Shimla British Resort  

Perched in Shimla’s historic district among cedar and pine, the resort sits around 7,250 ft above sea level. It’s about 700 m from Shimla Railway Station and roughly 1 km from the city center, close to Mall Road, Kali Bari Temple and Lakkar Bazar.

A heritage resort with British and Scottish architecture that was once a British architect’s residence. Accommodations range from British Royal Suites to family cottages and hill-top villas, many with colonial furniture, fireplaces, LED TVs and forest-facing views—an easy pick for family-friendly stays.

On-site highlights include an open-air restaurant, bar, tea lounge boasting 25 kinds of tea, barbecue area, garden and children’s playroom. Guests get complimentary Wi‑Fi, free self-parking, concierge service and options for bird-watching, trekking and nature walks; there is a full-service Wild Woods Jungle Spa (currently not operational).

A business centre and conference room are available for meetings and events. The resort also offers 24-hour front desk service, laundry/dry cleaning, transfers and an airport shuttle for a surcharge.

The open-air restaurant serves Indian, Chinese and Continental fare, with snacks available at the coffee shop/cafe and 24-hour room service on request. Don’t miss the tea lounge for a tasting of 25 different teas and the daily complimentary reception.