Built on a heritage and landmark estate, Hotel Willow Banks Shimla – originally owned by James Craddock Jr., known as the ‘Architect & Builder of Shimla’ – effortlessly blends into the surrounding landscape enhancing its beauty. Centrally located in Shimla with easy accessibility to numerous attractions, we can be conveniently reached from the Tourism Lift, Cart road parking and High court parking. With tastefully designed spacious rooms fitted with modern amenities;

With the two in-house eateries which is rated as top best restaurants in Shimla on Tripadvisor – Café Simla Times and Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar – offers the best eating experience. For a complete Himalayan rejuvenation experience, visit Akasa Spa, the beauty salon and the gym or drop by at the billiards and pool room at leisure. We promise you a truly memorable stay.

Deluxe Room

Description

Tastefully decorated, each room is furnished with a king size bed, wooden flooring, dresser, LED TV, well lit bathroom, shower and full length bath tub. Located at the front of the hotel, these rooms offer views of Shimla’s iconic mall road. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round. The Hotel has a Swiss Chalet style sloping roof structure. Deluxe rooms are on the 4th floor (with straight ceilings) or 5th floor (with sloping chalet style ceilings). Other than style of ceiling – room sizes and amenities are identical across all Deluxe rooms. These would be allocated to guest as per availability and entertaining any preference on this matter would not be possible.

LED/LCD
(With Cable Connection)

Coffee Maker

Mini Fridge

EPABX Facility

E-Locker

Heated Rooms
(In Winter)

Tap
Hot & Cold Water
(Running 24hrs)

Bathtub
Bathtubs
(All Bathrooms)

Hair Dryer
Crate
Wooden Flooring
(All Rooms)

WiFi Connection
(Complimentary)

Laundry Service

Room Service

Elevators

Medical Service
(Available On Request)

Mall Road view
(No balcony)

SUPER DELUXE ROOM

Description

Tastefully decorated, each room is furnished with a king size bed, wooden flooring, dresser, LED TV, well lit bathroom, shower and full length bath tub. From the windows and the small balcony of the room, guests can enjoy uninterrupted panoramas of the dramatic Shimla valley cloaked in evergreen cedar trees. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round.

LED/LCD
(With Cable Connection)

Coffee Maker

Mini Fridge

EPABX Facility

E-Locker

Heated Rooms
(In Winter)

Hot & Cold Water
(Running 24hrs)

Bathtubs
(All Bathrooms)

Hair Dryer
Crate
Wooden Flooring
(All Rooms)

WiFi Connection
(Complimentary)

Laundry Service

Room Service

Elevators

Medical Service
(Available On Request)

Valley View
(small balcony for standing)

PREMIUM ROOM

Description

Tastefully decorated, each room is furnished with a king size bed, wooden flooring, dresser, LED TV, well lit bathroom, shower and full length bath tub. From the comfort of the premium room, guests can take in views of the sweeping mountains and the cedar rich valleys. These rooms have seating in the balconies so you can relax in the comfort of an armchair and watch the weather roll dramatically over the valley. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round. The Hotel has a Swiss Chalet style sloping roof structure. Premium rooms are on the 4th floor (with straight ceilings) or 5th floor (with sloping chalet style ceilings). Other than style of ceiling – room sizes and amenities are identical across all Premium rooms. These would be allocated to guest as per availability and entertaining any preference on this matter would not be possible.

LED/LCD
(With Cable Connection)

Coffee Maker

Mini Fridge

EPABX Facility

E-Locker

Heated Rooms
(In Winter)

Hot & Cold Water
(Running 24hrs)

Bathtubs
(All Bathrooms)

LED TV

Wooden Flooring
(All Rooms)

WiFi Connection
(Complimentary)

Laundry Service

Room Service

Elevators

Medical Service
(Available On Request)

Valley View
(large balcony with chairs)

Club Room

Description

Elegant and spacious valley facing room that enjoys a breathtaking view of the hills and also is uniquely positioned adjacent to the Hotels famous Skybar enjoying the music and vibe of this lounge area. The room has a sloping roof in the same style as Swiss Chalet style hotels. The Club room is also the only room in the Hotel wherein service of herbal hookahs, chargeable basis in the room balcony is permitted. The nonstop Party room welcomes guests with two complimentary mugs of freshly brewed beer or mocktails served in the room on arrival.

