14 Best Resorts in Shimla

Beauty amidst the hills, Shimla is frequently visited by tourist from across nations. Lying in laps of Himachal Pradesh Resorts in Shimla provide a more pleasant stay. From luxury resorts to comfortable stay inn, they supply for fabulous food, spectacular scenic view and comfortable rooms.

Among the top rates resorts, the Club Mahindra, Royal Shimla, Shimla Heavens and Snow Valley Resorts are most famous and are frequented by traveler all through the year. Shimla is famous Honeymoon destination in India and has much to showcase natural beauty and cultural existence and also a great weekend getaway destination for local people.

Here are some of the best resorts in Shimla:

01Snow Valley Resort
Snow Valley Resort of Shimla is said to be one of the biggest Centrally Air conditioned Hotel of Shimla. It has some 72 rooms and all of them are equipped with modern facilities and beautiful views of majestic mountains and the age old pine trees. This resort offers a fine blend of hospitality and unparalleled services.

Location: The snow valley resort is one of the most prominent locations of Shimla on NH-22 at Ghora Chowki.

Highlights: It is today one of the top holiday accommodations in Shimla that offers tasteful stay to its visitors. Some of the popular facilities and amenities that can be availed here include Centrally Air Conditioned (Hot & Cold), 24 Hours Front Desk, Running Hot & Cold Water, Taxi Service, Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Power Backup, Lift / Elevator, Electronic / Magnetic Keys, Laundry Services, and more.

Cost: You have an exquisite range of room types to choose from. Cost will be variable depending upon the type of room you pick.
02Shimla Havens
Shimla Havens is definitely the most ideal place for anyone who is looking for a perfect escape away destination for rejuvenating themselves. Three words that describe this resort are – Pleasure, Peace and Party!

Location: Shimla Havens is located at an altitude of 6400 feet in Himalayas. Spread in a land spanning 6 acres, the resort is surrounded by Cedar, Pine and the Rhodo Dendron forests. It is located about 5 km from the newly built ISBT (Inter State Bust terminus) and is some 2 km from Summer Hill railway station.

Highlights: There is diverse range of rooms available for you to pick. These include Garden room, Deluxe room, Deluxe suits and Presidential suits. Some of the amenities and facilities available at this resort include complementary use of fitness center, free Wi-Fi, free 2 bottles of mineral water per day, complementary tea/coffee maker in all rooms, welcome drink on arrival, and so much more.

Cost: Prices vary depending on the choice of room.
03Zurich Resort
Hotel Zurich Resort present a complete 360 degree view of the entire value courtesy its unique hill top location at a high altitude of 4700 fts.

Location: The hotel Zurich Resort is situated at a small drive distance of 35 minutes from the much famous Mall Road of Shimla. It lies in close proximity to the very beautiful Shimla Chail & Kufri.

Highlights: Zurich Resort is equipped with 24 well furnished and very spacious rooms. These rooms are equipped with several high end services like CCTV, EPABX, attached bathroom, purified drinking water, 24 hours room service, power backup, doctor on call, parking, security, conference facility and more. One can carry out nature activities such as the jungle treks and the guided nature walk at zero additional cost.

Price: Price of the room depends on the type of the rooms as well as the facilities you want in your room.
04Hotel Barowalia Resorts
Hotel Barowalia Resorts is a pure vegetarian hotel. You can come here alone or with your family and stay here when on a business trip or conference.

Location: The Hotel Barowalia Resorts is located in the middle of the Shimla city. Lying in close proximity to the India's second famous temple after Kali Ghat of Calcutta i.e. the Kali Bari Temple, the resort is surrounded by feathery snow on peaks as well as the beautiful trees of oak and deodar.

Highlights: The hotel has 4 executive rooms, 5 deluxe rooms and 5 super spacious super deluxe rooms. All of them are well furnished and equipped with several high end services such as Travel Desk, Doctor on call, Jain food, Meeting and Event services, etc. You can also get toiletries on demand if you forget to carry them along. The resort allows bed tea and welcome drink as well as free access to disco and the table tennis court.

Price: Price starts from 1760 INR.
05Agyaat Vaas
The owners of Agyaat Vaas have taken every bit of effort to beautify this hotel without hampering the beauty of the region. Staying at the Agyaat Vaas is definitely going to be a pleasant and unique experience in every way.

