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Hotel The Oberoi Cecil Shimla

The Oberoi Cecil Hotel Shimla

5 Stars
Chaura Maidan, Ambedkar Chowk The Mall, Shimla, India

Nestled in the foothills of the majestic himalayas 7, 000 feet up, the oberoi cecil in shimla, india, stands at one end of shimla's main promenade. This hotel has been restored to its original stature, reminiscent of the days of the british raj. Activities around shimla include walking or hiking on the mountain or to historical sites, treks in nature reserves, visits to ancient monasteries, trips to colorful markets and short road trips to ski destinations. The oberoi cecil reflects its european heritage with english teas, splendid dining and wood burning fires.

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General Description: Nestled in the foothills of the majestic himalayas 7, 000 feet up, the oberoi cecil in shimla, india, stands at single end of shimla's prime promenade. This hotel has been restored to its original stature, reminiscent of the days of the british raj. Activities around shimla include walking or hiking on the mountain or to ancient sites, treks in nature reserves, visits to ancient monasteries, trips to colorful markets and short road trips to ski destinations. The oberoi cecil reflects its european heritage with english teas, splendid dining and wood burning fires. With a heated indoor pool and panoramic views of the powerful himalayan ranges, the hotel presents an understated sophistication as exemplified in vintage furnishings, parquet flooring, roaring fireplaces, persian carpets and rich fabrics. The lobby lounge and atrium bar's tranquil atmosphere and hotel's vintage charm are enhanced by the changing bright of the mountains. For rejuvenating, the hotel features a spa, whirlpool baths, and indoor heated pool with mountain views. Visitors enjoying billiards, board games and bridge are found throughout the hotel, before dining on asian and european cuisine in the hotel's restaurant, which exudes an old-world atmosphere accented by wood paneling and chandeliers. Other amenities include on-site car rentals, a business center, feast facilities, conference rooms, and internet access in public areas. Parents traveling with kids can arrange babysitting and child care. Children can enjoy an activity center stocked with games, computers and toys. The hotel's 79 air-conditioned guestrooms feature burma teakwood flooring, satellite television, vcrs, internet access, minibars, bathrobes and safes. Built in 1887, the oberoi cecil is a perfect base from which to explore spectacular mountain scenery, cedar forests, ancient monasteries and ski slopes. Please note: single child under 12 years of age can stay in the parents' room without being charged. A separate room will be provided if there are two children less than 12 years of age, at 50% discount on the parents' applicable rate. Mandatory food supplement fee: guests staying at the hotel between december 24, 2008 to december 31, 2008 will be charged for a mandatory food supplement. The additional charge is rs. 3, 150. This charge is not included in the room rate. Please contact hotel for more details.
Overview: Check in time - 2:00 p.M. Check out time - 12:00 p.M. Credit card required - upon check-in Multilingual staff On-site car rental Photo identification required - upon check-in Porter/bellhop 24-hour front desk
Location: Central
Location Description: The hotel is located at the quiet end of the mall. A km away from the cecil is the state museum and the viceroy's palace greater known as the indian institute of advance studies is just a 15minutes walk from the cecil. The hotel is surrounded by mountains and lovely valleys. The railway station is also located one km from the hotel. The hotel offers a very lovely view of the shimla valley and a special attraction is the metre guage toytrain chugging along near the hotel.The nearest domestic airport is 21 kms / 8 miles away and takes 45 minutes by car.Shimla, himachal pradesh
Rooms: Premier room-features one king size bed; rooms can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests. In addition to standard amenities offered in all guestrooms, this room type measures 380 sqft with a king size bed, period furniture, oriental rugs, bath tub, walk-in closet, luggage district, and a mall/garden/mountain view. Deluxe room-one king size bed in a 275 square foot room. In addition to standard amenities offered in all rooms, this room type offers period furniture, oriental rugs, teak and marble floors, and a mountain or cedar garden view.
General Facilities: Currency exchange, health club, wake up service, coin-operated laundry, pets not authorized, dry cleaning service, internet access - in public areas, beauty salon, shoe shine, business center, children's activities - supervised, housekeeping - daily, bar/lounge, spread facilities, coffee in lobby, wheelchair accessible, swimming pool - indoor, business services, parking (secure), elevator/lift, spa, babysitting or child care - charges may apply, safe-deposit pack - at front desk, garden, concierge desk, whirlpool, security guard, fireplace in lobby, conference room(s), meeting room (small groups), restaurant(s), comp newspapers in lobby, children stay free - 12 years and under, audiovisual equipment
Room Facilities: Smoking rooms, minibar, air conditioning, internet access - dial-up, bathrobes, extra towels/bedding, vcr, bottled water in room (complim, complimentary newspaper, in-room safe, desk, confidential bathroom, direct-dial phone, welcome amenities, voice mail, housekeeping, bathroom telephone, hair dryer, wake-up calls, cribs (infant beds) obtainable, iron/ironing board (on request, complimentary toiletries, telephone, television, multi-line phone, turndown service, cable/satellite tv, climate control, non-smoking rooms, separate sitting district
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