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The Orchid Shimla

★★★★★
📍 Kamla Nagar, Near Hill Groove School, Bhattakufer, Frood, Sanjauli, Shimla, India
A Rooftop Mountain Stay with Heated Pools, Berry Spa and Contemporary Shimla Comfort
Price range28,298 – 46,780 INR
Room size range28 sqm – 79 sqm
8.5441 Reviews
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The Orchid Shimla offers 7 room types, ranging from 28 sqm to 79 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 28,298 to 46,780 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.

What Defines The Orchid Shimla

Rooftop heated pool

Indoor, heated, plunge-style pool facilities on the rooftop, with some listings also describing an outdoor pool component.

Berry Spa treatments

Full-service Berry Spa with two treatment rooms offering massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, aromatherapy, and Ayurvedic therapies.

Couples spa facilities

Couples treatment rooms and couples’ massages are available within the spa.

Mountain-hotel setting

A contemporary 5-star hotel in Sanjauli, Frood, and Kamla Nagar, positioned on Shimla’s hillside edge with mountain views.

96-room accommodation

The property contains 96 rooms.

Vindhyas restaurant

Vindhyas specialises in international cuisine, serves brunch and dinner, and includes fruit desserts.

Rooftop leisure zone

The rooftop leisure offering combines pool facilities with cabanas, umbrellas, pool towels, and rooftop wellness amenities.

Compact thermal facilities

The wellness zone includes a sauna, steam room, yoga room, fitness centre or health club, and spa locker rooms.

Family recreation spaces

Public leisure facilities include a playground and arcade/game room.

Extended room service

A 24-hour room-service model is provided.

Published pool hours

Pool access is published as running from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Wedding and corporate positioning

The hotel brand explicitly positions the Shimla property for weddings and corporate stays.

Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?

Couples Score
9.8/10
Rooftop Pool and Couples’ Spa Time

Couples can pair rooftop pool time with Berry Spa’s verified couples treatment rooms and couples’ massages, then use room service or the bar/lounge for a lower-key evening.

Deep soaking bathtubs add a private, in-room element to the stay.

  • ✓Breakfast in the room
  • ✓Private check-in/check-out
  • ✓Room service
  • ✓Wine/champagne
  • ✓Garden
  • ✓Outdoor fireplace
  • ✓Sun terrace
  • ✓Terrace
  • ✓Concierge service
  • ✓Outdoor furniture
  • ✓Walking tours
  • ✓Bar
  • ✓Food delivered to guest room
  • ✓Tour desk
Wellness Score
9.7/10
A Compact Rooftop Wellness Zone

Wellness-focused stays have access to a full-service spa, two treatment rooms, massages, facials, Ayurvedic therapies, a sauna, steam room, yoga room, fitness centre, and rooftop heated pool facilities.

  • ✓Fitness facilities
  • ✓Fitness center
  • ✓Steam room
  • ✓Fitness classes
  • ✓Sauna
  • ✓Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • ✓Access to health care professionals
  • ✓Fruits
  • ✓Special diet menus - on request
Families Score
9.6/10
Play Areas and Easy Leisure

Family stays have practical leisure options through the playground, arcade/game room, buffet breakfast, and pool facilities.

The 96-room property also provides a garden, shared lounge, and café for flexible time between activities.

  • ✓Family rooms
  • ✓Kids' club
  • ✓Board games/puzzles
  • ✓Games room
  • ✓Indoor play area
  • ✓Kid meals
  • ✓Snack bar
Business Score
9.9/10
Corporate Stays on Shimla’s Bypass Side

The hotel is explicitly positioned for corporate stays and sits near Shimla Bypass on the Frood side, supporting road-based access.

A 24-hour room-service model and 96-room capacity add practical flexibility for business itineraries.

  • ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
  • ✓Express check-in/check-out
  • ✓Airport pick up
  • ✓Airport shuttle
  • ✓Luggage storage
  • ✓Shuttle service
  • ✓Airport drop off
  • ✓Breakfast takeaway containers
  • ✓Car hire
  • ✓Coffee Shop on site
  • ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
  • ✓Dry cleaning
  • ✓Free WiFi
  • ✓Invoice provided
  • ✓Ironing service
  • ✓Laundry
  • ✓Safety deposit box
  • ✓Valet parking

Rooms & Rates at The Orchid Shimla

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

Deluxe King Room9 photos
Price range 17 978 – 40 516 INRAverage price 29 245 INRPrice per sqm 1 044.45 INR / m²
□28 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Seating Area
Deluxe Twin Room7 photos
Price range 17 264 – 39 741 INRAverage price 28 298 INRPrice per sqm 1 010.65 INR / m²
□28 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Twin bed, 90-130 cm wide
Seating Area
Premier Valley View Room9 photos
Price range 18 712 – 41 313 INRAverage price 30 227 INRPrice per sqm 1 007.57 INR / m²
□30 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Seating Area
Family Room7 photos
Price range 22 179 – 45 418 INRAverage price 33 825 INRPrice per sqm 735.33 INR / m²
□46 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Twin bed, 181-210 cm wide, 90-130 cm wide
Seating Area
Presidential Suite6 photos
□63 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Seating Area
Mayflower Suite6 photos
Price range 35 934 – 57 455 INRAverage price 46 780 INRPrice per sqm 592.16 INR / m²
□79 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Seating Area

Contemporary Mountain Hospitality on Shimla’s Hillside Edge

A Purpose-Built Contemporary Mountain Hotel

The property is presented as a contemporary 5-star mountain hotel rather than a heritage palace, combining modern comfort with mountain views and a boutique-style format. Its rooftop recreation and wellness zone forms a defining part of the building’s identity.

Rooftop, Garden and Shared Social Areas

Common areas include a rooftop terrace, garden, shared lounge, coffee shop or café, bar/lounge, and restaurant. The public-area mix gives the property both indoor social spaces and outdoor areas within its hillside setting.

Mountain-View Rooms with Deep Soaking Bathtubs

96 Rooms in a View-Oriented Setting

The hotel contains 96 rooms, with the property’s mountain-hotel positioning and brand descriptions emphasising mountain views. Some room types include dressing areas and dining areas alongside tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Deep Soaking Bathtubs

Each room is noted as having a deep soaking bathtub, providing a more distinctive bathing feature than a standard room bathroom. Selected rooms also include dressing and dining areas as part of their layouts.

Vindhyas and Shimla Dining Spaces

International Dining at Vindhyas

Vindhyas is the named main restaurant and specialises in international cuisine. Its offering includes fruit desserts, with brunch and dinner listed among its dining services.

Buffet Breakfast, Café and Lounge Service

Breakfast is served buffet-style from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The wider dining mix includes a bar/lounge and coffee shop or café, while room service is available around the clock.

Rooftop Pool Leisure Above Shimla

Indoor Heated Plunge-Style Pool

The rooftop pool is described as indoor, heated, and plunge-style, with some listings also identifying an outdoor pool component. Published access hours are 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Cabanas, Umbrellas and Garden Space

Poolside facilities include towels, fencing, cabanas, and umbrellas. Beyond the rooftop, the property provides a garden and rooftop terrace, creating additional outdoor areas for leisure.

Berry Spa, Thermal Facilities and Fitness

Two-Room Full-Service Spa

Berry Spa is a full-service spa with two treatment rooms. Its listed treatments include massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, aromatherapy, and Ayurvedic therapies; massage and spa treatment reservations are required.

Sauna, Steam Room and Yoga Facilities

The wellness area includes a sauna, steam room, yoga room, fitness centre or health club, and spa locker rooms. The hotel also provides free valet parking and free Wi-Fi as part of its wider facility mix.

Leisure and Event-Oriented Facilities

Additional facilities include a playground, arcade/game room, and shared lounge. The hotel is explicitly positioned by its brand for weddings and corporate stays.

Sanjauli and Frood on Shimla’s Bypass Approach

Hillside Urban Access Beyond the Ridge

The hotel is located in Kamla Nagar, Frood, and Sanjauli, near Hill Groove School and on the Shimla Bypass side. The area is associated with residential surroundings and approach roads rather than Shimla’s compact colonial Ridge district.

A Road-Based Base for Shimla

Its hillside-edge location places the property outside the central Ridge zone, where road access, sloping terrain, and the bypass connection shape movement through the city more than conventional flat-city pedestrian geography.

What's near The Orchid Shimla?

The Orchid Shimla has 4 restaurants and 2 cafés within 3000 metres. Nearby restaurants include Himchi bar and kitchen, Wake & Bake Café, Dim sum Chinese restaurant and Alfa restaurant;Tourist information, while cafés include Book Cafe and Hide Out Café.

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Food & drinks
Restaurants nearby
  • Himchi bar and kitchen2.5 km
  • Wake & Bake Café2.9 km
  • Dim sum Chinese restaurant2.9 km
  • Alfa restaurant;Tourist information2.9 km
Cafes nearby
  • Book Cafe2.6 km
  • Hide Out Café2.9 km
Bars nearby

    Sentiment analysis

    CategoryScoreGuest Sentiment
    Cleanliness8.21Generally clean, but some issues noted with dirty items.
    Service9.18Staff were helpful but some delays were reported.
    Location7.72Far from the sights and not walkable to nearby areas.
    Room Quality8.17Rooms are generally comfortable but issues with bed size.
    Amenities8.7Amenities provided were satisfactory with necessary features.
    Value for Money8.16Facilities and service did not meet expectations for the price.
    Food and Beverage9.21Food was praised, with tasty options and good service.
    Overall Experience8.68Overall stay was good but with room for improvement.

    The Orchid Shimla Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Shimla

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

    MetricThe Orchid Shimla5-Star Shimla AveragePosition
    Lowest nightly room price28 298 INR23 476 INRAbove average
    Price for 50 sqm rooms39 029 INR40 764 INRBelow average
    Guest Rating8.58.7—
    Reviews441343—
    Couples Score9.8——
    Wellness Score9.7——
    Families Score9.6——
    Business Score9.9——

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many room types does The Orchid Shimla offer?

    The Orchid Shimla offers 7 room types.

    What is the price range for rooms at The Orchid Shimla?

    Room prices range from 28,298 – 46,780 INR per night.

    What is the average nightly price at The Orchid Shimla?

    The average nightly room price is 34,973 INR.

    What are the room sizes at The Orchid Shimla?

    Room sizes range from 28 sqm to 79 sqm.

    What is the most affordable room at The Orchid Shimla?

    The most affordable room at The Orchid Shimla is Deluxe Twin Room, with prices from 17 264 INR per night.

    What type of stay is The Orchid Shimla best suited for?

    What facilities does The Orchid Shimla offer?

    The Orchid Shimla offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.

    Can I book The Orchid Shimla through H5star?

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

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