The Retreat is beautifully located amidst blue pine forests and lush gardens exuding an ambience of peace and tranquility near Governer House on the Mall Road . All rooms had good ambience The rooms are spacious and the bathrooms are neat & clean with hot & cold running water (and bath tubs in some).We stayed from 24-04-12 to 25-04-12 in... More

We stayed in the Retreat during 25-04-12 to 27-04-12 and our stay was really comfortable. All rooms had good ambience. Our room particularly, 432 had a very good view of Kanchenjunga which is an unforgettable experience. We had some problems with bathroom doors which could neither be closed nor opened properly. Some problem with water supply also which was promptly... More

The Almost Miss Me entrance of The Retreat is definitely not the feeling that you carry back with you when you check out of this Warm & Efficient Place, so much like your own home.The most breathtaking view of the Kanchenjanga and the valley below and the chatter of school going children on Hermitage road makes this place truly a... More

Tucked away a step below near the Raj Bhawan as you take a bend to walk towards the Mall along the "Kanchanjungha view path" is this little surprise. You would perhaps not take The Retreat seriously until you stay there and gaze at the majestic Himalayas from your room. The location is their USP and I dare say that it... More

Retreat was exactly the place to stay if someone is looking for a home away from home.. i alwayz hd dream of having a house with a lovely view of Mt. Kanchenjunga.. n i guess dat dream wz a reality wth 4 dayz stay at retreat.. sch a serene atmosphere.. Mr.Sarkar and his excellent team made my stay in Darjeeling... More

I stayed in the hotel with my family for a week from 12th March'12 to 18th March'12. Excellent location, reasonably good rooms with great service from the members of the staff, very courteous, polite and always helpful lead by Mr. D.P. Sarkar the Manager of the hotel whose personal attention made my vacation really memorable. I have travelled to Darjeeling... More

I stayed at the Retreat in February and I had a great experience. Mr. Sarcar (the manager of the hotel) and the members of the staff made my vacation an unforgettable experience. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The hotel was nice and clean including my room (411), which has a tea/reading room with an amazing view of Kanchenjunga and... More

The hotel was freezing cold( I visited in February). However I ordered for heater then it was little better. Hot water was available for 24 hours. We had morning breakfast there and the food was good. We also had evening dinner once and it was not worth the price. The manager was kind and helpful.

Can't understand HOW this place gets 4 and 5 star ratings. We always stay at hotels based on TA reviews and this is the first time we were seriously mislead. The whole hotel is freezing cold in winter-no heating in rooms. Also no hot water for most of the time we were there. Our room was very dirty, especially the... More