The Oberoi Cecil Hotel - Shimla

$$$$||View on mapShimla, IndiaChaura Maidan, Near Ambetkar Chowk, Shimla, India, 171 004|
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The Oberoi Cecil Hotel - Shimla
Chaura Maidan, Near Ambetkar Chowk, Shimla, India, 171 004·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.7
Staff9.7
Facilities9.4
Location9.4
Who stays here
Families51%
Couples30%
Groups10%
Business5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.7
Staff9.7
Facilities9.4
Location9.4
Who stays here
Families51%
Couples30%
Groups10%
Business5%

5-star colonial heritage hotel perched 7000 feet up in the Himalayas with award-winning service and valley views

Rooms

Rooms at The Oberoi Cecil are furnished with Burma teak wood floors and include a satellite TV and DVD player. Suites offer spacious layouts with panoramic views of the Himalayan valley. Each room has an en suite bathroom with a shower and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant serves European and Asian specialties, with local Himachali cuisine available on the menu. Evenings at the Tea Lounge and Bar are accompanied by live classical piano music. Executive Chef Raj Kumar provides personalized attention to guests during meals.

Wellness & Recreation

The Oberoi Cecil has an indoor heated swimming pool that opens to valley views and is open year-round. The full-service Oberoi Spa offers therapeutic treatments such as massages. Additional recreation includes a billiards room, table tennis, and a games room.

Location

The Cecil Oberoi sits at the quieter end of Mall Road in Chaura Maidan, 7000 feet up in the Himalayas. It is a 10-minute drive from Shimla Station and a 45-minute drive from Jubbarhatti Airport. The Vice Regal Lodge, the former summer residence of the Viceroy of India, is a short walk away.

Children & Activities

The Oberoi Shimla's children's activity center provides engaging entertainment for younger guests. A kids' club and babysitting services are available for families. Recreational options include billiards, table tennis, and a games room.

  • Location: Quiet end of Mall Road, steps from Vice Regal Lodge
  • Rooms: Burma teak wood floors and valley-view suites
  • Dining: Three outlets including Tea Lounge with live piano and Himachali cuisine
  • Wellness: Indoor heated pool, Oberoi Spa, and fitness center
  • Award: Best Hotel Brand in the World, Travel + Leisure 2022
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs INR 1534.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:260
Former name
Oberoi Cecil - Shimla
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Premier Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Landscape view
  • Air conditioning
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Pool tables
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa & wellness center

Room view

  • Landscape view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Oberoi Cecil Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 140 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 11.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Simla, SLV

Location

Chaura Maidan, Near Ambetkar Chowk, Shimla, India, 171 004
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Chaura Maidan, Near Ambetkar Chowk, Shimla, India, 171 004
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Chaura Maidan, Near Ambetkar Chowk, Shimla, India, 171 004
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Parks
Annandale Ground
100 yd
State Museum
100 yd
Chaura Maidan Road Opposite Viceregal Lodge
Himalayan Bird Park
100 yd
Chaura Maidan Road
Gurkha Gate
100 yd
Restaurant
The Restaurant
100 yd

Reviews of The Oberoi Cecil Hotel

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