DARJEELING HOTELS

Heritage Hotels in Darjeeling****

Hotel Windamere****
Set up in the 19th century as a cozy boarding house for bachelor English and Scottish tea planters, it was converted into a hotel just before the outbreak of the Second World War. Famous among the sophisticated travellers and the people world over, the Windamere Hotel is famous for its unique ambience and charm.

Location: Windamere is one of the original "Heritage Houses of the Himalayas". Situated on the Observatory Hill, the Windamere hotel in Darjeeling is believed to be the focus and repository of life-enhancing cosmic energies. It is 90 kms. from Bagdogra Airport; 1/2 km. from Railway Station, 90 kms from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station; and 1/2 km. from Bus Stand.

Accommodation: The Windamere Conference Centre is an attractive location for meeting of up to 40 people. The Centre offers board room and conference facilities, in elegant surroundings. The Business Centre is well equipped with modem projection equipment, and computers for E-mail and Internet access. Windamere hotel has its own company of artistes, who perform "The Songs & Dances of the Hills", in an outdoor setting; and "Gazals", in the intimate setting of the hotel's Bearpark Parlour. "Christmas Week at Windamere" from December 18th to January 1st" every year, is celebrated at the hotel, as a tradition since 1939.

Food: The dining options at the Windamere hotel include a restaurant and a bar providing an ideal combination of palatable food and wine assortments. The gourmets can enjoy their stay at the hotel in every way.

Rooms: The hotel has two wings: The Windamere and Little Windamere with 37 rooms in all. The Windamere wing appeals to guests fond of tradition and life style followed in the old Darjeeling city. There are no TVs and telephones in the main house called Ada Villa; and only telephones, by request, in the Annexe. The Little Windamere wing provides all the comforts of modern life in addition to their tradition. The residential houses in this wing, Annandale House, and Observatory House, are provided with TVs and telephones.

Fortune Resort Central****
The Fortune Resort Central is a Heritage hotel in the hill resort of Darjeeling, which is famous for its scenic beauty. The rooms at the hotel give traditional ambience with modern comforts to the guests at the hotel.

Location: The hotel is well located at the Robertson Road, Darjeeling. The Hotel Fortune Resort is quite close to the mall, 2 kms from Heritage Himalayan Railway station, 88 kms from the Bagdogra Airport and 87 Kms from NJP station.

Accommodation: The Regal Room is the largest Banquet Hall in town, which offers a panoramic view of Darjeeling Township. The hall occupies an area of 1750 sq ft with a seating capacity of 60 guests (U-shape/classroom style) to 150 guests (theatre style). The Lounge Bar with a library is available at the Mountain Holidays.

Food: The Sunkhari (Orchid) is the multi-cuisine restaurant with a wide array of cuisines for the connoisseurs and Coffee Shop Sunset, a sizzling bar with a variety of drinks and wines.

Rooms: The rooms in the hotel are scattered in two buildings - Central and Mountain Lodge, which together provide 44 Deluxe and Fortune Club rooms, with a breathtaking view of the Himalayas.

Three Star Hotels in Darjeeling***

Hotel Sinclairs***
Ideally placed near the main mall, Hotel Sinclairs Darjeeling is a fine hotel in Darjeeling offering comfort, service and cuisine of the international standards along with the magnificent view of the Himayalas.

Location: The Hotel Sinclairs is situated at 18/1, Gandhi Road, in Darjeeling which is 90 km from the Bagdogra Airport and 140 km from the New Jalpaiguri railhead making the hotel easily accessible by all the travellers.

Accommodation: The business and conference facilities at the Sinclairs hotel are available for 40-100 pax. Library and games room are available for recreation.

Food: Hotel Sinclairs has an elegantly decorated multi-cuisine restaurant making dining for the guests, an unforgettable experience. There is also a well stocked bar opening out to the Kanchenjunga range.

Rooms: Hotel Sinclairs has in all 50 beautifully appointed rooms and suites facing the Kanchenjunga range. The in-room facilities offered to the guests make them comfortable and convenient in every way.

Hotel New Elgin***
Living in New Elgin can be an unforgettable vacationing experience by itself. Set aside a day from the tours to the beautiful spots in and around the town and enjoy the company of family and friends in an atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment.

