Shimla Hotel Guide. Carlson Hotels in Shimla, India

with the understanding that we might not have stayed during high season we felt firstly the following: Having not been to Shilma or surrounding area previously it is difficult to appreciate the position of the hotel with respect to the landmarks and main Mall area. Its quite a tough uphill slog to get to the Mall in the first instance without taking into account the up and downhill waliking you will do when in Shimla. The map provided by the hotel was not very representative wrt distances nor location of steps. taxis generally from the station were reasonable and a good step might be for the hotel to offer customers a free shuttle for example upto the Mall. We are not all hymalayan hikers. The other point is that the cost of cars should really be aligned to local costs. From a local cab firm our trip from Shilma to catch the Delhi train at Kalka was only 2250 rupees. I would shudder to think what the hotel might hsve charged. Hotel staff were courteous. Food was plentiful and good quality, although we didnt eat that much whilst we were there. It seemed that sometimes the staff outnumbered the guests and in an effort to be helpful and friendly you sometimes felt as though you were intruding or being watched. No bar area apart from an outside terrace. Room was good. Nice views over the valley and all the amenities you would expect. Overall an enjoyable stay. We leave Shimla tired from the walking but with fond memories. Thank you.