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A hotel named "The Orchid" with multiple floors, a well-lit facade, and a view of surrounding hillside buildings. - The Orchid Shimla (Shimla)
A spacious living area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a decorative vase. - The Orchid Shimla (Shimla)
A restaurant with glass walls, offering a view of a hillside town. - The Orchid Shimla (Shimla)
A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a wooden desk, and a television. - The Orchid Shimla (Shimla)
A spacious living room with a large window, a television, and a comfortable seating area. - The Orchid Shimla (Shimla)
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Hillside sanctuary with valley views

Perched between Shimla's verdant hills, the hotel's restaurant serves delicious Indian cuisine with supreme valley views. Knowledgeable staff suggest menu selections featuring unique local flavors. After meals, guests can retreat to the rooftop terrace or unwind at the full-service Berry Spa.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table with a vase, and a mirror above the bed.

Deluxe King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a window with a view of a mountainous landscape, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

Premier Valley View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a desk.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Orchid Suite - Bathtub with Jacuzzi & Hydrotherapy Shower

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with two armchairs, a small round table, and a large window with curtains.

Orchid Suite - Bathtub with Jacuzzi & Hydrotherapy Shower

  • Valley view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a wooden desk, and a television.

Mayflower Suite

  • Hill view
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a window with a view.

Presidential Suite

  • Hill view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned wall.

Family Room

  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the outside, and a patterned wall.

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

DELUXE KING BED ROOM

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shimla is home to The Orchid Shimla. Gaiety Theater and Army Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Christ Church and Rothney Castle. Traveling with kids? Consider Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex and Himalayan Aviary. Visit our Shimla travel guide
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Kamla Nagar, Near Hill Groove School, Bhattakufer, Frood, Sanjauli, Shimla, HP, 171006

What's nearby

  • A crowded street in a hilly town with shops and colorful buildings.
    Mall Road
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A church with a clock tower and a wet street at dusk.
    Christ Church
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A temple entrance with intricate carvings and a statue of a deity.
    Jakhu Temple
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lakkar Bazar
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Ridge
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • SOL - Café & Lounge
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Nalini Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Jashan Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Ashiana Restaraunt
    6 min drive

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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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

  • Elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 available for INR 2000 per night
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
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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

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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Orchid Shimla Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shashank

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We travelled with our 1.5 years old daughter, The service is top notch. One thing is worth mentioning Chef Sunny and other staffs took special care of my daughter's meal which made the stay awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jagmone

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Good clean hotel staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TUSHAR

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We had a very comfortable stay at the Hotel. Spotless room and a very smooth checkin. It was in total the best stay with yummy food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madhwari

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Clean room, newer building, excellent staff, good WiFi, good food. Excellent duty manager Akash. We were greeted with their cultural hat and scarf. He made sure we were taken good care. We were sent off with great care as well. A must stay hotel in Shimla.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

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Clean room. Extremely welcoming staff, good amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Somnath

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We have booked a family room. Room is big enough & spacious, clean with a balcony. Staffs are very polite & gentle, they are always ready to help. Food is excellent & taste or quality of food is great. The hotel is situated in a convenient area of Shimla. Overall a great experience to stay at The Orchid.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

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Beautiful views, excellent food and very good service by all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amritpal

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Excellent stay at hotel. Staff were so courteous and the food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gurjeet

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Courteous and humble staff, hygienic rooms and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

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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
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10/10 Excellent

mandeep

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It’s nice and quite place with beautiful views of nature
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daljit

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs

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We love the property. It was on the hills and the scenery from our window was amazing. Beautiful hotel
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10/10 Excellent

Rajinder

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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
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8/10 Good

John

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Karthik

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Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gurvinder

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Excellent, enjoyed, hospitality was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Purnima

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Very good hotel Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gurvinder

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Excellent hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Venkateswara

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Excellent place to stay at a reasonable rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DILIPKUMAR

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The orchid hotel i. Shimla is in a fantastic location. We stayed for three nights and we enjoyed the very helpful and courteous staff. Breakfast and dinner they serve is excellent and good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

DIVYA

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Friendly staff and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were lovely and really made the stay! From Kriti and Nikita from reception to the room service and dining room staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025