"Sinclair's is an older, well-maintained, and attractive property, with beautiful views of Kanchenjunga. The street leading up to it is steep, and then are stairs leading up to the hotel and more to the rooms (no lift), so you need to be all right with that. (We're over 70 and had no problem.) The staff is lovely and go out of their way to help you. I'd single out Bragya--I hope I have her name right--for exceptional service, helping us find a taxi to Bagdogra at a heavily touristed festival...
"Sinclair's is an older, well-maintained, and attractive property, with beautiful views of Kanchenjunga. The street leading up to it is steep, and then are stairs leading up to the hotel and more to the rooms (no lift), so you need to be all right with that. (We're over 70 and had no problem.) The staff is lovely and go out of their way to help you. I'd single out Bragya--I hope I have her name right--for exceptional service, helping us find a taxi to Bagdogra at a heavily touristed festival...
"Room too cold. Cant be adequately heated. Staff refused to give 2nd key to keep heater on . Cockroaches in dining area/table. Staff ignored when cockroaches were pointed out. "
"Room too cold. Cant be adequately heated. Staff refused to give 2nd key to keep heater on . Cockroaches in dining area/table. Staff ignored when cockroaches were pointed out. "
"Sterling Darjeeling is a great place to stay for a trip to the area. The location is much better than anything close to the mall. You can avoid all the traffic and noise of central Darjeeling. Views of the valley and surround mountains are great. The staff is very helpful. If you’re traveling from the airport, you will get to the property much faster (hours) than any place close to the mall because of all the traffic even though it’s only a few kilometers away. I would highly recommend Sterling...
"Sterling Darjeeling is a great place to stay for a trip to the area. The location is much better than anything close to the mall. You can avoid all the traffic and noise of central Darjeeling. Views of the valley and surround mountains are great. The staff is very helpful. If you’re traveling from the airport, you will get to the property much faster (hours) than any place close to the mall because of all the traffic even though it’s only a few kilometers away. I would highly recommend Sterling...
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Great hotel with lots of old school charm. The first day we had a beautiful room but not much of a view. As soon as we asked the manager, he promised to move us to a room with a view the next day (after some rooms became available). The room change happened while we were in one of the comfortable lounges looking outside and having Darjeeling tea and biscuits. The staff was incredibly helpful with everything and the food was excellent (we had breakfast and dinner included). There was even a small...
Great hotel with lots of old school charm. The first day we had a beautiful room but not much of a view. As soon as we asked the manager, he promised to move us to a room with a view the next day (after some rooms became available). The room change happened while we were in one of the comfortable lounges looking outside and having Darjeeling tea and biscuits. The staff was incredibly helpful with everything and the food was excellent (we had breakfast and dinner included). There was even a small...
Staying at the Windamere Hotel could be called a historical experience. The hotel dates from the British Raj era and continues with that décor and style. The candle light suppers were a wonderful surprise and the food was delicious (Indian, English, and Chinese cuisine). The staff was very helpful with assisting me with planning sites to see and arranging cars/drivers. The location is GREAT. It's right above Chowastra Mall and right below Shri Mahakal Temple! Some people come to this hotel...
Staying at the Windamere Hotel could be called a historical experience. The hotel dates from the British Raj era and continues with that décor and style. The candle light suppers were a wonderful surprise and the food was delicious (Indian, English, and Chinese cuisine). The staff was very helpful with assisting me with planning sites to see and arranging cars/drivers. The location is GREAT. It's right above Chowastra Mall and right below Shri Mahakal Temple! Some people come to this hotel...
Stephen
Reviewed November 10, 2026Reviewed November 10, 2026
Sinclair's is an older, well-maintained, and attractive property, with beautiful views of Kanchenjunga. The street leading up to it is steep, and then are stairs leading up to the hotel and more to the rooms (no lift), so you need to be all right with that. (We're over 70 and had no problem.) The staff is lovely and go out of their way to help you. I'd single out Bragya--I hope I have her name right--for exceptional service, helping us find a taxi to Bagdogra at a heavily touristed festival...
Sinclair's is an older, well-maintained, and attractive property, with beautiful views of Kanchenjunga. The street leading up to it is steep, and then are stairs leading up to the hotel and more to the rooms (no lift), so you need to be all right with that. (We're over 70 and had no problem.) The staff is lovely and go out of their way to help you. I'd single out Bragya--I hope I have her name right--for exceptional service, helping us find a taxi to Bagdogra at a heavily touristed festival...
