We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Shimla, India. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Historic property. Situated in Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 7000 feet up in the Himalayas, The Oberoi Cecil offers luxury accommodation along with an indoor heated swimming pool, spa and 3 dining options. Free WiFi is available in the rooms of the property. Classically furnished rooms with Burma teak wood floors are equipped with a satellite TV and DVD player. They also offer tea/coffee-making facilities and en suite bathroom with shower. Guests can work-out at the fully equipped fitness centre or relax with a massage at the full service Oberoi Spa. It also has a billiards room and an activity centre for children. 24-hour room and laundry service is available. A cup of tea or a quiet drink can be enjoyed at the Tea Lounge and Bar. A menu of European and Asian specialities are served at The Oberoi's restaurant. It is a 10-minute drive to Shimla Station. A 45-minute drive leads to Jubbarhatti Airport. A short walk away form The Oberoi Cecil is the famous Vice Regal Lodge, the former summer residence of the Viceroy of India. A mandatory meal supplement of INR9600 per person is applicable for guests staying on 24th December and 31st December, payable at the hotel directly.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most elegant and historic luxury hotel in Shimla.
Newly opened, December 2023. Located in Shimla, within 6.7 km of Victory Tunnel and 4.9 km of Tara Devi Mandir, The White House - A Four Star Luxury Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The White House - A Four Star Luxury Hotel also offer a city view. Guests at The White House - A Four Star Luxury Hotel can enjoy an à la carte or a vegetarian breakfast. The accommodation features an ATM, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. At the accommodation rooms come with a seating area. Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 6.5 km from the hotel, while Circular Road is 8.2 km away. The nearest airport is Simla, 19 km from The White House - A Four Star Luxury Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Situated in Shimla, 5.1 km from Victory Tunnel, Echor Shimla Hotel - The Zion features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, and some units at Echor Shimla Hotel - The Zion have a city view. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at Echor Shimla Hotel - The Zion can enjoy an à la carte or an Asian breakfast. Tara Devi Mandir is 4.1 km from the hotel, while Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 4.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 18 km from Echor Shimla Hotel - The Zion.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Situated 400 metres from Victory Tunnel, Mall Road Hotel Victory offers 4-star accommodation in Shimla and has a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Circular Road. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Mall Road Hotel Victory features some rooms with city views, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. All rooms have a wardrobe. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The Ridge, Shimla is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Jakhoo Gondola is 4.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 20 km from Mall Road Hotel Victory.Show full description
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Situated in Shimla, 26 km from Victory Tunnel, Taj Theog Resort & Spa Shimla features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is located 25 km from Circular Road, 25 km from Jakhoo Gondola and 25 km from Jakhu Temple. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking resort has an indoor pool and evening entertainment. Certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a minibar. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and American options. Speaking both English and Hindi, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. The Ridge, Shimla is 27 km from the resort, while Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 47 km from Taj Theog Resort & Spa Shimla.Show full description
Trendy. Nice style. Superb interior design.Opened November 2021. Located in Shimla, 4.9 km from Victory Tunnel, WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a concierge service, and organising tours for guests. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. All units at WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa include air conditioning and a desk. You can play billiards at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. Speaking English and Hindi, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 4.4 km from WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa, while Circular Road is 6.4 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 20 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Hip. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened November 2021. Set in Shimla, 4.8 km from Victory Tunnel, Snow Valley Heights offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is located 3.1 km from Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 5.8 km from Tara Devi Mandir and 6.4 km from Circular Road. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe. All rooms include air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and some units at Snow Valley Heights have a balcony. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel. Jakhoo Gondola is 12 km from Snow Valley Heights, while Jakhu Temple is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be one of the most charming, cool and stylish hotels in Shimla! It also has a highly rated breakfast and outstanding views. WOW!
Delightful property. Romantic. Great location.Opened April 2022. Located in Shimla, 5.2 km from Victory Tunnel, Seclude Shimla, Taraview provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Seclude Shimla, Taraview each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Jakhoo Gondola is 5 km from the accommodation, while Jakhu Temple is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 25 km from Seclude Shimla, Taraview.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful and romantic luxury hotel in Shimla.
Treebo Trend The Northern Retreat Resort is located in Shimla. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Treebo Trend The Northern Retreat Resort provides certain rooms that include a balcony, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. The nearest airport is Simla, 89 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great location. Situated in Shimla, 12 km from The Mall Road,Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla, features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a garden. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms have a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Guests at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla, can enjoy a buffet or a à la carte breakfast. You can play billiards and darts at the accommodation, and car hire is available. Victory Tunnel is 11 km from Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Shimla, while Circular Road is 9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shimla Airport, 30 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Unique. Comfortable beds.Opened March 2021. Situated in Shimla, 8.1 km from Victory Tunnel, The Orchid Hotel Shimla features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. An indoor swimming pool and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and slippers. The Orchid Hotel Shimla offers some rooms with city views, and rooms come with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at The Orchid Hotel Shimla. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Circular Road is 6.6 km from The Orchid Hotel Shimla, while Jakhoo Gondola is 6.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This luxury hotel has super comfortable beds, very cosy rooms and great affordability!
