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The Orchid Shimla

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking

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Mayflower Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Reception
Exterior
Restaurant
The Orchid Shimla, in the heart of town, offers tranquility with a rooftop terrace and garden. Guests rejuvenate at Berry Spa, savor Indian cuisine at the Cafe, or enjoy family time at the playground and arcade. Free valet parking, outdoor pool with cabanas, and WiFi included.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Deluxe King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Valley View Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier Valley View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Orchid Suite - Bathtub with Jacuzzi & Hydrotherapy Shower | Living area | 43-inch TV with cable channels

Orchid Suite - Bathtub with Jacuzzi & Hydrotherapy Shower

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Mayflower Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Mayflower Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Kamla Nagar, Near Hill Groove School, Bhattakufer, Frood, Sanjauli, Shimla, HP, 171006

What's nearby

  • Lakkar Bazar - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Christ Church - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Jakhu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kali Bari Temple - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Mall Road - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shimla Station - 33 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Simla Times - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Khoblu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nalini Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Orchid Shimla

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Mall Road
Consider a stay at The Orchid Shimla and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Indulge in a massage at Berry Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 96 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 500 for adults and INR 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 5,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 500 for adults and INR 250 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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: Appropriate swimwear must be worn in the hotel swimming pool. Any other clothing, including pants, t-shirts, and long dresses, is not allowed.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Orchid Shimla Hotel
The Orchid Shimla Shimla
The Orchid Shimla Hotel Shimla

Frequently asked questions

Does The Orchid Shimla have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Orchid Shimla pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Orchid Shimla?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Orchid Shimla?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Orchid Shimla?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Orchid Shimla located?

This family-friendly Shimla hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hip Hip Hurray Amusement Park, Mall Road, and Lakkar Bazar. The Ridge and Christ Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Orchid Shimla Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, excellent food and very good service by all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amritpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at hotel. Staff were so courteous and the food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and humble staff, hygienic rooms and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samir

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

Wonderful Staff

The staff were absolutely amazing at this hotel, nothing was too much trouble for them especially at breakfast & dinner. The hotel is well located with some amazing views overlooking the hillside properties of Shimla.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

eshaan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No valet facility upon arrival. Staff not cooperative
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkateswara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay at a reasonable rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DIVYA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Amita

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff not friendly (not expecting all jolly) but least smile. The electric kettle was dirty when asked to change, staff took almost 45 mins to change and no apology for delay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay at Orchid. The staff is very welcoming. Food was good. Room was neat and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

sanjeev

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room sheets were not clean , very far from the ridge , Definitely not 5 star. Easly qualifiy for 3 star barely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel, very clean and amazing views staff very friendly and helpful and could t do enough to make our stay comfortable Only issue to be aware of is the location. To get anywhere you need a taxi and even using uber you have ti wait a long time as drivers feel the hotel is too far out. A taxi to the Mall area will cost 700 rupees so you need to factor this in. It’s a good 20-39 min ride depending on traffic (took over an hour one day)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice of hotel for stay at Shimla. Though The Family Room was a bit small for a party of three adults, it was adequate for our needs. The breakfast choice and selection was plentiful and staff went beyond to cater for our needs and made our stay enjoyable. Dinner at hotel was one of the best. Food was absolutely delicious. I would definitely stay here again for our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Premium Hotel Experience

The Orchid Shimla is a premier hotel with superior service, dynamic dining, and excellent creature comforts. The staff at Orchid Shimla is very well trained to anticipate and meet your needs. The front desk concierge Nikita is professional and efficient, she assisted us in arranging taxis to tourist attractions and to Mandi. The dining experience was delightful and delicious. Views from the dining room overlook Shimla valley which adds to the wonder. The pastry chef took time to answer our questions about unique Indian flavors, even showing us type of vegetable that, as Americans, we were not familiar with. Especially helpful in the dining room was a server named Aarte. She provided expert service, answered questions about foods, and made quality suggestions about menu selections. She also indulged me in trying to learn a little Hindu. Thank you, Aarte! The rooms were lovely. They were spotlessly clean. The linens were crisp and the beds were comfy. I highly recommend the Orchid in Shimla.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice and quite place with beautiful views of nature
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the property. It was on the hills and the scenery from our window was amazing. Beautiful hotel

10/10 Excellent

Shubham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too good property with nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daljit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for staying and the staff was excellent. The food preparation and service was excellent. We will definitely revisit next time we plan a trip to Shimla.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Digvijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a scenic spot between the hills of Shimla. The view from the terrace and restaurant is supreme. Rooms are very clean, hygienic and with all modern amenities. The hotel even provided small gift packets with fruits, cookies etc. One needs to pay extra for a room with a view. King size rooms are a bit smaller compared to other 3-4 star properties I have stayed in. The bathroom size and facilities are average as compared to similar 3-4 star properties in other cities. However it is very well maintained. The service is excellent; everyone from front desk to the restaurant is invested in making your stay pleasant. Even the hotel manager Mr. Rawat provides personal attention to the guests. The sauna and steambath facilities work well too. The pool is available albeit we didn't use it given the cold weather. A challenge is travel to and from the main city, given location on the outskirts. Taxis charge between 1000-1500 for a drop off to mall.road and pick up back to the hotel. The ride to mall road is about 20 min. The tours to relevant tourists spots such as Jakhoo temple, Kufri etc are readily arranged. I recommend using the same taxi service identified after you disembark at the train/bus station. This will save some time as ola/uber do not work in shimla. One needs to call the taxi service/driver to make a booking. He may take 15-20 min to arrive at the hotel. All in all, good views excellent service, with some challenge regarding access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

SANJAY

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harbhajan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Vatsal

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ole Abildgaard

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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