Hotel Willow Banks
Right on the Mall Road
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Willow Banks was established in the year 1871, a landmark estate which spells history and exemplifies an era of gracious living, originally owned by Arthur James Cradook, "Architect and Builder of Simla". In a fitting ttribute to his memory the building has been redesigned into a Hotel, endowed with all modern amenities and comforts effortlessly blending into the surrounding landscape and enhancing its beauty.

Located at level with the Mall Road, Shimla's main promenade and happening place, the hotel is elegance personified, centrally heated with cozy elegant lobby, atrium and spacious, artistically designed rooms with vibrant yet soothing interiors in an ambience oozing good taste and refinement. A multiplicity of contrasting colours and designs add a unique distinctness to each and every area of the hotel. Italian marble, granite, malaysian rubber wood and teak-wood complement each other to produce a decor which is both visually and aesthetically appealing.

Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Accommodation

Modern, fully appointed rooms with elegant furniture and rich upholstery in perfect symbiosis. Spacious toilets each equipped with a bath tub, modern accessories and a host of toiletries. The Rooms  open  out to private  balconies with  an amazing view of the Shimla Valley adumbrated against the surrounding mountains. You can relax in our sun-deck chairs and soak in the sun while you marvel in God's creation. The sight of the sunrise & sunset is surreal.  The hotel is having the following facilities:

• Aesthetically done up spacious rooms.
• Wall to Wall Carpet
• Cable TV.
• Mini Fridge.
• Tea/Coffee Maker
• Wifi Internet connectivity
• EPABX with direct dialing facility.
• Centrally heated  in winter.
• Health Club & Beauty Parlour
• Billiard Table
• Pool Table
• Locker and Credit card facility.
• Doctor on call.
• Car Parking
• Tour and Travel desk.
• Laundry and Room Service.
• Balconies in rooms with a picturesque valley view.
• Bathrooms with tubs.
• Hot and Cold running water.
• Elevator.
• Banquet Hall to Accommodate up to 500 pax.

Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road , Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Restaurants :

Cafe Willows A Multi Cuisine restaurant serving delectable, mouthwatering dishes. Our elaborate menu is truly cosmopolitan, the service warm and personalized and the setting regal.

Fusion Pub : An array of vintage wines and spirits which would be a connoisseurs delight.The cuisine served here is fusion, a quaint mix of Indian and Continental. All this in a youthful backdrop of foot-tapping music and soulful melodies. A dance floor, strobe lights and diffused lighting complete the hip-hop effect.

Fiesta Food Court A self-service fast food outlet, reasonably priced. Has a spacious terrace commanding a grandstand, roof-top view of Shimla Town. An idea venue for Bar-be-que and bon-fire.

Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Conference : A Large fully equipped hall measuring about 4000Sq. Feet. We offer all modern State of Art Conferencing facilities like cordless mikes, projectors, VCR, Video Camera, Fax & E-mail. We can host gathering of up to 400 pax theatre style, 100 pax U-shape, 150 pax classroom style.

Room Types Available

• Deluxe
• Super Deluxe
• Premium Room
• Suite

Places to see in and around Shimla

KUFRI ( 22 kms ) is the highest spot in Shimla at an altitude of 9200 ft.offering a panoramic view  of the  surrounding Himalayan Range . Children would love to visit  the Zoo  with its mélange of exotic wild animals. Take a pony ride to Mahasu peak and enjoy the breathtaking scenery .On the drive to Kufri you can watch the mesmerizing 'Hassan Valley' , the thickest
coniferous forest in Asia.

CHAIL ( 52 Kms ) on the road from Kufri is the former residence of the Maharaja of Patiala . His palace is a majestic sprawling structure with a unique collection of antiques, heirlooms and artifacts. Chail also boasts of the highest cricket ground in the world.

MASHOBRA ( 13 Kms ) is a picturesque moffusil township encircled by majestic oaks, poplars and pine trees . Visit Craignanu and admire the diverse flora.

NALDEHRA ( 22 Kms ) is famous for its 9 - hole lush green golf course. In close proximity is the exquisite temple of Mahunag .

TATAPANI ( 55 Kms ) located on the banks of the Satluj river is famous for it's gushing hot water sulphur springs.

NARKANDA ( 60 Kms ) a beautiful hill resort with verdant dales & meadows and flowering Apple and Cherry orchards. Walk up to Hatu Peak at a height of  13,500 feet and get overawed by the towering snow-capped mountain peaks almost at touching distance.

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY ( 3 KMS ) take a walk down history lane as you watch the colonial grandeur of the past unfold before you in the erstwhile Viceregal Lodge constructed in 1884. Some of the most momentous decisions regarding India's independence were taken here.

JHAKOO TEMPLE ( 2 Kms ) is one of the most sacred & revered temples in India. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman legend has it that he rested here on his way to find the sanjivini booti . You can either take the steep walk or motor up.

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