin, Darjeeling offers a serene escape with a coffee shop, garden and playground. Unwind at the spa or explore nearby attractions with help from multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • In-room childcare
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is $135
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

Why we love this property

Work and wellness resort
This resort balances work with pleasure. A 24-hour business center awaits. After tasks, guests enjoy spa treatments and hot tub relaxation.
Mountains to explore
This resort nestled in the mountains offers thrilling mountain biking experiences. Adventurers can hit scenic trails and conquer challenging slopes.
Relax and renew
Escape to this mountain resort with a full-service spa offering massages, scrubs, and facials. Soak in a hot tub or luxuriate in deep bathtubs.

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Valley view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Attic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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18 H.D Lama Road, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734101

What's nearby

  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Botanical Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chowrasta - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tibetan Buddhist Monastery - 6 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bagdogra (IXB) - 63 min drive
  • Gangtok (PYG-Pakyong) - 23.8 miles/38.3 km
  • Darjeeling Station - 3 min walk
  • Chunbhati Station - 47 min drive
  • Rangtong Station - 50 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dekevas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Glenarys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Shangri-La - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Golden Tips of Darjeeling - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Park Restaurant  - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Elgin, Darjeeling

  • The Elgin, Darjeeling is a great choice for a stay in Darjeeling. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or body scrubs, and The Orchid Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious resort also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 units
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 5 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*
    • Free train station pick-up
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1887
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Elgin Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

Dining

The Orchid Dining Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Timber - This lobby lounge serves dinner only. Open daily.
The Gazebo - Overlooking the garden, this café serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1500.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1500.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 3500 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 5500.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Darjeeling Elgin

Elgin Darjeeling

Elgin Darjeeling Resort

Elgin Hotel Darjeeling

Elgin Darjeeling Hotel Darjeeling

Elgin Darjeeling Hotel

Elgin Resort

The Elgin Darjeeling

The Elgin, Darjeeling Resort

The Elgin, Darjeeling Darjeeling

The Elgin, Darjeeling Resort Darjeeling

Frequently asked questions

Does The Elgin, Darjeeling offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Elgin, Darjeeling does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Elgin, Darjeeling?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free.

Is parking offered on site at The Elgin, Darjeeling?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Elgin, Darjeeling?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 3500 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Elgin, Darjeeling?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at The Elgin, Darjeeling and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as mountain biking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as spa services and an arcade. The Elgin, Darjeeling also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Elgin, Darjeeling?

Yes, The Orchid Dining Room offers garden views.

Does The Elgin, Darjeeling have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around The Elgin, Darjeeling like?

The Elgin, Darjeeling is a short 3-minute walk from Darjeeling Station and 3 minutes' walk from Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

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Reviews

The Elgin, Darjeeling Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent vintage hotel. Convenient location, easy to get to. Nice room and amenities. We had a wonderful stay. Best part is the service and staff. Very courteous and responsive. Special mention of Aryan, Michael, Prashanth, Akshay, Bhavna and Diki. Would definitely stay here when we come back.
Vijay, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great character and amazing staff
Subhasish, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Couple long weekend trip

Absolutely gorgeous and historic hotel. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Karl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Its a beautiful, nostalgic throwback to a colonial India hillstation. Darjeeling is wonderful and this hotel has memories, from the posters and photis on the walls, of life back when. I stayed in the Tenzing Norgay block, with old somewhat faded photos of the great man along every inch of corridor. But not everything works...some of the lights, the bedsheets dont fit, the towels are worn. None of that distracted me from the historic atmosphere of old time luxury. The afternoon tea was great, as were all meals. And staff exceptional.
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Elgin Hotel. Our deluxe room was spacious, clean and comfortable. It also had a nice view. We loved the Victorian style of the main building where the reception, bar, lounge and library are located. All the rooms including the dining room were tastefully decorated. The antique furniture and the artifacts take you back to the colonial times. The food served in the restaurant was tasteful. What made the dining experience special was the excellent quality of service of the restaurant staff. They were extremely polite. highly efficient and attentive. Unfortunately, we encountered one problem in the bathroom. The refuse was leaking in from the bathroom next door which was certainly a very unpleasant experience. When we complained about this, the hotel front desk staff immediately shifted us to another room which was next door. The staff not only apologized several times for our inconvenience but they also made sure that we got shifted to another room immediately. All in all, we had a very nice stay.
Abhik, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely authentic place!
Gerald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great friendly staff, and great food and service
ajaib, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice hotel but rooms without view

