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Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla

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📍 Village Patengali, Tarapur, Naldhera Golf Course Road, Mashobra, Shimla, India
Forest-framed Himalayan stays with valley views, terrace dining and signature forest bathing
Price range19,056 – 19,786 INR
Room size range31 sqm – 91 sqm
8.4204 Reviews
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Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla offers 6 room types, ranging from 31 sqm to 91 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 19,056 to 19,786 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.

What Defines Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla

Mashobra’s Himalayan setting

Set among oak, cedar and pine forests in Mashobra at approximately 2,100 metres, with mountain and forest views.

Valley-facing accommodation

The 47-room property overlooks Mashobra valley, with panoramic views from rooms and suites.

Residential-style Executive Suite

The 62 sq. m. Executive Suite has a bedroom, separate drawing room, dining area, kitchenette and two private balconies or outdoor spaces.

Himalayan terrace dining

WelcomCafe Cedar serves Indian, Oriental and Continental cuisine from a large private terrace overlooking the Himalayas.

Forest bathing at Akasa

The Akasa spa includes two treatment rooms and offers a signature forest bathing experience.

Dedicated family accommodation

The accommodation mix includes one family suite and quad-type room options.

Indoor and outdoor recreation

Leisure facilities and activities include a kids’ play corner, chess, cycling, guided local tours, a pool table and an arcade or game room.

Bar and lounge evenings

Swizzle serves liquor, cocktails, mocktails and snacks in a dedicated bar-and-lounge setting.

Forest access near Shimla

The hotel is approximately 10 km and a roughly 20-minute drive from central Shimla.

Event facilities in Mashobra

The property includes event venues suitable for small meetings or social gatherings.

Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?

Couples Score
8.7/10
Private balconies and Himalayan evenings

Panoramic valley-facing accommodation, private balconies and terraces, and a 62-square-metre Executive Suite with separate drawing and dining areas create room for unhurried time together.

WelcomCafe Cedar adds Himalayan views from its private terrace.

  • ✓Private check-in/check-out
  • ✓Room service
  • ✓Garden
  • ✓Concierge service
  • ✓Cooking class
  • ✓Outdoor furniture
  • ✓Bar
  • ✓Broadcast Live sport events
  • ✓Food delivered to guest room
  • ✓Tour desk
Wellness Score
10.0/10
Forest bathing in the lower Himalayas

Akasa spa offers two treatment rooms, massage services and a signature forest bathing experience, complemented by a steam room and fitness centre.

The lower Himalayan forest setting and mountain views add a nature-based context to restorative time.

  • ✓Fitness facilities
  • ✓Fitness center
  • ✓Steam room
  • ✓Yoga classes
  • ✓Fitness classes
  • ✓Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • ✓Access to health care professionals
  • ✓Badminton equipment
  • ✓Cycling
  • ✓Fruits
  • ✓Lockers
  • ✓Special diet menus - on request
Families Score
8.7/10
Play spaces and flexible accommodation

A dedicated kids’ play corner, one family suite and quad-type accommodation support family planning, while the game room, pool table, arcade activities and outdoor recreation offer options beyond sightseeing.

Spacious layouts with balconies or terraces add practical breathing room.

  • ✓Board games/puzzles
  • ✓Games room
  • ✓Indoor play area
  • ✓Kid meals
  • ✓Picnic area
  • ✓Billiards
Business Score
9.3/10
Meetings within reach of Shimla

The resort’s event venues provide a setting for small meetings or social gatherings, while its Mashobra location keeps Shimla around a 20-minute drive away for city-based appointments, dining and sightseeing.

  • ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
  • ✓Express check-in/check-out
  • ✓Luggage storage
  • ✓Breakfast takeaway containers
  • ✓Car hire
  • ✓Coffee Shop on site
  • ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
  • ✓Free WiFi
  • ✓Ironing service
  • ✓Laundry
  • ✓Packed lunches
  • ✓Safety deposit box
  • ✓Soundproof rooms
  • ✓Valet parking

Rooms & Rates at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla

Check rates and availability for all rooms at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla, then book securely with H5star.

Deluxe Room5 photos
Price range 18 302 – 21 270 INRAverage price 19 786 INRPrice per sqm 638.25 INR / m²
□31 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Queen bed, 151-180 cm wide
Seating Area
Superior Room4 photos
Price range 18 695 – 19 418 INRAverage price 19 056 INRPrice per sqm 614.72 INR / m²
□31 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Seating Area
Quadruple Room5 photos
□31 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Queen bed, 151-180 cm wide
Seating Area
Suite10 photos
□62 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Queen bed, 151-180 cm wide
Seating Area
Quadruple Room1 photos
□70 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
Suite1 photos
□91 sqm
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 4
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide

A Sprawling Forest Retreat Built Around Himalayan Views

Mashobra Valley, Framed by Forest and Mountain

The property occupies a hillside setting in Village Patengali, Tarapur, along Naldhera Golf Course Road in Mashobra. Its resort-style layout sits among evergreen lower Himalayan forests, with oak, cedar and pine trees, mountain terrain and views toward Mashobra valley.

Light-Filled Interiors and Outdoor Connection

The design emphasis combines premium interiors with abundant natural light and view-facing spaces. Bay windows, balconies and terraces extend the relationship between the accommodation, the forested setting and the surrounding mountain panorama.

Resort-Style Shared Spaces

Common areas include an all-day dining restaurant, bar and lounge, spa, fitness centre, recreational spaces, garden areas and event facilities, creating a leisure-oriented property rather than a compact city-hotel format.

