The abode of Kings and Queens

1. The abode of Kings and Queens The Windamere Hotel in Darjeeling has a vibrant and vivacious history spanning more than 17 decades and has consistently been the abode of Kings and Queens of the recent past. The best heritage hotel in Darjeeling reminds us that in the course of history, the Windamere Hotel has been graced by the presence of royalty from Europe, Sikkim, Bhutan, Thailand, and India. Stories have unfolded, romance has rekindled and history has been made at the Windamere Colonial Hotel on the holy Observatory Hill in Darjeeling. The accommodations are uniquely named after the actual person who stayed there, reminding us of its rich legacy. Viscount Knebworth The Knebworth Suite is a Colonial Tea Planter Suite and has an interesting back-story. This accommodation was named after Lord Cobbold’s stately home in England. His father, The Earl of Lytton, was a former Viceroy of India, during the Raj period and was also known as Viscount Knebworth. These eminent personalities have stayed at the Windamere Colonial Hotel giving this accommodation its unique name. The Knebworth Suite is capacious and is located within the main house of the Ada Villa and is furnished with a complete sitting area, twin beds, a roaring fireplace and a Victorian bathroom. Prince Peter of Greece & Denmark Prince Peter of Greece and Denmark, related to the present Duke of Edinburgh, graced the Windamere Colonial Hotel with his almighty presence and made it his abode for quite some time. This Colonial royal Suite is situated upstairs in the main house and is beautifully furnished with high-grade Indian rugs. This full-bodied Colonial Suite has double beds, an additional single bedroom with a bathroom and a majestic fireplace.

2. Begum Aga Khan Begum Aga Khan, previously known as Princess Inaara Aga Khan, was the second wife of the Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam of the Nizari branch of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. She stayed at the Windamere Colonial Hotel for quite some time lending her rich legacy to this iconic landmark. This Colonial Royal Suite is double bedded, consists of a beautiful fireplace, a sitting area, a separate single room with a bathroom and are layered with high-quality Indian rugs for an ethereal experience. Chogyal of Sikkim The Chogyal of Sikkim accommodation is named after the former King (Chogyal) of Sikkim. At one point in history, he was a famous guest of the Windamere Colonial Hotel and also happened to meet his second wife at this iconic landmark. This accommodation is a gorgeous room, complete with double beds, a capacious sitting area, a second single room, an airy bathroom, and a majestic fireplace. It is cosy and beautifully furnished with high-class Indian rugs. Princess of Siam The Princess of Siam Colonial Royal Suite of the Windamere Colonial Hotel reminds us that in the course of history, the former Princess of Siam (Thailand currently), the present Princess of Thailand, and the present Thai Ambassador to India have graced this Colonial room with their presence. This spacious accommodation is a double bedded suite complete with a capacious sitting area, a separate single room, an extravagant fireplace, a chaise lounge and a Victorian bathroom. This accommodation also sports beautiful Indian rugs from Kashmir and restored antique furniture. Hope Cooke Hope Cooke is an American socialite who stayed at the Windamere Colonial Hotel for months. It was in this Colonial abode that she met The Chogyal (King) of Sikkim and fell in love. They eventually married and Hope Cooke became the Queen of Sikkim. The Hope Suite of the Windamere Colonial Hotel was named after her. The Windamere Colonial Hotel is not just a destination but a culmination of events, legacies, stories, personalities and emotions. All of the accommodations have a splendid backstory and a vacation at this Colonial wonder is an opportunity of a lifetime. For more info: http://bit.ly/2PcQglp Blog Credit: http://bit.ly/2OlmttX