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Oberoi Wildflower Hall rests atop the Himalayas at 8,250 feet high. Once the estate of the British Commander-In-Chief, Lord Kitchener, Wildflower Hall offers outdoor jacuzzis, heated swimming pools and restaurants overlooking the sweeping mountain views. Each of the resort’s 87 suites is equipped with Satellite television, Wi-Fi connectivity and a separate walk-in closet with an electronic safe. Guests have an option of three restaurants which serve a range of Pan-Asian, International and authentic Indian cuisines. Other facilities at the hotel include a fitness center which offers steam baths, a private spa pavilion and a Billiards room. Wildflower Hall is approximately a 25-minute drive from Shimla Airport and two hours from Chandigarh Airport.
Reputation: Managed by the Oberoi group, renowned for some of the world’s top hotel properties and high standards of facilities and services.
Views: Stunning views of the Himalayan mountains 8250-feet above sea level.
Character: A charming colonial property rebuilt to a new magnificence, previously the former residence of Lord Kitchener (the erstwhile Viceroy of India).
Wildflower Hall has 83 rooms divided into four room categories including Premier Rooms, Premier Mountain View Rooms, Deluxe Suites and the Lord Kitchener Suite. The rooms are decorated with quality furnishings which reflect the hotel’s colonial heritage. Rooms offer spectacular views over the cedar forests, mountain ranges and gardens.
The Deluxe Suites have large bay windows looking out towards the surrounding mountains and cedar forests. Deluxe Suites are divided between a separate living room, featuring a fireplace and an additional guest bathroom and a bedroom. The rooms are appointed with polished teak floors, hand-knotted rugs and rich soft furnishings, all decor is created or inspired by local craftsmen. Deluxe Suites have comfortable beds, seating areas and walk-in closets. The generous en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub, separate shower cubicle and deluxe toiletries. Modern amenities such as LCD cable TVs, DVD players, Wi-Fi, electronic safes and direct dial telephones with voice mail will make guests stay more convenient and enjoyable. The rooms also have a min-bar and hot drink making facilities as well as a 24-hour butler service.
The grand Kitchener Suite is located on the 4th floor, and offers stunning views of the Himalayas. The suite is comprised of a living room, featuring a fireplace and an additional guest bathroom, and two en-suite bedrooms with dormer roofs. The suite's master bedroom has a four-poster bed. The rooms are appointed with polished teak floors, hand-knotted rugs and rich soft furnishings, all decor is created or inspired by local craftsmen. The Kitchener Suite has comfortable beds, plenty of seating, working and dining space and walk-in closets. The generous en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub, separate shower cubicle and deluxe toiletries. Modern amenities such as LCD cable TVs, DVD players, Wi-Fi, electronic safes and direct dial telephones with voice mail will make guests stay more convenient and enjoyable. The rooms also have a min-bar and hot drink making facilities as well as a 24-hour butler service.
The Premier Mountain View Rooms have large bay windows looking out towards superb views of the cedar forest covered landscape surrounding the property. The rooms are appointed with polished teak floors, hand-knotted rugs and rich soft furnishings, all decor is created or inspired by local craftsmen. Premier Mountain View Rooms have comfortable beds, seating areas and walk-in closets. The generous en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub, separate shower cubicle and deluxe toiletries. Modern amenities such as LCD cable TVs, DVD players, Wi-Fi, electronic safes and direct dial telephones with voice mail will make guests stay more convenient and enjoyable. The rooms also have a min-bar and hot drink making facilities as well as a 24-hour butler service.
Premier Rooms boast large bay windows looking out towards the immaculately landscaped hotel gardens. The rooms are appointed with polished teak floors, hand-knotted rugs and rich soft furnishings, all decor is created or inspired by local craftsmen. The Premier Rooms have comfortable beds, seating areas and walk-in closets. The generous en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub, separate shower cubicle and deluxe toiletries. Modern amenities such as LCD cable TVs, DVD players, Wi-Fi, electronic safes and direct dial telephones with voice mail will make guests stay more convenient and enjoyable. The rooms also have a min-bar and hot drink making facilities as well as a 24-hour butler service.
The Himalayan situated spa provides an ideal place to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. Surrounded by pure mountain air the spa has treatments inspired by Indian traditional healing therapies that have evolved for over 5000 years. The spa offers signature indigenous rituals, massage therapies, specialty baths, yoga and revitalizing body packages. The adjoining beauty salon offers skin and nail care and gentlemen's treatments.
Guests will be kept entertained with the hotel's card room and billiards room. There is also a library with a variety of literature and international books, magazines, newspapers, music and DVDs. Bicycles are also available for guests to explore the local surroundings.
The large heated indoor pool is ideal for swimming laps or relaxing around, while the sauna and steam room make the perfect place to unwind and ease aches and pains. The swimming pool is tiled with intricate mosaics and lit by chandeliers, the pool room has large windows looking out to the snow capped Himalayas and trees outside. There is also a beautifully placed outdoor Jacuzzi on the terrace for guests to enjoy whilst admiring the views.
Lutyens is a fine dining Indian restaurant serving dinner only.
The Bar is a welcoming cozy lounge area with knotted carpets and comfortable seating. The bar looks out toward view of Lake Pichola and the City Palace and serves afternoon tea and a range of imported wines, beers, spirits, coffees and cocktails.
The Cavalry Bar is beautifully paneled in wood and decorated with local and regional original artwork. The old-fashioned style bar serves fine wines, beer, spirits and has a decent cigar collection.
The Restaurant boasts inside and alfresco dining on an open-air terrace with stunning far-reaching vistas of the Himalayan mountain area. The menu comprises a variation of pan-Asian and Continental dishes, served alongside fine wines and imported beers.
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