Summit Hermon Hotel & Spa  

Perched in Darjeeling’s Rajbari neighborhood, this spa hotel puts you a short stroll from the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Japanese Peace Pagoda. Chowrasta, the Botanical Gardens and Raj Bhavan are all within easy reach. Family-friendly comforts like a kids’ playroom and babysitting/childcare services make it a good pick for families.

The hotel has 31 air-conditioned rooms, many with LED TVs and some with kitchenettes. Rooms include private showers, designer toiletries, hair dryers, safes, desks and basic in-room extras such as slippers and alarm clocks. Expect a clean, modern feel with practical touches and accessible features like an elevator.

Relax at a full-service spa and massage room, or let the tour desk book local excursions. There’s an arcade/game room and a playroom for kids. Free wired and wireless internet is available on-site, plus free self-parking and an airport shuttle for a surcharge. Wake up to cool Darjeeling mornings and unwind with 24-hour front desk and room service.

A business center, complimentary wired and wireless internet, lobby newspapers and laundry/dry-cleaning services keep work and logistics simple. Roundtrip airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.

Dine at Sandakphu or grab snacks and coffee in the on-site café. There’s a bar for evening drinks, 24-hour room service, and a buffet breakfast served daily (fee applies).