Editor Pick
the Mayfair
- November 6, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Pereon from Fort Worth, Texas
The Mayfair was built in the 1930's and is a somewhat rustic, but charming English style boarding house hotel. It's location is just a short walk from the center of Darjeeling which is a plaza on the street known as the Mall. The Hotel is terraced down the hillside from the street with charming gardens along its terraces. The rooms all have fireplaces and coal is brought every evening and a fire lit if requested. The rooms are large and well appointed with English style furniture. Most have a lovely view of the Darjeeling valley, plus outside balconeys on each floor and sitting areas on the terraces. There is a library and parlor as well for visiting or games. The hotel has a most definite English ambiance. Accommodations are usually B&B, call for pricing as it depends on time of year.
From journal Tea in Darjeeling