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Hotel Willow Banks Shimla

4.0 star property
Hotel with 4 restaurants, steps from Mall Road

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Hotel Willow Banks near Mall Road offers relaxation and entertainment. Guests enjoy deep-tissue massages at the spa, four distinctive restaurants, and a vibrant nightclub. The property features complimentary in-room WiFi, an arcade/game room, and a rooftop terrace.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is ฿1,870
฿1,964 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Super Deluxe Room with Small Balcony and Bathtub

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

Super Deluxe Room with Small Balcony and Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room - Mall road facing with Bathtub

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

Deluxe Room - Mall road facing with Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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

View all photos for Premium Room with Large Balcony and Bathtub

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

Premium Room with Large Balcony and Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

View all photos for Interconnected Family Rooms with Jacuzzi

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

Interconnected Family Rooms with Jacuzzi

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Rooms with Kitchenette

32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Premium Rooms 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

View all photos for Luxury rooms with Balcony (Limited View) and Bathtub

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

Luxury rooms with Balcony (Limited View) and Bathtub

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 with Balcony and Bathtub | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Club Room with Balcony and Bathtub

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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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Mall Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lakkar Bazar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jakhu Temple - 15 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kali Bari Temple - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Simla Times - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wake and Bake Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Honey Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Willow Banks Shimla

Upscale hotel near Mall Road
You can look forward to a nightclub, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Willow Banks Shimla. 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 self-parking (surcharge)
  • Massage treatment rooms, multilingual staff and a TV in reception
  • A banquet hall, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
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

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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
  • 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)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property
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 10 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 at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4000
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (up to 5 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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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Willow Banks Hotel
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Willow Banks Shimla
Hotel Willow Banks Hotel
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Hotel Willow Banks Hotel Shimla

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Willow Banks Shimla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Willow Banks Shimla on 8 Nov 2025 start from ฿1,870.38, excluding 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 Shimla?

Self-parking is available for INR 200 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Willow Banks Shimla?

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 Shimla?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Willow Banks Shimla 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 The Ridge are also within 10 minutes. Shimla Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Willow Banks Shimla Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 51 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amarjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of property is very idyllic, staff very friendly & helpful x
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. A proper European level service and maintained hotel. Rare for India. Stayed there twice. Would recommend. Food and drink relatively pricey as you would expect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Simply the best

Fantastic location, clean comfortable rooms with good quality amenities. Clear instructions on how to find hotel. Great views of Shimla. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no accessible parking. Beware! It's a long climb up steps or by the Govt restricted roadway. The hotel is not set up for anybody with an accessibility issue. Generally nice staff, professionally run. Food offering is pretty standard for India. Hotel is recommended. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My grandfather used to have a house with Shimla so I am very familiar with the place for the last 50+ years. Willow Banks is absolutely the best value for money you can find in the city. Very clean, very well located right next to the iconic mall road, right next to the tourist lift and very good service and clean and large rooms. Also excellent food options either within the hotel or right next door. Perfect place to stay and enjoy Shimla.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Shimla. Awesome, but Make your own decision.

My first time in Shimla, which turns out to be a party town. Epic views, but noisy accommodation as there are several bars in this place. It is on Mall Road which for first time travellers here is a tourist hotspot for national and international travellers. Depends on you, if you like to be in the heart of town then go if not choose somewhere else.
View from room.
In the old Townhouse. Either side of this is a KFC, Costa and Pizza Hut?!
Cool building
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jatin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old,well maintained .Still property needs to be renovated. Poor experience with wifi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jatin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is old & decent to live. Very poor experience with wifi . Wifi does not work at all. They need to work upon the room maintenance a lot now .Still the rooms of year 1817
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place with really helpful people who are so polite, courteous, and willing to go way beyond the ordinary to make your stay worthwhile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Baburao

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

It is in nice location

It is nice hotel in good location. The only problem with this hotel is that you need to go down to get taxi. There are lot of steps to climb if you have to go early in the morning as the lift will be operational after 8:00 AM. The service is good, and the staff are friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nisha

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Krishan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.