Hotel
New Chandigarh, Delhi & the North
The Oberoi Sukhvilas
A forest resort on the edge of the Siswan Forest in New Chandigarh, with Rajasthani-style villas, tented suites and an Ayurveda-led spa called Asmi by Oberoi.
Price on request
Hotel · Shimla, India
The Oberoi Cecil
A heritage hotel on the quieter end of Shimla's Mall Road, built on the site of the town's most fashionable address from the British Raj.
Overview
The Oberoi Cecil stands at the quieter end of Shimla's Mall Road, on the site of the hotel that was, during the British Raj, the town's most fashionable address, known for its grand ballroom dances. The Government of India's Ministry of Tourism lists it as a Heritage Grand Hotel. Shimla was adopted as the summer capital of British India in 1863, and colonial landmarks including Christ Church and the Viceregal Lodge sit within reach of the hotel.
Rooms and suites keep teak wood floors and heritage detailing, from brass-ornamented two-poster beds to leather-topped writing desks. Categories run from the Deluxe Room through to the Luxury Suite, which spans a separate living room and a master bedroom with views of the Himalayas and the Shimla valley. The Restaurant occupies the hotel's former ballroom and serves international and Indian cuisine beneath its original chandeliers, while Cedar Garden offers grills and Himachali dance in an al fresco setting. The Lounge & Bar serves high tea and drinks under a skylight in the Atrium, with live classical piano each evening.
The Oberoi Spa is built into the mountainside and reached by a flight of wooden stairs, with therapy suites that look over the Shimla valley. There is an indoor, temperature-controlled swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a Children's Activity Centre with table tennis, foosball and a library. The hotel sources all of its electricity from hydro-electric power. Shimla Railway Station is 650 metres away; Shimla Airport is 18 kilometres, a 43-minute drive; Chandigarh Airport is 122 kilometres, around four hours by road.
- Rooms
- On request
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- Designated a Heritage Grand Hotel by India's Ministry of Tourism
- Sits at the quieter end of Shimla's Mall Road, 650 metres from the railway station
- Built on the site of Shimla's most fashionable hotel of the British Raj era
- Sources all of its electricity from hydro-electric power
- The Restaurant occupies the hotel's former ballroom, with views across the Shimla valley
- Five room and suite categories, including a Luxury Suite with Himalayan views
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
Luxury Suite
Interiors span a grand master bedroom and a separate living room. The en-suite bathroom has a bathtub, a separate shower, twin washbasins and a vanity counter. Original artefacts and classic design features lend authentic touches.
66 m²Up to 2 guestsKing size bedHimalayas and Shimla valley viewDeluxe Suite
A spacious suite with a brass-ornamented, two-poster king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a full-size bathtub. The living room is furnished with a sofa and armchairs, and the suite has a private terrace.
55 m²Up to 2 guestsKing size bedPremier Valley View Room
Classically furnished with a two-poster king-size bed, a sofa and a leather-topped writing desk. Includes a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom.
Up to 2 guestsKing size bedValley view viewLuxury Room
Furnished with cavalry and flag designs referencing Shimla's British history, a two-poster bed, an armchair and sofa, a leather-topped writing desk and a bathtub.
Up to 2 guestsKing size bedDeluxe Room
Combines heritage style with modern comforts: two-poster beds, a sofa, a leather-topped writing desk and wooden floors laid with handmade rugs.
Up to 2 guestsKing size or twin beds
Amenities
- The Restaurant
- Cedar Garden
- The Lounge & Bar
- The Oberoi Spa
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fitness centre
- Children's Activity Centre
- Kipling Hall
- Curzon Room
- High-speed Internet
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
Shimla, India
Imperial hotels in the capital, the hill stations above it and the road to Rajasthan.
Questions
- What time are check-in and check-out at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
- Check-in is at 2:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out can be arranged, subject to availability.
- What room and suite categories does the hotel offer?
- Rooms include Deluxe, Luxury and Premier Valley View categories, and suites include the Deluxe Suite and the Luxury Suite.
- Are pets allowed at The Oberoi Cecil?
- No, pets are not permitted at the hotel.
- Does the hotel offer butler service?
- There is no dedicated butler service, though the hotel team is available around the clock for any assistance a guest needs.
- Is smoking permitted in the rooms?
- The hotel is non-smoking throughout, though there is a designated outdoor smoking area.
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