Bring the kids when you stay at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla in Shimla and they can enjoy the free kids' club. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy or Ayurvedic treatments. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
Himachal Pradesh University - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Christ Church - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
Mall Road - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Shimla (SLV) - 38 min drive
Shimla Station - 7 min walk
Jutogh Station - 12 min drive
Summer Hill Station - 25 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Indian Coffee House - 3 min drive
Café Coffee Day - 14 min walk
Sagar Ratna - 2 min drive
Neelkant Bar - 12 min walk
Himachali Rasoi - 3 min drive
About this property
The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla
Bring the kids when you stay at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla in Shimla and they can enjoy the free kids' club. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy or Ayurvedic treatments. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
75 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Free children's club
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site valet parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Free children's club
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Children's menu
What to do
Pool table
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ski area nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1884
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Fireplace in reception
Health club
An indoor pool
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired Internet
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Dining
The Restaurant – On-site restaurant. A children's menu is available.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: INR 11520
Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: INR 5760 (from 6 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: INR 11520
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: INR 5760 (from 6 to 12 years old)
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for INR 1000 per day (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for INR 1000 per day (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in public areas for INR 1000 per day (rates may vary)
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 1534 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 3000 per vehicle (return)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 20 2025 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
Swimming pool
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: An extra bed is provided for 1 child over 8 years old and less than 12 years old staying in a room with a parent. For more than 1 child between 8 and 12 years an additional room is necessary at a discounted rate.
Also known as
Cecil Oberoi
Cecil Oberoi Shimla
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Oberoi Shimla Cecil
Shimla Oberoi
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from March 20 2025 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 3000 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla also has a steam room and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Restaurant.
Does The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla like?
The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is in the heart of Shimla, a short 7-minute walk from Shimla Station and 15 minutes' walk from Kali Bari Temple.
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The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Location and convenient
Bhupinder
Bhupinder, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Great staff and experience . Well looked after and Would definitely visit again.
Ashvin
Ashvin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2024
Best place to stay in Shimla.
Anshika
Anshika, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Excellent
rupinder
rupinder, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
We had an awesome stay and enjoyed the Oberoi hospitality at it's best. Dining was great. It was nice to go to the sister property and dine there as well.
Pankaj
Pankaj, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2024
Wonderful hotel
Amazing heritage hotel well kept and preserved
Abhishek
Abhishek, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2023
Excellent staff who take very good care of their guests.
Gagandeep
Gagandeep, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2022
Great location, clean, courteous/helpful staff, good food.
JAGDEEP
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2023
Great hotel with excellent service!
VASANT
VASANT, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2022
Memorable stay
Good experience
Wonderful hospitality
Totally clean
Sarvesh
Sarvesh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2024
Extremely helpful staff. Very polite and hospitable. Great food and wonderful property
Gurpreet
Gurpreet, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2022
Excellent Hospitality
Excellent hospitality by the entire team
Sumit
Sumit, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2022
Excellent & comfortable Stay
The stay was excellent. Hospitality and a warm welcome by the Oberoi team are appreciated. The housekeeping team, the Chef team, and the rest members are excellent and so cooperative.
Priyanka
Priyanka, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2022
Great hotel with excellent service. Every staff member went out of their way to make us feel like we were special and accommodated every request with a smile. We were there 3 nights and wish it had been longer.
Raj
Raj, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Apr 2024
Little map would have been useful as got a bit lost finding my way back but otherwise brilliant
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2024
The Cecil is an amazing property- which is an oasis only ten- fifteen minutes away from Mall Road. Everyone from check - in, restaurant and check out was excellent! The lounge was absolutely our favorite place to hang out. We will most definitely return.
Sameer
Sameer, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
6 July 2024
Terrible customer service. Would not accommodate any changes - even due to weather emergencies. I would look elsewhere. Don't stay here.
Ravi
Ravi, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2022
The Oberoi cecil is amazing. The staff is excellent like the way they welcome and treat the guests . Everything was perfect. I don’t have any single thing for suggestion . They even care about very small things. So our overall experience was excellent here and will definitely visit again whenever come to shimla. Thanks oberoi cecil.
Manjot
Manjot, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2023
Amazing hospitality at Cecil Oberoi Shimla
Stay was amazing, specially the hospitality of Ms Ankita on arrival and then Shri Rajkumar, the Chef and his team members Ujjawal, Abhi, Thakur , also the Pianist Mr Ravish. It will be incomplete if I don’t mention the name of Akshay and FD Manager Deepika. All worked tirelessly to make their guests comfortable. Hats off to all members in Cecil including Sukhvinder who helped in parking the vehicle properly and safely. I really thank the Cecil team for their dedication.
Sarvesh
Sarvesh, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
28 Aug 2022
Value for money vs brand
Considering the cost of the room, value for money was not convincing. Less costly hots would have higher comfort, service etc. Cost of brand considered way too high compared to user value.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec 2022
Stunning! Great facilities and service
The Cecil Oberoi has it all! Luxury, outstanding service, a full set of facilities in a setting of outstanding natural beauty. The staff go out of their way to be welcoming and helpful. This vintage heritage hotel with its matching standard of 5* service could have the potential to seem intimidating, however somehow they combine all this with a friendly atmosphere which makes all guests - even the youngest - feel at home. There is a dedicated area situated on a lower floor given over as an activity centre for children’s games and play. The rooms are supremely comfortable (oh, those pillows and linens!) and a room with a valley view provides a spectacular vista at dawn and dusk! The glass-fronted, heated, indoor pool provides a relaxing space to wind down after a day’s hike. Sheer luxury. Highly recommend.