I wish to plan a trip to Gangtok and I have been working out the costs and taking into account the flight costs and eating food there my budget for the hotel would remain on slightly the low side. This means that I would have to choose from a 3 star hotel instead of a 4 or 5 star. I would like some help in finding some 3 star hotels in Gangtok, so I can work out my final cost for the trip and if need be adjust in other places. I can pay anything up to Rs2800 per night if that is ok for a 3 star hotel.
Hello, welcome to the forum! (Images from Drmarathe, Abhishek, Michael and Kalyan) Overview Gangtok is far from the usual cities we know of, though it still has the usual hustle and bustle of it. It has a pleasant climate, since it is located at an elevated point. It has a good view of the Kanchenjunga mountain ranges on a clear day. There are excursions that you can take to reach a high altitude lake and even a mountain pass. This is why Gangtok is a favoured tourist destination in the state and a circuit just won't be complete without it. In this guide, we would highlight the best three-star hotels in the hill station. With these budget options, you can plan your trip to Gangtok easily and more conveniently. Best Three-Star Hotels in Gangtok (Under Rs. 2,800/Night) 1. Summit Nam Nang Courtyard & Spa - The Summit Nam Nang Courtyard & Spa is located in the southern side of Gangtok, about a kilometre away from the Lal Bazaar. The property has a white facade and a green roofing which makes it blend seamlessly with the surroundings. The lobby is very charming, with a wooden interior and flowery decals on the walls. The furnitures used in the lobby are very cozy, seemingly taken from a cabin setting. For your budget, you can opt for their Executive Room, which has wooden flooring and windows overlooking the city. Their best feature is the nature-like setting, with the use of colourful curtains and bed sheets. There's even a separate sitting area where you can enjoy watching television in. There's a small on-site restaurant named Nathula, after the famed mountain pass near Gangtok, which has a huge window panelled wall overlooking the greenery. The restaurant serves mainly Indian cuisine dishes and also serves a scrumptious buffet spread during breakfast. For rejuvenation, have some treatments and massages at their Metta Spa. Other facilities such as parking, travel desk and business centre are also available in the property. Internet can be accessed all throughout the hotel but signal won't be as strong on the upper floors. Room Rates - Executive Room at Rs. 2,231/Night Room Amenities - Electric Fan, Television, Sitting Area, Work Desk Station, Tea/Coffee Maker and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Spa, Parking, Travel Desk, Business Centre and Internet Address - Vishal Gaon, Below Big Bazaar, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India Contact Number - +91 35 9220 4052 Summit Nam Nang Courtyard & Spa (Image from Booking) 2. The Golden Crest - Just a 17-minute walk away from the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is The Golden Crest. The property has a simple facade, grey from the stone bricks, plus brown and black from accents. There's a simple but well-designed reception area where you can find wooden elements along with dark black statues. You can choose from three room types, namely: Super Deluxe Room, Executive Room and Premium Room. Of these three, the most affordable is the Super Deluxe Room, which exudes a colonial vibe. The hardwood flooring along with the draped curtains and regal furnitures are reminiscent of the older era. They also have an on-site restaurant which serves pure vegetarian dishes only. The cuisines served are varied though ranging from Indian, to Continental and other local dishes. The hotel has the usual facilities such as parking, business centre, banquet halls and travel desk. It also has additional facilities such as shuttles, lockers and luggage storage. For WiFi, it can be accessed all throughout the property but signal isn't that strong. Room Rates - Super Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,468/Night Room Amenities - Television, Safe, Desk, Closet, Sitting Area, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Parking, Business Centre, Banquet Halls, Travel Desk, Shuttles, Lockers, Luggage Storage and Internet Address - National Highway 31A, Amdo Golai, Deorali Bazar, Gangtok, Sikkim 737102, India Contact Number - +91 98 0024 3211 3. Mango Hotel Sikkim Delight - A 20-minute drive from the Himalayan Zoological Park is the Mango Hotel Sikkim Delight. The property has a bright and cheery yellow facade. The lobby is simpler, with just white-washed walls and wooden elements. There is a variety of rooms in the hotel that you can choose from, like the Mango Cozy, Mango Comfort, Mango Classic and Mango Club. Of the four, the former two are the most affordable and fits well within your budget. You would enjoy the dated interiors, taking you back to the colonial times, from the regal furnitures, to the hardwood flooring. The bathrooms are simpler in design but do have a separate area for showering. There's an on-site restaurant by the name of XO Cafe which serves mainly North Indian and Chinese cuisines dishes. It has a simple ambience with a huge window overlooking the distant mountains and greenery. For the adults, the Xcuse Bar is your best option for unwinding and having a good time, where you can indulge in some drinks and starters or snacks. Facilities such as parking, banquet halls, luggage storage and shuttles are also available here. Internet can be accessed all