Cedar Inn

Truly unforgettable and magical, when you peep out of the window at 5:30 am & see the mighty Kanchenjunga & it's family, right across from you! Then you watch awestruck, for the next forty-five minutes or so, the different hues each peak takes, from orange to yellow to white, as the sun rises. And spread out below the mighty K is a panoramic view of Darjeeling town! The spectacular views from the room were only a part of the awesome experience at Cedar Inn! The General Manager, Mr Sanjay Nangia, and his team go out of the way to make every guest feel special, at every step of the way! Having stayed at many hotel chains in India and abroad, I'm not exaggerating when I say that the leading ones could stay at Cedar Inn & learn what hospitality and being customer oriented is all about. A lovely property & kept in immaculate condition by the hard working & well mannered staff. Service levels were impeccable, be it the front office or housekeeping or room service or at the restaurant. We were really impressed with the breakfast buffet - not only did it have a large (and ever-changing) selection, there were no shortcuts as far as the options were concerned, even when the occupancy was very low! They insisted on serving us our ala carte choices on the morning of our departure, despite it being bitterly cold & much earlier than their normal start time - Hats off!! As mentioned by almost all reviews, the shuttle to the Mall is extremely useful & they ferry you back & forth, as many times as you want, and smilingly too. We had dinner at the Hotel every evening and were pleasantly surprised by not only the humongous quantities but also the variety on offer. Food is very tasty & the Chef's specialities are worth sampling. One can spend hours exploring the wood paneled corners of the Hotel or walking about the grounds or relaxing at a wrought iron table in the garden, soaking in the sun & sipping a cup of tea. We spent 4 unforgettable days & nights at Cedar Inn & we'll definitely go back for more!