Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road Shimla

Hotel Willow Banks Shimla

Stay on the Mall Road and experience heritage charm, vibrant dining & unmatched access to Shimla’s top attractions, with breathtaking valley views at every step.

Property Highlights

• A premium hotel located right on the Mall Road, offering effortless access to The Ridge, Scandal Point, Jakhoo Ropeway, cafés, shopping streets, heritage walks and major sightseeing spots — all within easy walking distance.

• All rooms and multiple areas of the hotel offer breathtaking valley, cedar forest and skyline views, making every stay visually memorable.

• Indulge in a luxurious spa experience with jacuzzi, steam and sauna, offering rejuvenating therapies and relaxing couple massages.

• Cafe Simla Times – a relaxed terrace café with stunning views, daily live band performances, speciality  Neapolitan pizzas, known as one of the most Instagrammable cafés in Himachal.

• Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar – refined Indian and Oriental fine dining with lavish interiors, warm attentive service and curated candlelight dinner experiences.

• Skybar Shimla – an alluring rooftop lounge with mesmerising 360-degree views, serving fresh fruit and hot winter cocktails and herbal hookahs in a vibrant open-air setting.

• Shimla Brewing Company – a high-energy brewery and pub with DJ nights, one of a kind suspended in sky hammocks, multi-cuisine food and in-house craft beers including wheat, dark, blond and seasonal brews.

• Beyond Gelato – Shimla’s only gelato and dessert experience, uniquely designed in the form of the iconic UNESCO Kalka-Shimla toy train.

• The hotel features a salon and fitness centre, ensuring guests can maintain their wellness and grooming routines during their stay.

• A dedicated travel desk is available to assist with local sightseeing, cab arrangements, and bus/train/air bookings.

• A well-equipped banquet hall is ideal for conferences, weddings and social celebrations.

• All rooms feature modern bathrooms with bathtubs, except Premium Rooms with Kitchenette (walk-in shower) and Family Suites (jacuzzi).

• Deluxe Rooms are spacious, elegant and comfortable, offering views of Shimla’s lifeline, Mall Road, without balconies.

• Super Deluxe Rooms feature pleasant interiors with small standing balconies overlooking city and valley views.

• Premium Rooms offer large private balconies with seating and sweeping valley views and 50 inch large screen LEDs, ideal for a relaxed hill stay.

• Luxury / Club Rooms are similar to Premium Rooms, with luxury rooms offering slightly limited views and club room located adjacent to the buzzing Skybar area for a vibrant experience.

• Premium Rooms with Kitchenette feature a four-poster bed, cottage-style earthy interiors, a small kitchen, hot & cold air-conditioning and access to a shared private garden — ideal for long stays.

• Interconnected Family Suites are designed for families, accommodating four guests with two bathrooms (including one with jacuzzi) and beautiful valley views.

• Select rooms feature chalet-style sloping ceilings on the top floor, adding a cozy mountain charm to the stay experience.

• The hotel offers central heating during winters, along with heaters for rest of the year and select rooms equipped with hot & cold air-conditioning.

• The property is partially wheelchair accessible and equipped with elevators, ensuring ease of movement across key areas.

• The property is set on the non-motorable Mall Road about 500 meters from public parking , where a chargeable porter service is available. Hotel team can assist with parking and porter service. Guests can access the hotel via the Govt. Tourism Lift (followed by a short walk), or take a short walk up Metropole Road (close to the car park) leading to the hotel’s private lift opening up at the Mall Road level.

• A perfect choice for families, with all major attractions, horse riding areas, cafés and picnic spots within easy reach, making it convenient for all age groups.

• An ideal destination for couples and honeymooners, offering romantic valley-view balconies, spa experiences, candlelight dinners, rooftop evenings, celebration décor and freshly prepared cakes on request. 

How to Reach:
Hotel Willow Banks is located on Mall Road, a heritage non-motorable pedestrian road. Public car parking is available 500 meters away. Porters (chargeable) assist with luggage. Guests can reach the hotel via the Govt. Tourism Lift followed by a 100-meter level walk to the right, or alternatively, walk up the Metropole Road (slightly steep) to access the hotel’s private lift directly to the reception. For any assistance, please contact the hotel reception.