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Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla ****

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Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, India Map
Rated Excellent 4.48
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  • Breakfast included
  • Wi-Fi
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking
  • Sauna
  • Gym

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About the Place

Established in 1871, the colonial-style Hotel Willow Banks enjoys beautiful views of the Shimla Valley and mountains. About 450 metres from Christ Church and Shimla City, it has a free Wi-Fi, a sauna and hot tub. Elegant rooms all come with a cable TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini-fridge. Some rooms have a balcony. En suite bathrooms have a bathtub and hot-water showers. Certain rooms offer a spa bath. All the rooms are well ventilated, the weather of Shimla with fans keeps the ambiance comfortable. Hotel Willow Banks is located on The Mall, a charming shopping lane. It is within 2.6 km from Shimla State Museum and Viceregal Lodge. Shimla Airport is about 21 km away while the Railway Station is 2.5 km. The hotel has its own pub and brewery that provides the best place to party when in Shimla. With freshly brewed beer, craft cocktails, world cuisine inspired pub food, DJ Club nights and first of its kind in India mid-air hammocks for enjoying the food and drinks while soaking in the most brilliant views of Shimla. Guests can enjoy an authentic Ayurvedic massage or a traditional European massage at Akasa Spa, get a manicure at the Daffofil beauty salon or arrange a day trip at the tour desk. The hotel also has billiard and table tennis facilities. A well-equipped meeting/banqueting space is available. Eighteen71 Cookhouse and bar serves Pan-Indian, Oriental and International delights along with refreshing beverages. Caf Simla Times is an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant that offers breathtaking views of Shimla. Skybar is Shimla's only rooftop bar and Hookah lounge. As part of its Wellness Zone Hotel Willow Banks now has a Jawed Habib Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon offering a full range of services like luxurious facials, stylish haircuts, relaxing pedicures and more - perfect for pampering yourself in the hills, while carrying the hallmark of quality of Jawed Habib.

Hotel Facilities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Kitchen

Room type

  • Premium Room with Large Balcony(Bathtub) - 15% Discount on Spa Therapies

     Sleeps 2
  • Interconnected Family Rooms(Bathtub) - 15% Discount on Spa Therapies

     Sleeps 3
  • Premium Rooms with Kitchenette - 15% Discount on Spa Therapies

     Sleeps 2
  • Super Deluxe Room with Small Balcony( Bathtub) - 15% Discount on Spa Therapies

     Sleeps 2
  • Deluxe Room Mall Road Facing (Bathtub)

     Sleeps 2
  • Luxury rooms with Balcony (Limited View) ( Bathtub)

     Sleeps 2
  • Club Room with Balcony( Bathtub)

     Sleeps 2
Location details and gay map for Shimla
The property is located: Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, India
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Rules & conditions

Check-in:
from 2pm to 2pm
Checkout:
from 12pm to 12pm
Legal Name:
Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla
Type of accommodation:
Agency Partner
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Accommodation policies

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs INR 250 per day.

Pets are not allowed.

Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot. Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for Rs. 1,500 per person per night when using an existing bed. People 6 years old and over stay for Rs. 3,500 per person per night when using an available extra bed. Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Important information

New Year's Eve (31 December)Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5015 All Inclusive tax Gala Dinner per child: INR 4000 All Inclusive tax. This package includes a gala new year party with Dj night/ bonfire/snacks/ buffet gala dinner and select brands liquor service.
Accepted payment methods
Visa No creditcards accepted, only cash Mastercard
Key collection info
Keys location: At the property

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