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The Elgin, Darjeeling

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Overview of The Elgin, Darjeeling

The Elgin, Darjeeling

4.0 star property

4.3/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Social distancing
  • Temperature checks
18 H.D Lama Road, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734101

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationBotanical Gardens8 min walk
  • Popular LocationChowrasta11 min walk
  • Popular LocationRaj Bhavan2 min drive
  • AirportBagdogra (IXB)63 min drive

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About this area

Darjiling

Located in Darjiling, The Elgin, Darjeeling is near the airport and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tiger Hill and Botanical Gardens. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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What's nearby

  • Botanical Gardens - 8 min walk
  • Chowrasta - 11 min walk
  • Raj Bhavan - 2 min drive
  • Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum - 3 min drive
  • Japanese Peace Pagoda - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Mahanadi Station (MHN) - 33 min drive
  • Bagdogra (IXB) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Where to eat
  • The Orchid Dining Room – Restaurant with a bar. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
  • Timber – Serves dinner daily.
  • The Gazebo – Garden-view café. Serves light fare daily.

About this property

The Elgin, Darjeeling

4-star, family-friendly resort near Chowrasta
A full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this resort. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and a conference centre are on-site. All 35 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and room service. Guests will find upscale amenities, such as fireplaces and deep soaking bathtubs, along with thoughtful touches including bathrobes and slippers.
The Elgin, Darjeeling offers 35 forms of accommodation with fireplaces and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Darjiling resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Elgin Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Operational Recommendations for Hotels (FHRAI - India)

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee daily
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bath combination

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 11 AM - 10:00 PM
Express check-in

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Dogs and cats welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 5 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 5500.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1500.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1500.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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

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Overall score and ratings

4.3

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 23 out of 38 reviews
5 - Excellent 61%
Rating 4 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
4 - Good 26%
Rating 3 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
3 - Okay 5%
Rating 2 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
2 - Poor 3%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews
1 - Terrible 5%

4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.3/5

Staff & service

4.7/5

Amenities

4.2/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Property
Great service and the staff was very accommodating. Location is brilliant as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff very efficient.....property well maintained. Would strongky recommend ......its the best you can get in a hill statiion in india with heritage leanings
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019