throughout the property, free of charge for all staying guests. Room Rates - Mango Cozy at Rs. 2,071/Night and Mango Comfort at Rs. 2,407/Night Room Amenities - Television, Minibar, Desk, Closet, Sitting Area, Electric Kettle, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Banquet Halls, Luggage Storage, Shuttles and Internet Address - Manbir Colony, Indra Bypass Near Helipad, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India Contact Number - +91 35 9228 4001 Mango Hotel Sikkim Delight (Image from Booking) 4. Gangtok Delisso Abode - The Gangtok Delisso Abode is just a 15-minute walk to the Ridge Park. The hotel has a grey facade, highlighted by white pillars that almost resemble a Roman era structure. The reception has an all-wooden interior except for the marble flooring. You can choose from a Classic Room, One-Bedroom Apartment or Studio Apartment. Of the three, the most affordable is the first one, but it's best to book this room via hotel booking sites as their rates would be lower. The interiors of rooms are basically wooden with huge windows overlooking the mountains. Furnitures and other decors are on the contemporary side so there's that element of modernity. For dining, there's an on-site restaurant which serves both Indian and Continental cuisines dishes. You can also enjoy buffet spreads from here as well as panoramic views of the surroundings. There's also an on-site bar where you can relax while listening to music, a beer or glass of wine on your hand. Other facilities such as luggage storage, travel desk, business centre, meeting hall and shuttle can also be found here. Internet can be accessed by staying guests freely on the reception area only. Room Rates - Classic Room at Rs. 2,376/Night (Via Agoda Room Amenities - Electric Fan, Television, Desk, Closet, Sitting Area, Electric Kettle, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Bar, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Business Centre, Meeting Hall, Shuttle and Internet Address - NH 31A, Near New Sadar Police Station, Development Area, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India Contact Number - +91 35 9220 5593 5. The Lindsay Himalayan Heights Hotel - Next we have The Lindsay Himalayan Heights Hotel which is located just 10 minutes of walking from the MG Marg of Gangtok. The property is spread over six floors, with a pure white facade. The reception area has pure wooden interiors, except for the flooring which is made of marble. It has a few state decors which make the area more lively. The rooms are rather simple so they exude a sense of homeliness. The motifs are usually dark colours so suitable for serious personalities or individuals. Their best feature is the windows which are quite large and overlook the mountains. Their on-site restaurant slash bar is named Sharkila, which serves local cuisine dishes along with some international ones. The restaurant has an open terrace facing the Kanchenjunga mountain ranges. Other facilities such as a conference hall, travel desk and luggage storage are also available in the property. Internet can be accessed from the reception area of the property, free of charges for staying guests. Room Rates - Super Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,128/Night and Premium Room at Rs. 2,520/Night Room Amenities - Electric Fan/Air Conditioning, Television, Desk, Closet, Sitting Area, Electric Kettle, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Conference Hall, Travel Desk, Luggage Storage and Internet Address - PS Road, Upper Sichey, Arithang, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India Contact Number - +91 96 7416 5151 The Lindsay Himalayan Heights Hotel (Image from Booking) 6. Hotel Jewel of the East - The Hotel Jewel of the East is just a nine-minute walk from the MG Marg. The hotel has a pure white facade that truly makes it stand out from the surroundings. The reception isn't as striking, it resembles the lobby of the older times but is brightly lit so gives an aura of vibrancy. There are a variety of rooms to choose from but the most affordable one that fits within your budget is the Deluxe Room. All rooms are tastefully designed with hardwood flooring, white-washed walls and blinds which give it a contemporary ambience. Similarly, the bathrooms are all wooden, so you can enjoy the cabin-like ambience. They have an on-site restaurant which serves delicious Tibetan and Chinese dishes along with some Indian dishes. Alternatively, there are also nearby restaurants to the property like Desi Bitez and Cafe Coffee Day. Other facilities such as lockers, luggage storage, travel desk, business centre and shuttle are also available in the hotel. For WiFi, you can access it from public areas without any charges. Room signal for internet cannot be assured especially during bad weather conditions, Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,750/Night Room Amenities - Television, Desk, Closet, Sitting Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Lockers, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Business Centre, Shuttle and Internet Address - MG Marg & Nam Nang Road Crossing, Near State Legislative Assembly & Ropeway, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India Contact Number - +91 35 9220 4970 7. Mayal Retreat - The Mayal Retreat is under five kilometres away from the Gonjang Monastery. The hotel has a lovely bricked facade and on its entrance, there are Chinese symbol murals such as dragons. The reception exudes the same oriental vibe, with its red motif and simple furnitures. From the website linked above, you would find that there are many room options in the hotel. However, their rates from there are way above the budget mentioned above so instead, you can book for a room on other booking websites which can give you discounted rates. The rooms are vibrant, with some brightly hued walls and wooden panels on the lower wall parts. There is an on-site restaurant which serves mainly Indian cuisine dishes. Facilities such as parking, lockers, travel desk, luggage storage, banquet halls and business centre can also be found in the property. Internet can be accessed from all areas without any charges for staying guests. Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,125/Night (Via Booking) Room Amenities - Television, Desk, Closet, Sitting Area, Electric Kettle, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Parking, Lockers, Travel Desk, Luggage Storage, Banquet Halls, Business Centre and Internet Address - Helipad Area, DPH Road, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India Contact Number - +91 97 3597 2272 Mayal Retreat (Image from Booking) 8. Juniper Tree Hotel - The Juniper Tree Hotel is a 20-minute drive from the Enchey Monastery of Gangtok. The hotel is housed in a three-storey structure that has a simple architectural style. The hotel lobby is simple too but has windows on all sides providing for a panoramic view of the surrounding city. For the rooms, you have three options, but those that fit within the budget are the Deluxe Room and Executive Room. They are not remarkable nor do they have the latest modern amenities but they are spacious enough and hygienic. They are truly cozy though because of the way they are designed, almost like it's your very own homely room. You can enjoy the local fare from the on-site restaurant, which almost seems like your very own private dining area because of the sheer size. You can also find facilities such as lockers, luggage storage, travel desk, meeting hall and shops on the property. Internet can be accessed from all areas of the hotel, without any charges for all staying guests. Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs. 2,128/Night and Executive Room at Rs. 2,520/Night Room Amenities - Fan, Television, Desk, Clothes Rack, Sitting Area, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Lockers, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Meeting Hall, Shops and Internet Address - Church Road, Near Pelling Taxi Stand, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India Contact Number - +91 97 3320 9206 9. Hotel Royal Residency - The Hotel Royal Residency is just a two-minute walk from the Kanchenjunga Shopping Complex. The property has a white facade with red accents. Its reception is of marble flooring, the walls are pure white and the overall design is minimalist. As far as the rooms are concerned, if you look at the website, the rates are on the higher side. You can instead opt to book via the link given below for a discounted rate that fits well within your budget. The rooms here are quite spacious and exudes a classy vibe. Some rooms even offer a vista of the mountain ranges from the windows. They have a terrace restaurant where you can enjoy Indian food whilst having a view of the mountains while dining. Facilities such as a travel desk, business centre and parking can also be availed from the hotel. Internet can be freely accessed all throughout the hotel, but signal can be weak in some rooms. Room Rates - Super Deluxe Room at Rs. 1,313/Night (Via Agoda) Room Amenities - Fan, Television, Desk, Closet, Sitting Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Travel Desk, Business Centre, Parking and Internet Address - Kazi Road, Arithang, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India Contact Number - +91 81 7002 8232 Hotel Royal Residency (Image from Booking) 10. Changlo Chen Hotel - Last on this guide is the Changlo Chen Hotel, around a two-minute walk from the MG Marg in Gangtok. This is just a small property set amidst a busy area in Nam Nang. The reception is just basic, with neutral hues and a small Buddha statue which imbibes spirituality. You can opt to book or reserve for a room via Oyo Rooms for a discounted rate. The rooms have all wooden interiors which give out a cabin-like vibe. The higher priced rooms and suites provide for a wonderful view of the mountains. There's an on-site restaurant named Maple, where you can enjoy Chinese cuisine dishes. The ambience is also very oriental, with the bright hues and hanging lantern lightings. Facilities offered here are very limited though, from a travel desk, shuttles and power back-up. As far as WiFi is concerned, you can only access it in the reception area, though without any charges. Room Rates - Deluxe Room at Rs. 1,912/Night (Via Oyo Rooms) Room Amenities - Fan, Television, Closet, Sitting Area, Telephone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Travel Desk, Shuttles, Power Back-up and Internet. Address - Nam Nang, Vishal Gaon, Gangtok, Sikkim, India Contact Number - +91 35 9220 4171 *Note - All room rates mentioned above include taxes already. Conclusion This ends our guide on the best three-star hotels in Gangtok. These properties are located near or at the heart of Gangtok so accessing prime areas won't be an issue. As you might have noticed, all these properties don't have air conditioning since the climate in Gangtok is quite pleasant. During winters, you might even need to request for a heater if you're not used to the cold climate. All properties mentioned above also has their own restaurants. But you can also opt to dine outside, there are many dining options on the commercial areas of Gangtok. I hope this helps you!
