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The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

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#1 of 160 hotels in Shimla
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2023 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best
The hotel is located in Shimla, the gateway to the majestic Himalayas. Downtown Hotel with Colonial styling, 1 km from Shimla Station & 22 km from Jubalhatti-Shimla Airport. The Hotel is situated at the quite end of the famous Mall and is an ideal base from which to discover the unique beauty of the spectacular Himalayan ranges, Cedar forests and ancient monasteries.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Game room
Billiards
Kids stay free
Valet parking
Wifi
Paid wifi
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Entertainment staff
Table tennis
Babysitting
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Butler service
Doorperson
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Safe
Seating area
VIP room facilities
Iron
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HOTEL CLASS
5.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Green
Luxury
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi
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Roger W wrote a review Yesterday
London, United Kingdom2 contributions
The service and staff are outstanding. The restaurant and food are excellent While it is a little distant from the town centre I would not stay anywhere else The room was of a high quality, the hotel has a real colonial feel about it It is also great to have a tipping box so that it is shared amongst all the staff
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Harpster350 wrote a review 17 Mar
London, United Kingdom4 contributions2 helpful votes
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. It is quietly luxurious, rather than over-the-top, in-your-face brashness. We started and ended our stay with Navya, who was friendly and professional. The rooms are generously proportioned and furnished, with everything you might need from toiletries to drinking water etc. The rooms are also spotless in terms of their cleanliness, so a special thanks to Manthan, who looked after all our housekeeping needs. I love that the rooms have a dressing room and bathroom. There is a good variety of food suited to western and Indian tastes. We had excellent breakfasts, dinner and room service here, so thank you to Raj Kumar and his kitchen team. We would also like to thank Yatin and especially Suraj, who was very thoughtful and intuitive – we really appreciated your attention to detail! Finally, both our drivers who helped to ferry us between places – Sunil and Mukesh – thank your answering all our questions and of course, driving well. We would like to thank everyone for their attention to detail – without being overbearing. It helped make our stay very special, and helped to reinforce the prestige and history of the building. If you're lucky enough to stay in Shimla, I can only recommend the Cecil, it is excellent.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Room Tip: This is located on the other side of the mall and is an uphill walk, or you can ask the hotel to...
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Response from Oberoi Cecil , Owner at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on Trip advisor. We are delighted to learn that you had a wonderful experience at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla. We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you mentioned about the room amenities, services provided by the team and food. I have shared your generous comments with the entire team especially Chef Rajkumar, Navya, Manthan, Yatin and Suraj for whom it will be a great source of encouragement to continue in their efforts and exceed guest expectations. I am lucky to be working with such a motivated team who demonstrate the essence of Oberoi hospitality in their action and spirit. We are delighted to know that you found our Grand Heritage hotel to be beautiful and luxurious. It is indeed reminiscent of the rich colonial era. Thank you once again for your high recommendation. The team and I look forward to having you all over again at Cecil and assuring you of our best services. Warm regards, Manav Gopal Mathur General Manager
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ANIMESH G wrote a review 16 Mar
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Amazing hospitality. Really loved the experience. The food,the stay,the amenities everything was amazing. Really loved the little gifts they gave for remembering our stay at the property also loved the buffets. Specially Ms. jasvin at the front reception and Mr. Sahil in the restaurant were very hospitable.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 2 days ago
Dear Mr. Garg, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on Trip advisor. We are delighted to learn that you had a wonderful experience at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla. We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you mentioned about the hospitality provided by the team, food and room amenities. I have shared your generous comments with the entire team especially Jasvin and Sahil for whom it will be a great source of encouragement to continue in their efforts and exceed guest expectations. I am lucky to be working with such a motivated team who demonstrate the essence of Oberoi hospitality in their action and spirit. Thank you once again for your high recommendation. The team and I look forward to having you all over again at Cecil and assuring you of our best services. Warm regards, Manav Gopal Mathur General Manager
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dilpreet25762024 wrote a review 16 Mar
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Stay was pleasant and the staff as u know at Oberoi is best. The chef( Mr Rajkumar) cooked us some great food and was very experienced and polite. The rooms were well kept and the property had a real old world charm as mentioned in their brochure.
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Dear Mr. Singh, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on Trip advisor. We are delighted to learn that you had a wonderful experience at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla. We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you mentioned about the food and rooms upkeep. I have shared your generous comments with the entire team especially Chef Rajkumar for whom it will be a great source of encouragement to continue in their efforts and exceed guest expectations. I am lucky to be working with such a motivated team who demonstrate the essence of Oberoi hospitality in their action and spirit. Thank you once again for your high recommendation. The team and I look forward to having you all over again at Cecil and assuring you of our best services. Warm regards, Manav Gopal Mathur General Manager
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David B wrote a review 14 Mar
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We stayed in the Oberoi Cecil in Shimla at the end of a 4 week retirement celebratory holiday. We stayed in a number of 5 star hotels but this was the hotel where we felt most comfortable in terms of the staff being so helpful and attentive without being obvious and in your face. We had all our meals in the hotel as we could not find alternative places to eat within walking distance. That said the food was good with a choice of either buffet meals for breakfasts and dinner or an ala carte menu. The food was excellent. We were upgraded and had a suite. Why we were upgraded we don't know but enjoyed the extra comfort and space. On our arrival we were asked if there were any special occasions and we told them the day after we checked in was our wedding anniversary. We were offered a "small cake" and we accepted, expecting to see it charged on the final bill, but it wasn't. On the day the cake was brought to our room and at dinned a second small cake with a candle was presented after eating. My wife was also given a lovely bouquet of flowers, which again was not on the bill. We used the lounge and bar facility and the swimming pool. We did not use the spa so can't comment.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 4 days ago
Dear Mr. David, I truly appreciate you sharing this wonderful review on TripAdvisor. A delight to read your compliments for our hospitality. Thank you for your high recommendation. We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you mentioned about the service provided by the team and scrumptious food. At Oberoi Hotels, we are committed to exceeding our guest’s expectations, through unremitting dedication to perfection in every aspect of service. It is faith and fealty such as yours that helps us continue, unwavering towards our goal of perfection in everything we do. The team and I look forward to welcoming you back at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla and assuring you of our best services. Warm regards, Manav Gopal Mathur General Manager
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lizdelong wrote a review 14 Mar
Chapel Hill, North Carolina14 contributions2 helpful votes
I can't say enough about the luxury of the Oberoi Cecil. In addition to a great location with spectacular views, the hotel itself is elegant, the staff are incredibly accommodating, and the meals are excellent. It's a destination in itself.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Room Tip: We only stayed two nights - i suggest more.
