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The Elgin, Darjeeling

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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Lakeside luxury in Darjeeling

Victorian elegance graces the historic hotel's main building, showcasing colonial-era antiques. The Elgin Spa offers rejuvenating treatments after mountain excursions. In The Orchid Dining Room, attentive staff serve tasteful cuisine with stunning Himalayan views.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
The current price is ￥19,280
￥23,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

5 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 5500.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

Optional extras

  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
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 does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Elgin, Darjeeling pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elgin, Darjeeling?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elgin, Darjeeling on Jun 16, 2026 start from ￥19,280, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elgin, Darjeeling?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Elgin, Darjeeling?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Elgin, Darjeeling provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 3500 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Elgin, Darjeeling located?

This family-friendly Darjeeling resort is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Botanical Gardens. Aloobari Gompa Monastery and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery are also within 1 mi (2 km). Darjeeling Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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

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

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Subhasish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great character and amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple long weekend trip

Absolutely gorgeous and historic hotel. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abhik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Building is amazing perched on the hillside and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely authentic place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ajaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great friendly staff, and great food and service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ludovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

The perfect example of hospitality. I will return
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMBAR NATH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

asit g

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good except the bed mattress was too soft and worn out. Needs immediate replacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Prabhu

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toshifumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
イギリス風の建築で落ち着いた雰囲気
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shiladitya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wärmflaschenservice und Kaminservice sind sehr hervorzuheben Schöner Lobbybereich Sehr gutes Essen
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this hotel but the BEST part was the amazing service rendered by the staff - way beyond the call of duty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
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2/10 Terrible

marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017