The Elgin, Darjeeling

Resorts
8.6
/10
Very Good
55 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

John

10.0
/ 10
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.

Vijay

10.0
/ 10
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.

asit g

10.0
/ 10
All good except the bed mattress was too soft and worn out. Needs immediate replacement.
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18 H.D Lama Road, Darjiling, West Bengal, India, 734101

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Near Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
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General


Near Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

Location


With a stay at The Elgin, Darjeeling in Darjeeling, you'll be near the airport, just a 3-minute walk from Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and 8 minutes by foot from Botanical Gardens. This family-friendly resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Aloobari Gompa Monastery and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Raj Bhavan.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Botanical Gardens - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Aloobari Gompa Monastery - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Tibetan Buddhist Monastery - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Raj Bhavan - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Japanese Peace Pagoda - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Mahakal Temple - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum - 3 km / 1.8 mi
St Joseph's College - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Neora National Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Batasia Memorial - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Everest Museum - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Ghoom Monastery - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Yiga Choling - 6.4 km / 4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Gangtok (PYG-Pakyong) - 99.1 km / 61.6 mi
Bagdogra (IXB) - 70 km / 43.5 mi

The preferred airport for The Elgin, Darjeeling is Bagdogra (IXB).

Facilities


Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this Victorian resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Grab a bite to eat at The Orchid Dining Room, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Breakfast is available daily for a fee.

Rooms


Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 35 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Express check-in
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

General

  • Banquet
  • Smoking area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Parking

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities
  • Conference center
  • Computer station
  • Business center

Things to Do

  • Spa
  • Garden
  • Library

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in lobby

Transportation

  • Limo or town car service
  • Airport transfer

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible path of travel

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Shuttle Service

  • Train station pickup

Nearby Facilities

  • Gift shop

Sports and Recreations

  • Game room

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Elgin, Darjeeling

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
11:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Only Dogs Cats Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, Noise-free rooms not guaranteed, Cashless transactions are available, No elevators
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 5500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 11:00 - 22:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Elgin, Darjeeling
35
Number of floors in The Elgin, Darjeeling
4
Another facilities in The Elgin, Darjeeling
Laundry service, Express check-in, Newspaper in lobby, Wedding service, Luggage storage

Frequently asked question in The Elgin, Darjeeling

What are available facilities at The Elgin, Darjeeling?
There are top facilites at The Elgin, Darjeeling such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Elgin, Darjeeling?
The standard check-in time at The Elgin, Darjeeling is starting from 11:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Elgin, Darjeeling provide breakfast?
Yes, The Elgin, Darjeeling provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Elgin, Darjeeling
The Elgin, Darjeeling has a 4.0-star rating.
How many floors does The Elgin, Darjeeling have?
The Elgin, Darjeeling has 4.
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8.6
Very Good
From 55 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.4

Location

8.2

Service and Facilites

8.8

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John
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Vijay
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Gerald
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What a lovely authentic place!
Abhik
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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asit g
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All good except the bed mattress was too soft and worn out. Needs immediate replacement.
Prabhu
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Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Subhasish
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 123 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location, great character and amazing staff
Karl
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 137 week(s) ago

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Absolutely gorgeous and historic hotel. Really enjoyed our stay here.
ajaib
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 151 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

great friendly staff, and great food and service
David
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 158 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The perfect example of hospitality. I will return
AMBAR NATH
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 166 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic
Shiladitya
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 208 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 255 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great service and the staff was very accommodating. Location is brilliant as well.
Verified traveler
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Friends and Family with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 365 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

staff very efficient.....property well maintained. Would strongky recommend ......its the best you can get in a hill statiion in india with heritage leanings
Verified traveler
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with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 381 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Verified traveler
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 383 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I liked everything about this hotel but the BEST part was the amazing service rendered by the staff - way beyond the call of duty!
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 423 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Eddie
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 437 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Jon
10.0
/10
Reviewed 444 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Isobel
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 449 week(s) ago

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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.
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8.6
Very Good
From 55 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.4

Location

8.2

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Traveler Reviews The Elgin, Darjeeling

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John
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Vijay
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Gerald
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What a lovely authentic place!
Abhik
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
asit g
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All good except the bed mattress was too soft and worn out. Needs immediate replacement.
Prabhu
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Subhasish
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 123 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location, great character and amazing staff
Karl
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 137 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Absolutely gorgeous and historic hotel. Really enjoyed our stay here.
ajaib
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 151 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

great friendly staff, and great food and service
David
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 158 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The perfect example of hospitality. I will return
AMBAR NATH
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 166 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic
Shiladitya
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 208 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 255 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great service and the staff was very accommodating. Location is brilliant as well.
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family with Children
Friends and Family with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 365 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

staff very efficient.....property well maintained. Would strongky recommend ......its the best you can get in a hill statiion in india with heritage leanings
Verified traveler
icon-with Friends
with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 381 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 383 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I liked everything about this hotel but the BEST part was the amazing service rendered by the staff - way beyond the call of duty!
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 423 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Eddie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 437 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Jon
10.0
/10
Reviewed 444 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Isobel
icon-Family
Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 449 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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