Hotel Potala is located on the historic silk route , Tibet Road where Gangtok was connected to Tibet and silks and spices were traded hence it derives its name from the historic Potala Palace in Tibet. It is located just a stroll from M.G. Marg , we can say it is an extension of the mall itself as it has many shops and restaurants to cater to tourists. As it is located just above the mall and on the outer side of the ridge , it has unobstructed views of the Kanchenjunga Range , valleys and of the town below.