Hotel Cecil, Shimla

5 stars

Chaura Maidan, Shimla, India, 171004

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This hotel is in the Himalayan Mountains, 7,000 feet above sea level. There are breathtaking views of mountains and forests, and guests can walk to the ancient monasteries and Vice Regal Lodge. The latter being the former residence of the Viceroy of India. The interiors are lavish, there's an activity center for children, a spa, beautiful rooms with DVD players, and great service.

Overview

The five-star Oberoi Cecil Hotel is comfortably situated in the Himalayas Mountains, close to the ancient monasteries and Vice Regal Lodge.

This built in 1884 Himalayan hill station houses elegant colonial style property with contemporary amenities.

The luxury 75 guest rooms and suites are completed with satellite television and separate walk-in closet with electronic safe.

There are three dining venues that offer a selection of European and Asian dishes.

The business center includes LCD projector, overhead projector, screen, music system, laptop rental, cordless microphones, audio-visual equipment and catering service. Two meeting venues can host from 20 up to 150 guests.

The recreational amenities include spa area with relaxing and reviving massages and beauty treatments, spa therapy suites, steam rooms, gymnasium, billiards, board games and heated indoor swimming pool.

Number of rooms   75.

hotel Hotel Cecil, Shimla Shimla location

Placed close to the City Mall, the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, the Sankat Mochan Temple, the Jakhoo Hill, Naldehra Golf Course and the Kufri slopes.

Distance to:

  • City Center - 1.4km

Rooms

Deluxe Rooms are completed with a view of the Cedar garden and Burma teak flooring.

Premier Rooms offer a private balcony and king size beds.

Deluxe Suites are fitted with an adjoining living room and walk in closet.

Luxury Suites feature a separate dresser area and a separate shower cubicle.

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Premier Double Room

Mountain view

King Size Bed - 34m2

The Cecil, Shimla Premier Double Room
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The Cecil, Shimla Premier Double Room

350 Sq ft, accommodation features Burma teak flooring, well appointed writing table, satellite television, VCD player, Electronic safe, wake-in wardrobe, direct dial telephone. Most rooms overlook the mountains. The bathrooms have marble flooring with herbal toiletries

    Executive Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite

    City view

    Queen Size Bed - 41m2

    The Cecil, Shimla Executive Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
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    The Cecil, Shimla Executive Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite

    450 Sq ft, accommodation feature separate living room, dressing room, bedroom and bathroom. Each of the rooms have Burma teak flooring, well appointed writing table, satellite television, VCD player, electronic safe, wake-in wardrobe, direct dial telephone. The bathroom is spacious with marble flooring and herbal toiletries.

      Luxury One-Bedroom Suite

      Mountain view

      74m2

      The Cecil, Shimla Luxury One-Bedroom Suite
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      The Cecil, Shimla Luxury One-Bedroom Suite

      650 Sq ft, accommodation features separate living room, dressing room, bedroom and a luxurious bathroom. Each of the rooms have Burma teak flooring, well appointed writing table, satellite television, VCD player, electronic safe, wake-in wardrobe, direct dial telephone. Each of the rooms has a private balcony overlooking the mountains. The bathroom is spacious with marble flooring and herbal toiletries.

        Deluxe Double Room

        Garden view

        1 King or 1 Queen Bed - 23m2

        The Cecil, Shimla Deluxe Double Room
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        The Cecil, Shimla Deluxe Double Room

        250 Sq ft, accommodation features Burma teak flooring, well-appointed writing table, satellite television, mini-bar, and direct-dial telephone. The bathrooms have marble flooring, with herbal toiletries.

          Dining options

          The Cedar Garden offers outdoor setting to savor a light menu with a range of snacks and drinks from 11am to 3pm.

          The Tea Lounge and Bar with cozy fireplace serves tasty snacks and beverages from 11am to 11pm.

          The Restaurant provides a selection of Asian, Indian, continental, Italian and regional cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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          Facilities

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          • Car rental
          • Currency exchange
          • Elevator
          Activities
          • Spa & wellness center
          Room facilities
          • Room service
          • In-room safe
          Dining facilities
          • Restaurant
          • Bar
          Business facilities
          • Wi-Fi Internet

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          4.7
          Based on  9 reviews
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          • City Center - 1.4km

          Getting there

          Shimla Airport is about 18.5km away.

          Head east toward SH 16, continue straight onto SH 16, follow onto NH 88, turn left to stay on NH 88, take right to stay on NH 88, pass by Police Station Shimla W, turn slight left onto NH 22, pass by Blossom on the right and turn left till the property.

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          Hotel Cecil Shimla Reviews

          Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Hotel Cecil Shimla

          Average guest rating:

          4.7Based on 9 reviews

          • Service 4.6
          • Value 4.6
          • Location 5.0
          • Rooms 5.0

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            • Average rating: 4.9

              Good location and nice stay. The building is grand and the views of the mountains are spectacular, interiors are excellent, the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Rooms are lovely, warm and food is great. The pool is lovely too.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Location
              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 5 Value
            • Average rating: 5.0

              The hotel was spotlessly clean in all places, service was great and a colleague booked by phone and was given a room 40 usd cheaper. The food was fantastic, the reasonably priced beer was a better option and facilities provided very good.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 5 Value
            • Average rating: 4.7

              Belive me its a good hotel, friendly staff and the kids' room next door had no balcony and was just enormous. The food was also awesome.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 4 Service
              • 5 Value
            • Average rating: 4.7

              My first impression of the hotel was great and the service was unique in a good way. The room was lovely, restaurant staff were professional and friendly.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 4 Value
            • Average rating: 4.7

              This hotel has an excellent view and ambience, the staff are fabulous, the rooms are luxurious and we particularly enjoyed the amazing indoor pool. Facilities are good.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 4 Value
            • Average rating: 4.7

              In all an excellent place for unwinding, pleasant staff and rooms were large and comfortable and bathroom was great. The food was excellent,the service was quick and efficient.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 4 Value
            • Average rating: 5.0

              This hotel is a fabulous place to escape the bustle of Shimla and the service are excellent. The rooms are elegant and the food is every bit as good and the pool.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 5 Service
              • 5 Value
            • Average rating: 4.5

              The rooms are sparcious and the decor very nice and cosy, staff are very supportive, food is excellent in Cecil.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 4 Service
              • 5 Value
            • Average rating: 4.3

              The food was good and we had breakfast and dinner in the hotel, all the staff members were also very homely n friendly. Bathroom was big.

              My ratings for this hotel are:

              • 5 Rooms
              • 4 Service
              • 4 Value

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