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 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.
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