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Preferred Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
Amenities
Policies

This property can only accept bookings for essential travel or stays. You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival. For more information, check local advisories before you book.

8.0/10 Very good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Parking included

Spa

Restaurant

Gym

Breakfast available

Observatory Hill, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734101

Explore the area

Chowrasta2 min walk
Suntale Stream8 min drive
Everest Museum66 min drive

Room options

About this area

Darjiling

Located in Darjiling, Windamere Hotel is in the city centre and in the mountains. Everest Museum and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chowrasta and Yiga Choling. Botanical Gardens and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.

Visit our Darjiling travel guide

What's nearby

Chowrasta - 2 min walk
Aloobari Gompa Monastery - 4 min walk
Botanical Gardens - 13 min walk
Suntale Stream - 8 min drive
Everest Museum - 66 min drive

Restaurants

Glenarys - 4 min walk
Chowrasta Food Stalls - 2 min walk
Sonams Kitchen - 5 min walk
Himalayan Java Coffee - 4 min walk
Hotel Shangri-La - 3 min walk

About this property

Windamere Hotel

3.5-star hotel in the city centre

Consider a stay at Windamere Hotel and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a shopping centre on site and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a shopping centre shuttle and access to a nearby health club
Concierge services, a porter/bellboy and a front desk safe

Room features

All 40 rooms feature comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.

Other amenities include:

Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Rainfall showers, deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
Outdoor play area, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

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

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Operational Recommendations for Hotels (FHRAI - India) and COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff

Temperature checks given to staff

Temperature checks available for guests

Masks available

Masks are required at the property

Hand sanitiser provided

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in

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

On-site parking available only on request
Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking (max. 2 spaces per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
24-hour return train station shuttle (surcharge)
Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: INR 500 for adults and INR 400 for children
1 bar
1 restaurant
Room service available

Things to do

Access to nearby health club
Bike tour information
Bike parking
Bike storage
Health club
Shopping centre
Spa services

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Lockers available

Guest services

Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

Conference centre
Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor play area
Rooftop terrace

Spa

Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
No lift (single-level property)
Step-free path to entrance
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchairs available on site

Books
Communal living room
Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Romance packages available
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Deep-soaking bath
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Local maps
Phone
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from noon - midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

This property can only accept bookings for essential travel or stays. You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival. For more information, check local advisories before you book.

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3000.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 500 for adults and from INR 400 for children
Rollaway bed fee: INR 3000.0 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

WINDAMERE HOTEL Hotel

WINDAMERE HOTEL Darjeeling

WINDAMERE HOTEL Hotel Darjeeling

Frequently asked questions

Is Windamere Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at ?

As of 31 Mar 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 2 Apr 2023 start from ₹15,000.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Windamere Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Windamere Hotel?

Check-in is from noon - midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Windamere Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Windamere Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Darjiling, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Chowrasta and Aloobari Gompa Monastery. Botanical Gardens and Raj Bhavan are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Windamere Hotel and receive a full refund?

Yes, Windamere Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Windamere Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.