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The Oberoi Cecil is a grand heritage hotel, built around a fascinating atrium, offering magnificent views of valleys and mountains. It is situated at Chaura Maidan, at an altitude of about 7000 feet, nestled in Himalayas. This grand heritage hotel is one of the Oberoi Group of Hotels. It was constructed in 1884 and renovated in 1997. The hotel is restored in its original grandeur with period furniture, crackling fires, wood floors and relaxing ambiance. It is an ideal spot for exploring the cedar forests, spectacular mountain scenery and ancient monasteries that are found in and around Shimla.
The Oberoi Cecil accommodates its guests in its 79 rooms with elegant interiors. The rooms are categorized as Deluxe Room, Premier Room, Luxury Suite and Deluxe Suites. All types of rooms are centrally air-conditioned. They are stylish and sophisticatedly designed. The rooms are incorporated with the modern facilities such as satellite television, direct dial telephone, mini bar, refrigerator, safety deposit box, newspaper and attached bathroom. The bathroom is spacious and equipped with shower and running hot and cold water. 24 deluxe rooms are spacious and are equipped with electronic safe. All the three Executive Suites consist of a separate living room and walk-in wardrobes. The Deluxe Suite features a living room, dressing area, bedroom and additional walk-in closet and private balcony. 24 hour room service is offered by the hotel.
The Oberoi Cecil is air-conditioned in summer and centrally heated in winter. You can safely park your vehicles at the spacious parking area. You will receive warm welcome by the attentive and friendly hotel staff. The front desk of the hotel serves for 24 hours. There is a facility of currency exchange at the reception.
Other facilities in the hotel include safety lockers, luggage storage, facility of baby sitting, travel desk, concierge service, medical service, laundry and dry cleaning facility, dining and meeting facility,etc. The hotel accepts the credit cards like American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
Majority of the hotels in Shimla have their own restaurants for the convenience of the tourists. The Oberoi Cecil houses a fine restaurant that serves a wide variety of Asian and European cuisines. It offers a pleasant and relaxing ambiance with its chandeliers and wood paneling. 24hour dining room is available in the hotel. The Lobby Lounge in the hotel consists of a bar. Various drinks along with tasty snacks are served at the outdoor Cedar Garden.
The Oberoi Cecil, with its tranquil atmosphere, is a perfect place for conducting the business meetings and conferences. The hotel has three board rooms. The Kipling Room can accommodate about 40 persons. The Curzon Room can accommodate about 20 delegates, while the capacity of the Inner Section is up to 140 people. The seating arrangements in all the three rooms can be changed as per business convenience. They are equipped with the latest amenities including LCD projector, slide projector, overhead projector, pana board, VCD, VCR, table mike, laptop and cordless mike.
After the hectic schedule of sightseeing and business meetings, the guests need relaxation. The Oberoi Cecil offers a chain of relaxing recreational activities. The heated swimming pool of the hotel is one of the highest swimming pools in the world. A well-equipped gymnasium offers the exercise-cycle, steppers, and treadmills, etc. The spa center pampers your body and skin with beauty treatments and massages like Ayurvedic, Hawaiian, Aromatherapy, Thai and Balinese. The hotel offers some interesting indoor activities like board games, billiards, toy room and bridge tables. Naldehra is world’s highest golf course nearby the hotel. There is also a children’s activity center in the hotel, which is equipped with toys and computer games. A lot can be experienced with a stay at this beautiful hotel.
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