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The Forest

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A multi-story hotel with balconies and a view of the mountains. - The Forest (Shimla)
Premium Room, Mountain View | Desk, WiFi (free) - The Forest (Shimla)
A restaurant with a stone wall, wooden tables, and hanging pendant lights. - The Forest (Shimla)
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a fire feature, overlooking a cityscape at dusk. - The Forest (Shimla)
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk. - The Forest (Shimla)
A free daily manager's reception, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Forest. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

View all photos for Luxury Room, Balcony, Mountain View

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the city.

Luxury Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Mountain View | Desk, WiFi (free)

Premium Room, Mountain View

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Room, Corner

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimla, The Forest is near a train station and in the mountains. Shimla Heritage Walk and Hip Hip Hurray Amusement Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indira Tourist Park and Prospect Hill. Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex and Kufri Fun World are also worth visiting. Visit our Shimla travel guide
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The Forest, Near Judicial Court, Chakkar, Shimla, HP, 171010

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with red-tiled roofs, a narrow stone pathway, and a tree-lined street.
    Viceregal Lodge
    3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • A crowded street in a hilly town with shops and colorful buildings.
    Mall Road
    8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • A church with a clock tower and a wet street at dusk.
    Christ Church
    10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Sankat Mochan Temple
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lakkar Bazar
    10 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Taradevi Station
    3 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Indian Coffee House
    7 min drive
  • Ashiana Restaraunt
    8 min drive
  • Scandal Delights
    7 min drive
  • Wake and Bake Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Hide Out Cafe
    7 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 secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per stay

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per stay

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forest 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 The Forest?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Forest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Forest located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sankat Mochan Temple and within 3 mi (5 km) of Prospect Hill and Shimla Heritage Walk. Himachal Pradesh University and State Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Forest Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anukrit

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026