Hotel Willow Banks, Mall Road Shimla

The 4-star Hotel Willow Banks Shimla, around a 25-minute stroll from the jakhu Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo Temple features a hot tub, a sauna, and massage therapy. The hotel is a good starting point to Shimla's sights including the towered Christ Church and Johnnie's Wax Museum.

Some of the air-conditioned rooms have a patio and a balcony, and facilities like free wireless internet access and TV set along with a minibar. Guests can also make use of a separate toilet and showers as well as comforts like hairdryers and towels provided in the private bathrooms. You can also enjoy valley views from some of these premium rooms.

The center of Shimla can be reached within 10 minutes' walk of this hotel, and such cultural venues as Himachal State Museum are 1.7 miles away. The Bengali hut - style Kali Bari Temple is also located within close distance of the Willow Banks Shimla. Located about a 20-minute stroll from the Shimla accommodation, Sankat Mochan Temple is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. Rivoli stand bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is a few minutes' drive from Hotel Willow Banks.

A buffet breakfast is available in the morning. The onsite bar offers craft cocktails to please all tastes. Indian dishes are offered at Cafe Argyle House, set merely a 5-minute walk from the Shimla hotel.

The Willow Banks has a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities, and guests can also enjoy a drink at the lounge bar. The onsite wellness facilities include a Spa.