Panoramic Rooms and a Two-Balcony Executive Suite

Valley Views Across the Accommodation

The accommodation mix includes rooms and suites overlooking Mashobra valley. Descriptions highlight large bay windows, natural light, private balconies and a combination of balconies and terraces that bring the forest and Himalayan scenery into the guest spaces.

A Separate Living-and-Dining Layout

The 62 sq. m. Executive Suite is arranged with a bedroom, separate drawing room, dining area and kitchenette. It also includes two private balconies or outdoor spaces, giving the suite a more residential layout.

Family and Quad-Type Options

The property has 47 operational rooms and includes one family suite. Room search information also identifies quad-type accommodation, adding a larger-capacity option to the room and suite mix.

Terrace Dining and Cocktails Over the Himalayas

WelcomCafe Cedar’s Regional and International Menu

WelcomCafe Cedar is the all-day dining restaurant, serving Indian, Oriental and Continental cuisine. Its offering includes seasonal regional specialties alongside Indian and international dishes, with a large private terrace overlooking the Himalayas.

Swizzle Bar and Lounge

Swizzle provides the hotel’s bar-and-lounge setting, serving liquor, cocktails, mocktails and snacks. Its format supports relaxed evening drinks alongside the property’s mountain-forest atmosphere.

A Four-Outlet Food-and-Beverage Programme

The hotel’s food-and-beverage offering is presented as comprising four outlets. Restaurant dining, the dedicated bar and lounge, and room service form the documented dining services available on site.

Forest Gardens, Mountain Panoramas and Active Outdoor Time

A Wooded Setting Above Shimla

The hotel is surrounded by lower Himalayan forest, evergreen slopes and mountain terrain in Mashobra. Its garden and terrace areas provide outdoor spaces oriented toward the valley and wider Himalayan views.

Leisure Beyond the Scenic Views

Outdoor and recreational programming includes cycling and guided local tours, while indoor and shared leisure options include chess, a pool table, an arcade or game room and a kids’ play corner.

Akasa Spa and Nature-Based Restoration

Signature Forest Bathing at Akasa

Akasa is the hotel’s full-service spa, with two treatment rooms and massage services. Its signature forest bathing experience connects the wellness programme directly with the surrounding lower Himalayan woodland.

Steam Room and Fitness Centre

The wellness facilities also include a steam room and fitness centre, providing heat-based relaxation and an exercise option alongside the spa treatments.

Meeting and Event Spaces

Event venues form part of the hotel’s facilities and provide space for small meetings or social gatherings within the Mashobra property.

A Quiet Mashobra Base for Shimla and Naldehra

Forest Hillside Living Near Shimla

Mashobra is a quieter hill destination associated with wooded slopes, mountain scenery and the Mashobra valley. The hotel sits on the Naldhera Golf Course Road corridor, in a forested setting separated from Shimla’s denser urban streets.

Shimla’s Attractions by Road

Central Shimla and its principal attractions are approximately 10 km away, reached in roughly 20 minutes by car. Road access makes the property a base for Shimla sightseeing, shopping, dining and other city visits.

Gateway to the Shimla Hinterland

The surrounding Mashobra and Naldehra area provides access toward wooded hill landscapes and the wider Shimla hinterland, complementing the hotel’s on-site scenery, recreation and wellness facilities.

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Sentiment analysis

CategoryScoreGuest Sentiment
Cleanliness9.3Frequently praised across reviews (described as clean, 'cleaniness superp', rooms kept tidy). Standard good housekeeping with no repeated major complaints.
Service9.8Staff repeatedly called cooperative and helpful; multiple named staff (Anurag, Sumit, Narendra) received specific praise for service and activities support.
Location10Consistently highlighted as excellent with amazing views and sunsets; location is a clear strength (though an approach road was noted as technical).
Room Quality7Mixed feedback: bedding comfortable and rooms adequately done up, but several mentions of small room sizes and at least one maintenance issue (flush in room 411).
Amenities7.6Kids activities and some facilities praised, but guests requested additions (heated pool), noted lack of sit-out/umbrellas, blocked garden during event, and extra charges for activities.
Value for Money6.5Repeated complaints about high pricing and not being value for money; guests found food and extras expensive and overall perceived costliness.
Food and Beverage8Mixed: some guests praised food and breakfast, others reported limited breakfast options, high prices, seasoning/taste issues, and service limitations (e.g., packing sandwiches).
Overall Experience9Generally positive experiences reported (comfortable, memorable stays, great views and helpful staff) tempered by concerns about cost, room size and some amenity limitations.

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Shimla

See how Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla compares with other 5-star hotels in Shimla across room size, price and stay scores.

MetricWelcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla5-Star Shimla AveragePosition
Lowest nightly room price19 056 INR22 995 INRBelow average
Price for 50 sqm rooms40 764 INR40 764 INRAbove average
Guest Rating8.48.7—
Reviews204343—
Couples Score8.7——
Wellness Score10.0——
Families Score8.7——
Business Score9.3——

Frequently Asked Questions

How many room types does Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla offer?

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla offers 6 room types.

What is the price range for rooms at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla?

Room prices range from 19,056 – 19,786 INR per night.

What is the average nightly price at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla?

The average nightly room price is 19,421 INR.

What are the room sizes at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla?

Room sizes range from 31 sqm to 91 sqm.

What is the most affordable room at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla?

The most affordable room at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla is Deluxe Room, with prices from 18 302 INR per night.

What type of stay is Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla best suited for?

What facilities does Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla offer?

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.

Can I book Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Shimla through H5star?

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

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