5 Hotels in Shimla for a Hill Station High

Shimla has eternally been one of the most popular hill stations in India, right from Mughal times. There’s something magical about its steeped forest hillsides, its sloping roofs flaked with snow during the winter months, and its pleasing climes during oppressive summer months. With popular landmarks such as Christ Church, Mall Road, and Scandal Point – Shimla ensures it has enough in its kitty to keep most tourists pleasantly occupied during their stay.

So where to park your luggage whilst you’re here? Let’s talk about 5 hotels in Shimla for a hill station high.

1. Snow Valley Resorts Shimla

Perhaps one of the most exclusive hotels in Shimla, Snow Valley Resorts Shimla offers a luxurious setting with which to enjoy the charms of this hill station. From sumptuous room interiors that are artfully decorated to multi-cuisine dining facilities, fitness centre, and children’s play area – Snow Valley Resorts does a great job of catering to its guests wants and desires during their stay. Located about 2 km from Tara Devi Temple, while keeping its patrons away from the rough and tumble of the city proper, Snow Valley Resorts Shimla falls under the category of Shimla hotels that provides its guests with a proximity that is both convenient and exclusive.

Per Night Price: Starting at Rs 5,850 per night*

Location: After Kachi Ghatti towards Shimla, Ghora Chowki, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171005

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2. Hotel Shingar

A two-star budget property, this is one of the hotels in Shimla that provide excellent connectivity, thanks to its location right in the Mall Road. Conveniently placed from attractions such as Jakhu Temple and the Ridge, Hotel Shingar offers 35 well-appointed rooms with contemporary facilities and a pleasing décor to afford a hospitable stay for its guests. With an in-house restaurant and bar serving authentic Punjabi, and continental cuisines, along with the added benefit of dining on a rooftop while taking in the lovely colonial vistas of Shimla, Hotel Shingar is definitely worth every paisa. 

Per Night Price: Starting at Rs 6336*

Location: The Mall Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001

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3. Hotel Willow Banks

Originally built in 1871, Hotel Willow Banks still exudes the air of a colonial heritage site offering modern designs and facilities.  Located in the core of Shimla along the Mall Road, Hotel Willow Banks offers premium and deluxe suites, complete with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea maker, LCD television, lockers, and a balcony from which to enjoy the views of the surrounding environs. The on-site restaurant, known as Eighteen71 Cookhouse and Bar, is reputed to be amongst the best restaurants in Shimla, and the Akasa Spa beckons one and all for a rejuvenating treatment once the wears of travel start getting to you.

Per Night Price: Starting at Rs. 6972 per night*

Location: Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001

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4. Kufri, The White Ridge

One of the more distinctive hotels in Shimla, thanks to its sloping green roofs – Kufri, The White Ridge is another excellent tribute from the Sterling Holiday Resorts that guarantees to up the ante on your holiday experience in the Queen of Hill Stations. Offering splendid facilities with their swimming pool, bar, travel desk, and on-site restaurant, Kufri, The White Ridge goes a step further by introducing modern and aesthetic designs across all its suites for the pleasure of its guests. The hotel offers excellent vantage point vistas on towards Shimla valley and the towering mountains that flank it, along with prime connectivity from the main transport hubs and cultural heritage landmarks that dot the colonial hill station.

Per Night Price: Starting at Rs. 4769 per night*

Location: Galu, Jangal Kufri Chharabra, Fagu, Himachal Pradesh 171209

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5. Bridge View Regency

Bridge View Regency is a three-star budget resort which offers prime connectivity on the Mall Road, along with excellent features and facilities. One of the Shimla hotels which is well recommended for solo and group travelers, Bridge View Regency is set close to major tourist attractions such as Lakkar Bazaar, Christ Church and Gaiety Theatre. All its rooms come with wooden flooring and are upholstered with amenities such as an LCD television, mini-fridge, Wi-Fi, and 24-hour warm water supply. Along with services such as an internet facility desk, FAX service, car rental, travel desk, and doctor on call – Bridge View Regency also beckons you to the multicuisine Jhelum Restaurant, located within premises, that promises a meal at par with those offered across some of the best hotels in Shimla.

Per Night Price: Starting at Rs 3192 per night*

Location: The Mall Road, Near Tourism Lift, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001

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*Prices may vary