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Destination Wedding in Shimla at Hotel Willow Banks

If you are looking for wedding venues in Shimla or a corporate offsite location or exhibition- look no further. Hotel Willow Banks offers you a one of a kind indoor - outdoor banquet space of 8500 sq.ft ideal for hosting weddings, corporate events, exhibitions, fashion shows, concerts, art exhibitions and flea markets. The area has a brilliant view of all of Shimla town and overlooks the hills and popular attractions of the city. The area can accomodate over 400 people. Hotel Willow Banks is the ideal venue for hosting, MICE conferences, exhibitions and film shootings

  1. Wedding in Shimla

    If you are looking for a gorgeous offbeat destination wedding in Shimla away from all the pollution and stress of the metros, then a wedding in Shimla is the answer to all your wishes. And Hotel Willow Banks will take care of everything so that you can enjoy the most memorable event of your life. We promise you a beautiful venue in the hills – a ‘one of a kind’ and ‘largest in Shimla’ indoor-outdoor wedding banquet in Shimla, delectable food across cuisines, luxurious ambience and the most picturesque view that will make your photographs totally instagrammable without any filters!

    • Unique Indoor Outdoor Area: If your dream wedding is one where you have an outdoor mandap overlooking the age old pines and majestic Himalayas – then a wedding at Hotel Willow Banks is what you have been looking for! With halls large enough to accomodate over 400 people – you can choose the kind of wedding you want – ranging from simple and elegant to traditional, royal and extravagant. The perfect destination wedding in Shimla is possible at Hotel Willow Banks has an indoor outdoor area that offers a picturesque backdrop of the hills and the popular landmarks of Shimla for all your functions.

    • Prominent Location at the Mall Road: Hotel Willow Banks is located on the main heritage Mall Road – the most prime location in Shimla and easy elevator access is available to the area. The hotel is also just 100m away from the largest car parking in the city- the Shimla central car park. Park your vehicles here & we will arrange for a special welcome and easy elevator access to the hotel!

    • Any theme of your choice!: With elegant options of decor – we can literally create any kind of theme that you have in mind. The beautiful tune of Shehnai and the drum of the Dhol signify the spirit of the Indian shaadi while the floral arrangements of orchids, roses and lilies bring forth the beauty of the Shimla valleys. Entertainment ranges from folk music to live bands to dhol evenings and DJ dance parties to ensure the fun never stops!

    • Unmatched quality of food – Best in town: With three of the best restaurants of the city within the hotel – Cafe Simla Times and Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar and SkyBar– Hotel Willow Banks is known for its food – unmatched quality, innovative presentation and diverse range of cuisines on offer from Mughlai, Chinese to Thai, Mexican, Italian and lots more. We share your love for food and will ensure each function has a spread to remember!

    • Rooms and facilities for guests – Lots to keep them comfortable and entertained!: Guests can also spend their time golfing, horse riding, trekking and using in-house recreation like the billiards, TT, jacuzzi, steam, professional spa, sauna, salon (for all your beauty and makeup requirements), gym etc when they are not occupied in the ceremonies.

      Hotel Willow Banks in truly a one of a kind banquet in Shimla and a perfect destination for a wedding in Shimla. Call us to share your requirement and we will help you with customized packages.


  2. Exhibitions in Shimla

    If you are looking for a space to exhibit your products in Shimla – look no further! Hotel Willow Banks is the ideal space for your exhibitions in Shimla. With a sprawling 8500 sq. ft of indoor-outdoor space overlooking the majestic hills, age old pines and all the popular tourist attractions of Shimla, it makes for a memorable shopping experience. For exclusive exhibitions in apparel, lifestyle and home decor or a B2B trade event or a curated flea market or a fashion show in the hills – Hotel Willow Banks offers you one of a kind space for your exhibition in Shimla. Located centrally on the Main Mall Road and with easy elevator access from the Car park (just 100m away) – it is an ideal location for tourists and locals alike.


  3. Movie Shootings in Shimla

    Shimla, one of the most beautiful cities in India also happens to be one of the favourite destinations for movie shootings. Movie shootings are popular among many Bollywood and Punjabi film makers. Snow-capped mountains, Green meadows, colourful flowerbed, cool climate throughout the year, friendly locals, easy policies by the state government, colonial monuments etc. are the factors that make it perfect for movie shootings. Over time various movies like Tamasha, Shoebite, Jab we met have been shot at Hotel Willow Banks and the most recent addition to the list is the Mastercard TV commercial with M.S.Dhoni and Pankaj Kapoor.


  4. MICE (Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibits)

    With a high inventory of rooms and central location – The hotel is ideal for team buildings, events and conferences. Shimla is an ideal venue for offsites and team building events. Conveniently accessible from any major city of India – Shimla offers great weather all year round and lots of activities to indulge in from trekking, river rafting and golf to in house training sessions, billiards, table tennis, badminton, pool, carom, darts. Any kind of theatre or cluster seating can be arranged at our indoor outdoor banquet hall in Shimla cum terrace. The area can accommodate over 500 guests. This is the perfect banquet in Shimla for MICE events - and we assure you the best of our services, to ensure a memorable event.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. HOW MANY GUESTS CAN THE BANQUET HALL IN SHIMLA HOLD?

Your setup will determine the answer, but the space can accommodate between 100 and 500 guests. The Willow Bank Banquet Hall in Shimla operates as an open space because it allows guests to move freely without feeling restricted by anything in their way.

The venue maintains a spacious feeling even when it reaches full capacity, which benefits both wedding ceremonies and official events.

2. WHY IS WILLOW BANK A GOOD WEDDING VENUE IN SHIMLA?

Mainly the location. Mall Road provides you with an ideal location that offers beautiful views and convenient movement while maintaining the authentic Shimla atmosphere. The Wedding Banquet in Shimla itself isn’t plain or dull, so it doesn’t feel like a typical closed banquet space.

3. DO YOUR WEDDING VENUES IN SHIMLA PROVIDE LOCAL FOOD?

Yes, food is taken care of here. You don’t have to arrange an outside caterer. The restaurant kitchen system provides dependable food because it operates as a restaurant. The menu allows you to choose the dishes you want to present to your visitors.

4. WHY CHOOSE WILLOW BANK OVER OTHER VENUES?

The total process becomes more efficient through this method. The central location provides both location access and team support throughout the event. You do not need to spend time looking for people who have left because this situation only occurs at large commercial venues.

5. IS IT EASY TO REACH THE VENUE?

Yes. Guests can park on Cart Road and take the lift up to Mall Road. From there, it’s a short walk. The Wedding Banquet in Shimla at Hotel Willow Banks provide accessible pathways without any steep climbs, which benefits all visitors but especially seniors.

6. CAN WE DECIDE OUR OWN DÉCOR?

You have complete freedom to design your space. You can use our contacts or bring your own decorator. The space provides multiple setup options, which enable you to design it according to your preferences.

7. ARE ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS?

Yes, rooms are in the same property. It helps a lot, especially after late events. Guests don’t have to travel anywhere else; they can just go upstairs and rest.

8. WILL SOMEONE MANAGE THINGS DURING THE EVENT?

Yes, there’s a person assigned who handles the coordination. They keep an eye on timings and basic arrangements, so things don’t go off track.

9. WHAT ABOUT POWER AND SOUND?

There’s power backup, so cuts won’t stop your event. A sound setup is already available, which works for most functions without needing extra arrangements.

10. HOW DO I GET PRICING DETAILS?

You’ll need to share your dates and the number of guests. Based on that, we’ll give you a proper breakdown. It’s not fixed since every event is different.

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