We have created a list with the best ski hotels and ski chalets in Shimla, India. We have also included homestays, country houses, holiday homes, historic buildings, bed and breakfasts and chalets. 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 Ada Hansen & Lars Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Luxury Hotel. Featuring luxurious rooms with views of a garden or the surrounding mountains, Wildflower Hall Shimla boasts heated indoor and outdoor pools. Other recreation facilities include the Oberoi Spa and a fitness centre. Free WiFi is available in the rooms of the property. The air-conditioned rooms feature large bay windows offering garden or mountain views, a satellite TV, DVD player and minibar. A separate walk-in closet has an electronic safe. 24-hour butler service is available. Wildflower Hall Shimla is 13 km from the city of Shimla, which is just next to Charabra Village. It takes approximately a 1.5-hour drive to reach Shimla Airport. Car pick-up services can be arranged from Chandigarh Airport and Chandigarh Railway Station at an extra charge. Guests can buy a gift from Tijori boutique or pamper themselves at the beauty parlour. Other services include a travel desk and laundry. Enjoy Pan-Asian and European dishes at the hotel’s restaurant, which has an open-air terrace offering panoramic views over the mountains. Indian cuisine is served at Lutyens Restaurant while The Coffee Shop features an international menu. A full range of wines and spirits are available at The Cavalry Bar. Facilities at this hotel include a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
“ Our top pick in Shimla! We love that this hotel has an amazing swimming pool, a lovely SPA and amazing ratings from guests. The hotel also has a popular restaurant. One of the most highly ranked ski hotels in India. Stay here if you can afford it.”
Luxury Hotel. 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. Facilities at this hotel include a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Luxury Hotel. 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. Facilities at this hotel include open-air bath, a swimming pool and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Homestay. Located 9.5 km from The Mall Road, Mountain and peace provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. A terrace is available on site and both skiing and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the homestay. Victory Tunnel is 15 km from Mountain and peace, while Jakhu Temple is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Shimla Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Set within 6.5 km of Victory Tunnel and 6.2 km of Jakhoo Gondola in Shimla, Parimahal homestay provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. The bed and breakfast offers mountain views, an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, an oven, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette equipped with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and cheese are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests may relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Fitness classes are available at the property. Jakhu Temple is 6.3 km from Parimahal homestay, while The Ridge, Shimla is 6.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla, 26 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out, ski storage and availability to buy ski passes on-site. Show full description
Boutique hotel. Boasting a terrace, The Retreat Mashobra, Shimla is set in Shimla in the Himachal Pradesh region, 17 km from Victory Tunnel and 16 km from Circular Road. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The restaurant serves American and Indian cuisine, as well as Italian and local dishes. All guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel all rooms have bed linen and towels. Staff speak English and Hindi at the 24-hour front desk. Jakhoo Gondola is 16 km from The Retreat Mashobra, Shimla, while Jakhu Temple is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla, 37 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Hotel. Surrounded by the Shimla Hills, Marina offers rooms with peaceful views of nature and is fully equipped with a gym, spa and an indoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is provided and complimentary private parking is available. The hotel is located just 24 km away from Jubbarhatti Airport and 40 km from Solan City. The hill town of Kasauli, which features historical artefacts, is 65 km away. Fitted with a seating area, air-conditioned rooms feature a personal safe, a flat-screen TV and coffee/tea making facilities. En suite bathrooms come with shower facilities and free toiletries. Marina Hotel features a restaurant, Hill Edge, serving local Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. It also has a lounge bar, Sixteen 69, which offers a range of liquors. Operating a 24-hour front desk, Marina hotel offers baggage storage, laundry as well as tour and ticketing services. A business centre is provided, and meeting/banqueting facilities are available. Room service is also possible. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Luxury Hotel.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
Homestay. Offering city views, The White Haven Homestay (Shimla) in Shimla provides accommodation and a garden. Complimentary WiFi is featured. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and shower. Some units feature a dining area and/or a balcony. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes American and Asian options. The homestay offers a terrace. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. The Mall Road is 7 km from The White Haven Homestay (Shimla), while Victory Tunnel is 8 km from the property.Show full description
Hotel. Shimla Honeymoon Inn is conveniently located 1 km from the railway station. It provides homely rooms with en suite bathrooms. The guest accommodation has a games room, a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. The rooms are simple and come with a writing desk, satellite TV and ample storage space. Free toiletries are provided. The guest accommodation is about 20 km from Shimla Airport and only 2 km from Mall Road, the shopping street of Simla. The State Museum and Library is situated within 10 km of Honeymoon Inn Shimla. The tour desk helps guests organise excursions to tourist attractions. There is a restaurant on site for guests’ convenience. Room service is available. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Resort. 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
Chalet. Featuring inner courtyard views, WoodVista Cottages provides accommodation with patio, around 22 km from Victory Tunnel. This property offers access to a balcony, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the children's playground or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and garden. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with slippers, bath and shower. All units have a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and kitchenware. At the chalet complex, the units come with bed linen and towels. At the chalet, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and high tea and serves Chinese cuisine. For guests with children, WoodVista Cottages offers an indoor play area and a baby safety gate. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Circular Road is 21 km from WoodVista Cottages, while Jakhoo Gondola is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 42 km from the chalet.Show full description
Hotel. 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
Holiday Home. Boasting mountain views, YATIKA HOMESTAY features accommodation with ski-to-door access and a balcony, around 7.5 km from Victory Tunnel. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Ski equipment hire, bike hire and car hire are available at YATIKA HOMESTAY and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. The holiday home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and 1 bathroom with free toiletries. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits. The property offers garden views. A vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the holiday home. A minimarket is available at the holiday home. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this holiday home offers ample opportunities to unwind. Circular Road is 6 km from the accommodation, while Jakhoo Gondola is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 27 km from YATIKA HOMESTAY. Facilities at this hotel include ski-in / ski-out and ski storage. Show full description
Hotel. Set in Shimla, 6 km from Victory Tunnel, Ivy Stays offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy mountain views. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. At Ivy Stays all rooms have bed linen and towels. À la carte and vegetarian breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 5.5 km from Ivy Stays, while Circular Road is 7.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 21 km from the hotel.Show full description
Hotel. Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Mahasu House offers accommodation in Shimla. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. There is luggage storage space at the property. The Mall Road is 8 km from Mahasu House, while Victory Tunnel is 9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, 140 km from the property. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna and spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Homestay. Located in Shimla in the Himachal Pradesh Region, 5 km from The Mall Road, Vatsalyam Home Stay boasts a terrace and views of the mountain. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Vatsalyam Home Stay features free WiFi . A flat-screen TV is available. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The homestay also offers car hire. Victory Tunnel is 2.7 km from Vatsalyam Home Stay, while Circular Road is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, 62 km from the property.Show full description
Hotel.Opened September 2020. Situated in Shimla, 5.3 km from Victory Tunnel, The Zion Shimla features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Zion Shimla rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. You can play darts at The Zion Shimla, and car hire is available. Speaking English and Hindi, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Tara Devi Mandir is 3.6 km from the hotel, while Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 4.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 18 km from The Zion Shimla.Show full description
Country House. Norvin Homes, a property with a garden, is located in Shimla, 18 km from Circular Road, 18 km from Jakhoo Gondola, as well as 18 km from Jakhu Temple. The property has lake and garden views, and is 20 km from Victory Tunnel. There is a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, and free private parking is available. All units are equipped with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and some have mountain views. The country house features a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. The Ridge, Shimla is 20 km from Norvin Homes, while Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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