The Elgin, Darjeeling

4 The Elgin, Darjeeling, HD Lama Road, Chauk Bazaar, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India

Set in a former royal residence built in 1887, this high-end hotel, with an ornate, Colonial-era exterior, is a 4-minute walk from the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and 6 km from the colorful Buddhist Ghum Monastery.

Featuring Victorian-style decor, teak wood floors and fireplaces, the formal rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers. Suites add living rooms. Room service is available, and kids 5 and under stay free.

Breakfast is free. A sophisticated restaurant serves international and Nepalese fare, and there’s a garden gazebo offering afternoon tea. Other amenities include a spa and bike rentals.