This hotel is way over priced, even with a hefty discount that I negotiated on the way out. I was supposed to stay for two nights, but left after one. Rooms were o.k., but rooms in the front are loud and rooms in the back face into a cement wall. The food was greasy and oh, the power issues. The... more

I looked around at the other fancy hotels in Darjeeling and this was one the nicest (even though it's not the most expensive). It has a nice style and consistent theme. The service was great. That being said, don't expect the 4 seasons--it's nice but not unreal. more

We stayed in the new elgin for 5 days fro 3rd to 7th June. We were impressed at the outset- the welcome was nice and the cherry brandy was warm! However, during the course of the stay we realised that the amount being charged by the hotel( the entire amount was taken 15 days in advance!) was excessive given the... more

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