Luxury hotels in Shimla

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Shimla. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Royal Tulip Luxury Hotel, Kufri, Shimla Shimla, India

  

  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 Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 8099 INR.

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• 2 The Oberoi Cecil Shimla, India

  

  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. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 12000 INR.

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• 3 Taj Theog Resort & Spa Shimla Shimla, India

  

  Hotel. 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. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and a concierge service. A buffet, continental or Asian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Circular Road is 25 km from the hotel, while Jakhoo Gondola is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 47 km from Taj Theog Resort & Spa Shimla. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 14000 INR.

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• 4 WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa Shimla, India

  

  Hotel. 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. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a concierge service, and organising tours for guests. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. All units at WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa include air conditioning and a desk. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 4.4 km from the accommodation, while Circular Road is 6.4 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 20 km from WelcomHeritage Elysium Resort & Spa. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 8000 INR.

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• 5 Radisson Kufri Shimla, India

  

  Hotel. Located in Shimla, 17 km from Victory Tunnel, Radisson Kufri provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a concierge service. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with a city view. The units at Radisson Kufri come with a seating area. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, British and French cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. Radisson Kufri offers a sun terrace. You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Circular Road is 16 km from the hotel, while Jakhoo Gondola is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 37 km from Radisson Kufri. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 8650 INR.

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• 6 Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort, Shimla Shimla, India

  

  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. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 25175 INR.

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• 7 Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla Shimla, India

  

  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. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 11000 INR.

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• 8 The Orchid Hotel Shimla Shimla, India

  

  Hotel. 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. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 6. 6 km of Circular Road. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel rooms include 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 the rooms come with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. At The Orchid Hotel Shimla you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. Jakhoo Gondola is 6.7 km from the hotel, while Jakhu Temple is 6.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 28 km from The Orchid Hotel Shimla. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 4999 INR.

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• 9 Woodays Resort Shimla, India

  

  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 Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 6500 INR.

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• 10 Radisson Hotel Shimla Shimla, India

  

  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. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 8500 INR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!