Hotel is nice but check if your has a view. If not, avoid it because its very expensive and not benefit
Ludovic, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The perfect example of hospitality. I will return
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
AMBAR NATH, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All good except the bed mattress was too soft and worn out. Needs immediate replacement.
asit g, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Its a heritage property in a very nice area of Darj. However, the property is poorly maintained and it has musty smell in the rooms. Also the plumbing and maintenance is wanting in the rooms.
Prabhu, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

イギリス風の建築で落ち着いた雰囲気
Toshifumi, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Approach from front office personnel was very casual and not customer friendly. Room key was kept at Reception for cleaning and when returning back, did not find the Goggles kept on the table in the room itself. Reported to reception immediately around 4 pm on the same day but they send the House keeping staff to us who simply denied for obvious reasons. Reception personnel did not bothered to inform us about their enquiry if any in the matter or It May be that the complaint was just ignored by sending the person concerned to us. We did not gave the keys for remaining days of our stay as I had lost my trust over the personnel therein. Definitely, I will share this incident if anyone ask about the hotel.
Shiladitya, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Property

Great service and the staff was very accommodating. Location is brilliant as well.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wärmflaschenservice und Kaminservice sind sehr hervorzuheben Schöner Lobbybereich Sehr gutes Essen
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

staff very efficient.....property well maintained. Would strongky recommend ......its the best you can get in a hill statiion in india with heritage leanings
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Un angolo di pace e armonia in stile inglese in una città bella ma caotica. Stanze belle e confortevoli. Personale molto gentile. Sicuramente da provare
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good place to spend a relaxing getaway

Overall a good experience, The property was amazing and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner menu and quality of food preparation can be improved further but these are surely not a show stopper. The property is at a walkable distance from Mall road, Kaventers etc
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I liked everything about this hotel but the BEST part was the amazing service rendered by the staff - way beyond the call of duty!
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Grand old hotel

The Elgin provided comfort and wonderful, helpful service in a grand old building. It is perfectly located in Darjeeling. At dinner a very out of tune piano was played and it was quite awful sorry to say. The food was not as good as our previous visit with a sameness of flavour between dishes. We had a lovely two night stay.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Charming but a bit run down

We enjoyed our stay at the Elgin. It was comfortable and our room was charming and unique (Rm 57 was part of an annex on the third floor, all wood ceiling and floors). The hotel feels like an oasis within Darjeeling city. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was spacious. We stayed at the hotel for Christmas, so it was cold, and the hot water bottles at night were a nice touch. Dinner was very good and a nice variety (Indian menu was far better than western) with good service. However, the bathroom flooded our first night because the pipes were clogged. The bar was quaint but not very well stocked and service was not very good. The front desk was not very knowledgeable about the city and did not provide good service. The Christmas celebration (bonfire and a cultural show) wAs not worth the money (included one glass of wine, bufffet dinner, and no real Christmas themed program). I would recommend staying here, but just set your standards a little lower, even though the hotel bills itself as a much classier place than it really is.
Eddie, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Evitate questo hotel

appena arrivati, ci hanno chiesto di saldare il conto...ancora prima di essere accompagnati in camera... non hanno accettato la carta di credito con cui avevamo prenotato....e ci hanno costretti nostro malgrado a cambiare carta di credito. il clima alla reception era quello di ''arraffare'' tutto e subito, persino il transfert dall'albergo all'aereoporto, 3 ore di macchina, volevano che lo pagassimo subito. Hotel pur avendo un costo medio-alto non è preparato a ricevere viaggiatori europei.Non c'è riscaldamento in camera, pur essendo a quota 2.135 mt Materassi e guanciali fatiscenti colazione:assolutamente con cibo indiano,con poca scelta, lo stesso vale per la cena Hotel in ristrutturazione, quindi con rumori durante l'arco delle giornata con forte odore di vernice nei corridoi. totalmente da evitare
marco, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Would not hesitate to stay here again. Excellent hotel from a diifferent era. Food very good and staff also very attentive and helpful. The best place to stay in Darjeeling.
Jon, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely comfortable hotel.

This is a lovely hotel with reflections of the Raj. Comfortable lounges, open fires, good sized rooms, some with spectacular views. The food is well prepared if fairly standard cuisine for this area. Convenient for Chawrastra Mall and the bazaar.
Isobel, 3-night trip