Chonor House

I had a great stay at Chonor House. The staff were very kind, respectful, and always ready to help with a smile. The room was very clean and comfortable. Everything felt thoughtful and special-from the beautiful decor to the tasty meals in the cozy dining room. You can really feel that this place has heart and meaning. It's more than just a hotel-it's a part of the culture.

3 months ago

This is a nice hotel, staff is friendly and location is good. But our experience was not great. We had booked the hotel for two nights. We had no running water after the first day and so we had to move to a different room in the night which has never happened to us before. I hope this is one off event but wanted to share it with everyone.

2 weeks ago

We stayed at Chonor House during our trip North, on the advice of our agent. |Chonor House sits at the top of McCloud Gangie, which sits above Dharamshala, and is part of the Norbulingka Institute which also has a guest house in lower Dharamshala. ||Upon check in, the staff are welcoming. It’s a quiet manner, but no less warm.||The house is very clean, and they library that faces the city is wonderful to site and read, with lots of space and very comfy sofas. |The rooms are quaint. If you want a more shaded suite, try Songsten suite, as it’s the one under the trees. The others are on the other side of the house and get more sun. ||The food menu is generally pretty good, and they do a mean crispy chicken burger!||The Dali Lama’s temple complex is across the small valley, within 4min stroll if that’s your thing.||Now the not-so-good.||The dogs. The do not stop barking between midnight and dawn. Ear plugs are a must if you want any sleep.||The location. As it’s right in McCloud Gangie, it’s super busy and noisy. Car horns and tight roads are not for everyone.||The Service. The service was ok, but on one of our nights, they had a large group having a buffet, and were told we would have to wait for dinner. The general service is a bit of an exercise in patience. ||I would really recommend that you stay in the Norbulingka guest house instead. It has a view of the mountains and is larger with more going on and a beautiful garden of Japanese design and the artisan workshops. ||McCloud Gangie can easily be reached with the new cable car from this location.

4 months ago

I recently had the opportunity to stay at Chonor House, and regrettably, the experience was far from satisfactory. For a property that carries such a reputation, the quality of service was surprisingly poor. One of the most frustrating issues we faced was with the food service. Despite placing our order two hours in advance, the food was still not served on time. I had to personally go to the kitchen multiple times to follow up and remind the staff—something no guest should be expected to do. There was a clear and troubling lack of coordination among the staff. Even basic services like room service, housekeeping, and addressing simple queries required repeated reminders. This pointed to either inadequate training or ineffective management, neither of which reflects well on the establishment. What made the situation worse was the behavior of one staff member, who was blatantly rude and disrespectful. Such unprofessionalism is completely unacceptable in the hospitality industry and left a lasting negative impression on our stay. What was intended to be a relaxing and enjoyable visit instead became unnecessarily stressful. I sincerely hope the management takes this feedback seriously and works to improve both staff conduct and operational efficiency. Chonor House has potential, but that potential is currently being undermined by poor service.

3 months ago

Tibetan style hotel in a very good location next to the Dalia Llama's home. Room was big and clean with great views. We appeared to be the only people staying there which was a little bizarre. The service wasn't great, no staff around at breakfast and we had to wait 30 mins before anyone turned up ! Enjoyed our stay though.

5 months ago

The staff at the hotel and restaurant were exceptionally welcoming and attentive. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm smiles and a genuine eagerness to ensure my stay was comfortable. The service was top-notch, with every request met promptly and professionally. Whether it was the front desk or the housekeeping team, everyone went above and beyond to make my experience memorable. Their dedication to providing excellent service truly set this establishment apart. Highly recommended!

a year ago

A charming hotel in the centre of town. Our room was comfortable, and if the mist/fog had cleared, would have offered great views over the valley. Had dinner there one evening which was nice. Our one criticism, although not the fault of the hotel, is the number of street dogs very close to the hotel, who barked throughout the nights we were there, making sleep near impossible. For this reason alone we would not recommend this hotel.

9 months ago

A quaint guest house more than a hotel. Be prepared to take your bags up a hill and then climb stairs to get to the reception. Our room was small but had a lovely view of the mountains and the temple further up the hill. The beds were comfortable and the hot water worked well. The breakfast croissants are nice but everything else was average. McLeod Ganj being a hill station it would be perfectly normal to expect everything to be up a hill or down a hill. The yoga shala has a spectacular view and we were lucky to have a gong meditation there.

a year ago