|
 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.
...ROOM VIEW...
|