LED TV
Housekeeping

Center Table

Mini Fridge

Charging points
Lockers
Mirror
Heater
Telephone

Tap
Wooden Floors Water

Bathtub
Chair

LED TV

Crate
Blanket

WiFi Internet Connections
Cushions

Laundry Service
Safe
Room Service
Magnifying glass
Elevators
Balcony
Medical Emergency Service
Fan

Valley View
Newspaper

Luxury rooms with Balcony

LED TV
Housekeeping

Coffee machine
Center Table
Fridge
Mini Fridge
Telephone
Charging points
Lockers
Mirror
Heater
Telephone

Tap
Wooden Floors Water

Bathtub
Chair

LED TV
TV
Crate
Blanket

WiFi Internet Connections
Cushions

Laundry Service
Safe
Room Service
Magnifying glass
Elevators
Balcony
Medical Emergency Service
Fan

Valley View
Newspaper

Best Family Hotels in Shimla

Description

Looking for Best Family hotels in Shimla ?? Ideal for a family of four visiting Shimla, this is a large suite room that has a king size bed and a pull out sofa cum bed that provides comfortable space for four members of a family. It has two bathrooms, one of which has an in-build Jacuzzi. The rooms offer brilliant views of the valley and towering cedar trees of Shimla. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round.

LED/LCD
(With Cable Connection)

Coffee Maker

Mini Fridge

EPABX Facility

E-Locker

Heated Rooms
(In Winter)

Hot & Cold Water
(Running 24hrs)

Bathtubs
(All Bathrooms)

Hair Dryer
Crate
Wooden Flooring
(All Rooms)

WiFi Connection
(Complimentary)

Laundry Service

Room Service

Elevators

Medical Service
(Available On Request)

Valley View
Valley View
(through room windows)

PREMIUM ROOMS WITH KITCHENETTE

Description

Our premium rooms with kitchenette are tastefully decorated with a king size bed, adorned with a unique four poster design and walls adorned with earthy materials like brick, stone and wood. These rooms have a hot and cold air conditioning system, large LED TV and access to a private garden in the hills. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round.

40 inch LED
(With Cable Connection)

Coffee Maker

Mini Fridge

EPABX Facility

E-Locker
Medical Emergency Service

Hot & Cold Water
(Running 24hrs)

Valley View
Rain Shower
LED TV
Hair Dryer
Crate
Wooden Flooring
(All Rooms)

WiFi Connection
(Complimentary)

Room Service

Elevators

Medical Service
(Available On Request)

Valley View
(from adjoining garden)

Hot and cold AC

Fully equipped kitchenette
(on extra charge)

Eighteen71 Cookhouse and Bar

Established in April 2016, Eighteen71 cookhouse and bar in Shimla, the newest multi- cuisine restaurant in Shimla at Hotel Willow Banks, derives its name from the year the property dates back to. The decor beautifully combines classic elements of wood, leather, and metal – with contemporary and modern design – to create a regal and plush ambience that allows for an unparalleled dining experience. We serve Pan Indian, Oriental cuisine and live grills in our Shimla restaurant along with a bar that dishes out some innovative cocktails! The mood and energy of the place changes as the day unfold – starting with a lavish buffet spread at breakfast, a laid-back lunch and has a lounge-like vibe in the evening with the high energy music and mood lighting. In keeping with the theme of the restaurant – the food also retains its classic flavors, while the presentation is a contemporary twist that adds to the excitement of dining here.

The menu has an Indian spread like none other – not only does it include the much loved Mughlai but goes beyond to also have the best dishes from across India – Bengali curries, Parsi specialties, Chettinad flavors and Rajasthani delights. The Oriental spread is authentic and dishes span across Chinese, Thai, Malay and Burmese. Live grills are the icing on the cake and the menu sets the restaurant apart from others in the city. And in the spread of desserts, the Paan Kulfi is a must try in the Shimla weather! For the first time, Eighteen71 restaurant and Bar brings an interesting spread of innovative cocktails and mocktails to Shimla. We also host musical evenings with a nice mix of English and Hindi retro numbers and plans to soon host comedy nights too in Shimla!

Café Simla Times

Café Simla Times (estd. April 2015) is a bistro within Hotel Willow Banks. It’s a kitchen, bakery, and bar that offers the best of gourmet food and drinks in Shimla in a casual, friendly and warm ambiance that makes for a memorable dining experience.

It offers everything in food and drinks that was missing in Shimla. It’s a cozy cafe in shimla on mall road where you can grab a book and spend your afternoon that turns into a lounge in the evenings as you sit at the open bar, sip your beer and watch the sunset over the hills while listening to the live music by local bands.

