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Located an altitude of about 2,600 meters, Wild Flower Hall in the Himalayas is one of the finest Oberoi Group of Hotels. Spread over 23 acres of cedar forests, this hotel was previously the residence of Lord Kitchener who was Commander-in-Chief of British Army. It is at the distance of about 45 minutes drive from the town of Shimla. This hotel can be easily accessed from the airport, railway station and bus stand. The tourists experience a relaxing accommodation in this world of privacy and tranquility. They can explore the snowy peaks of great Himalayas and dense cedar forests. This hotel is honored by various prestigious awards including India’s Best Spa Resort, 50 Most Romantic Places in the World, Hot List and Editor’s Choice.
87 rooms and suites in Wild Flower Hall in the Himalayas offer a very luxurious stay to the guests. There are Premier Rooms, 3 Deluxe Suites as well as Lord Kitchener Suite. All types of rooms reflect the colonial heritage of the hotel with teak floors, rich furnishing and hand-knotted rugs. Each room has a clean, marble bathroom equipped with shower, bathtub and running hot and cold water. There are walk-in wardrobes and personalized butler service. The Deluxe Suites have a separate living room along with a fireplace. A grand Lord Kitchener Suite consists of a four-poster bed in the master bedroom and second bedroom.
All the rooms have a personal bar, direct dialing telephone with data ports, satellite television, DVD players, daily maid service, refrigerator, tea and coffee maker, safety deposit box and climate control. 24 hour room service is provided by the hotel. Dining facility and laundry services are also available in the rooms.
As this hotel is four-storied, there is a good provision of elevators. The hotel has provided a spacious and safe parking area for the guests. The guests receive a warm welcome at the front desk which serves for 24 hours. The foreigners can get their currency exchanged at the reception. Some other facilities and services in the hotel include valet parking, facility of baby sitting, laundry service, concierge service, access for wheelchair, doctor on call, butler service, complimentary newspaper and mineral water, travel counter, safety lockers and airport transfers. All the main credit cards are accepted in the hotel.
Majority of the hotels in Shimla feature their own restaurants. It is obvious that Wild Flower Hall in the Himalayas is not an exception for that. It houses fine multi-cuisine restaurants and bar. ‘The Restaurant’ with its huge open-air terrace offers a stunning view of snow-capped mountains. The tourists can enjoy a wide range of Pan-Asian as well as Continental cuisines. Another restaurant, Lutyens specializes in the regional delicacies. Periwinkle is the children’s restaurant serving popcorn and pizzas along with entertainment. The hotel also has a well-stocked bar. It is decorated with original artwork and wood paneling. It serves a great range of wines, beers and cigars in the relaxing ambience.
As the hotel is frequently visited by the businessmen, Wild Flower Hall in the Himalayas provides an array of excellent amenities for the guests. The business center of the hotel is fully updated with internet access, EPABX, international dialing, data port, fax and photocopying machine and courier services. The hotel also offers a secretarial service on request.
This hotel offers a chain of relaxing recreational facilities for the tourists. ‘Banyan Tree’ is the Spa center in the hotel. It offers an Ayurvedic massage, Chakra Head and Shoulder massage and Marma Therapy. Other recreational facilities in the hotel include heated swimming pool, well-equipped gym, steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi. The tourists can also enjoy numerous adventure activities such as trekking, river rafting, horse riding and mountain bicycling. The hotel also houses a well-stocked library with books, music and videos.
It should be noted that this resort is not suitable for the kids below the age group of 12 years. The hotel is situated in the mountainous terrain which may be unsafe for the children. Hence, the reservations for the families with children below 12 years are not accepted in the hotel. A very exciting place to stay at, this hotel provides everything in a package.
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