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Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Shimla hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Christ Church

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Reception
Royale Suite | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Executive Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Premium Lounge | Jetted tub
Exterior
Royale Retreat offers an active getaway with an 18-hole golf course, playground, and arcade. Guests enjoy the health club and WiFi, with easy access to hiking, biking, and horseback riding nearby.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Lounge | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Lounge

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royale Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Royale Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royale Deluxe | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Royale Deluxe

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Presidential Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5 - Dingle Estate, Near Victory Tunnel, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171003

What's nearby

  • Mall Road - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Christ Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lakkar Bazar - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jakhu Temple - 14 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kali Bari Temple - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Shimla Station - 16 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Simla Times - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wake and Bake Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nalini Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Christ Church
Located close to Mall Road and Lakkar Bazar, Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road provides a golf course, a playground, and an arcade/game room. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like hiking/biking and horseback riding. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 400 to 600 for adults and INR 350 to 550 for children
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Golf carts
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 400 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of INR 0 at check-out
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 400 to 600 for adults, and INR 350 to 550 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per day
  • Bed sheets fee: INR 0 (or guests may bring their own)
  • Towels fee: INR 0 (or guests may bring their own)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Royale Retreat Hotel
Royale Retreat Shimla
Cardinal Royal Retreat
Royale Retreat Hotel Shimla

Frequently asked questions

Is Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road located?

This family-friendly Shimla hotel is located near the airport, just steps from Christ Church and Mall Road. Lakkar Bazar and Kali Bari Temple are also within 15 minutes. Shimla Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Royale Retreat Hotel & Spa Near Mall Road Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Naman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice, Quiet place. Rooms are well maintained. Staff is polite. Only thing missing was some amenities or games to spend time. Close to mall road and good parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Value for Money

This is family frindly hotel with fantastic view of mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asoka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is located in a very convenient place so can walk to all key places. Hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. When we wanted to leave early they arranged breakfast so that we left the hotel after a good breakfast :)

8/10 Good

Bably

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was exactly as per pictures on the net. Service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just don’t.

We had to change our room multiple times over a 2 night stay. The bedding had stains & the rooms were not clean. Marks on the walls to unwashed floors. We asked to get a refund, so we could leave the hotel & got promised the Presidential Suit, although it was bigger, all the same issues persisted. The WiFi was intermittent & slow. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Worst hotel ever

This was one of the most pathetic experience so far. We had booked this hotel (fully paid 2 rooms, 3-4 months in advance even before coming to India). Upon arrival, they informed us that families of their management staff overstayed and they don't have two separate rooms available. Instead they gave us much small two bed suite with only one bath. Rooms and bathrooms were very dirty and stinking, there was also a leakage in the bathroom, it appeared this suite was closed for quite some time. Basically they had no regard for their fully paid foreigner guests who trusted online reviews and booked this hotel, their management staff families were given preference and foreign nationals were left on the road. What a shame! Be careful if you decide to go here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ajit

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rajdeep kaur

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the terrible experience. The worst stay of my life so far. Bed sheets and blankets were dirty. The room smelled like pee. towels were discolored. The property does not look like anything in the pictures they have on internet. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Achal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jasnoor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

SHAILESH

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was fine, comfortable in a good location. Compared to other places we stayed, it was rather expensive for what we got, but Shimla is expensive. We were expecting it to be more luxurious than it was.

10/10 Excellent

HARPREET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was excellent. It was my second time at this hotel and I was really very happy with the services . Will definitely become their frequent guest since I was really satisfied. Will definitely come to the hotel again.And special thanks to the Front office staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Gabriela

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

weekend getaway

Rooms are clean and modern, the bed is quite comfortable. overall we were satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANOOP

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

8/10 Good

Hitesh

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

Comfortable Stay

Room, Food and service was good. Enjoyed my stay with my Family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel , great service and clean room. 10 min away from mall road
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good location with good heater in the room. Bed is very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly helpful staff And excellent service. The stay was made so comfortable for us. Very spacious room for even two people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

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