Along with 4 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and a nightclub. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a health club, and a sauna.
Hotel Willow Banks offers 45 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Willow Banks features a health club and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
Business amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. This business-friendly hotel also offers a nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and an arcade/game room. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Hotel Willow Banks is a smoke-free property.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Willow Banks has 4 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.
Languages
English, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Limo/town car service
Self parking on site (INR 200 per day)
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 700 for adults and INR 500 for children
2 bars/lounges
4 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Full-service spa
Health club
Nightclub
Sauna
Steam room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Accessibility
Elevator (48 inch wide door)
More
5 floors
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 8000
New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: INR 4000 (from 5 to 18 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 700 for adults and INR 500 for children
Self parking fee: INR 200 per day
Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Hotel Willow
Hotel Willow Banks
Hotel Willow Banks Shimla
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Hotel Willow Banks Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 46 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Nicholas
Business traveler
May 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shimla. Awesome, but Make your own decision.
My first time in Shimla, which turns out to be a party town. Epic views, but noisy accommodation as there are several bars in this place. It is on Mall Road which for first time travellers here is a tourist hotspot for national and international travellers. Depends on you, if you like to be in the heart of town then go if not choose somewhere else.
Property is old,well maintained .Still property needs to be renovated. Poor experience with wifi.
Jatin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Jatin
Traveled with family
May 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is old & decent to live. Very poor experience with wifi . Wifi does not work at all. They need to work upon the room maintenance a lot now .Still the rooms of year 1817
Fantastic location, clean comfortable rooms with good quality amenities. Clear instructions on how to find hotel. Great views of Shimla. Thoroughly recommend.
It is nice hotel in good location. The only problem with this hotel is that you need to go down to get taxi. There are lot of steps to climb if you have to go early in the morning as the lift will be operational after 8:00 AM. The service is good, and the staff are friendly
I'll not stay at this hotel again.
Compared to the rate (20,800INR for 3 nights), the quality of service was much behind of ven India Standard. 1. Room was very chilly but nothing from reception even though I asked to do some things. 2. Staff are working like government officials. 3. Do not respect any hospitality. They work like a machine.
I think from the top manager to the staffs on the floor don't know how to catch up the needs of guest.
Avoid this hotel.
It was a terrible stay because of the front office ortaon Pratap Verma . He was non courteous rude and extramlu unproffesional . He wanted us to pay the entite amount upfront on check in and when we asked that we need mote time since the amount wwas disputed he starteed yelling at us saying “ main apni jeb se thodi donga paise “ . Apart ftpm him the entire staff was helpful including the manager sanjay . Who sorted our bill dispute and actes gracefully . I wish oeople are partap are not in yye hospitality industry . They give a bad nsmr yo the hotel and also to thier proffesion. Becsuse of his behaviour i woukd ne er have gond memories of this stay😡
The hotel is located at the mall road which makes it an excellent location. The stay was very comfortable. The service was excellent. I would definitely call this hotel as one of the best places to stay in Shimla.