Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 Star Hotel On The Mall Road Shimla – A Favorite for Families in Shimla
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Willow Banks offers spacious rooms with king-size beds, private balconies overlooking Shimla's valley, and cedar forests. Rooms include a tea and coffee machine, mini fridge, electronic safe, and heated floors in winter. Premium rooms feature four-poster beds and access to a private garden. The Family Suite has two bathrooms, one with a Jacuzzi, and a pull-out sofa bed for extra guests.
Dining & Bars
The hotel houses Café Simla Times, serving wood-fired pizzas and global cuisine on a terrace with live music. Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar offers Pan-Indian and Oriental dishes, including Mughlai and Thai. SkyBar, Shimla's only rooftop bar, serves cocktails with 360-degree mountain views. The Shimla Brewing Company, an in-house microbrewery, features craft beer and hammock seating.
Spa & Activities
Akasa Spa provides Ayurvedic and modern massages, including deep tissue and aromatherapy, plus a sauna and steam room. The gym has cardio and strength-training equipment. Adventure options include trekking, rock climbing, and zip-lining. Guided heritage walks cover landmarks like Christ Church and Gaiety Theatre.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on Shimla's Mall Road, 200 meters from Cart Road parking and the Tourism Lift. Key nearby sites include Jakhoo Temple (2 km) and The Ridge (0.5 km). Transport services include pickups from Shimla Railway Station, ISBT Shimla, and Chandigarh Airport.
Services & Events
Concierge assistance covers sightseeing tours to Kufri and Naldehra. The Jawed Habib Salon offers bridal makeup and hair services. Business groups can book team-building activities. Honeymoon packages include private balcony dinners and couples' spa treatments.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Night club
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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