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The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla

★★★★★
📍 Chaura Maidan, Near Ambetkar Chowk, Shimla, India
A Colonial Hill Retreat with Himachali Evenings and Shimla Valley Views
Price range31,741 – 83,617 INR
Room size range18 sqm – 65 sqm
9.4649 Reviews
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The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offers 7 room types, ranging from 18 sqm to 65 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 31,741 to 83,617 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.

What Defines The Oberoi Cecil

Historic hill-station setting

Built in 1884, the heritage hotel occupies an elevated position in Chaura Maidan, above Shimla’s main commercial core.

Colonial-era character

Classic colonial styling, teak wood furniture and heritage interiors define the property’s design language.

Elevated mountain outlook

The property has elevated mountain and valley views from its hillside setting.

High-altitude heated pool

The indoor temperature-controlled swimming pool is highlighted as one of the highest located heated swimming pools in the world.

Himachali evenings at Cedar Garden

Cedar Garden serves smoky grills and drinks alongside authentic Himachali dance performances.

Western and Oriental spa treatments

The spa offers Western and Oriental treatments, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, Balinese, Hawaiian, Thai and chakra head-and-shoulder massages.

Dedicated children’s facilities

Facilities include a children’s activity centre, complimentary kids’ club, game room, pool table and ping-pong.

Two named meeting halls

The Kipling Hall and The Curzon Room provide dedicated meeting and event spaces, supported by a private lounge for refreshments and breakaway discussions.

Valley-view accommodation

The official accommodation collection includes Deluxe, Luxury and Premier Valley View rooms, alongside Deluxe and Luxury Suites.

Library and leisure spaces

Public areas include a library, game room, all-day restaurant, garden dining venue and tea lounge and bar.

Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?

Couples Score
8.0/10
Suites and intimate evening dining

Suites provide a more private accommodation option, while private dining and Cedar Garden’s evening setting create opportunities for unhurried meals.

The indoor heated pool and spa treatments add relaxed couple time indoors.

  • ✓Breakfast in the room
  • ✓Room service
  • ✓Concierge service
  • ✓Bar
  • ✓Food delivered to guest room
  • ✓Tour desk
Wellness Score
6.8/10
A heated pool and Himalayan spa rituals

Wellness stays can combine the temperature-controlled indoor pool with sauna, steam room and a spa offering Ayurvedic, Thai, Balinese, Hawaiian, aromatherapy and chakra head-and-shoulder massages.

  • ✓Fitness center
Families Score
8.6/10
Indoor recreation for younger travellers

Families have practical options for indoor downtime through the children’s activity centre, complimentary kids’ club, game room, pool table and ping-pong, with a heated indoor pool available for shared recreation.

  • ✓Kids' club
  • ✓Babysitting/child services
  • ✓Games room
  • ✓Billiards
  • ✓Table tennis
Business Score
9.9/10
Named halls for focused meetings

Business groups can use The Kipling Hall and The Curzon Room, with theatre capacities of 45 and 40 respectively, plus a private lounge for refreshments and breakaway discussions.

  • ✓Business center
  • ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
  • ✓Express check-in/check-out
  • ✓Luggage storage
  • ✓Shuttle service
  • ✓Car hire
  • ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
  • ✓Currency exchange
  • ✓Dry cleaning
  • ✓Free WiFi
  • ✓Ironing service
  • ✓Laundry
  • ✓Mobile app for room service
  • ✓Packed lunches
  • ✓Safety deposit box
  • ✓Valet parking

Rooms & Rates at The Oberoi Cecil

Check rates and availability for all rooms at The Oberoi Cecil, then book securely with H5star.

Double Room1 photos
□18 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Luxury Room2 photos
Price range 29 279 – 35 783 INRAverage price 32 796 INRPrice per sqm 964.60 INR / m²
□34 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Deluxe Room2 photos
Price range 28 255 – 34 809 INRAverage price 31 741 INRPrice per sqm 857.87 INR / m²
□37 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Twin Room1 photos
Price range 32 115 – 43 358 INRAverage price 37 584 INRPrice per sqm 1 015.79 INR / m²
□37 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Twin bed, 90-130 cm wide
Premier Valley View Room3 photos
Price range 30 817 – 37 525 INRAverage price 34 871 INRPrice per sqm 894.13 INR / m²
□39 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Deluxe Suite3 photos
Price range 58 188 – 58 544 INRAverage price 58 366 INRPrice per sqm 1 061.20 INR / m²
□55 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Luxury Suite2 photos
Price range 82 542 – 84 176 INRAverage price 83 617 INRPrice per sqm 1 286.42 INR / m²
□65 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Queen bed, 151-180 cm wide

Colonial Heritage Above Shimla’s Commercial Core

An 1884 hill-station landmark

Built in 1884 and renovated in 1997, the property is framed as a historic hotel in the hills. Its elevated Chaura Maidan setting places it among Shimla’s older colonial residences and government-era hill architecture.

Teak, libraries and classic public rooms

The design favours colonial-era elegance and comfortable classic décor rather than contemporary minimalism. Teak wood furniture extends through the accommodation, while shared spaces include a library, game room and tea lounge and bar.

Valley Views Across a Heritage Room Collection

From Deluxe Rooms to Luxury Suites

Accommodation categories include Deluxe, Luxury and Premier Valley View rooms, together with Deluxe Suites and Luxury Suites. The collection emphasises elevated views and suite accommodation within the hotel’s heritage setting.

Selected rooms with balconies or terraces

Some accommodation is listed with balconies or terraces, extending the room experience outdoors. Valley-view categories provide a direct connection to the elevated mountain setting around Chaura Maidan.

