Hotel Willow Banks Shimla
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Hotel Willow Banks Review
Offering cars for rent, as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, the 4-star Hotel Willow Banks Shimla is at an 850-metre distance from Scandal Point. Boasting a location just near Johnnie's Wax Museum, the hotel with premium rooms is ideal for fans of table tennis and pool or those willing to enjoy themselves in a hot tub and sauna facilities.
The Willow Banks Shimla offers a daily buffet breakfast. This Shimla property includes 2 restaurants serving wide variety of cuisines including Asian, Chinese, and Indian. The lounge bar is a brilliant place to grab an international drink or a craft cocktail. Cafe Argyle House is a perfect place to enjoy meal of Italian cuisine and it is situated about 5 minutes' walk away.
The perfect property has a charming setting at a distance of 2.7 km from Kingz travells world. The Willow Banks is located at a distance of 600 metres from Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex Shimla and about a 25-minute walk from the 108ft vermillion-pink Hanuman Statue.
Along with other cultural attractions Himachal State Museum is nestled about a 25-minute walk from this smoke-free accommodation.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with complimentary wireless internet and a cable flat-screen television as well as a minibar, and some of them include an adjoining terrace and a balcony. They have kitchen facilities, such as a microwave, an electric kettle, and a stovetop. For more comfort, hair dryers and free toiletries, along with a Jacuzzi and a rain shower, are provided. Guests can enjoy views of the valley.
Old ISBT bus station can be found not very far from Hotel Willow Banks.
Such entertainment events as live performances and a nightclub arranged at the Willow Banks Shimla. This Shimla property also features a wellness area for you to relax in.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Magnificent family-friendly hotel with eateries and cafés.
- Central location in a market area.
- Next to city centre; within a 5-minute walk of Johnnie's Wax Museum.
- Spacious and well cleaned rooms; most with a bathroom, a valley view and a heater.
- Several dining options, including an awesome Western fare.
- Good bar and a la carte restaurant.
- Excellent service; amenities are excellent.
- Rates are good.
- Past guests mentioned Wi-Fi was weak.
- Occasional complaints about a few not so helpful staff members.
Key Features
- free wifi
- parking
- family rooms
- 3 restaurants
- room service
- spa and wellness centre
- non-smoking rooms
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle Dryer Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Relax
- Night club
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Fitness centre
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
Activities for Kids
- Board games
- Game room
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Jakhoo Hill 540 m (1772 ft)
- Kotkhai Palace 480 m (1575 ft)
- Christ Church 540 m (1772 ft)
- Kalka Shimla Railway 720 m (2362 ft)
- Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex 1.00 km (3281 ft)
- Kali Bari Temple 1.42 km (4659 ft)
- Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex Shimla 590 m (1936 ft)
- Jakhoo Gondola 780 m (2559 ft)
- Lower Bazar 690 m (2264 ft)