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

This is a great place to stay in otherwise crowded Darjeeling. The Hotel is the former residence of the Maharaja of Cooch Behar and has great old world charm and a very nostalgic atmosphere. Decor has a period atmosphere and well maintained.The hotel has great views and impeccable gardens. Rooms are clean and well maintained and the staff are very... More

Stayed at this "Jewel in the Crown" in January of this year. One is greeted with a Cherry liquor along with a silk khada (scarf) presented, on arrival. Was particularly delighted by the hot water bags placed inside our beds, every night. The hotel has a rich history dating back to the Raj and it certainly shows in every nook... More

We spent 20th to 22nd March 2013 at the New Elgin and from the time we walked into the Reception area the hotel staff were a picture of courtesy, helpfulness and service with a smile. The rooms were fairly spacious, comfortable and nostalgic atmosphere. A problem, however, does exists with the door locks which are really problematic. The dining room... More