Shimla’s only SKYBAR

When in the mountains, there is one thing you just cannot miss. And that is enjoying the cool breeze paired with your favourite cocktails perched at a beautiful rooftop bar. Whether it is a romantic date or just a laidback evening chilling with friends – drinks and dinner under the stars is a truly magical experience here. Welcome to SkyBar, Shimla’s first and only Rooftop bar with stunning 360 degree views and a herbal hookah lounge for the shisha aficionados. Perched on top of Hotel Willow Banks at 7300ft, the SkyBar allows you to sit back in the company of brilliant food and drinks across all popular world cuisines. With delectable bar bites and sharing meals, it makes for a perfect evening with an extensive menu of the most delicious and unusual cocktails. Try the spiked milkshakes and hot mountain special cocktails if you are feeling adventurous or else stick to the classic cocktails and sip away to views of the city that will definitely make your jaw drop. Visit this bar in Shimla for the magic hour and sip the sunset special or after dark – it is a different scene from hour to hour thanks to the fading sun’s light and the flickering cityscape. But what doesn’t change is that it’s always awe-inspiring and always promises a good time. Who wouldn’t wish to spend some relaxing time with the best Shimla view! SkyBar is the only bar in Shimla that offers you the best 360 degree rooftop views and amazing dining experience. It is also famous as the best Herbal Hookah lounge in Shimla. point of your visit to Shimla – literally.

SHIMLA BREWING COMPANY – Best Bar in Shimla

As we set out on a mission to give the beautiful town of Shimla – a quintessential place to party and a new Nightlife in shimla – ‘Shimla Brewing Company’ was born.

This Pubs of Shimla, brewery and bars in Shimla – in the premises of Hotel Willow Banks itself is the newest addition to the collection of best bar in Shimla. The iconic Himachali monkey of Shimla welcomes you into this one of a kind Brewpub and nightclub with a 34ft long bar and the most magical panoramic views of the hills. The in-house microbrewery in Shimla, features Craft Beer made with the precise recipes of India’s Leading Master Brewers and imported ingredients from renowned sources of Belgium and Germany to add on to your drinking, party and nightlife experience.

Not only the brewery and the bar, this state-of-the-art Pub also features ‘hanging in the air’ sitting, seen for the first time in India. The sitting combined with the magical 180 degrees view of the hills combined with a whole party vibe will make your experience immaculate!

Restaurant in Shimla

Are you a foodie and looking for Best restaurants in Shimla Mall Road? Then you need to read this before you plan your holiday to this enchanting hill station. Located in the hills of Himachal Pradesh and gateway to the Manali-Leh-Ladakh, this hill station was once the Summer capital of India during the British Raj. Built by the British, Shimla has a mix of colonial and pahadi culture. And the food in the city is also a blend of these influences leading to a mix of world cuisine available across cafes, hole in the wall eateries, elegant fine dine restaurants and happening pubs & breweries perfect for a night out. Right from the architecture to the food to the culture of Shimla everything boasts of its rich heritage. Here are some of the iconic places and best restaurant in Shimla, that you must visit when in Shimla, especially if you are a food aficionado.

1) Cafe Simla Times:
All day Dining Terrace Cafe and Bar. With a casual, warm and friendly ambience – this is the perfect place to just chill when in Shimla. Enjoy the stone oven fired pizzas, world cuisine platters, thick shakes, freshly brewed beer and soak in the magnificient views of the hills all around and Shimla’s top attractions. Watching the sunset from here while listening to Shimla’s top live bands is a treat here. The cafe has been rated as one of Himachal’s most instagrammable spots and with the vintage car outside and cieling adorned with art depicting Shimla’s legendary heritage – this is a must visit cafe. The cafe gets its name from Shimla’s first ever publication – The Simla Times – and the menu is a blend of Indian, Chinese, Italian, Thai, Lebanese and Mexican

When in the hills, you cant miss a rooftop restaurant and bar with a breathtaking view. And Skybar is just the place! The beautiful bar perched atop a hill for adults only, is ideal for a romantic date. The only Rooftop restaurant in Shimla, serving herbal hookah and hot wintry cocktails – its the ideal place for drinks and dinner under the stars. Try the spiked milkshakes and hot mountain special cocktails if you are feeling adventurous or else stick to the classic cocktails and sip away to views of the city that will definitely make your jaw drop. Visit this bar in Shimla for the magic hour and sip the sunset special or after dark – it is a different scene from hour to hour thanks to the fading sun’s light and the flickering cityscape. This will certainly turn out to be the high point of your trip. So if you want to go Rooftop restaurants in shimla, Skybar Cocktails and Shisha is best option for you.

The Mall Road

 (0km from hotel)

This is the place for shopping.You will get whatever you want here.

The Ridge

 (1.4km from hotel)

Located in the heart of the city and is the hub of all cultural activities.

The Christchurch

 (1.4km from hotel)

Located at the Ridge, the interiors and the neo-gothic architecture are very beautiful.

The Townhall

 (1.3km from hotel)

The Townhall dates from 1910 and it has been recently opened after a major facelift.

Jakhu temple

 (2.1km from hotel)

It is situated 2.5 km away from the ridge, at an elevation of 8000 ft above sea level.

Scandal point

 (1.4km from hotel)

The point where the Mall Road turns onto the Road is the Scandal Point.