The Best Central Luxury Hotels
near St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral

Highly elegant. Cool. Friendly staff. 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

Cool. Comfortable beds. Great location. 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

Trendy. Creative. Very clean. 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

Established in 1871, the colonial-style Hotel Willow Banks enjoys beautiful views of the Shimla Valley and mountains. About 450 metres from Christ Church and Shimla City, it has a free Wi-Fi, a sauna and hot tub. As part of its Wellness Zone Hotel Willow Banks now has a Jawed Habib Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon offering a full range of services like luxurious facials, stylish haircuts, relaxing pedicures and more - perfect for pampering yourself in the hills, while carrying the hallmark of quality of Jawed Habib. Elegant rooms all come with a cable TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini-fridge. Some rooms have a balcony. En suite bathrooms have a bathtub and hot-water showers. Certain rooms offer a spa bath. Hotel Willow Banks is located on The Mall, a charming shopping lane. It is within 2.6 km from Shimla State Museum and Viceregal Lodge. Shimla Airport is about 21 km away while the Railway Station is 2.5 km. The hotel has its own pub and brewery that provides the best place to party when in Shimla. With freshly brewed beer, craft cocktails, world cuisine inspired pub food, DJ Club nights and first of its kind in India mid-air hammocks for enjoying the food and drinks while soaking in the most brilliant views of Shimla. Guests can enjoy an authentic Ayurvedic massage or a traditional European massage at Akasa Spa, get a manicure at the Daffofil beauty salon or arrange a day trip at the tour desk. The hotel also has billiard and table tennis facilities. A well-equipped meeting/banqueting space is available. Eighteen71 Cookhouse and bar serves Pan-Indian, Oriental and International delights along with refreshing beverages. Caf Simla Times is an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant that offers breathtaking views of Shimla. Skybar is Shimla's only rooftop bar and Hookah lounge. Show full description

Located in the heart of Shimla Town, Hotel Combermere features a fitness centre, games room and disco. Providing free Wi-Fi throughout the building, it also offers modern rooms with valley views. Hotel Combermere is 5 km from the main bus stand and 1.5 km from Shimla Railway Station. Jubbarhati Airport is 24 km away. A cable TV and telephone are standard in all rooms. A minibar can be requested. Attached bathrooms come with toiletries and shower facilities. All rooms offer valley view. Guests can relax with a sauna or steam bath treatment. Table tennis and billiards facilities are available. Massage services are also offered. Two restaurants and bars await guests in the hotel. Seventh Heaven Restaurant serves a selection of Indian, Chinese and European cuisine, while Caf'e Sol restaurant is located on the rooftop garden. Cloud Nine Bar specialises in drinks. Show full description

Situated in Shimla, 50 metres from Victory Tunnel, Hotel Royale Retreat - Luxury Hotel In Shimla features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 20 km from Hotel Royale Retreat - Luxury Hotel In Shimla. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Circular Road is 1.5 km from the hotel, while Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 4.3 km from the property. 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

Elegant. Creative. 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

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

Hip. Creative. Superb breakfast. 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

Super central. 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

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

Elegant. Stylish. 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

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

Larisa Shimla is located in Shimla, within 6 km of Circular Road and 12 km of Jakhoo Gondola. The property is around 4.5 km from Victory Tunnel, 4 km from Indian Institute of Advanced Study and 4.4 km from Tara Devi Mandir. There is a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, and free private parking is available. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Larisa Shimla also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a city view. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. You can play billiards at Larisa Shimla, and car hire is available. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Hindi and Punjabi. Jakhu Temple is 12 km from the hotel, while The Ridge, Shimla is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 18 km from Larisa Shimla. Show full description

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

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