Shimla - The Oberoi Cecil
Over 100 years old, the Oberoi Cecil is a Grand Heritage Hotel. It is situated
at Chaura Maidan, Shimla, 7000 feet up in the Himalaya.
Built in 1884 as a Himalayan hill station, the hotel has been extensively renovated
and reopened in 1997. With fabulous views across the valley, The Oberoi Cecil
is a perfect base from which to explore the spectacular mountain scenery, cedar
forests and ancient monasteries of this world famous destination. The Cecil
is within walking distance of the famous Vice Regal Lodge, former summer residence
of the Viceroy of India.
The Cecil’s classically elegant interiors with panelling, pillars and chandeliers
recall the days of the Raj. Many rooms at the Cecil have views across the valley
and snow covered peaks of the Himalaya. The Hotel is centrally heated in winter,
air-conditioned in summer and features one of the highest located heated swimming
pools in the world. A specially designed children’s activity centre is
equipped with computer games, toys, Wendy Room and Billiards Room. Horses and
ponies can be hired for trekking in the valley.
The Cecil is just 10 minutes from Shimla Station and 45 minutes from Jubbarhatti
Airport. Flights from Delhi arrive daily (except Sunday). There is ample private
parking for guests who chose to drive or rent a car.
Rooms and Suites
All 79 Rooms and Suites at the Cecil are spacious, elegant and comfortable.
Many rooms have spectacular views across the mountains. All 60 Premium rooms
have private balconies and DVD players. The 24 Deluxe rooms are bigger and have
an electronic safe.
All three Executive Suites feature a separate living room and walk-in wardrobes.
The Deluxe Suite has separate living room and bedroom, a separate dressing area
and additional walk-in closet and a private balcony. interconnecting rooms are
available.
All rooms offer 24hr in-room dining, a round-the-clock laundry service and dual-line
speakerphones. Rooms are decorated classically, with polished wood, brass and
rich, subtle fabrics in a style which recalls the late 19th century, yet feature
every modern comfort. There is a babysitting service and baby cribs are available.
Dining
The hotel has a restaurant offering a selection of European and Asian dishes.
Wood panelling and chandeliers add to an air of old-world elegance. Special
rates for children apply at all mealtimes. Regular theme evenings in the Restaurant
celebrate the Indian and colonial heritage of the Cecil.
The restaurant is open from 7am-10.30am for breakfast, 12.30-2.30pm for lunch
and 7.30pm-11pm for dinner.
The Lounge
The Lobby Lounge in the soaring five-storey galleried Atrium also has a Bar.
Here guests can enjoy tea or a quiet drink in front of a roaring fire. The Bar
opens between 11am and 11pm.
Cedar Garden
At the outdoor Cedar Garden, light meals, snacks and drinks are served between
11am and 3pm.
24hour in-room dining is available throughout the hotel.
Spa & Fitness
The Health Spa is open from 7am to 9pm.
It offers an extensive ‘menu’ of relaxing and reviving massages and
beauty treatments. Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, Balinese, Hawaiian and Thai massage
all feature, along with Chakra Head and Shoulder Massage and facials.
As well as the spa therapy suites, the Spa offers steam rooms and saunas.
This is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day in the mountains
- or in the boardroom.
Meetings & incentives
The Cecil, remote and peaceful in a spectacular setting, is an ideal venue for
conferences and meetings. The Kipling Room (seats up to 40), The Curzon Room
(up to 20) and The inner Section (up to 140) .
The seating in all three rooms can be arranged in a variety of configurations
to suit your business needs. All offer 21st century facilities with all the
latest communications and audio-visual equipment available for hire by the day.
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