
The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Overview
Experience at the Oberoi Cecil the broad stroke of nature's best palette -the majestic Himalayas, dazzling sunsets, cedar forests and flame of the forest. The Cecil is the perfect venue to relax and unwind in style.
Located at an altitude of 7000 feet, the Oberoi Cecil is a heritage hotel and was built in 1884. With wonderful view across the valley, its colonial charm is as refreshing as the mountain climate. Situated at Chaura Maidan, Shimla the hotel is within walking distance of the famous Vice Regal Lodge, former summer residence of the Viceroy of India and serves as a perfect base to explore the awesome scenic beauty, monasteries.
The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Facilities
The beautiful interiors of the hotel with paneling, pillars and chandeliers are the reminiscent of the halcyon days of the Raj. The elegantly designed rooms have spectacular views across the verdant valley and snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas. Centrally heated in winter, air-conditioned in summer the hotel has the distinction of having one of the highest located heated swimming pools in the world. Children are warmly welcome and a specially designed children's activity center is equipped with computer games, toys, Wendy room and Billiards Room. If you wish to trek in the valley, horses and ponies are available on hire.
Other amenities of the hotel include first-class conference facilities, banquet facilities, fitness center, swimming pool, beauty saloons, elevator, bar, restaurant, spa, nature trails, mountain treks, golf, adventure sports, billiards, chess, library, ice skating, etc.
The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla Dining
The restaurant at The Oberoi Cecil offers a selection of European and Asian delicacies. Wood paneling and chandeliers adds to an air of old-world elegance.
The Lobby Lounge in the soaring five-storey galleried Atrium also has a Bar. Enjoy tea or a quiet drink in front of a roaring fire at the Cecil.
| The Cecil, Shimla |
| Category |
Heritage Hotel |
| Address |
Chaura Maidan, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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| Access |
Just 10 minutes from Shimla Station and 45 minutes from Jubbarhatti Airport |
| Location |
Downtown Hotelg, Chaura Maidan, Shimla. |
| Rooms |
79; bathrooms with separate showers, laundry, DVD player, personal bar, 24-hour room service, 24-hour in-room dining, satellite TV, direct dial telephones, etc. |
| Restaurants |
2; International cuisine, traditional Indian |
| Services/Facilities |
Conference rooms, Outdoor Jacuzzi, heated swimming pool, outdoor activities, billiards rooms, Steam & Sauna, Exercycle, Multi-gym, Rowing Machines, Stepper, Treadmill, etc. |
| Group |
Oberoi Group of Hotels
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