Charles
Reviewed November 1, 2026Reviewed November 1, 2026
Sinclares Resort is such a gem! The entire property is meticulously maintained and nicely decorated with beautiful landscaping. The premium room is spacious and bedding is clean and comfortable. They provide you with a heater during winter time so the room is plenty warm. The best part is the hot shower which is so much better compared to other equally expensive hotels we stayed across India. You can take a really comfortable shower without worrying about the hot water running out in the middle...
Sinclares Resort is such a gem! The entire property is meticulously maintained and nicely decorated with beautiful landscaping. The premium room is spacious and bedding is clean and comfortable. They provide you with a heater during winter time so the room is plenty warm. The best part is the hot shower which is so much better compared to other equally expensive hotels we stayed across India. You can take a really comfortable shower without worrying about the hot water running out in the middle...
Clean rooms and spacious. Staffs are amicable. Breakfast was good.
Little bit noisy if you are an early sleeper. Other than that it was a great experience.
Clean rooms and spacious. Staffs are amicable. Breakfast was good.
Little bit noisy if you are an early sleeper. Other than that it was a great experience.
The hotel is decorated with high-end art pieces and provides a calming Zen experience from beginning to end. The staff were all very hospitable and helpful - the only aberration was we found a baby stroller in the room after our return from a side trip, and we did not ask for it. The WiFi signal was patchy. The front entrance, library and cafeteria were gorgeous. The hotel is in a valley - the best experience was to see the lights come on the adjacent mountains. Our balcony was large - we...
The hotel is decorated with high-end art pieces and provides a calming Zen experience from beginning to end. The staff were all very hospitable and helpful - the only aberration was we found a baby stroller in the room after our return from a side trip, and we did not ask for it. The WiFi signal was patchy. The front entrance, library and cafeteria were gorgeous. The hotel is in a valley - the best experience was to see the lights come on the adjacent mountains. Our balcony was large - we...
Great location and about 15 mins walk to the town center. We booked the Heritage rooms which had an old world charm with great views. The service was excellent and the staff extremely hospitable. Overall, a really good stay.
Great location and about 15 mins walk to the town center. We booked the Heritage rooms which had an old world charm with great views. The service was excellent and the staff extremely hospitable. Overall, a really good stay.
Our stay at Sumitel was great. The staff was extremely friendly and took care of all of our requests in a timely manner, even when we ordered our dinner late, they accommodated us. We could see Kanchunjangha from our room, which was an added bonus. The front desk attendants and the night manager was also very friendly, including the kitchen staff Pranesh, Lakpa and Sovana. The only room for improvement I would suggest is Wifi, which was extremely slow. Otherwise a great stay.
Our stay at Sumitel was great. The staff was extremely friendly and took care of all of our requests in a timely manner, even when we ordered our dinner late, they accommodated us. We could see Kanchunjangha from our room, which was an added bonus. The front desk attendants and the night manager was also very friendly, including the kitchen staff Pranesh, Lakpa and Sovana. The only room for improvement I would suggest is Wifi, which was extremely slow. Otherwise a great stay.
The staff were great. The location was perfect and close to main Darjeeling mall. The floors in the room and multiple junctions in the lobby area are uneven which may cause discomfort and extra attention especially for elderly people.
The staff were great. The location was perfect and close to main Darjeeling mall. The floors in the room and multiple junctions in the lobby area are uneven which may cause discomfort and extra attention especially for elderly people.
If you want a place to stay where you can enjoy an evening cocktail after sightseeing, Darjeeling offers 223 hotels and other properties, including 18 accommodations with a bar on site. While you're here, consider a visit to Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Chowrasta.
How many hotels with bars will I find in Darjeeling?
Expedia has 18 hotels with a bar in Darjeeling.
What is there to do in Darjeeling?
If you have time to explore, consider visiting Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Chowrasta, and Raj Bhavan, and then find a cozy spot for a nightcap. Other places to see include Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum and Tiger Hill.
When is the best time to visit Darjeeling?
Visiting local bars in Darjeeling is better when you know what the weather holds. These temperatures and rainfall averages can help you choose the best time for bar hopping. The hottest months are usually June and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 51°F. The rainiest months in Darjeeling are July, June, August, and May, with each month seeing an average of 37 inches of rainfall.
How can I get to Darjeeling and around the area?
You might want to make the most of these transportation choices in and around Darjeeling: Fly into Gangtok (PYG-Pakyong), which is located 24 mi (38.6 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Bagdogra (IXB), which is 24.6 mi (39.6 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Darjeeling Station.