Nrs Norling Retreat

A very basic hotel with no correct information details on the site. The hotel manager is rude, and he doesn't know how to say no to the guests. He was too straightforward, and this attitude is not for the hospitality industry. Not even one local staff member was seen there. I had already paid 2400 for the executive room, thinking all the rooms have a mountain view as there is no information about room type in the site. I had put a msg requesting for the mountain view room as my partner had never seen a snow-capped mountain. Upto our disappointment, they showed us a dark and stuffy room where the view was another hotel's wall. Asked them for an upgrade, and the hotel manager told me to pay 1500, to which I asked if they could give a discount, and he abruptly said no.. it was around 8 pm that we reached and rooms were available. We upgraded for one night for their so-called premium room (mountain view) no diff in room at all.. except there was a window facing the mountain and bath tub in the bathroom with no valve. The linens were dirty. I didn't see any worth of paying 1500 extra for upgrade. I requested a refund for the 2nd day, which they refused, and trip.com gave me compensation points. The most annoying thing in all this was the hotel manager blaming expedia.com for not having the correct information on the site while I didn't even know trip.com is partnered up with expendia. He was blaming me, blaming ******* but except them. I asked if there was ac in the room for the heater, then he said.. they don't have ac in any hotels in darjeeling. I'm from Darjeeling, and he didn't look like he was from Darj, and I was asking about his hotel and not other hotels. To have this kind of hotel listed on trip.com would ruin the reputation of trip.com and not the hotel. Horrible experience.

Well, if you can see Kanchenjunga from a cosy bed with the best chinese food to cater to you, NRS Norling is your choice. Pros. 1. Great Food at a reasonable rate 2. Rooms with excellent view 3. Nice and Friendly staff 4. In a secluded area Cons. 1. 1.5km away from MAL and Market (well considering you went on a shopping spree like me, and too tired to hike up. Gotta pay the 300rs cabs occasionally)

Nice hotel, good view rooms, cleanliness was maintained, food awesome, restaurant superb. Best place to stay with family. Safest place to stay with ladies. Staffs are really amazing with behaviour, cultured with always helping mode. Some videos and reviews are seen at social media as well as Google, TripAdvisor with negetive, but to be Frank not found this property. Mr. Himadri Mandal-O.M, Mr.Swapnomoy, Mr.Malay-Chef, Mr.Gautam etc are superb. Thanks to make our saty with unforgettable. Will visit soon and must share your details with my circle.