The Oberoi Cecil – A Favorite for Families in Shimla
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Oberoi Cecil offers Deluxe Rooms (22.3-24.5 sq m) with hand-carved two-poster king beds, leather-topped writing desks, and handmade rugs. Premier Valley View Rooms (36.25-39.9 sq m) include walk-in wardrobes and Himalayan valley views. Deluxe Suites (51.2-53.9 sq m) feature brass-ornamented two-poster beds and full-size bathtubs. Luxury Suites (55.4 sq m) contain separate living rooms, twin wash basins, and vanity counters. All accommodations have Burma teak flooring, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Nespresso machines.
Dining Options
The restaurant serves international, pan-Indian, and Himachali dishes from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Live classical piano performances occur nightly in the lounge, which offers high tea under the hotel's signature atrium skylight. A private dining room is available for personalized four-course meals arranged by the chefs.
Leisure Facilities
The temperature-controlled indoor pool (15 meters) operates from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM with Shimla valley views. The fitness center contains cardiovascular and weights equipment (7:00 AM-7:00 PM). The Oberoi Spa provides Eastern and Western massage treatments, facial therapies, and yoga sessions in rooms with valley views. A children's activity center includes Xbox gaming, bowling, table tennis, and weekly movie screenings with beanbags and popcorn.
Location & Access
Situated at the quiet end of Shimla's Mall Road, the hotel is 650 meters from Shimla Railway Station (2-minute drive), 18 km from Shimla Airport (43-minute drive), and 122 km from Chandigarh Airport (4-hour drive). Nearby landmarks include Gaiety Theatre (2.2 km), Lakkar Bazaar (walking distance), and Jakhoo Temple (25 km/1-hour drive). Electric vehicle charging stations are available on-site.
Services & Experiences
Concierge services arrange guided heritage walks through Shimla's colonial architecture, picnics in Annadale village, and transportation in luxury vehicles. Meeting spaces include Kipling Hall (40 people) and Curzon Room (30 people), both with adjacent lounge areas. The hotel offers early booking discounts, complimentary stays for children under 6, and third-night-free promotions during certain periods.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa & wellness centre
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
