NE Taxi Preferred Hotels
Where to stay in Gangtok
The capital of Sikkim and the base for Tsomgo Lake, Nathula and North Sikkim trips. These are the 10 hotels we recommend to our guests, from luxury to good value.
Luxury
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Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa, Gangtok
Pangthang, Gangtok-Chungthang Road
Forest resort at Pangthang with 69 mountain-facing rooms and suites, Kangchenjunga views and the J Wellness Circle spa.
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Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino, Gangtok
Lower Samdur, Ranipool
Resort on 48 acres of forested land near Ranipool, with villas, a spa, three restaurants and a 24-hour casino.
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The Elgin Nor-Khill
Paljor Stadium Road, Arithang
Heritage hotel dating from 1934, originally owned by the Chogyal, within walking distance of MG Marg; 25 rooms and a spa.
Upscale
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The Royal Plaza
Upper Syari
Large hotel at Upper Syari with valley-view and city-facing rooms, a spa, a fitness centre and a casino.
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Summit Namnang Courtyard & Spa
Namnang Road
City hotel on Namnang Road, about a 10-minute walk from MG Marg, with the Metta Spa and some Kanchenjunga-view rooms.
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Lemon Tree Hotel, Gangtok
Middle Sichey, near the District Court
Branded hotel at Middle Sichey with an outdoor pool overlooking the valley, about ten minutes by road from MG Marg.
Mid-range
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Netuk House
Tibet Road, Arithang
Family-run heritage house from the 1950s on Tibet Road, with some Khangchendzonga-facing balconies and a restaurant serving Sikkimese food.
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Hotel Sonam Delek
Tibet Road
Long-running hotel on Tibet Road between the Ridge and MG Marg, with verandahs overlooking the Khangchendzonga range.
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Hidden Forest Retreat
Upper Sichey, Indira Bypass Road
Family-run retreat in three acres of nursery gardens about 2 km from the centre; meals use produce grown on site.
Good value
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Mintokling Guest House
near the Ridge and the Palace
Family-run guest house of twelve rooms in a quiet area, a short walk from the Ridge, the Palace and the market.
This list is NE Taxi's own selection. Rooms, rates and availability are set by each hotel; please book directly with the hotel unless a hotel is marked for NE Taxi packages. Updated 9 November 2026.