Central Heritage Resort & Spa Formerly Fortune ITC Resort

I recently stayed at Hotel Central Heritage ( new hotel ) in Darjeeling and was thoroughly disappointed. The property is unclean and poorly maintained, with smelly rooms, dirty washrooms, and unhygienic wardrobes. To make matters worse, there’s sewage water near the hotel premises, which is both unpleasant and unacceptable. The staff, especially at the reception, are rude and clueless, lacking basic hospitality skills. The reservation team is not based in Darjeeling, and their response time is frustratingly slow. The team is rigid with policies, with no flexibility or decision-making capability. Though this hotel was once under ITC, the new management is far from professional. It seems, The website photos are heavily edited and do not reflect the actual condition of the hotel. During rainfall, water started seeping into our room, which was shocking. Additionally, the prices on their website are inflated, making it a terrible value for money. In contrast, Summit Hotel nearby offers a far better experience, with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere, even during breakfast. We had breakfast in Sumeet and understood with the same price we could stay here. I strongly advise against booking Hotel Central Heritage new hotel unit. It was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve experienced, and I would never recommend it to anyone. It’s worth for only 1500 room price. Big no for 3000 to 7000 range from my side. Rating: 1 out of 5

Leaky Ceilings, Mouldy Rooms & Indifferent Staff – A Nightmare Stay We had booked a 2-night stay but checked out after just one — and that felt like a mercy escape. Our so-called “suite” had water dripping from the ceiling, creating a lovely puddle right in the middle of the room. The air reeked of dampness and mould, and the walls felt as if they hadn’t dried in years. The sofas were stained, dusty, and looked like they hadn’t been cleaned since the hotel opened. The bathroom was a horror show — spider webs, dirty tiles, and zero upkeep. Even the towels were visibly used and smelled musty. When we raised our concerns, the staff responded with complete indifference. Room service was equally useless — slow and careless. It’s like they were doing us a favor by even acknowledging our presence. Despite multiple complaints, there was no attempt at damage control. No apologies, no room change, no service recovery. Clearly, guest comfort is not on their list of priorities. If you value your time, money, and sanity — stay far away from this hotel. This isn’t hospitality; it’s neglect wrapped in damp walls.

The location of the Resort is superb as it is on the Mall Road and 5 minutes walk from the Darjeeling Mall. We booked two rooms from 27-30th Dec 2024. The view of snow peaks was excellent from the rooms. One room was on 3rd and the other on 6th floor. Upto 4th floor, lift is available, above that no lift facility. So, careful about aged persons while booking your rooms. Rooms are clean and well spacious. But service is not up to the mark.