Built on a heritage and landmark estate, Hotel Willow Banks Shimla - Luxury hotel in Shimla - originally owned by James Craddock Jr., known as the ‘Architect & Builder of Shimla’ - effortlessly blends into the surrounding landscape enhancing its beauty. Centrally located in Shimla with easy accessibility to numerous attractions, we can be conveniently reached from the Tourism Lift, Cart road parking and High court parking. With tastefully designed spacious rooms fitted with modern amenities;
With the two in-house eateries which is rated as top best restaurants in Shimla on TripAdvisor – Café Shimla Times and Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar – offers the best eating experience. For a complete Himalayan rejuvenation experience, visit Akasa Spa, the beauty salon and the gym or drop by at the billiards and pool room at leisure. We promise you a truly memorable stay. Rooms are well ventilated and weather of Shimla with fans keeps the ambiance comfortable.
With the two in-house eateries which is rated as top best restaurants in Shimla on TripAdvisor – Café Shimla Times and Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar – offers the best eating experience. For a complete Himalayan rejuvenation experience, visit Akasa Spa, the beauty salon and the gym or drop by at the billiards and pool room at leisure. We promise you a truly memorable stay. Rooms are well ventilated and weather of Shimla with fans keeps the ambiance comfortable.
Premium Room with Large Balcony
Tastefully decorated, each room is furnished with a king size bed, wooden flooring, dresser, LED TV, well lit bathroom, shower and full length bath tub. From the windows and the balcony of the room, guests can enjoy uninterrupted panoramas of the dramatic Shimla valley cloaked in evergreen cedar trees. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round.
Interconnected Family Rooms
Ideal for a family of four visiting Shimla, this is a large suite room that has a king size bed and a pull out sofa cum bed that provides comfortable space for four members of a family. It has two bathrooms, one of which has an in-build Jacuzzi. The rooms offer brilliant views of the valley and towering cedar trees of Shimla. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round.
Premium Rooms with Kitchenette
Our premium rooms with kitchenette are tastefully decorated with a king size bed, adorned with a unique four poster design and walls adorned with earthy materials like brick, stone and wood. These rooms have a hot and cold air conditioning system, large LED TV and access to a private garden in the hills. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round.
Super Deluxe Room with Small Balcony
Tastefully decorated, each room is furnished with a king size bed, wooden flooring, dresser, LED TV, well lit bathroom, shower and full length bath tub. From the windows and the small balcony of the room, guests can enjoy uninterrupted panoramas of the dramatic Shimla valley cloaked in evergreen cedar trees. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round.
Deluxe Room
Tastefully decorated, each room is furnished with a king size bed, wooden flooring, dresser, LED TV, well lit bathroom, shower and full length bath tub. Located at the front of the hotel, these rooms offer views of Shimla’s iconic mall road. All rooms are equipped with conveniences of the highest standard such as 24 hour in room dining, electronic safe for valuables, wide range of TV channels, high speed internet in common areas of the hotel, tea and coffee machine, hair dryer, moveable shaving mirror, mini fridge, heated rooms in winters and hot water available all year round
Good to know...
Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, 171001 Shimla, India
City: Shimla
Region: Himachal Pradesh
Check-in from 12:00
Check-out until to 10:00
Hotel Willow Banks accepts special requests. Add them in the next step!
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Travelers Choice
4.0
Very good
781 reviews
#23 of 349 hotels in Shimla

Review dated 10 Ott 2024
Real colonial feel to this hotel
Really enjoyed our stay in this hotel with a lot of character and it's own brewery!
It is a little tired and could do with redecorating but the staff,the atmosphere,and good food make up for that
Great central location and our spacious , comfortable, clean room had beautiful views of Shimla
It is a little tired and could do with redecorating but the staff,the atmosphere,and good food make up for that
Great central location and our spacious , comfortable, clean room had beautiful views of Shimla
Dear Guest, thanks for your stay with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Hotel. Hope to serve you again soon! We will surely take your feedback on board and work to improve further!

Review dated 07 Ott 2024
Fabulous
The hotel is wonderful with open air cafe and a sky bar, the staff is friendly and helpful. The best part of the location is, it's at the mall road and there are restaurants and cafes close by. The bed was one of the best I have seen in the hills and the pillow were fabulous
Dear Guest, thanks for your stay with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Hotel. Hope to serve you again soon!

Review dated 24 Set 2024
Location on point
We had a stay for one night..it was a great experience for us staying at the hotel but the hotel doesn't have that spark in it as the location Of the hotel is perfect...hotel is not child friendly no free meals for children.. every 3,4and 5 star property doesn't charge anything for kids... food was great.. cutlery was not that clean..room service was good..overall you can stay at the property..

Review dated 18 Giu 2024
Amazing experience
The hotel hospitality has been top class. For a Mumbai person - the hills are super cold and difficult to adjust to. But this hotel is super comfy and cozy in its vibe. The staff was v helpful and they guided us with everything- from how to reach property to getting cabs for sightseeing to even telling us the best dining spots in the city!
The hotel is done up really well and within the area there's a wonderful cafe .. a bar.. a lounge and also a spa . The best part is there's an in-house brewery too so that's a plus for all looking for some good beer in the hills. The rooms were comfortable and very spacious. The view from the room was lovely. We enjoyed each moment of our stay.
The hotel is done up really well and within the area there's a wonderful cafe .. a bar.. a lounge and also a spa . The best part is there's an in-house brewery too so that's a plus for all looking for some good beer in the hills. The rooms were comfortable and very spacious. The view from the room was lovely. We enjoyed each moment of our stay.
Dear Guest, thanks for your stay with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Hotel. Hope to serve you again soon!

Review dated 13 Giu 2024
Wonderfull stay at the Willows Bank Shimla
One of the best places to stay in Shimla - a four star hotel.
1. Bang on Mall road and very close to the lift
2. Very good very clean rooms
3. Very friendly staff
4. Restaurants is their speciality. Besides the hotel restaurant they have a multicuisine restaurant in the "driveway" of the hotel. This is rated as one of the top restaurants in Shimla.
5. Very good amenities in the toilet with multiple soaps with different aromas.
1. Bang on Mall road and very close to the lift
2. Very good very clean rooms
3. Very friendly staff
4. Restaurants is their speciality. Besides the hotel restaurant they have a multicuisine restaurant in the "driveway" of the hotel. This is rated as one of the top restaurants in Shimla.
5. Very good amenities in the toilet with multiple soaps with different aromas.
Dear Guest, thanks for your stay with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Hotel. Hope to serve you again soon!
Shimla
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