Established in 1871, the colonial-style Hotel Willow Banks enjoys beautiful views of the Shimla Valley and mountains. About 1476 feet from Christ Church and Shimla City, it has a free Wi-Fi, a sauna and hot tub. Elegant rooms all come with a cable TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini-fridge. Some rooms have a balcony. Private bathrooms have a bathtub and hot-water showers. Certain rooms offer a spa bath. Hotel Willow Banks is located on The Mall, a charming shopping lane. It is within 1.6 mi from Shimla State Museum and Viceregal Lodge. Shimla Airport is about 13 mi away while the Railway Station is 1.6 mi. The hotel has its own pub and brewery that provides the best place to party when in Shimla. With freshly brewed beer, craft cocktails, world cuisine inspired pub food, DJ Club nights and first of its kind in India mid-air hammocks for enjoying the food and drinks while soaking in the most brilliant views of Shimla. Guests can enjoy an authentic Ayurvedic massage or a traditional European massage at Akasa Spa, get a manicure at the Daffofil beauty salon or arrange a day trip at the tour desk. The hotel also has billiard and table tennis facilities. A well-equipped meeting/banqueting space is available. Eighteen71 Cookhouse and bar serves Pan-Indian, Oriental and International delights along with refreshing beverages. Caf Simla Times is an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant that offers breathtaking views of Shimla. Skybar is Shimla's only rooftop bar and Hookah lounge. As part of its Wellness Zone Hotel Willow Banks now has a Jawed Habib Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon offering a full range of services like luxurious facials, stylish haircuts, relaxing pedicures and more - perfect for pampering yourself in the hills, while carrying the hallmark of quality of Jawed Habib.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, Buffet


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sophie
    Australia Australia
    Location is great, right on the main road. We had a room with look over the town and valley. Good restaurant and bar in the same building.
  • Balram
    Nigeria Nigeria
    location is great. room was not so big as per the amount charged. breakfast was good.
  • Darren
    Australia Australia
    Position amazing...directly on Mall Rd shops, restaurants, no cars or tuk tuks allowed. So lovely to stroll around enjoying good coffee and taking in amazing views.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Cafe Simla Times
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • Pizza • Seafood • Thai • Turkish • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Eighteen71
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • British • Indian • Indonesian • Italian • Malaysian • Seafood • Thai • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Restaurant #3

    No additional info available

Amenities of Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs Rs. 250 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Check-out

From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 3,500 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

New Year's Eve (31 December)Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5015 All Inclusive tax Gala Dinner per child: INR 4000 All Inclusive tax. This package includes a gala new year party with Dj night/ bonfire/snacks/ buffet gala dinner and select brands liquor service.

FAQs about Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla

  • Yes, Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Asian
    • Buffet

  • Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla has 3 restaurants:

    • Eighteen71
    • Cafe Simla Times
    • Restaurant #3

  • The prices at Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM.

  • Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla is 2,150 feet from the center of Shimla. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Studio
    • Twin/Double

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla on this page.

  • Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 star Hotel on the Mall Road Shimla offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Bicycle rental