Property Details
The newly opened hotel features 65 well-appointed rooms and suites across four categories:
- Superior Rooms
- Deluxe Rooms
- Studio Suites
- Executive Suites
Hotel Amenities and Facilities
- Multi-cuisine all-day dining restaurant (Keys Café)
- Bar (Unlock Bar)
- In-room dining service
- Fitness center
- Outdoor lawn with capacity for up to 100 guests for events and celebrations
- Rooms offer views overlooking the valley, city, forest, and lush gardens
Location and Accessibility
The hotel is located on Old Kutchery Road in Darjeeling, providing:
- Easy access to Darjeeling's key attractions
- Proximity to the town's distinctive mountain setting
- Approximately 70 km from Bagdogra Airport
- 2.5 km from Darjeeling Railway Station
- 1.7 km from the local bus station
Management Structure
The hotel is managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited.
Strategic Context and Management Commentary
According to Mr. Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, President of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., Darjeeling represents one of India's most-loved hill destinations, appealing to both family vacations and experience-led trips for younger travelers. The Keys Prima brand combines contemporary comfort with thoughtful service and value positioning, making it suitable for the Darjeeling market.
Local Attractions
The hotel provides access to several prominent Darjeeling attractions including:
- Tiger Hill
- Darjeeling Zoo
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Tenzing Rock
- Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda
- Rock Garden
- Tea Gardens
- Darjeeling Ropeway
- Batasia Loop
Company Background
Lemon Tree Hotels Limited operates seven distinct brands across various segments: Aurika Hotels & Resorts, Lemon Tree Premier, Lemon Tree Hotels, Red Fox, Keys Prima, Keys Select, and Keys Lite. The group currently operates 130+ hotels across 80+ cities in India and internationally (Bhutan and Nepal), with a pipeline of 140+ upcoming properties.