With a stay at The Orchid Shimla in Shimla, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mall Road and Hip Hip Hurray Amusement Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lakkar Bazar and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Indira Tourist Park.
What's nearby
Lakkar Bazar - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
Kali Bari Temple - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
Jakhu Temple - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
Mall Road - 10 min drive - 3.7 miles
Christ Church - 14 min drive - 4.1 miles
Getting around
Kathleeghat Station - 21 min drive
Shimla (SLV) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
Nalini Restaurant - 10 min drive
Cafe Sol - 8 min drive
Pappi da Dhaba - 5 min drive
Cafe Under Tree - 11 min drive
Pizza Hut - 8 min drive
About this property
The Orchid Shimla
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking
The Orchid Shimla offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Shimla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Berry Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at Cafe or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Shimla? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Cafe - This café specializes in Indian cuisine.
Open Air - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Languages
English, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free valet parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 500 for adults and INR 250 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Cafe
Open Air
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Health club
Library
Outdoor pool
Playground
Steam room
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
5,000 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Free pool cabanas
Garden
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
Couples treatment rooms
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
Elevator (41 inch wide door)
Hardwood flooring in room
More
1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2021
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 500 for adults and INR 250 for children
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, debit 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
Please note: Appropriate swimwear must be worn in the hotel swimming pool. Any other clothing, including pants, t-shirts, and long dresses, is not allowed.
We should mention
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
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
Property is also known as
The Orchid Shimla Hotel
The Orchid Shimla Shimla
The Orchid Shimla Hotel Shimla
The Orchid Shimla Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Excellent place for staying and the staff was excellent. The food preparation and service was excellent. We will definitely revisit next time we plan a trip to Shimla.
The hotel is located in a scenic spot between the hills of Shimla. The view from the terrace and restaurant is supreme. Rooms are very clean, hygienic and with all modern amenities. The hotel even provided small gift packets with fruits, cookies etc. One needs to pay extra for a room with a view. King size rooms are a bit smaller compared to other 3-4 star properties I have stayed in. The bathroom size and facilities are average as compared to similar 3-4 star properties in other cities. However it is very well maintained.
The service is excellent; everyone from front desk to the restaurant is invested in making your stay pleasant. Even the hotel manager Mr. Rawat provides personal attention to the guests. The sauna and steambath facilities work well too. The pool is available albeit we didn't use it given the cold weather.
A challenge is travel to and from the main city, given location on the outskirts. Taxis charge between 1000-1500 for a drop off to mall.road and pick up back to the hotel. The ride to mall road is about 20 min. The tours to relevant tourists spots such as Jakhoo temple, Kufri etc are readily arranged. I recommend using the same taxi service identified after you disembark at the train/bus station. This will save some time as ola/uber do not work in shimla. One needs to call the taxi service/driver to make a booking. He may take 15-20 min to arrive at the hotel.
All in all, good views excellent service, with some challenge regarding access.