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Hotel Willow Banks

4.0 star property
Hotel in Shimla with 4 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Aerial view
Restaurant
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Premium Room with Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Interconnecting family room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
  • 19 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Club Room

Club Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Reception

Royale Retreat

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (16)
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001

What's nearby

  • Mall Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Christ Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kali Bari Temple - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lakkar Bazar - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jakhu Temple - 12 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Shimla Station - 8 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nalini Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Simla Times - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jashan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Clarke's - An Oberoi Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Willow Banks

Upscale hotel
You can look forward to a nightclub, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Willow Banks. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage or a body wrap at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and bike hire
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy
  • A banquet hall, a lift and concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges and electric kettles

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (INR 200 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 700 for adults and INR 500 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 700 for adults and from INR 500 for children
  • Self-parking fee: INR 200 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 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

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Willow
Hotel Willow Banks
Hotel Willow Banks Shimla
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Willow Banks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Willow Banks?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Willow Banks on 2 Jan 2025 start from AU$199.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Willow Banks?

Self-parking is available for INR 200 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Willow Banks?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Willow Banks?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Willow Banks located?

Situated in Shimla, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mall Road, Christ Church, and Gaiety Theater. Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex and Himalayan Aviary are also within 15 minutes. Shimla Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 39 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Louisa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service crew are friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sandeep

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No heat no view but I paid for view room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anupam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gagandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in process was not smooth.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

DONG J

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I'll not stay at this hotel again. Compared to the rate (20,800INR for 3 nights), the quality of service was much behind of ven India Standard. 1. Room was very chilly but nothing from reception even though I asked to do some things. 2. Staff are working like government officials. 3. Do not respect any hospitality. They work like a machine. I think from the top manager to the staffs on the floor don't know how to catch up the needs of guest. Avoid this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amrita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Krishan

Travelled with family
Hotel hasn’t Parking and overall is good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property located on the mall road of shimla
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Pallavi Sharma

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Partap verma needs to be thrown out
It was a terrible stay because of the front office ortaon Pratap Verma . He was non courteous rude and extramlu unproffesional . He wanted us to pay the entite amount upfront on check in and when we asked that we need mote time since the amount wwas disputed he starteed yelling at us saying “ main apni jeb se thodi donga paise “ . Apart ftpm him the entire staff was helpful including the manager sanjay . Who sorted our bill dispute and actes gracefully . I wish oeople are partap are not in yye hospitality industry . They give a bad nsmr yo the hotel and also to thier proffesion. Becsuse of his behaviour i woukd ne er have gond memories of this stay😡
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay...
The hotel is located at the mall road which makes it an excellent location. The stay was very comfortable. The service was excellent. I would definitely call this hotel as one of the best places to stay in Shimla.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed before also very happy to see everything upgraded.The room service food and service is excellent but breakfast needs improvement and the manager looked disinterested in his work he doesn’t even have a smile on his face early morning sad to see such faces.The reception and check inn was properly done.Overall had a great time. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Place to Stay in Shimla
The best place to stay in Shimla. Right on the Mall Road with Cafe Shimla Times and Eighteen 71 What else you need?!! This is indeed the best location ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Average hotel.
Wifi was not working. TV channels were not working consistently. No urgency by hotel staff to fix the problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

John, Mumbai, MH

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the mall road. Period.
Typical three star hotel. Keep low expectations and you will be happy. Old hotel needs upkeep.

10/10 Excellent

vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very nice stay here, relaxing. Staff were ok, rooms good. Food ok. They do need to sort out the wifi, and maybe give more detail on what to use and how to use things in the room. But I would stay here again. Well placed for the Mall and Monkey temple.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel willow banks ... Ridiculous place to stay
Ridiculous hotel for stay. Only location is good and adjoining Simla cafe is excellent. Service is bad and food quality below average. Not at all a value for money. Good for travelers who want to stay on the mall and ready to compromise on everything else in terms of hotel.

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0
Address
Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh