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Shimla British Resort

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A large, checkered house with a porch and outdoor seating area. - Shimla British Resort (Shimla)
A rustic house with a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by dense forest. - Shimla British Resort (Shimla)
A pathway with metal railings, surrounded by dense trees and a building on the left. - Shimla British Resort (Shimla)
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A spacious room with large windows, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with metal beams. - Shimla British Resort (Shimla)
Located close to State Museum and Kali Bari Temple, Shimla British Resort provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A wooden four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a dresser.

British Royal Family Suite

  • Resort view
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a small table with a vase, a chair, a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Danish Imperial with Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a television, and a wardrobe with decorative panels.

Danish Imperial

  • Resort view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two wall-mounted light fixtures, and a framed picture on the wall.

Scottish Villa Room

  • Resort view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a white mattress, and red pillows. There is a small table with a glass top and a chair with a floral pattern. A fireplace is visible in the background, and a television is mounted on the wall.

Royal Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and table, and multiple windows providing natural light.

Signature Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimla, Shimla British Resort is in the historical district. Viceregal Lodge and Mall Road are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Lakkar Bazar. Don't miss out on a visit to Kufri Fun World. Visit our Shimla travel guide
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Annadel Road, Near Vidhan Sabha, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001

What's nearby

  • A heritage museum with a green roof and wooden architecture.
    Army Heritage Museum
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A crowded street in a hilly town with shops and colorful buildings.
    Mall Road
    10 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A church with a clock tower and a wet street at dusk.
    Christ Church
    12 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Annandale
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lakkar Bazar
    12 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Shimla Station
    12 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Indian Coffee House
    7 min drive
  • SOL - Café & Lounge
    7 min drive
  • Ashiana Restaraunt
    6 min drive
  • Cafe Sol
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
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
2 children, 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 1500 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: INR 2000 (one-way), (from 1 to 5 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Shimla British Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shimla British Resort?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shimla British Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Shimla British Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 2000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Shimla British Resort located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kali Bari Temple, State Museum, and Mall Road. Lakkar Bazar 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

Shimla British Resort Reviews

6.4

5.4

Cleanliness

5.2

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please take into account I was a foreign tourist. The plus's are the service was good and the tea was excellent. The negatives are the building and grounds pictured in the listing are no longer in use. They are being replaced with a completely new hotel which is under construction. There are no 23 teas offered and the menu is limited and no longer intercontinental. What rooms and facilities are left are in serious need of updating. The biggest problem is that they only accept cash and Indian credit cards - no international credit cards - this strapped us for the next segments of our trip. This is a show stopper for any international traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was super gracious polite and helpful. They even gave free upgrade because bathroom of Scottish villa room wasn’t pristine clean. The property is very elegant for nature lover wanting peace and getaway from city crowd but still being inside the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The whole hotel needs attention, rooms are awful and hotel overall is in need of AA update
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity of Bustling Shimla City

It was a pleasant stay. Staff and owner are very cordial and helpful. It is a fantastic property in a prime location, yet away from city noise. Surrounded by dense forest, the property is a must visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good. Mr Chirag was very helpful and supporting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful family that owns and manages! All stars for them! Was not particularly comfortable while there. Room was cold and electric heater not strong enough to compensate. Clearly much investment/repair is underway. From what I understand, will be very nice! Particularly the new Valley View rooms which are under construction. I don’t enjoy leaving net-negative reviews but I do think that, in the spirit of honest crowd-sourcing of information…… In short, a cute/historic place with very nice staff. Just temper your expectations (at least until the construction and repairs are completed).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I guess you get what you pay for - so if you are only interested in a low price and not what the stay is like - ignore the rest of this. But here is a sampling of the issues. A very very steep drive in with shear drop offs (you have have an experienced driver). The website claims there are mountain views - I could not see that any room had that - I was in the largest building and top floor and there was another building standing in the way plus tall trees that obscured any view of the mountains. The staff wants to be helpful and are well intentioned but they are poorly trained. As an example - cleaning - there were empty coke and beer bottles on the balcony from the previous guests as well as cigarette ashes & candy wrappers. I asked to have this cleaned up but the staff cleaner only took away the bottles - the ashes and wrappers remained. There were cob webs in the bathroom. The facility is in shambles and needs a complete renovation (wires hanging off fan connected by cheap tape; peeling paint on doors and elsewhere, peeling fake wood laminate floors, doors that don't close properly etc). The room I had had a small padlock on the main door that first of all was very difficult to get through the latch because the latch was not in line - I had to kick the latch to get it on enough to put on the padlock. A well aimed hit with a small hammer would allow entry. Coming in, you are greeted with a massive ugly cement unfinished structure which is abandoned.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I understand that Shimla is a hill station with uneven terrain and narrow roads. Even with this limitation, this hotel has an excellent land area and profile. The hotel must have enjoyed excellent glory in the past. However, this hotel is now unacceptably old and most of the features are worn out. This hotel needs a complete make over before being presented for international standard accommodation. However, we truly appreciate the help, care and concern of the staff and availability of quality food with the room service option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like at all. Had 2 day stay but shortened it to 1 after staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth staying in this property. Parking is not safe. The access road is dangerous. Food and room service are bad. The room amenities are not of quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Britsh resort Shimla is very bad place .not stay any Person
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019