· Open -

1898

· Stars - ****

· History -

It is one of the oldest hotels in Shimla. Shimla was the old Summer Imperial Capital of the British Raj

· Signature -

The hotel is kept exactly as it was in the days of the Raj

· Rooms -

32 rooms and suites @ $179 - $253

· Tales -

A land slip caused the hotel to close for 2 months in 2012

· Claim to Fame -

First hotel owned by the Founder of Oberoi Hotels

Classed as a Grand Heritage Hotel

· Feature -

BBQ on the Terrace when weather permits

· View -

Spectacular views of the mountains around Shimla

· High Tea -

The Terrace - breath taking views

· Facilities -

Luggage Room / Valet Parking / Tour Desk / 2 large banquet halls / Car Rentals / Business Centre

· Restaurants -

The Dining Hall - Indian, Continental and Chinese. Sweeping views of the mountains and city. Complimentary breakfast

· Bars -

The Lounge Bar - Colonial ambience

· Sights -

Mall Road (Pedestrian Only) / Jakhoo Hill / Viceregal Lodge / Tattapani Hot Spring/ Kufri Skiing / Naldhera Golf Course / Taradevi (Ride the Toy Train) / State Museum / Heritage Walks / Gorton Castle / Gaiety Theatre

· Extra -

See 'Train Trips' for #133 India's Toy Trains.