Wildflower Hall

The former residence of Lord Kitchener, rebuilt to a new magnificence, Wildflower Hall recreates the grand style of the colonial era. Enjoy beautiful views of mountains and valleys from the rooms, restaurants, outdoor Jacuzzi and the heated swimming pool. Nature lovers can explore the Himalayas and enjoy adventure sports. For the ultimate in pampering the luxury spa pavilions are tranquil havens for revitalizing the body and soul.

From the 87 suites and rooms every guest has spectacular views over the cedar forests and mountain ranges. Every room has a spacious marble bathroom with separate shower and walk-in closets and personalized butler service. The 3 Executive Suites feature a separate living room with a fireplace. In addition, the very grand Lord Kitchener Suite has a four-poster bed in the master suite and a second bedroom. Guest rooms are appointed with teak floors, hand-knotted rugs and rich furnishings which reflecting the colonial heritage of the hotel and respect the traditional skills of local craftsmen. All rooms feature a personal bar, satellite television and DVD player and direct dial telephones with dataport. Three interconnecting sets of rooms are available at the resort. 24 hours in-room dining, same day laundry and dry cleaning and 24 hour butler service all add to the exceptional standard of services guests enjoy at Wildflower Hall.

A world class Spa opened recently at Wildflower Hall, bringing the resort right into the top league of luxury destinations. The Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree offers holistic treatments based on Ayurvedic, Asian and Western therapies to relax, rejuvenate and inspire. With tranquil views through lush green cedar and pine forests, the Spa Pavilions offer stressed out guests a peaceful haven in which to revitalize themselves both inside and out. The state-of-the-art gym offers the very best equipment to burn off those calories. A top of the range Gym located at Spa level features Life Fitness Exercycle, Multigym, Stepper and Treadmill machines. The fabulously sited outdoor jacuzzi is on the terrace. Sauna and Steam rooms are also on this level.

More adventurous outdoor activities are available to make the most of the magnificent surroundings: River rafting, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Trekking, Archery, Ice Skating (in winter) and Golf (at Naldhera) can all be arranged. In Summer, the Resort’s Tennis Court opens. Horses and Ponies are available for hire at the Resort and must be booked in advance. The Resort can arrange, at extra cost, transport, equipment, guides and picnic hampers for any of these activities.

Wildflower Hall is part of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

Conde Nast Traveller, Reader’s Travel Awards – No. 20 Best Overseas Leisure Hotel in Asia & The Indian Subcontinent - 2007

Located at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,250 feet), Wildflower Hall is a picturesque 45-minute drive over a 13 km distance through forested hills from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. There are direct flights to Shimla from Delhi and private air charters can also be organized. The Shimla airport is 90 minutes from the hotel. Jagson Airlines operates a 17-seater direct flight from Delhi on every alternate day. The flying time is 45 minutes. Limousine pick up can be arranged from Shimla or Chandigarh airport.

Wildflower Hall
Chharabra
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171 012
India

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