Location: It is located amidst the lush green surroundings and high mountain peaks. Address of the resort is Near Hatu Peak, P.O. Ratnari, Tehsil Kotkhai, Distt. Shimla.

Highlights: Agyaat Vaas offers a range of basic facilities in order to ensure comfortable stay to all the guests. You can avail several activity based vacation packages from the hotel. These packages are aimed to help the guests reconnect with the nature not only at the physical level but also at the mental and spiritual level. Staff of the hotel is efficient and takes every effort to ensure the health and the well being of the guests.

Price: The price of the rooms is variable and depends on the choice of the room.
06The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla
The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla has been there right since the British Raj. It was then that this was an exclusive hotel famous for its fashionable clientele and ballroom dances. 130 year hence, the hotel is still famous for its restored grand heritage, elegance and its much in talk, the colonial charm.

Location: The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is located at the quieter side of the bustling shopping complex of Shimla, The Mall Road. It is located near the Viceroy Lodge.

Highlights: Hotel, The Oberoi Cecil is known for its crisp, white facade and smart, green terrace railings. The lobby is done with marble fireplaces that further direct the guests to a comfortable lounge. There are diverse types of rooms as well as activities available for the guests. Bar and Dining services are available. Spa as well as different activities for keeping your kids entertained is also present.

Cost: Prices for the rooms are variable.
07Sukhsagar Regency
The site for the resort Sukhsagar Regency was explored by the Britishers in the year 1994. Motto of the hotel is to offer absolute hospitality to its guests. It is well suited for residential conferences, business meetings or simply to unwind with friends or family.

Location: The Sukhsagar Regency is located at the foot hills of the Himalayas in Taradevi, Shimla. This resort is built on a rare site that gives a spectacular view of the whole of Shimla with lovely sunrise or sunset in the backdrop.

Highlights: The hotel has an amalgam of 50 rooms and suites. Each of these rooms is well equipped with high end facilities to ensure comfortable stay to the guests. All the rooms of the hotel are well furnished and equipped with high end facilities such as mini bar, LCD 32 inches, attached bath rooms with hot and cold running water and more.

Cost: Price for the rooms is variable depending upon the type of room chosen by you.
08Hotel Willow Banks Mall
Hotel Willow Banks Mall brings forth a unique blend of modern amenities in a heritage property. The rooms in the hotel are packed with amenities yet will nicely fit in your budget. So, be it your corporate meeting, honeymoon, a family vacation or a power packed adventure trip, Willow Banks will offer nothing but the best to you.

Location:Hotel Willow Banks Mall is beautifully tucked in the laps of the nature and lies in close proximity to the buzzing Mall Road.

Highlights: There are different types of rooms available in the Hotel Willow Banks Mall. These include Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Premium and Suites. All the rooms are equipped with tea or coffee maker, Wi-Fi, mini fridge, cable TV, wooden flooring, 24 hour hot and cold water facility, locker and credit card facility, bathrooms with tubs, and a lot more.

Price: The cost of the room depends on the type of room picked by you.
09Royal Shimla
Royal Shimla is a charming, intimate resort that celebrates grace and elegance of the Colonial era in the Queen of Hill Stations. If you wish to unwind and enjoy a long and relaxed weekend without compromising on the comforts of the home, this is the place for you. Rooms here are spacious and bring forth splendid views of the mountains and the valleys of Shimla.

Location: Royal Shimla is situated 21 km from Shimla in the mighty Himalayan ranges at Baldeyan near India's Oldest and Highest Golf Course.

Highlights: Besides the basic amenities like the comfortable rooms, 24 hour water –both cold and warm, etc, additional facilities like spa and gym to keep you active and entertained are also present in the activity room of the hotel. In the year 2012, The Royal Shimla won the prestigious RCI Silver Crown for service and hospitality.

Price: The cost of the rooms will vary depending upon the type of room picked by you.
10Flag House Resort
Flag House Resort is an excellent retreat for all nature lovers who cherish the stunning beauty of the hills with a forest cover decorated with trees like kail, deodar, pine cheel, ban and others. Situated away from the hustle bustle of the city, the resort is sure going to offer peace as well as tranquility in the lap of the nature.

