Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 Star Hotel On The Mall Road Shimla, Shimla ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, India, 170001

Hotel Willow Banks - Boutique 4 Star Hotel On The Mall Road Shimla is a 4-star accommodation featuring modern amenities, multiple in-house dining options, and wellness facilities. This Shimla hotel is known for its striking design, incorporating heritage architecture, and offers easy access to local attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

The rooms at Hotel Willow Banks offer spacious and elegantly designed interiors, equipped with a flat-screen TV, mini fridge, and private balconies facing the scenic valley or the iconic Mall Road. Each room features conveniences like a tea and coffee maker, electronic safe, and high-speed internet access.

Dining & Leisure

Dining options include Eighteen71 Cookhouse and Bar serving a mix of Pan Indian, Mughlai, and Oriental cuisine, and Café Simla Times offering wood-fired pizzas alongside world cuisines. For relaxation, the SkyBar provides 360-degree views while serving a range of beverages including craft beers from the in-house brewery.

Wellness & Services

Hotel Willow Banks hosts Akasa Spa providing a variety of massages, a sauna, and steam room, ideal for rejuvenation after exploring the area. The hotel also includes a well-equipped gym for fitness enthusiasts and offers a hair and beauty salon featuring services from Jawed Habib.

Local Attractions & Transportation

Nearby attractions include Jakhoo Hill and the Heritage Theatre, both within 0.5 miles, while the Shimla Railway offers scenic train rides just a 5-minute walk away. For local transportation, the hotel provides assistance with arranging lifts to various destinations, making exploration convenient for guests.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Super Deluxe Room Small Balcony Bathtub on Spa Therapies

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2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Luxury rooms Balcony Limited View Bathtub

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2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Mountain view

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Premium Rooms Kitchenette on Spa Therapies

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2 persons

35 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Shimla500 m

Airports

Simla (SLV) 20.3 km

Chandigarh (IXC) 119.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast buffet offered an impressive array of tasty options, setting a perfect tone for the day.” view full review

Effortless Parking

“The parking process was smooth, as the hotel provided clear instructions for using the public lift and porter services.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“The room size was quite generous, allowing for a comfortable and relaxed stay—definitely a highlight!” view full review

Thoughtful Amenities

“I was impressed to find baby food options on the menu, and the staff went above and beyond by sterilizing my baby's bottles.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Lift
Barber shop
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Billiard tables
Table tennis

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Board games
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Night club
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Massage

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, India, 170001

Map view

Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, India, 170001

City landmarks

Square

The Ridge

630 m

Pagoda

Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo

1.9 km

Richmount Rd

Jakhoo Gondola

780 m

Kalka Shimla Railway

720 m

Market

Lower Bazar

690 m

The Mall

Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex

1.0 km

Kali Bari Rd

Kali Bari Temple

1.4 km

Church

St Mary's Church

1.4 km

Tehsil Kumarsain

Baragaon

1.4 km

Mall Rd

Scandal Point

850 m

Jakhu Temple Park

Jakhoo

1.9 km

Sheeshe Wali Kothi

1.1 km

Bagh

Sankat Mochan Temple

1.7 km

Jakhu

Hanuman Statue

1.8 km

Museum

The Army Heritage Museum

4.0 km

Nearby

Church

Christ Church

540 m

Museum

Johnnie's Wax Museum

10 m

Museum

Shimla Heritage Museum

120 m

Arki

Luturu Mahadev Temple

60 m

Kotkhai

Kotkhai Palace

480 m

Ridge

Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex Shimla

590 m

Forest

Kiala Forest

670 m

2 Km From the Ridge

Jakhoo Hill

1.3 km

Mall Rd

Rani Jhansi Park

270 m

Mall Rd

Combermere Bridge

140 m

Ridge

Hawa Ghar

430 m

Indira Gandhi Statue

470 m

Kiari Village

Mahamai Temple

480 m

Jakhu Hill

Rothney Castle

500 m

The Mall

Town Hall

530 m

Restaurants

Eighteen71- Cookhouse & Bar

1.5 km

Hotel Willow Banks

Embassy Restaurant

100 m

The Mall

Embassy Ice Creams

130 m

The Mall Road

Hotel Combermere

190 m

The Mall

Moti Mahal Delux Restaurant

180 m

The Mall Road Hotel Bridge View Regency

Cafe Coffee Day

330 m

Mall Rd Near Raj Bhavan

Punjabi Rasoi

330 m

Ritz the Mallshop No-5 Gpo

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

8.7

Location

9.3

Service

7.7

Dining

7.3

4/5 based on 666 reviews

#18 of 206 hotels in Shimla based on Tripadvisor

Marcus

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.8/10

The hotel had a lovely location right on Mall Road, near the Tourism lift, making it very convenient. The rooms were clean, airy, and offered a nice view across the town to the western hills. The service was warm and attentive, although a bit overpriced. The dining options were scrumptious, but could improve in offering gluten-free choices. Overall, a great value for money stay with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean, large, and with a view across the town to the western hills.

Service

7.0

The service was very warm and polite, though a bit overpriced.

Location

9.0

The location is ideal, right on Mall Road and nearby the Tourism lift, very convenient.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was scrumptious, but lacked gluten-free options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent with all the basics available.

David

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers breathtaking valley views from premium rooms on the top floor, providing a wholesome experience in Shimla. The outside annexe location accessed by an outdoor lift delivers a unique stay. While the service has some unprofessional instances, the staff overall is helpful and courteous. The best part of the property is its excellent location near major attractions, offering convenience without the hustle of the main Mall area.

Rooms

9.0

The premium room with valley view on the top floor felt like a secluded spot with the best views of Shimla.

Service

7.0

The staff, although not without some issues, are mostly helpful and courteous.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is truly the highlight, offering easy access to attractions like the Ridge, the Mall, Jakhu Temple, and a convenient proximity to the tourist lift.

Dining

7.0

The dining options provided decent meals, though with limited selections. However, they lacked gluten-free bread despite catering to specific dietary needs.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers standard facilities suitable for a comfortable stay.

Neville

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel! The rooms were clean, spacious, and offered a stunning view across the town to the western hills, thanks to Mr Sanjay Sharma. The location was ideal, allowing me to step out straight onto the Mall Road. However, the descent down an inclined stone stairway could be a bit tricky. Service was exceptional, with warm and polite staff who ensured a relaxing experience. The dining options were limited but satisfactory. Overall, a great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, large, and had a beautiful view of Shimla City and the ridge from the balcony.

Service

9.0

The service was very warm and polite, with staff constantly connected to assist us and provide a relaxing massage.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is the best part of the property, right at the Mall Road, close to the uphill walking way, making it perfect for exploring the area.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had limited options but was sufficient, with good communication and suitable food for coeliacs.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.