We have created a list with the best small 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated December 2023.
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
Nice style. Charming. 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
Perhaps this is the most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotel in Shimla.
Charming. Very stylish. 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
The most CHARMING small luxury hotel in Shimla. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
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
Resort.Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. 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. At the resort, rooms have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also boast mountain views. The rooms at Taj Theog Resort & Spa Shimla are fitted with a seating area. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and American options. Speaking English and Hindi, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the 24-hour front desk. The Ridge, Shimla is 27 km from the accommodation, 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
Comfortable beds. 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
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
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. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At The Orchid Hotel Shimla 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 accommodation, while Jakhoo Gondola is 6.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 28 km from The Orchid Hotel Shimla.Show full description
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 INR 10240 per person is applicable for guests staying on 24th December and 31st December, payable at the hotel directly.Show full description
This is one of the most ELEGANT AND HISTORIC luxury hotels in Shimla.
Newly opened, December 2023. Set in Shimla, 2.7 km from Victory Tunnel, PerfectStayz Shimla offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 7 km from Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 10 km from Jakhoo Gondola and 10 km from Jakhu Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.8 km from Circular Road. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a mountain view. All rooms include a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Guests at PerfectStayz Shimla can enjoy an à la carte or a vegetarian breakfast. Tara Devi Mandir is 12 km from the accommodation, while The Ridge, Shimla is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 23 km from PerfectStayz Shimla.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great value. Hotel Snow Valley Resorts offers accommodation 4 km from The Mall Road. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Certain rooms feature views of the city. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can enjoy play table tennis at the hotel. Packed lunches and Room service is available. Victory Tunnel is 3.9 km from Snow Valley Resorts, while Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 3.7 km away. Chandigarh Airport is 119 km from the property.Show full description
Resort.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
This might be one of the most relaxing, unique and authentic resorts in Shimla! It also has a great location. It is one of the most popular small luxury hotels in Shimla, among couples!
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
Perhaps this is the most beautiful small luxury hotel in Shimla.
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
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