Luxury Hotel. Offering a seasonal indoor pool, barbecue and terrace, Royal Tulip Shimla, Kufri is located in Shimla in the Himachal Pradesh Region, 9 km from The Mall Road. The hotel has a spa centre and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Royal Tulip Shimla, Kufri features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk and a lush green garden at the property. The hotel also offers car hire. Victory Tunnel is 15 km from Royal Tulip Shimla, Kufri, while Jakhu Temple is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, 137 km from Royal Tulip Shimla, Kufri.Show full description
Cool. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Sitting at the foot of the north-west Himalayas, Radisson Hotel enjoys beautiful views of the surrounding cedar forests and mountains. Offering free WiFi, it also has a seasonal outdoor pool, pampering spa treatments and a gym. Fitted with both air conditioning and heating, the large rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. A personal safe and tea/coffee making facilities are included. Bathrooms have shower facilities. Radisson Hotel is less than 200 metres from Jakhu Temple and The Mall. It is 1.3 km from Himachal State Museum. Shimla Airport is 26 km away. Free parking is available. Day trips and car rentals can be arranged at the tour desk. The hotel also provides a business centre and laundry services. The front desk operates 24 hours. Opening out to a garden, Cafe Valley Vue serves international cuisine.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great location. Popular among couples. Featuring a garden, Woodays Resort is located in Shimla, 18 km from Indian Institute of Advanced Study and 16 km from Jakhoo Gondola. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is situated 17 km from The Mall Road. Guest rooms at the resort are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a kettle. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and a bath or shower. Guests at Woodays Resort can enjoy multi-cuisine meals. Victory Tunnel is 16 km from Woodays Resort, while Tara Devi Mandir is 25 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most relaxing, unique and authentic resorts in Shimla! It also has A GREAT LOCATION. And it is the most popular luxury hotel in Shimla, among couples.
Luxury Hotel.Popular among couples.Opened December 2021. Located in Shimla, 17 km from Victory Tunnel, Radisson Kufri provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is set 16 km from Circular Road. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a mountain view. At Radisson Kufri every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. You can play billiards at Radisson Kufri, and the area is popular for cycling. Jakhoo Gondola is 16 km from the hotel, while Jakhu Temple is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 37 km from Radisson Kufri.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. Hotel Divine Hills, Shimla is set in Shimla, 2.4 km from Indian Institute of Advanced Study and 5.6 km from Circular Road. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.1 km from Victory Tunnel. At the hotel the rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests at Hotel Divine Hills, Shimla can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast. Tara Devi Mandir is 6.8 km from the accommodation, while Jakhoo Gondola is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 16 km from Hotel Divine Hills, Shimla.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened December 2022. Located in Shimla, 30 km from Victory Tunnel, Queen Himya Resort By DLS Hotels provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is set 29 km from Circular Road, 29 km from Jakhoo Gondola and 29 km from Jakhu Temple. The hotel has a terrace and mountain views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. Guest rooms in Queen Himya Resort By DLS Hotels are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Shimla, like cycling. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and ironing service at the property. The Ridge, Shimla is 31 km from Queen Himya Resort By DLS Hotels, while Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 50 km from the hotel.Show full description
Newly opened, February 2024. Located in Shimla, 4.7 km from Victory Tunnel, Hotel White Grand Shimla-near ISBT bus stand provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.1 km from Indian Institute of Advanced Study. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and slippers. Hotel White Grand Shimla-near ISBT bus stand features certain rooms with mountain views, and all rooms have a kettle. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Hotel White Grand Shimla-near ISBT bus stand. Circular Road is 6.2 km from the hotel, while Tara Devi Mandir is 8.1 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 20 km from Hotel White Grand Shimla-near ISBT bus stand.Show full description
Resort. Woodsmoke Retreat offers accommodation in Shimla. There is a games room on site and guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain rooms have views of the mountains or garden. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Car rental is available at this resort and the area is popular for biking. The Mall Road is 13 km from Woodsmoke Retreat, and Victory Tunnel is 12 km away. Chandigarh Airport is 105 km from the property.Show full description
Newly opened, October 2023. Set 100 metres from Victory Tunnel, Hotel Victory at Mall Road offers 4-star accommodation in Shimla and features a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from Circular Road. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units feature a wardrobe. Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 4.3 km from Hotel Victory at Mall Road, while Jakhoo Gondola is 7.4 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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