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Sumi Yashshree Hotels & Resorts is an elegant chain of hotels nestled amidst the backdrop of the majestic Himalayas surrounding the North Bengal facet. These sojourn retreats make for a rejuvenating getaway, as they dwell blissfully in the lap of nature, away from the suburb clamor of the maddening crowd.
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HOTEL STYLE
City View
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi, Nepali
Location
Dr Zakir Hussain Road Near DIG Banglow TV Tower, Darjeeling 734101 India
Sumitel Vista Tv Tower - Darjeeling
658 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Nestled in Darjeeling, Sumitel Vista Tv Tower Hotel is a popular choice for its stunning views and prime location, as lauded by numerous guests. While some visitors have called out the rooms for a lack of cleanliness and space, the cozy ambiance and breathtaking vistas often compensate.
The hotel's array of amenities and the warm, attentive service provided by the staff earn high marks, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere enhanced by live music and nature scenes. However, opinions on value vary, with some travelers feeling the cost is justified by the environment, while others point out overpricing concerns.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Welcoming
Rooms
Cramped
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Satisfactory
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Our first trip to Darjeeling was truly memorable, and staying at this hotel added to the experience. The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the breathtaking view of the Kanchenjunga peaks right from our room. Waking up to the golden hues of sunrise reflecting on the snow-capped mountains was magical and worth every moment.
The location of the hotel is ideal, close to the main attractions yet tucked away enough to offer peace and tranquility. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive, ensuring our needs were met throughout our stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, making us feel at home.
The food served at the hotel was delicious, with a good mix of local and continental dishes. We especially loved the hearty breakfast to kickstart our mornings before exploring Darjeeling.
The hotel also can arrange local tours and provided great recommendations, which enhanced our overall experience. Whether it was visiting the iconic Darjeeling Mall Road, the tea gardens, or riding the Toy Train, every moment was delightful.
We highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Darjeeling, especially for its stunning views and warm hospitality. It made our first trip unforgettable, and we can’t wait to return!
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Guest Relations, Other at Sumitel Vista Tv Tower - Darjeeling
Responded 25 Dec 2024
Dear Guest, We are thrilled to hear that your stay at our hotel made your first trip to Darjeeling extra special. Our team always strives to create memorable moments for our guests. Thank you for appreciating our staff, services, and location. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best Regards, Hotel General Manager, Sumitel Vista, Darjeeling
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The stay at this hotel with my family was very pleasant.I and my children especially enjoyed their food and buffet spread. The front desk person to housekeepingstaffs were very sweet and helpful. The Restaurant team were gave very fast service. Rooms were good too. Chef Amir and Chef Roman's food is too delicious. Tenzi and Revika from Restaurant were excellent Thank you Sumitel Vista❤️
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from Guest Relations, Other at Sumitel Vista Tv Tower - Darjeeling
Responded 17 Dec 2024
Dear Guest, We are thrilled to read your glowing review. Our team, especially Chef Amir, Chef Roman, Tenzi, and Revika, are delighted to hear your appreciation for their efforts. We are glad that you and your family had a great experience at Sumitel Vista and enjoyed our cuisine. Thank you for choosing us and for your positive feedback. We will continue to provide the best service to all our guests. Best Regards, Hotel Manager, Sumitel Vista, Darjeeling.
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We stayed with Sumi Vista in the first week of November, Had a pleasant stay. The property is well-maintained,
We stayed in a Premium Double room, The view from our room was beautiful, luckily the weather was clear and we could see Mt. Kanchanjunga most of the day. Can't say bout the views from the other rooms.
The staff is caring, especially the staff at the kitchen and restaurant, they were super sweet and helpful. Special mention to Amrit, Sumit, Chumla, Nilesh, Afshana, Dipankar and Roman. They took good care of us whenever we had our meals there. The food was good no complaints there we had our breakfast and dinner there and the food was tasty always. The menu is not elaborate but adequate.
The property location is a little away from the hustle and bustle of the main roads, though it's a short distance from mall road reaching the property on foot takes a toll even to fit persons, it's very steep. No decent options to eat nearby unless you want to make the trek to the main markets on foot or through a taxi
The road in front of the property is narrow, you really can't park your vehicle in front.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from Yashshree Hotels and Resorts, Owner at Sumitel Vista Tv Tower - Darjeeling
Responded 28 Nov 2022
Dear Guest We are glad to hear that overall you had an excellent experience at Hotel Sumi Vista Darjeeling. We are delighted to know that you have liked our rooms,, ambience, food ,service and hospitality. Your appreciation for our staff has already been conveyed to them and they are feeling highly motivated. We look forward to your continuous patronage of our hotel and hope to welcoming you back soon.. Regards
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The worst hospitality ever experienced in Darjeeling. The location they should mention that cant be reached by a walk with lauguage. Their standard room should have basic standards as there is no ventialation windows or sunlight, it feels like spending 3 days in closed box. Yet no room cleaning came by and done the job. Had to go to desk and ask for towels and water bottles.
