 The
Olde (Main) Bellevue Hotel at Darjeeling was established on or around 1872,
and represents the best of colonial “Raj”architecture.
Built at the same time and in the same
traditions as other “Raj-style” buildings such as the Darjeeling Planters’
club and other tea plantation bungalows, it is one of the longest established
heritage hotels in Darjeeling district. Despite being a heritage property it
is reasonably priced and benefits from having been a family run establishment
all through its history. It was owned by an English lady until 1942 when it
was bought by the present owners’ family who have held it now for three
generations.
The hotel comprises the heritage wing as well
as a modern new wing with Swiss – chalet style architecture with a pronounced
sloping roof, sun deck and viewing gallery with plenty of natural light and
excellent views of the Kanchenjunga and Sandakphu ranges
Accommodation & faciliies
The hotel comprises the heritage wing as well as a modern new wing with
Swiss - chalet style architecture with a pronounced sloping roof, sun deck and
viewing gallery with plenty of natural light and excellent views of the
Kanchenjunga and Sandakphu ranges.
All the rooms come with attached toilets and
showers with running hot and cold water and cable TV. All toilets have
independent geysers and tasteful bathroom fittings with tiles in all bathrooms
Heritage wing suites have retained their
colonial character and charm with large rooms with high ceilings and woodwork.
All suites in the heritage wing have an independent sitting room with colonial
or cane furniture.
The heritage wing is enclosed in a pretty garden with plenty of sunshine,
pub-style benches and excellent views of the mountain ranges
Location
The hotel is very centrally located on The Mall, Chowrasta which is the
tourist centre of Darjeeling. The new wing (where the reception is located) is
exactly opposite Glenarys' Restaurant on the Mall (Nehru Road).
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