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The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

Shimla Himachal Pradesh
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Your journey through living history begins at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla, blending timeless charm with contemporary elegance, steps from Gurkha Gate and 4 minutes by foot from State Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 25 minutes drive to Mall Road and 7 minutes walk to Shimla Heritage Walk.

Step back in time with in-room coffee & tea facilities, deep soaking bathtub, complimentary daily newspaper, a private balcony, premium bedding, room service, a fully-stocked minibar and a private bathroom with premium toiletries set against heritage architecture and timeless elegance. Conveniences include a phone, an in-room safe, bathrobes and a desk.

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Property Details

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a steam room. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Banquet hall
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free parking nearby
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wired internet access - surcharge
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Full-service spa
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Steam room
  • Children's club (free)
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Conference space
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free valet parking
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1884
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 75
  • Number of floors - 5

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration. To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Please note: An extra bed is provided for 1 child over 8 years old and less than 12 years old staying in a room with a parent. For more than 1 child between 8 and 12 years an additional room is necessary at a discounted rate.

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Gurkha Gate - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
State Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Shimla Heritage Walk - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kali Bari Temple - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Viceregal Lodge - 1.6 km / 1 mi
The Ridge - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Himalayan Aviary - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Mall Road - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Gaiety Theater - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Darlaghat - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Christ Church - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Prospect Hill - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Himachal Pradesh University - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Lakkar Bazar - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
The preferred airport for The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is Shimla (SLV) - 18 km / 11.2 mi

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Guest providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 72 hours
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Negative COVID-19 test result must be of specific type(s): PCR
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 10620
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5310 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 10620
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5310 (from 6 to 12 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately INR 1534 per person
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: INR 1000 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: INR 1000 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: INR 1000 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3000 per vehicle (roundtrip)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Chaura Maiden, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171 004, India
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