Best Boutique Hotels in Shimla
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Shimla is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located in Shimla, 10 miles from Victory Tunnel, The Stone Age: a boutique hotel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a mountain view. All rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. Tara Devi Mandir is 4.6 miles from The Stone Age: a boutique hotel, while Indian Institute of Advanced Study is 10 miles from the property. Simla Airport is 16 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Very neat rooms and washrooms, polite and kind staffs, amazing view. Good Food , Overall, it was an amazing stay ." - "All facilities very good staff...👍🙏" - "Rooms" - "Everything about the property is excellent. Good staff good location good room and amazing food" - "A perfect resort for serene views and garden/lawn space. Staff members are very polite and helpful. One can also get two wheeler bikes/scooties on rent from the hotel. Food is also very delicious. Hotel rooms are also comfortable."
Superb
44 reviews
Featuring luxurious rooms with views of a garden or the surrounding mountains, Wildflower Hall Shimla features heated indoor and outdoor pools. Other recreation facilities include the Oberoi Spa and a fitness center. 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 mini-bar. A separate walk-in closet has an electronic safe. 24-hour butler service is available. Wildflower Hall Shimla is 8.1 mi 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 parlor. 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything was fantastic" - "The hospitality was outstanding!!" - "Location, staff, food, spa treatments. Very well managed property. Authentic, very friendly and proud staff. Perfect mountain destination. Visited March 2024." - "Amazingly warm and friendly hospitality, brilliant food, sumptuous rooms, in the middle.of Cedar and Oak trees forest, amazing year round weather...is there anything missing.... guess not, had a wonderful time." - "First class hotel with lovely surroundings of nature at its finest."
Exceptional
247 reviews
Located in Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 7000 feet up in the Himalayas, The Oberoi Cecil offers luxury accommodations 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 private bathroom with shower. Guests can work-out at the fully equipped fitness center or relax with a massage at the full service Oberoi Spa. It also has a billiards room and an activity center 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 specialties 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 Vise 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "Exceptional property, maintained, cleaned, pool, lobby, hospitality, food & beverages All one better than the other!! Special mention Mr.Amber from f&b Mr.Rajkumar chef, Ms.Chuzang" - "Most of all the hospitality,we were so well taken care of..It was super experience.They made my little ones birthday so special.Thank you" - "The overall vibe." - "Ambience, staff , food - everything was par excellence. Kids had a lot of fun in the activity centre."
Superb
320 reviews
Providing inner courtyard views, WoodVista Cottages in Shimla features accommodations and a garden. This property offers access to a balcony, darts, free private parking, and free Wifi. The chalet provides garden views, a children's playground, and a 24-hour front desk. Overlooking the mountain, rooms in this chalet are accessible via private entrance and fitted with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower and slippers. All rooms have a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a stovetop. At the chalet complex, all units have bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental, or Asian options. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and high tea. For guests with children, the chalet offers an indoor play area and a baby safety gate. A car rental service is available at WoodVista Cottages. Victory Tunnel is 14 miles from the accommodation, while Circular Road is 13 miles away. Simla Airport is 26 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Amazing property, quiet place. Excellent and proffessional staff" - "The location and the service provided was excellent. Mr Vikas and his team were exceptional and very attentive with every needs fulfilled." - "Breakfast came in good variety" - "The property was located in an amazing location, it was very prestine and in a prime location with lots of peace and serenity. The staff greeted us as we arrived, they took excellent care of us during our stay. Mr. Vikaas was amazing and so were the rest of the staff. Very kind, courteous and always wanting to help. I was slightly not well and they took very good care of me. The food was amazing! They took pride in making delicious dishes all on site."
Superb
94 reviews
Located in Shimla, 16 miles from Victory Tunnel, Taj Theog Resort & Spa Shimla has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 15 miles of Circular Road. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking resort has an indoor pool and evening entertainment. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Speaking English and Hindi at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Jakhoo Gondola is 15 miles from the resort, while Jakhu Temple is 16 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Simla Airport, 29 miles from Taj Theog Resort & Spa Shimla.
Guest Reviews:
- "Breakfast is so tasty & location is so beautiful" - "everything was amazing view from the room is perfect highly recommended" - "Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Good for a getaway where you don't want to do anything but relax and allow the mountains to heal and rejuvenate you." - "Awesome" - "Service is excellent. My 5 year old food was.very well taken care off." - "Damn good" - "Service was especially good. in the dining hall. Neeraj, Bhandari, Balbir (chef), Tanisha and Ayush looked after us very well. Mukesh in housekeeping was very friendly and proactively made our third bed."
Fabulous
208 reviews
Woodsmoke Retreat offers accommodations 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 8.1 mi from Woodsmoke Retreat, and Victory Tunnel is 7.5 mi away. Chandigarh Airport is 65 mi from the property.
Good
1 reviews
Located in Shimla, 7.5 mi from The Mall Road,Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla, features accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness center 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 accommodations, and car hire is available. Victory Tunnel is 6.8 mi from Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Shimla, while Circular Road is 5.6 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Shimla Airport, 19 mi from the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everyone at the hotel was so warm and made our stay wonderful." - "Nice facility well maintained - superb view" - "The privacy, the food, the hospitality." - "Staff were excellent. Polite, friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The food was delicious." - "For me it was the calm and serene surroundings, the food and above all the hospitality. This property has an incredible staff. Each and every person working here is cheerful and always ready to help. Right from the reception to the dining you guys made our stay memorable. Special Thanks to Nirank, Nisha, Manav, Shubham, Manmohan, Sunil, Ravinder, Ankit, and everyone else who’s served us delicious food."
Very Good
154 reviews
Located in Shimla, 1.2 mi from The Mall Road, The Oaktree House features a terrace, private parking and views of the mountain. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. All rooms are centrally air-conditioned and heated. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms have a private bathroom. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. The Oaktree House features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is provided. You will find a business center at the property. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. Victory Tunnel is 1.1 mi from The Oaktree House, while Circular Road is 0.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, 39 mi from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything is perfect . A real first class small hotel . W’ll come back at The Oaktree House as soon as possible … Many thanks to the manager and all the staff . Gala and Alain from France" - "All the staff very friendly and helpful. Room was large, clean and comfortable. View from balcony was amazing." - "location and peace" - "Oak Tree House is located a couple of kilometres from the hustle and bustle of Shimla. It was lovely to return to the peace and quiet of the aptly-name 'Eversunny' district after a busy day, and take in the fantastic sunsets. The room was very spacious, comfortable, nicely decorated and well-equipped and had a lovely balcony overlooking the valley beyond. It was a real joy to wake up to the spectacular view. We had two dinners in the hotel and the food was delicious: freshly cooked for us and full of flavour. The staff were super, very friendly and couldn't have been more helpful. They even surprised my husband with a decorated birthday cake!"
Good
19 reviews
