The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free valet parking

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Indoor pool
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Take advantage of a hair salon, an arcade/games room and a library at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, The Restaurant, features children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

The current price is ₹19,950
₹23,541 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Premier Room, Valley View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 420 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 596 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 551 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Shimla, The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is in the city centre and near a train station. Viceregal Lodge and Gurkha Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Indira Tourist Park and Darlaghat. Travelling with kids? Consider Himalayan Aviary and Kufri Fun World. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Chaura Maiden, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171 004

What's nearby

  • Kali Bari Temple - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Viceregal Lodge - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mall Road - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Christ Church - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lakkar Bazar - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wake and Bake Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Honey Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scandal Delights - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Pino'z Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

Luxury historic hotel near Mall Road
At The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla, you can look forward to a hair salon, an arcade/games room and a library. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, The Restaurant, features children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, a billiards/pool table and a banquet hall
Room features
All 75 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

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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 transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Restaurant

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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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

  • Lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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
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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 10620
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5310 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 10620
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5310 (from 6 to 12 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 (return)

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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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Frequently asked questions

Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

As of 9 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla on 9 Nov 2025 start from ₹19,950.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla located?

This family-friendly Shimla hotel is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gurkha Gate and Mall Road. State Museum and Shimla Heritage Walk are also within 15 minutes. Shimla Station is 7 minutes by foot and Summer Hill Station is 25 minutes.

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