All-Day Dining and Himachali Garden Evenings

The Restaurant from breakfast through dinner

The Restaurant is the all-day dining venue, open from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Breakfast runs from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM and dinner from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Smoky grills with Himachali performance

Cedar Garden operates from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, serving smoky grills and refreshing drinks alongside authentic Himachali dance performances in a garden dining setting.

Tea lounge, bar and private dining

A tea lounge and bar is listed as open from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The event inventory also includes a private dining room for meals arranged alongside meetings and gatherings.

An Indoor Heated Pool in the Himalayan Hills

Year-round indoor swimming

The property has one indoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, also described as heated. Pool access is listed from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, making swimming possible regardless of Shimla’s seasonal outdoor temperatures.

Mountain views from an elevated base

The hotel occupies an elevated position above Shimla’s town centre, with mountain views and a quieter hillside atmosphere. Cedar Garden provides the principal named outdoor dining space within the property.

Spa Treatments, Steam and Indoor Recreation

Massage traditions and thermal facilities

The spa combines Western and Oriental treatments with sauna and steam room facilities. Massage options include aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, Balinese, Hawaiian, Thai and chakra head-and-shoulder treatments.

A dedicated fitness centre

A dedicated fitness centre or gymnasium provides the hotel’s main exercise facility, complementing the spa and indoor heated pool.

Family leisure and event infrastructure

Leisure facilities include a game room, pool table, ping-pong, kids’ club and children’s activity centre. Event support includes audiovisual capabilities, business services, internet access, onsite catering and rental car service.

Chaura Maidan’s Quiet Colonial Hillside

A quieter elevated district

Chaura Maidan lies above Shimla’s main commercial core near Ambetkar Chowk. The area is associated with cooler residential enclaves, colonial-era buildings and the historic hill-station fabric of the city.

Within reach of the Mall-area district

Hill roads and pedestrian routes connect the neighborhood with Shimla’s central commercial and cultural district. The location combines a quieter heritage hillside environment with access to the town’s mall-area attractions.

What's near The Oberoi Cecil?

The Oberoi Cecil has 5 restaurants and 2 cafés within 3000 metres. Nearby restaurants include Amrit Dhaba, Dim sum Chinese restaurant, Alfa restaurant;Tourist information, Wake & Bake Café and Himchi bar and kitchen, while cafés include Hide Out Café and Book Cafe.

Nearby transport options around The Oberoi Cecil include Bus Stop Bus to New ISBT just 1.4 km from the hotel.

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Food & drinks
Restaurants nearby
  • Amrit Dhaba1.4 km
  • Dim sum Chinese restaurant1.7 km
  • Alfa restaurant;Tourist information1.7 km
  • Wake & Bake Café1.8 km
  • Himchi bar and kitchen2.3 km
Cafes nearby
  • Hide Out Café1.8 km
  • Book Cafe2.0 km
Bars nearby
    Transport
    Aerodrome nearby
      Subway Station nearby
        Bus Stop nearby
        • Bus to New ISBT1.4 km
        Station nearby
          Ferry Terminal nearby
            Culture & Attractions
            Attraction nearby
              Museum nearby
              • Himachal Pradesh State Museum360 m

              Sentiment analysis

              CategoryScoreGuest Sentiment
              Cleanliness9Housekeeping repeatedly praised and rooms described as neat & clean, though a few mentions of a room smelling/being stale lowered the score slightly.
              Service9.9Consistently exceptional — staff repeatedly described as courteous, warm, attentive; special gestures, upgrades and personalized attention highlighted across many reviews.
              Location9.7Multiple mentions of excellent, convenient location with easy access to Mall Road, Viceregal Lodge and great views; reviewers call it the best-located property in Shimla.
              Room Quality9.6Many positive notes on room views, suite upgrades and old-world charm; generally high quality but isolated report of an unpleasant-smelling room.
              Amenities9Heated pool, jacuzzi and spa receive praise, but play area equipment is outdated and outdoor dining/space is limited which modestly reduces the score.
              Value for Money9.3Guests report memorable, special-occasion experiences and complimentary gestures enhancing perceived value; a few notes about extra charges (e.g., pick & drop) slightly detract.
              Food and Beverage9.2Food and breakfast are frequently praised as excellent with good variety; isolated comments cite food problems and in-room dining hassles that lower the rating a bit.
              Overall Experience9.5Overwhelmingly positive stays, many calling it one of their best hotel experiences — warm hospitality, memorable service and family-friendly touches dominate reviews.

              The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Shimla

              See how The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla compares with other 5-star hotels in Shimla across room size, price and stay scores.

              MetricThe Oberoi Cecil, Shimla5-Star Shimla AveragePosition
              Lowest nightly room price31 741 INR23 476 INRAbove average
              Price for 50 sqm rooms48 944 INR40 764 INRAbove average
              Guest Rating9.48.7—
              Reviews649343—
              Couples Score8.0——
              Wellness Score6.8——
              Families Score8.6——
              Business Score9.9——

              Frequently Asked Questions

              How many room types does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offer?

              The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offers 7 room types.

              What is the price range for rooms at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

              Room prices range from 31,741 – 83,617 INR per night.

              What is the average nightly price at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

              The average nightly room price is 46,496 INR.

              What are the room sizes at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

              Room sizes range from 18 sqm to 65 sqm.

              What is the most affordable room at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?

              The most affordable room at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is Deluxe Room, with prices from 28 255 INR per night.

              What type of stay is The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla best suited for?

              What facilities does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offer?

              The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.

              Can I book The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla through H5star?

              Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.

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