Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road Shimla - Shimla
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Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road Shimla
No. of rooms
62
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Spa/wellness
Parking
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7.8/10
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No. of rooms
62
WiFi
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
We speak
HI
7.8/10
Established in 1871, the colonial-style Hotel Willow Banks enjoys beautiful views of the Shimla Valley and mountains. About 450 metres from Christ Church and Shimla City, it has a free Wi-Fi, a sauna and hot tub.
Elegant roomscome with a cable TV, teacoffee making facilities and a mini-fridge. Some rooms have a balcony. En suite bathrooms have a bathtub and hot-water showers. Certain rooms offer a spa bath.
All the rooms are well ventilated, the weather of Shimla with fans keeps the ambiance comfortable.
Hotel Willow Banks is located on Mall Road, a heritage non-motorable pedestrian road. Public car parking is available 500 meters away. Porters (chargeable) assist with luggage. Guests can reach the hotel via the Govt. Tourism Lift followed by a 100-meter level walk to the right, or alternatively, walk up the Metropole Road (slightly steep) to access the hotel’s private lift directly to the reception. For any assistance, please contact the hotel reception.
The hotel has its own pub and brewery that provides the best place to party when in Shimla. With freshly brewed beer, craft cocktails, world cuisine inspired pub food, DJ Club nights and first of its kind in India mid-air hammocks for enjoying the food and drinks while soaking in the most brilliant views of Shimla.
Eighteen71 Cookhouse and bar serves Pan-Indian, Oriental and International delights along with refreshing beverages. Caf Simla Times is an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant that offers breathtaking views of Shimla. Skybar is Shimlas only rooftop bar and Hookah lounge.
As part of its Wellness Zone Hotel Willow Banks now has a Jawed Habib Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon offering a full range of services like luxurious facials, stylish haircuts, relaxing pedicures and more - perfect for pampering yourself in the hills, while carrying the hallmark of quality of Jawed Habib.
The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 12:00.
31st Dec 2025 New Year Gala Dinner Charges 4000 per person payable at the hotel directly at the time of check-in.
Accessible parking
CCTV in common areas
Laundryadditional charge
24-hour front desk
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Restaurant
Fire extinguishers
Shuttle service
Hot tub/Jacuzziadditional charge
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Dry cleaningadditional charge
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Fruits
Bar
Ironing service
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
24-hour security
Massageadditional charge
Internet services
Nightclub/DJ
WiFi
Parking
Breakfast in the room
Room service
Barber/beauty shop
Family rooms
Saunaadditional charge
Car hire
Terrace
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Spa and wellness centreadditional charge
Heating
Lift
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Premium Room with Large Balcony and Bathtub - 10% discount on spa & laundry, Complimentary Happy Hours 1+1. Spacious room opens out to a private balcony with an amazing view of the Shimla valley and surrounding mountains. Balcony is large enough to accommodate two deck chairs. Size of the balcony is 28 sq ft. Includes a cable TV and teacoffee making facilities. Bathroom has a bathtub. Additional benefits: - Complimentary welcome drink - 15% discount on spa services - 20% discount on games at the sports bar - Complimentary use of Gym - Complimentary Happy Hours deal offering 1+1 offer. Drinks selection include Pint(s) of Beer, Mocktails. Offer is available from 2:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Only on Weekday at SBC. - 10% discount on session(s) of Spa. Prior reservation is needed. This offer is applicable once during stay. - 10% discount on session(s) of Salon. Prior reservation is needed. - 10% discount on Laundry services. - Complimentary welcome drinks on arrival. The hotel features a Swiss Chalet style sloping roof. Premium Rooms are on the 4th floor (straight ceilings) or 5th floor (sloping mountain style ceilings). Room size and amenities are identical acrossDeluxe Rooms and allotted as per availability, ceiling preferences cant be accommodated. Rooms are well ventilated, with fans for comfort and heaters provided in winter. ;
