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Resort · Shimla, India
Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort
A colonial-era estate at 2,515 metres above Shimla, once the residence of Lord Kitchener, set within 23 acres of cedar forest with a spa, library and firelit lounge.
Overview
Wildflower Hall, An Oberoi Resort, stands in Chharabra, outside Shimla, on the site of Lord Kitchener's former residence. Lord Kitchener served as Commander-in-Chief of the British army, and the building still carries the lines of a grand colonial estate: a firelit lounge, a snooker room and a well-stocked library sit alongside the guest rooms and suites. The resort sits within 93,078 square metres, 23 acres, of cedar forest at 2,515 metres above sea level, 15 kilometres from central Shimla and about three hours by car from Chandigarh.
Six categories of rooms and suites are furnished in keeping with the house's history: paisley prints, handwoven rugs, Victorian-style lamps and wooden ceiling fans appear throughout, together with a daily weather bulletin for guests planning to catch sunrise or sunset. The Lord Kitchener Suite has two bedrooms and a separate living room across 137 square metres; the Deluxe Suite covers 82 square metres with its own fireplace. Smaller rooms, each 43 to 63 square metres, look onto the valley, the forest, the Himalayas or the garden. The Restaurant serves International and Indian food indoors, in a glass conservatory or on an al fresco terrace with traditional bonfires, and The Cavalry Bar, open from noon to midnight, keeps its collection of war memorabilia on the walls.
The Oberoi Spa offers Eastern, Western and Oberoi signature treatments, with private therapy cabins set among the cedars. Guests can swim in a temperature-controlled indoor pool measuring 17.97 metres or in an open-air infinity whirlpool with views over the mountains, and the fitness centre operates around the clock. The resort meets all of its electricity needs through hydro-electric power.
- Rooms
- On request
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- Former residence of Lord Kitchener, Commander-in-Chief of the British army
- Set within 23 acres (93,078 sqm) of cedar forest at 2,515 metres above sea level
- 15 km from central Shimla and about three hours by car from Chandigarh
- 100% of electricity needs met through hydro-electric power
- Six room and suite categories, from Deluxe Garden View Rooms to the two-bedroom Lord Kitchener Suite
- Indoor pool of 17.97 metres and an open-air infinity whirlpool with mountain 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.
Lord Kitchener Suite
A two-bedroom suite with a four-poster bed, a separate living room and an ornate fireplace. Picture-frame windows look onto the surrounding mountains.
137 m²Up to 4 guestsKing size bedForest and Himalayas view viewDeluxe Suite
A suite built around a central fireplace, with paisley-print sofas, upholstered armchairs and a separate living room, facing the Himalayas.
82 m²Up to 2 guestsKing size bedHimalayas view viewSuperior Room with Balcony
A room with a private terrace and balcony over the treetops, suited to in-room dining and private evening meals.
63 m²Up to 2 guestsKing size or twin bedsValley view viewPremier Mountain View Room
A heritage-style room with a two-poster bed, armchair and ottoman, Victorian-style lamps, a wooden ceiling fan and a marble bathroom.
43 m²Up to 2 guestsKing size or twin bedsForest and Himalayas view viewPremier Valley View Room
A room with a marble bathroom and writing desk, looking across Shimla's valley and the surrounding cedar forest.
43 m²Up to 2 guestsKing size or twin bedsForest and valley view viewDeluxe Garden View Room
A room furnished with a two-poster bed, ottoman and Victorian-style lamps, overlooking the resort's croquet lawn and garden.
43 m²Up to 2 guestsKing size or twin bedsForest and garden view view
Amenities
- The Oberoi Spa
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor infinity whirlpool
- Fitness centre
- The Restaurant
- The Cavalry Bar
- Snooker room
- Library
- Firelit lounge
- Lawrence Hall
- The Ripon Room
- The Lytton Room
- Butler service
- Croquet lawn
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 are the check-in and check-out times at Wildflower Hall?
- Standard check-in is 2:00 pm and check-out is 12:00 pm. Early check-in or late check-out may be arranged on request, subject to availability.
- Are pets allowed at Wildflower Hall?
- No. The resort does not permit pets within guest rooms or public areas.
- Is butler service available at Wildflower Hall?
- Yes, personalised butler service is available for guests staying in a suite, including help with unpacking and dining arrangements.
- Do rooms at Wildflower Hall have private balconies with valley views?
- Many rooms and suites feature private balconies overlooking the Himalayan valley or the surrounding cedar forest.
- Are smoking and non-smoking rooms available?
- Yes, guests can request either a smoking or a non-smoking room.
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