we initially opted for a mid-range bnb close to the mall but decided to leave after one sleepless night. the elgin was in comparison a true sanctuary, helpful staff, lovely colonial decor, good location (a set of several steep stairs leads directly to the mall). the only letdown was the breakfast - hands down the worst continental breakfast in a... More

We chose the hotel based on the reviews on web portals and was got surprise. with full payment made with confirmation of room with good view and double bed., we checked in at 1300 hrs (I repeat 100 pm); we were offered room no. 59 or so. which was having no view. except the big and tall compound wall on... More

We stayed 3 days in Darjeeling. We had a deluxe room on the 3 floor. The hotel was heritage property. We found it clean with a very nice staff. Food was excellent. also they prepare as per our request. We walked to and from the market which was not far but helped to acclimate us to the 6,000 feet altitude.... More

This time in India we stayed 3 days in Darjeeling to recover from jet lag. We has a suite on the second floor. The hotel has old world charm. If you are looking for modern, this is not for you. We found it clean with a very nice staff. We walked to and from the market which was not far... More

'No' is not a word in the dictionary of the staff of this hotel. From the guard at the entrance to their staff inside the kitchen... guest's desire is their command. Lovely property, and awesome food. We went there for our anniversary celebration, and it was the best choice we could have made. The girl at the reception was watchfull... More

We stayed at the Elgin for 4 nights for a relaxing break in Darjeeling before going trekking in Sikkim, and had a great (but not perfect) time. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, although the service was quite slow at times. We stayed in the Attic room for the first night, which whilst very romantic was extremely noisy (mostly... More

I stayed in this hotel two different times -- once when it was quite full and once nearly empty -- and it was quite a different hotel each time. When full, service was snappy and efficient, and dining room was up to snuff, and everybody was friendly. When empty, the staff seemed to have gone home; nobody could remember to... More

what was bad the food was substandard and the set menus did not flow (just a mix of different things) the beds were uncomfortable and everything seemed old! generally not what you paid for! id reccommend the mayfair hotel what was good the elgin likes to have dogs around the place, and their husky looking white snow dogs lilith and... More

A very nice place to stay in Darjeeling with courteous and smiling staff always willing to please their guests. From the minute you enter this grand old place you feel welcome and the same feeling lingers all along your stay. I loved looking around the place with its vintage furniture, old photographs of Darjeeling more than a hundred years ago... More