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The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

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A castle-like building surrounded by dense forest.
A multi-level atrium with a central open space, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables, and featuring multiple balconies with railings.
A hotel room with a balcony, a dining table with a tray of food, a chair, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror.
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $177
$150 nightly
$177 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21

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Chaura Maiden, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171 004
  • Place, Kali Bari Temple
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Viceregal Lodge
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall Road
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shimla (SLV)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Room, Valley View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Valley View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a green sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Luxury Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 596 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 551 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE LUXURY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE PREMIER WITH VIEWS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Shimla

A stay at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla places you in the heart of Shimla, steps from Gurkha Gate and 4 minutes by foot from State Museum. .This family-friendly hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Mall Road and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shimla Heritage Walk.

What's nearby

  • Kali Bari Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Viceregal Lodge - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mall Road - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Christ Church - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lakkar Bazar - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Shimla Station - 7 min walk
  • Shimla (SLV) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jashan Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ashiana Restaraunt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hide Out Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offers 75 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
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).
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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (INR 1,000 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (INR 1,000 per day); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 1,534 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1884
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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 11800
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5900 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 11800
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5900 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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.

We should mention

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 property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

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The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 170 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

sudershan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay. Great Hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very attentive and friendly staff. Nice indoor swimming pool. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nimratpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Building, very clean, professional service ,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing, staff first class
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anshika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Shimla.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JAGDEEP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, courteous/helpful staff, good food.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff who take very good care of their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

VASANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with excellent service!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with lovely ambience and dedicated staff. Close to the viceregal lodge and mall road.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bharat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was above our expectations. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Excellent hotel which tries to keeps its heritage intact pop
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Amazing heritage hotel well kept and preserved
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

GAGAN JOT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and experience . Well looked after and Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarvesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable stay

Good experience Wonderful hospitality Totally clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bhupinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome stay and enjoyed the Oberoi hospitality at it's best. Dining was great. It was nice to go to the sister property and dine there as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. The breakfast buffet is terrific and all of the staff are great. We were given a free upgrade both times we stayed at the Oberoi. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Mall Road and other areas of interest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hospitality

Excellent hospitality by the entire team
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent & comfortable Stay

The stay was excellent. Hospitality and a warm welcome by the Oberoi team are appreciated. The housekeeping team, the Chef team, and the rest members are excellent and so cooperative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with excellent service. Every staff member went out of their way to make us feel like we were special and accommodated every request with a smile. We were there 3 nights and wish it had been longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025