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Hotel Willow Banks

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service

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Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001
  • Mall Road
    1 min walk
  • Christ Church
    7 min walk
  • Gaiety Theater
    8 min walk
  • Shimla (SLV)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room

  • 375 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

  • 375 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Premium Room with Kitchenette

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Interconnecting family room

  • 750 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Club Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Club Room

  • 375 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

  • 375 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Shimla

With a stay at Hotel Willow Banks in Shimla, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Mall Road and 7 minutes by foot from Christ Church. .This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kotkhai Palace and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lankra Veer Temple.

What's nearby

  • Mall Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kali Bari Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lakkar Bazar - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jakhu Temple - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shimla Station - 8 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nalini Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Simla Times - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jashan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Clarke's - An Oberoi Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Willow Banks

Hotel with 4 restaurants, steps from Mall Road
Hotel Willow Banks offers 45 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. 32-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a nightclub, a health club, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Willow Banks has 4 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (INR 200 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 700 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5015
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 4000 (from 6 to 17 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 700 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • Self parking fee: INR 200 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per night

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

We should mention

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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Hotel Willow Banks
Hotel Willow Banks Shimla
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Hotel Willow Banks Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 39 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Louisa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service crew are friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sandeep

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No heat no view but I paid for view room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anupam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gagandeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in process was not smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

DONG J

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I'll not stay at this hotel again. Compared to the rate (20,800INR for 3 nights), the quality of service was much behind of ven India Standard. 1. Room was very chilly but nothing from reception even though I asked to do some things. 2. Staff are working like government officials. 3. Do not respect any hospitality. They work like a machine. I think from the top manager to the staffs on the floor don't know how to catch up the needs of guest. Avoid this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amrita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Krishan

Traveled with family
Hotel hasn’t Parking and overall is good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property located on the mall road of shimla
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Pallavi Sharma

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Partap verma needs to be thrown out
It was a terrible stay because of the front office ortaon Pratap Verma . He was non courteous rude and extramlu unproffesional . He wanted us to pay the entite amount upfront on check in and when we asked that we need mote time since the amount wwas disputed he starteed yelling at us saying “ main apni jeb se thodi donga paise “ . Apart ftpm him the entire staff was helpful including the manager sanjay . Who sorted our bill dispute and actes gracefully . I wish oeople are partap are not in yye hospitality industry . They give a bad nsmr yo the hotel and also to thier proffesion. Becsuse of his behaviour i woukd ne er have gond memories of this stay😡
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay...
The hotel is located at the mall road which makes it an excellent location. The stay was very comfortable. The service was excellent. I would definitely call this hotel as one of the best places to stay in Shimla.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed before also very happy to see everything upgraded.The room service food and service is excellent but breakfast needs improvement and the manager looked disinterested in his work he doesn’t even have a smile on his face early morning sad to see such faces.The reception and check inn was properly done.Overall had a great time. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Place to Stay in Shimla
The best place to stay in Shimla. Right on the Mall Road with Cafe Shimla Times and Eighteen 71 What else you need?!! This is indeed the best location ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Average hotel.
Wifi was not working. TV channels were not working consistently. No urgency by hotel staff to fix the problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

John, Mumbai, MH

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the mall road. Period.
Typical three star hotel. Keep low expectations and you will be happy. Old hotel needs upkeep.

10/10 Excellent

vishal

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice stay here, relaxing. Staff were ok, rooms good. Food ok. They do need to sort out the wifi, and maybe give more detail on what to use and how to use things in the room. But I would stay here again. Well placed for the Mall and Monkey temple.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel willow banks ... Ridiculous place to stay
Ridiculous hotel for stay. Only location is good and adjoining Simla cafe is excellent. Service is bad and food quality below average. Not at all a value for money. Good for travelers who want to stay on the mall and ready to compromise on everything else in terms of hotel.