Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free valet parking
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a steam room are on-site.
The Orchid Shimla offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This Shimla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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.
During your stay at The Orchid Shimla, you'll be close to Mall Road. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus a full-service spa.
Free WiFi
Free valet parking
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Treat yourself to massages at Berry Spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a playground
Just a 4-minute drive from Hip Hip Hurray Amusement Park and a few minutes from Lakkar Bazar
The Orchid Shimla offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square metres) and includes conference space. A steam room, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury The Orchid Shimla. Valet parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Shimla hotel.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Orchid Shimla has a restaurant on site.
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 transport
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
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
Hardwood flooring in room
Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
More
1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2021
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
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 the property
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 over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 500 for adults and from INR 250 for children
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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 needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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
9.2
Wonderful
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The staff were absolutely amazing at this hotel, nothing was too much trouble for them especially at breakfast & dinner. The hotel is well located with some amazing views overlooking the hillside properties of Shimla.
The Orchid Shimla is a premier hotel with superior service, dynamic dining, and excellent creature comforts.
The staff at Orchid Shimla is very well trained to anticipate and meet your needs. The front desk concierge Nikita is professional and efficient, she assisted us in arranging taxis to tourist attractions and to Mandi.
The dining experience was delightful and delicious. Views from the dining room overlook Shimla valley which adds to the wonder. The pastry chef took time to answer our questions about unique Indian flavors, even showing us type of vegetable that, as Americans, we were not familiar with.
Especially helpful in the dining room was a server named Aarte. She provided expert service, answered questions about foods, and made quality suggestions about menu selections. She also indulged me in trying to learn a little Hindu. Thank you, Aarte!
The rooms were lovely. They were spotlessly clean. The linens were crisp and the beds were comfy.
I highly recommend the Orchid in Shimla.
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.