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The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

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Premier Room, Valley View | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Chaura Maiden, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171 004
  • Place, Kali Bari Temple
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall Road
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shimla (SLV)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Room, Valley View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Valley View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Luxury Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 596 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 551 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shimla

City center stay.With a stay at this Shimla hotel, you'll be steps from Gurkha Gate and a 5-minute walk from State Museum. Mall Road and Shimla Heritage Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kali Bari Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Viceregal Lodge - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mall Road - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gaiety Theater - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Christ Church - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jashan Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hide Out Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wake and Bake Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Mall Road
The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A steam room, a library, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the luxury The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

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

  • 1 building
  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1884
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 11800
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5900 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 11800
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 5900 (from 6 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 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)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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 needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Cecil Oberoi
Cecil Oberoi Shimla
Cecil Shimla
Oberoi Cecil
Oberoi Cecil Hotel
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Oberoi Shimla
Oberoi Shimla Cecil
Shimla Oberoi
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla to the airport?

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is 11.2 mi (38-min drive) away from the Shimla (SLV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla on Jul 6, 2026 start from $191, including 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.

Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla have an airport shuttle?

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of INR 3000 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of INR 1534 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla have a pool?

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features aromatherapy, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla to downtown Shimla?

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is 1 mi away from Shimla.

The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bharat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was above our expectations. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with lovely ambience and dedicated staff. Close to the viceregal lodge and mall road.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anshika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Shimla.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JAGDEEP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, courteous/helpful staff, good food.
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10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Excellent hotel which tries to keeps its heritage intact pop
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff who take very good care of their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

GAGAN JOT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

VASANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with excellent service!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Amazing heritage hotel well kept and preserved
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and experience . Well looked after and Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarvesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable stay

Good experience Wonderful hospitality Totally clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bhupinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. The breakfast buffet is terrific and all of the staff are great. We were given a free upgrade both times we stayed at the Oberoi. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Mall Road and other areas of interest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome stay and enjoyed the Oberoi hospitality at it's best. Dining was great. It was nice to go to the sister property and dine there as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hospitality

Excellent hospitality by the entire team
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful staff. Very polite and hospitable. Great food and wonderful property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent & comfortable Stay

The stay was excellent. Hospitality and a warm welcome by the Oberoi team are appreciated. The housekeeping team, the Chef team, and the rest members are excellent and so cooperative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with excellent service. Every staff member went out of their way to make us feel like we were special and accommodated every request with a smile. We were there 3 nights and wish it had been longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's truly a 5-star hotel in Shimla. Rooms are super spacious and neatly kept. The hotel has its English architecture still very well maintained. The food served was super delicious. We had our infant with us; he was provided with the right and tasty baby food. I will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rupinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cecil is an amazing property- which is an oasis only ten- fifteen minutes away from Mall Road. Everyone from check - in, restaurant and check out was excellent! The lounge was absolutely our favorite place to hang out. We will most definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little map would have been useful as got a bit lost finding my way back but otherwise brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024