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Premier Room, Valley View
Room with view
39 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Luxury Suite
Room with view
55.4 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Suite
Room with view
51.2 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Luxury Room
Room with view
36 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room
Room with view
37 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wired internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge) , Wired internet access - surcharge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Wired Internet access (surcharge)
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

The Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. A children's menu is available.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 8

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result must be of specific type(s): PCR

Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 72 hours

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 10240
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 10240 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 10240
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 10240 (from 2 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.

Hotel Names

  • Cecil Oberoi
  • Cecil Oberoi Shimla
  • Cecil Shimla
  • Oberoi Cecil
  • Oberoi Cecil Hotel
  • Oberoi Cecil Hotel Shimla
  • Oberoi Cecil Shimla
  • Oberoi Shimla
  • Oberoi Shimla Cecil
  • Shimla Oberoi
  • Oberoi Cecil Shimla Hotel
  • Oberoi Cecil - Shimla Hotel Shimla
  • The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Hotel
  • The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Shimla
  • The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Hotel Shimla

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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 8 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.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

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