Darjeeling is known as the 'Queen of the hills'. The name derives from 'Dorji Ling', or the God of Thunder. Small wonder then, that the weather varies from the pleasant to cold, to very cold. As you enter, the heritage New Elgin, warmth greets you. A silken Khada is drapped around your neck in a traditional North-east welcome, as sparkling cherry liquor spreads a Warm glow within. The phrase 'old world charm' is a palpable feeling of being sung and cozy in this quaint and charming 120 year old residence reminiscent of the heydays of the Raj. There is a lived-in look about the oldest hotel in Darjeeling. It is justified, considering that royalty and distinguished Heads of State have spent many moments here, appreciating the lithographs by Daniell and etchings by G.Douglass that adorn its walls. Dominique Lapierre and Mark Tully have found inspiration to write in its relaxed interiors. New Elgin has hosted the Crown Prince of Sikkim Tenzing Namgyal, the royal family of Bhutan, US Ambassador Galbraith and many more renowned personalities.

Accommodation:
Rooms: In the thirty luxurious rooms of this mansion could speak, there would be many a story from the lives of the sophisticated elite to be heard, many a nostalgic account of the idyllic days in the mellow sunshine at the park or cheerful evenings at the Timber bar.When you retire to your room, you will find that all the amenities of modern day living easily integrated with the charming Victorian decor. For a very special experience, you might want to check in to our Attic Room. Perched on the very top of the mansion with sloping roofs and wooden walls, it is perfect for a family spending a very special time of togetherness and relaxation.

Services: As a hotel, New Elgin has extended its hospitality to the kinds of people who know the real worth of living in style. The Maharaja held most of his parties at this mansion entertaining the royal guests in its cozy interiors with wooden paneling and floorboards, Tibetan rugs, tasteful furnishings of Burma teak, crackling log fireplaces and discreet uniformed waiters ready to serve you at all hours. Meal time brings together all the guests to the Kanchan restaurant. New Elgin' s chefs can win you over with a selection of delicious local, Indian or Continental dishes in turn.
Add to it the fresh bread, cakes and pastries prepared for breakfast and tea time. Aromas you will not forget for a long time.
Or a tête-à-tête with your closest one over cups of the finest brew from the world-famous local tea gardens at the Tea lounge.

Features:
- Attached private bath with showers.
- Running hot and cold water - 24 hrs.
- Telephone with International dialing and Net-connectivity.
- Colour television with satellite channels.
- Multi-channel music in public areas.
- Round the clock room service.
- Laundry and dry cleaning service.
- Currency exchange.
- Safe deposit lockers.
- Baby sitting arrangements.
- Travel desk.
- Doctor on call.
- Car parking area.
- Banquet and conference facilities.
- Communication : fax and e-mail.

Two Star Hotels in Darjeeling**

Hotel Seven Seventeen**
Darjeeling is a place where you experience Tibetan hospitality. Well located in the centre of Darjeeling city, Hotel Seven Seventeen is the most convenient place to stay and enjoy your holidays in real sense. The Mall, Bus stand and the Main Shopping and Entertainment centres are at a walking distance from the hotel. The Hotel has been approved by the Government of India, Tourism Department and has been classified as a Two Star Hotel.

Location: The hotel Seven Seventeen in Darjeeling is 90 kms. from Bagdogra Airport; 85 kms. from N.J.P. Railway Station; and 100 mts. from Main Motor Stand. The central location of the hotel makes it the most favourite of every tourist.

Accommodation: The facilities other than dining and accommodation include round the clock Room Service, same day laundry & dry cleaning service, fax, email and internet facilities, In-house generator to ward off power failure, foreign money exchange counter and travel agency.

Food: The dining facilities at the hotel Seven Seventeen include many options. The Bon Appetite is an excellent multi cuisine Blue Haven restaurant, which offers you the best of Indian, Chinese, Tibetan and Continental cuisines. The well-stocked Kadambari Bar samples the cocktails and drinks of your choice.

Rooms: Breathtaking views of the gigantic Mount Kanchenjunga can be seen from our elegantly decorated rooms. The hotel houses 33 economical, cozy and comfortable rooms, well furnished with every modern amenity. The spacious and plush rooms have Wall to Wall carpeting, Color TV with Satellite TV facilities, Running Hot & Cold 24 hours Water and Telephones in all the rooms.