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 High above the main
township, nestling amidst groves of evergreen trees is serene
environs, is Darjeeling's landmark of luxury - Cedar Inn. The
hotel's location is arguably its greatest asset, setting it
above and apart from the hustle and jostling tourists downtown
and offering a visual treat of spectacular mountain vistas,
with the ridge that defines Darjeeling stretching away below.
The view is without doubt one of the most memorable in the
world.
Elegant
Interiors
Cedar Inn's elegant Victorian Gothic
architecture speaks of Darjeeling's colonial heritage
and reflects a commitment to a level of service
reminiscent of an age more gracious and less hurried
than our own. While the facilities at Cedar Inn are
designed to make your visit a complete experience
without having to step out at all, the shops and
entertainment of the main town are within easy walking
distance and luxury minivans are available throughout
the day to shuttle guests between town and
hotel.
The
hotel’s location is arguably its greatest asset, setting it
above & apart from the hustle & jostling tourist
downtown & offering a visual treat of spectacular mountain
vistas whilst secluded amidst wooded hillsides of pine &
within easy walking distance (a mere 10 minutes’ stroll to the
mall) & luxury minivans re available at strategic pick-up
points throughout the day to shuttle guests between town and
hotel.
Entertainment
& Leisure Facilities
The
entertainment & leisure facilities at Cedar Inn are
without parallel in the Darjeeling hills. An excellent
multi-cuisine restaurant offers Continental, Chinese, Indian
and Himalayan fare, a terrace café provides an informal space
set in lush green surroundings and a well stoked bar- with an
experienced barmen who mixes a wide selection of creative and
interesting cocktails- ensures guest’s ‘happy hours’. Cedar
Inn also has a delightful tea lounge with a baby grand piano
where a traditional, sumptuous high tea is served every
afternoon the accompaniment of chamber music.
To
work out, guests have the use of a state-of-the-art gymnasium
that has the finest equipment available, complemented by a
very good steam and sauna rooms. A varied library of
interesting books and journals allows guests to unwind at
leisure and get a flavor of this region’s colorful history,
geography, ecology and ethnology. A billiard room enables
guests to shoot pool while the hotel’s gift shop has a wide
range of products and memorabilia, offering both
utilitarian
articles
of everyday use and stunning Himalayan crafts that guests can
take back as mementoes of their holiday and gifts for friends
and family.
Conference
Room & Connectivity
Cedar
Inn also has a conference room that can accommodate 90
persons, equipped with cutting-edge presentation aids
including video projection facilities and a home theatre
system. The latter is also available to guests to enjoy movies
of their choice form the hotel’s up-to-date collection, which
has smoothing for almost every taste. To ensure that guests
can stay ‘connected’ should they need to, comprehensive
business services are available, i.e. photocopiers, fax
machines, e-mail & Internet and domestic &
international courier services. Secretarial services can also
be arranged on request. Additionally, an in-house travel desk
facilitates guest’s arrangements for onward travel and offers
comprehensive services- with informed and experienced guides-
for trekking & mountaineering, white water rafting, tea
estate visits, day tours around Darjeeling, etc.
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