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Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Christ Church

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Pool
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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001
  • Place, Mall Road
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakkar Bazar
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shimla (SLV)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Shimla

Shimla retreat .You'll find Christ Church and Lakkar Bazar within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. State Museum and Viceregal Lodge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mall Road - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Christ Church - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gaiety Theater - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lakkar Bazar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jakhu Temple - 17 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Shimla Station - 10 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Simla Times - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wake and Bake Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Devicos - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898

5-star luxury hotel near Christ Church
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Shimla hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1898
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 offers 32 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Shimla hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (INR 912 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (INR 912 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • 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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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
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.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2023 to November 15 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6080
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 6080 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 7360
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 7360 (from 2 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: INR 912 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: INR 912 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 to the airport?

Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 is 14.6 mi (53-min drive) away from the Shimla (SLV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898.

Does Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 offer free breakfast?

Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 have a pool?

Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 does not have a pool.

Does Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 to downtown Shimla?

Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 is 0.1 mi away from Bemloi.