The ambiance here is amazing. The furnishings, classy staff uniform and hot water bottles delivered to your room during the evening, set the mood of old world charm. The high tea is excellent and the meals in the dining room are plentiful (three course) but at times cold, as the main course is a variety of separately served samples, so... more

Elgin Hotel - a heritage hotel, a typical hotel during the British Raj, the lounge and the food is great, detail to interior but shame about the room that we stayed - windows did not close properly, draft in the room, had to ask for 2 electric heaters to keep ourselves warm, ended up catching cold. Also, some staff in... more

We booked this hotel through Darjeeling Tours of the UK based on their recommendation, and dispite some orginal misgivings, found it a good choice. Our room was large and airy with a large window. The restaurant food was typical Indian fare and was quite good. From the hotel it is a short (uphill) walk to the Darjeeling Mall, a major... more

We spent three nights at the Elgin in December and had a mixed experience in line with other reviewers. I do not think the hotel lives up to its billing. We were in Room 36 - if you are given that room, refuse to accept it - it has no windows at all, just a couple of skylights, making everything... more

Our stay at the Elgin was prompted by lack of availability at the hotel we were originally staying in after we decided to extend our visit to Darjeeling. The property itself is quite nice. As you've probably learned, it is an English-style building with a formal dining hall, reading rooms, gardens, etc. The room we were given featured a fireplace,... more

I planned to stay at the Elgin more than 6 months ago. Unfortunately, I had to cancel my trip 3 weeks before the departure. I previously paid all my stay by money cable transfer, because no easy credit card transactions were proposed. The people from ELGIN sent me back the full paiment of my stay, with very good collaboration. This... more

This place is pretty. The food is excellent but the service like everywhere else in India is lacking. DO Not get your laundry done there your clothes will get ruined. Also check your receipts at check out because you might find some additional charges and make sure to confirm the price before staying. The beds are terrible and stinky you... more

I booked one package for Suites in Elgin Hotels during July 2007 for 10 days. Although, service staff at hotel was ok but their marketing manager i.e. Mr. Puneet K Krishnan behaved with me very rudely and took excess payment from me (apart from which was agreed) and never refunded the same. I paid the booking amount initially as needed... more

Am here at the Elgin Hotel after 3 years. I am writing as i observe there has been a marked improvement i the hotel overall. Compared to my visit a few years back, this visit will be a fond and memorable one. While the hotel still retains its glorious old englisg ambience , very warm , very romantic and very... more