Had broken coffee mug and spilled coffee due that had to use bath towel as there were no tissues in room. At checkout day, they charged 500rs for face towel which was itself not worth that much. When I asked for tissue they informed they ran out of it at this moment.
Went out late evening and came around 11:30PM , we literally were outside knocking the main entrance to get in as it’s locked. Called reception desk but it wasn’t reachable due to operational hours. They didn’t have any emergency number to reach out. After 15 min, left outside in 4degree and a guy came and opened the door for us and informed that gate closed at 11PM. No one has informed from Desk.
Good luck for those who has upcoming booking for Sumi Vista TV tower Darjeeling.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Hotel staff receiving was good and Food is good but Rooms are little smaller and there are no room heater it will be little difficult to the kids only option is rent out one room heater for separate charges but tht wont work effectively. And wifi is always unstable. Overall i can give 3/5
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Response from Guest Relations, Other at Sumitel Vista Tv Tower - Darjeeling
Responded 22 Nov 2024
Dear Guest, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the issues you faced with the room size, heating, and wifi. We're taking necessary steps to improve these aspects. Best Regards,
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It has breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga, provided you wake up early and visit their rooftop restaurant before 7.15 am, anytime later will leave you with blanket of clouds covering the entire panoramic view. The receptionist Ms Akriti dressed in the traditional attire, has a very pleasing personality, a beautiful smile and she will ensure you'll get all possible assistance during your stay. Mr Prashant Tamang from Housekeeping will ensure all supplies are available in the room. The restaurant on the fifth has Prashant to serve you with all the heart and Ms. Tenzi in the morning dressed in black helps you out with selecting breakfast, offering wonderful insights of the market area, places to visit and serving a wonderful coffee. Thanks for providing a pleasant stay.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Great Location to stay....Enjoyed Breakfast and Dinner Buffets with delicious dishes which were served . Arrangements of blower to keep the room warm was a special additions. Special thanks to Akriti for warm welcome and great arrangements customized for our comfortable stay
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip:A must visit hotel for great moments
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The best hotel I have ever been. Every staff in the hotel right from the security guard to the manager gives more than 100% of service.
The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, reflecting a high standard of culinary expertise. Each meal was a culinary delight, and I was thoroughly impressed with the variety and quality of the menu.
Thank you for creating a welcoming environment where every detail is carefully considered, and guests are treated with the utmost care. I look forward to the opportunity to stay at (Sumi vista tv tower) again in the future and will certainly recommend it to friends and colleagues.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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The hotel does not have parking space , the driver will just stop at the gate and u have to just rush in with ur luggage. Rooms are small and not worth 6-8 k at all(during peak season). Food is good with average options in Breakfast/ Dinner. Washroom had leeches that may be due to rainy season but that must be taken care by the hotel staff. Staff is cooperative especially pranav who took very good care of us at the restaurant. They also have cafe 365 at the top from where u get a good view of the darjeeling. Overall an average hotel. Go for it only after exhausting other better options.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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We had a wonderful stay at this hotel with our family for three days. The room service was top-notch, and the entire staff was incredibly responsive to our needs. Chef Amir and Tenzi deserve special mention for providing us with delicious food and exceptional service. They truly made our dining experience memorable.
However, the one drawback was the hotel's location. Although it's advertised as being 750 meters from Mall Road, the steep incline of the road makes it a challenging walk, especially for families with young children or elderly members.
Overall, we would highly recommend this hotel for its excellent service, delicious food, and comfortable accommodations. Just be prepared for the hike up to the hotel, or plan for alternative transportation.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from Guest Relations, Other at Sumitel Vista Tv Tower - Darjeeling
Responded 9 Jan 2025
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're thrilled you had an excellent stay, enjoyed our delicious food and found our service outstanding! Our whole team, esp. Chef Amir and Tenzi thank you for your kind words. We apologize for the inconvenience caused due to our location but appreciate your understanding. Best Regards, Hotel General Manager, Sumitel Vista, Darjeeling
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There are more places to choose from in the Darjeeling area.
PRICE RANGE
₹2,086 - ₹3,477 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaWest BengalDarjeeling DistrictDarjeeling
NUMBER OF ROOMS
27
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