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Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Reception hall
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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail provides a peaceful mountain getaway where travelers can relax by the firepit or unwind in the garden and outdoor entertainment area. Guests stay connected with WiFi, explore the area with bike rentals, and access the business center any time of day.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Executive Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LED TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LED TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LED TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LED TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kufri - Chail Rd, Vill Dunnu, Chail-Kufri Rd, Chail, Kandaghat, Himachal Pradesh, 173217

What's nearby

  • Chail Palace - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Chail Wildlife Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Mall Road - 34 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Christ Church - 35 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Riva Waterfall - 40 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kandaghat Station - 43 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Friday - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Maharaja Dining - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Veragi Coffee House - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Karol Darshan Refreshment Point - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Crest - ‬38 min drive

About this property

Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail

Hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a billiards/pool table, and an elevator
  • Barbecue grills, wedding services, and evening entertainment
Room features
All 87 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Rainfall showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and bidets
  • 50-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Low-height door lock
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living plant wall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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 only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail Hotel
Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail Kandaghat
Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail Hotel Kandaghat

Frequently asked questions

Is Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Chail Cricket Ground, Gurudwara Sahib, and Chail Palace. Chail Wildlife Sanctuary and Kali Tibba Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Kanishka Retreat Resort Chail Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast buffet. Very clean rooms and other areas. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendly and hospitable staff more than make up for the fact this is not walkable from the market. Loved the peace, tranquility, good food and pure air here at Kanishka Himachal
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijaya Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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