"The property and Staff are perfectly up to the level of what one can expect from the TAJ Brand
2 comments I would like to make (which gives this review less than perfect score)
1. This property seems to be more for couples and does not offer much for children - we were families travelling together, and there is limited activities / areas for kids (of any age)
2. the staff does little to promote local sightseeing / town visits and almost deter you from leaving the property - please do visit MG / Mall road and try local activities !"
"Clean rooms but they put those terrible air fresheners in the rooms which were overpowering - had to put it out on the balcony. No heating, had to wear a coat to eat in the restaurant. Had to time the water heater in amongst the power cuts. So overall expensive for what it was."
"It's a decent property. Staff is extremely courteous and helpful. Food is good. Room and toilet very clean. They have a cafe where they keep extremely delicious cream rolls.
It's definitely not worth 4 stars accreditation. Wifi hardly worked. TV was so small that I wondered why that was even kept. My booking voucher said they bed size was such that 3 people can sleep. In reality it was barely good enough for 2 people to squeeze in.
Location wise it's a hassle to go to MG market. Atleast I don't have athletic lungs to tolerate 20 mins of steep uphill climb to reach the hotel, if you are in the market. At night dogs keep howling and I could hardly sleep.
As I explored, I realised it might be better to stay in a hotel which is a convenient walk to the market. There are actually quite a few. I was worried about quality of such hotels, compared to a "4 star" hotel like Fern. But my experiment surprised me immensely.
Mostly people are very humble and courteous in Gangtok. Food is generally good everywhere. Cleanliness is the nature of this city. I won't name the hotel I moved to from Fern- but in no way it was less than the quality and service I received in Fern. "
Hostels can be a less expensive alternative to Sikkim hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 6 hostels in Sikkim. Udaan Metho Pelri Resort offers free breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Mellow Fellow Rooms And Hostel has free in-room WiFi and free parking. Moustache Hostel Gangtok is another low-cost option.
What are the best cheap things to do in Sikkim?
Sightseeing doesn't have to break the bank. For some things to do in Sikkim, try a visit to attractions like Royal Palace and Enchey Monastery during your trip. Don't forget to include a visit to Kanchendzonga National Park.