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Responded 4 days ago
Dear Ms. Delong, I truly appreciate you sharing this wonderful review on TripAdvisor. A delight to read your compliments for our hospitality. Thank you for your high recommendation. We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you mentioned about the location of the hotel, service provided by the team and food offered. At Oberoi Hotels, we are committed to exceeding our guest’s expectations, through unremitting dedication to perfection in every aspect of service. It is faith and fealty such as yours that helps us continue, unwavering towards our goal of perfection in everything we do. The team and I look forward to welcoming you back at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla and assuring you of our best services. Warm regards, Manav Gopal Mathur General Manager
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Dave L wrote a review 13 Mar
Stonehaven, United Kingdom12 contributions21 helpful votes
Set high in Shimla with great views and wonderful attentive staff, who made us feel special from the moment we arrived. Really comfortable beds in a lovely suite. Amazing food and only a short walk to Mal Road. What a great place to begin an Indian adventure
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 5 days ago
Dear Guest, I truly appreciate you sharing this wonderful review on TripAdvisor. A delight to read your compliments for our hospitality. Thank you for your high recommendation. We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you mentioned about the service provided by the team, room comfortability, scrumptious food and location of the hotel. At Oberoi Hotels, we are committed to exceeding our guest’s expectations, through unremitting dedication to perfection in every aspect of service. It is faith and fealty such as yours that helps us continue, unwavering towards our goal of perfection in everything we do. The team and I look forward to welcoming you back at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla and assuring you of our best services. Warm regards, Manav Gopal Mathur General Manager
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AakashGupta92 wrote a review 12 Mar
New Delhi, Delhi, India8 contributions7 helpful votes
Pathetic room for the given price. It was like staying in a store room. Room no 502. No oberoi standards. White towel slippers instead of Oberoi orange ones. Other services and junior staff not upto the standards.
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alisoncburke wrote a review 12 Mar
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This hotel is what you have been waiting and hoping to find! The staff are unbelievably kind, professional and polite. The rooms are generous and impeccable, reminding me of past history and grandeur. You will certainly not starve! The choice is a delight… please look no further.
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Dear Mrs. Burke, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on Trip advisor. We are delighted to learn that you had a wonderful experience at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla. We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you mentioned about the service provided by the team, room comfortability and menu choices. I have shared your generous comments with the entire team for whom it will be a great source of encouragement to continue in their efforts and exceed guest expectations. I am lucky to be working with such a motivated team who demonstrate the essence of Oberoi hospitality in their action and spirit. We are delighted to know that you found our Grand Heritage hotel to be beautiful and luxurious. It is indeed reminiscent of the rich colonial era. Thank you once again for your high recommendation. The team and I look forward to having you all over again at Cecil and assuring you of our best services. Warm regards, Manav Gopal Mathur General Manager
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Peter D wrote a review 11 Mar
United Kingdom34 contributions58 helpful votes
The Oberoi Cecil Hotel in Shimla is an exceptional hotel that well deserves its 5 star rating. My two night stay was by the far the best of the several hotels I stayed in during a recent leisure trip to India. The location of the hotel is very good, walking distance from the station, many attractions and the town centre. The levels of service, quality of food and beverage, hotel environment were all exemplary. It is a very well-appointed hotel with helpful, courteous and considerate staff. My suite was one of the best I have ever stayed in. The quality of the fixtures and fittings, levels of cleanliness and general hotel environment puts many other international hotels in the shade. This was my first time staying in an Oberoi hotel, but I will now seek them out in other locations in future.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Dear Guest, I truly appreciate you sharing this wonderful review on TripAdvisor. A delight to read your compliments for our hospitality. Thank you for your high recommendation. We are truly grateful for the wonderful things you mentioned about the location of the hotel, service provided by the team, quality of food and beverage and ambience of the hotel. At Oberoi Hotels, we are committed to exceeding our guest’s expectations, through unremitting dedication to perfection in every aspect of service. It is faith and fealty such as yours that helps us continue, unwavering towards our goal of perfection in everything we do. The team and I look forward to welcoming you back at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla and assuring you of our best services. Warm regards, Manav Gopal Mathur General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
₹15,089 - ₹20,726 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
oberoi cecil - shimla hotel shimla, oberoi shimla, shimla oberoi
LOCATION
IndiaHimachal PradeshShimla DistrictShimla
NUMBER OF ROOMS
75
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla
Which popular attractions are close to The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Nearby attractions include Annandale Ground (0.3 km), Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex (1.1 km), and Kali Bari Temple (1.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Restaurant, Cafe 103, and Arora Sher-E-Punjab.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and locker rooms available in the fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kotkhai Palace (1.7 km), Manorville Mansion Shimla (1.3 km), and Gurkha Gate (0.5 km).