Family Suite with Jacuzzi - 10% discount on spa & laundry, Complimentary Happy Hours 1+1. Suite is a combination of two interconnected rooms,one has a king size bed and another has a sofa cum bed that opens outa large bed for two. This room has a valley view and is perfect for families with two children. It has two bathrooms wherein one of them has a private spa bath too. Indulge in a luxurious stay with a dining area, double room, and private jacuzzi. This Swiss Chalet style room features a sloping mountain ceiling, a king bed on one side, and a sofa cum bed on the other. Two elegant bathrooms include a jacuzzi and walk-in shower. Rooms are well-ventilated, heated in winter, and offer a limited city view of the Shimla skyline from the window. Rooms are heated in winter (heaters) Rooms are well ventilated . Additional benefits: - Complimentary welcome drink - 15% discount on spa services - 20% discount on games at the sports bar - Complimentary use of Gym - Complimentary Happy Hours deal offering 1+1 offer. Drinks selection include Pint(s) of Beer, Mocktails. Offer is available from 2:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Only on Weekday at SBC. - 10% discount on session(s) of Spa. Prior reservation is needed. This offer is applicable once during stay. - 10% discount on session(s) of Salon. Prior reservation is needed. - 10% discount on Laundry services. - Complimentary welcome drinks on arrival. ;
Premium Rooms with Kitchenette - 10% discount on spa & laundry, Complimentary Happy Hours 1+1. Premium Rooms with Kitchenette have a separate entry and are part of a block of four rooms adjoining a private valley-facing garden. Rooms are well-ventilated, with fans keeping them cool in summer, heaters in winter, and hot & cold AC for year-round comfort. Each room includes a dining area, walk-in shower, and an en suite kitchenette for light cooking needs. Rooms have limited or no direct view, but the adjoining garden offers a lovely valley view. The kitchenette of the studio can be used at an additional cost. The cost to use the kitchenette is INR 1500 per day + taxes. Additional benefits: - Complimentary welcome drink - 15% discount on spa services - 20% discount on games at the sports bar - Complimentary use of Gym - Complimentary Happy Hours deal offering 1+1 offer. Drinks selection include Pint(s) of Beer, Mocktails. Offer is available from 2:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Only on Weekday at SBC. - 10% discount on session(s) of Spa. Prior reservation is needed. This offer is applicable once during stay. - 10% discount on session(s) of Salon. Prior reservation is needed. - 10% discount on Laundry services. - Complimentary welcome drinks on arrival. ;
Super Deluxe Room with Small Balcony and Bathtub - 10% discount on spa & laundry, Complimentary Happy Hours 1+1. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are provided in this spacious double room. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Deluxe Room - Mall road facing with Bathtub - 10% discount on spa & laundry, Complimentary Happy Hours 1+1. This double room has a private entrance, seating area and tumble dryer. The Hotel has a Swiss Chalet style sloping roof structure. Deluxe rooms are on the 4th floor (with straight ceilings) or 5th floor (with sloping chalet style ceilings). Other than style of ceiling - room sizes and amenities are identical acrossDeluxe rooms. These would be allocated to guest as per availability and entertaining any preference on this matter would not be possible. - Complimentary Happy Hours deal offering 1+1 offer. Drinks selection include Pint(s) of Beer, Mocktails. Offer is available from 2:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Only on Weekday at SBC. - 10% discount on session(s) of Spa. Prior reservation is needed. This offer is applicable once during stay. - 10% discount on session(s) of Salon. Prior reservation is needed. - 10% discount on Laundry services. - Complimentary welcome drinks on arrival. ;
Luxury rooms with Balcony (Limited View) and Bathtub - 10% discount on spa & laundry, Complimentary Happy Hours 1+1. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Club Room with Balcony and Bathtub (Valley & SkyBar Views) - 10% discount on spa & laundry, Complimentary Happy Hours 1+1. This twindouble room has a balcony, flat-screen TV and seating area. it Overlooks Skybar and Enjoyingday music and faces a view of the hills. The hotel features a Swiss Chalet style sloping roof. Club Rooms is on the 5th 5th floor (sloping mountain-style ceilings). The room is adjacent to our sky bar hookah lounge and we can serve hookah in room balcony too. Rooms are well ventilated with fans for comfort and heaters provided in winter. Herbal hookah served in balcony on chargeable basis The room welcomes guests with two complimentary mugs of freshly brewed beer mocktails served in the room on arrival. - Complimentary Happy Hours deal offering 1+1 offer. Drinks selection include Pint(s) of Beer, Mocktails. Offer is available from 2:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Only on Weekday at SBC. - 10% discount on session(s) of Spa. Prior reservation is needed. This offer is applicable once during stay. - 10% discount on session(s) of Salon. Prior reservation is needed. - 10% discount on Laundry services. - Complimentary welcome drinks on arrival. ;
Standard Double or Twin Room. The unit has 1 bed.
