Spacious, elegant room with a standing balcony overlooking the mountains. Heritage charm meets cozy, modern amenities
Built on a heritage and landmark estate, Hotel Willow Banks 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, our Shimla Hotels 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 are rated as 4 Star Hotels in Shimla on TripAdvisor – Café Simla Times and Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar – offer the best dining experience. For a complete Himalayan rejuvenation experience, visit Akasa Spa, the beauty salon, and the gym, or relax at the billiards and pool room.
We promise you a truly memorable stay.
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Lovely property! Central location, brilliant view, amazing food joints. They have two in-house restau- rants serving the most delicious food. The rooms are large, spacious and have a beautiful view of the hills. The hotel also has a spa which is well maintained with trained therapists. Was great to get a nice foot massage after a long walk day of walking on the mall... The hotel is really very nice and surely value for my money!
Fantastic experience. Food is good, buffet spread is delightful. Though the parking is an issue but rest of the things go cover it up. Visitors may use lift services of hotel
I loved stay at Willow Banks. Very near to Mall road, property is very nice, food was awesome, cafe Shimla times had live music in evening and a good view of Shimla. Mr. Pratap at front desk was very courteous and helpful.
Loved my recent stay with family at hotel willow banks. It's a beautiful property on the main mall road dating back to 1870s. They have few antiques from that time up on display at the reception. The staff warmly welcomed us with drinks as we entered. The room was big enough for kids to play and we enjoyed our tea in the balcony. We took the hotels cab for sight seeing and that was enjoy- able too. Clean taxi and helpful driver. The food is a big plus. We ate at their Chinese restaurant inside. Certainly the best meal we ate in Shimla!
Loved the service and food they had to offer. Construction was going in and due to that we could not sleep for long duration. Definitely sure once the construction is completed, it'll be the best hotel to stay at in Shimla, on the mall road. Absolutely loved their service. I've never seen such fast service.
Good location away from the freneticism of the main Mall area but easy walking distance to every- thing and very convenient arrival/departure due to its proximity to the tourist lift. Room service was very fast and the food was good.
Have visited Willows Banks on multiple occasions and loved my stay each time. Rooms are cozy and comfortable. The food is ultimate - best you can find in Shimla. The staff is helpful and the high point is the spa. Tried it on my last visit and really enjoyed the therapy. Ideal hotel in Shimla!
Our 4 Star Hotel in Shimla, Mall Road, places us beside the Tourism Lift. The main starting point for Shimla residents is at this location. The path to the Ridge and coffee shops requires no steep ascents while you enjoy your budget-friendly walk. The front door leads directly to the shops, which serve food and create an enjoyable atmosphere.
The system works perfectly for you if your preference is to avoid all time-consuming transit activities.
The Mall Road prohibits car access, which prevents you from bringing your vehicle to this 4 Star Hotel in Shimla. The process appears to be complicated, but you can follow these simple steps: drive your vehicle to the Tourism Lift, which is located on Cart Road and use the lift to reach your destination.
The destination requires only a brief period to reach from this point because it involves a straight path. Our personnel will handle your luggage transport from the lift area, and you can proceed to the walking area.
The town presents parking difficulties because our location is on the pedestrian mall, which prevents us from establishing a private street access point. Most of our guests use the big public parking lots at the Tourism Lift or near the High Court.
The parking facilities create a protected area that certified personnel operate and which visitors can access by walking for two minutes. Most visitors will leave their cars until their departure time after parking.
The hotel design creates dull, box-shaped rooms that maintain an identical appearance throughout their multiple levels. The heritage property requires its rooms to maintain the historic architectural features, which enable visitors to experience authentic historical ambiance.
The valley-view rooms contain the most popular inventory because their views provide exceptional beauty. The experience of sitting on a balcony with hot chai while mist passes through cedar trees creates an authentic travel experience through its natural beauty.
You do not need to leave the building because all your requirements are available inside. The Shimla Brewing Co., which provides excellent beer and Café Simla Times.Which offers a beautiful terrace. Whether you’re craving a proper North Indian dinner at Eighteen71 or just a really good pizza with a view, we’ve got you covered. It beats wandering around in the cold looking for a table elsewhere.
Totally. We get a lot of families because our suites actually have enough room for everyone to spread out. Being on the Mall Road is a massive help, too; if the kids get tired or someone wants an ice cream, you’re right there. You don’t have to plan a whole expedition just to go for a stroll. It’s way more relaxed than staying somewhere far out in the hills.
Our 4 Star Hotel in Shimla can help you plan excursions in the surrounding region. Our travel desk will help you find interesting locations, including serene forest trails and unexplored historical places. We offer two options to explore Shimla, namely a day trip to Kufri and a tour of British-era architecture.
Walking the hills of Shimla is great, but it’ll kill your legs. That’s why we have Akasa Spa right here. You can pop in for a quick foot massage or go for a full treatment to really unwind. We also have a salon if you want to look sharp for dinner and a gym for anyone who still has energy to burn. It’s all about making sure you actually go home feeling rested.
The site has existed since the 1800s as the first property of James Craddock Jr., who designed numerous town buildings. The traditional colonial atmosphere of the building has been maintained through its original woodwork and high ceilings, and historical narratives, while all essential functions have been modernized through bathroom fixtures and internet access systems.
Experience historical accommodations while preserving key aspects of the period in question without having to immerse yourself in the full historical context.
Because it is truly better for you. Bookings made directly on the hotel website allow you to speak directly to us rather than a computer system working for a large agency. Therefore, we can be somewhat more accommodating of your request. Plus, we often throw in direct-only perks like spa discounts or better rates that you just won't find on the big apps. It makes the whole process a lot smoother.
Hotel is on the main mall road and that's the biggest plus point. You need to climb a bit to reach the hotels lift but the staff is really helpful. We got a mail and message telling us how to get there. They arranged a parking for us and sent a porter for our luggage. Once we got there our room, our stay everything was perfect. The best part was 24 hour dining...a blessing when you are travelling with kids. I recommend this hotel to all.