Location: Flag House Resort is located at an elevation of 5350 feet in Junga of the Shimla District. This luxury resort is nested in the beautiful hills of Shimla. The resort is about 16 kms from Shimla, 18 kms from Chail and 28 kms from Kufri. It is the proximity of the resort to these tourist attractions that make it one of the most sought after hotels in this region.

Highlights: Facilities like Safe Deposit Locker Facility, Bathrobes, House Keeping, Complimentary Newspaper, H/C Water, Desk, Voicemail, Air Conditioning Room, Wakeup Calls, Television Room, etc are available. Health club is also available.

Cost: Price of rooms start from 3290/-
11Hotel East Bourne
Hotel East Bourne is cradle amongst the 100 year old deodar as well as oak trees with the colorful and the fragrant rose garden and the green lawns.

Location: Hotel East Bourne is located about 4km from the Shimla Mall. It is a little far from the hustle and bustle of the main town of Shimla.

Highlights: Some of the key royal comforts offered by this resort include the Ayurvedic health spa, lounge cum library, Sauna and steam, jacuzzi, panchkarma therapy, terrace garden, pool table, multi cuisine restaurant, a well stocked bar and more. Additional facilities of conference hall and discotheque are also available. The entire hotel has been renovated and every room displays a modern look. For the recreation of children activities like Table tennis, badminton, billiards, disco are made available. Spa, jacuzzi, panchkarma therapy can be availed.

Cost: The price of the rooms depend on the type of room and facilities availed by the customers.
12Woodsmoke Resort and Spa
Woodsmoke Resort and Spa is a boutique property where the air is fragrant because of the freshness of the pine and the heater, butterflies dance all across the valley and the rhododendrons line the winding trails. Yes, it is as beautiful as it sounds. Believed to be an ideal resort, from both holiday and business perspectives Woodsmoke Resort and Spa offers, great range of facilities to guests.

Location: Woodsmoke Resort and Spa is located about 100 kms from Chandigarh and 13 km short of Shimla. It is situated on the top of a forested ridge at an elevation of 6200 ft. It is 20 km from the airport and 5 km from the railway station.

Highlights: There are about 19 well-appointed rooms in this resort each with an interesting amalgam of wooden floors, stone walls and the raftered ceilings. The resort has high end facilities like spa, conference and banquet hall, business centre, games room, children’s activity cum play area, reading lounge, restaurant and bar, and more.

Cost: Price of the rooms are variable.
13Club Mahindra Mashobra
Club Mahindra Mashobra is nestled between the picturesque valleys and plush green landscapes. The club resort offers great views from all directions. The climate is pleasant, air is pristine and the valley are surrounded by the grand view of the Himalayas.

Location: Club Mahindra Mashobra is situated about 140 km from Chandigarh and about 115 km from Kalka. The resort is well connected with rail and road.

Highlights: Great food, spacious suits and the legendary services are the highlights of the Club Mahindra Mashobra. There is definitely no place better than Club Mahindra Mashobra to spend a great relaxing holiday in the hills. Courtesy the scenic beauty and the historic charm, there will never be any dull moments when you stay here in Club Mahindra Mashobra. There are some beautiful churches and temples around the property. Adventure activities like rock climbing, skiing, rappelling are available too.

Price: Cost depends on the facilities availed by clients.
14Radisson Hotel Shimla
Radisson Hotel Shimla presents to you breathtaking views that assure absolute relaxation and calmness. You can opt from the diverse range of rooms such as the business class rooms, deluxe rooms, deluxe suites and the executive suites. All these rooms are equipped with several high end services.

Location: Radisson Hotel Shimla is located about 26 km from Shimla Airport and the nearby railway stations thereby giving you ease of access to all the major cities in the area. It is in close proximity to the local attractions such as the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, the Jakhu Temple and Christ Church.

Highlights: Several key facilities such as spa, outdoor pool as well as the soothing steam are available. Besides these, you also get free high speed internet during your stay at the hotel. The on-site dining and the annexed lounge assure absolute convenience to the guests.

Price: Cost of the rooms is variable.