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The
Mall, in 1869, was but an ordinary hill road, used by pedestrians,
horses and mules, wide enough for two horses to go abreast. It was
in the year 1878, during the viceroyalty of Lord Lytton that the
Simla roads were widened and expanded and made into a
carriage-drive; and with the improved condition of the Mall a long
line of English type of shops came into existence, thanks to the
untiring efforts of the British architect Mr. Arthur James Craddock.
Willow Banks was established in the year 1871, a landmark estate
which spells history and exemplifies an era of gracious living,
originally owned by Arthur James Craddock, "Architect and Builder of
Simla". In a fitting tribute to his memory the building has been
redesigned into a Hotel, endowed with all modern amenities and
comforts effortlessly blending into the surrounding landscape and
enhancing its beauty.
The Mall is now Simla's main artery which extends the whole length
of the town east to west; a typical English kind of a shopping lane
with purely colonial type of architecture, consisting of small
blocks with sloping roofs, having a shop on the roadside, a living
upper storey and a little go-down in the basement; it continues to
be the shopping centre for the elite.
Accommodation:Modern, fully
appointed rooms with elegant furniture and rich upholstery in
perfect symbiosis. Spacious toilets each equipped with a bath tub,
modern accessories and a host of toiletries. The Premium & Super
Deluxe open out to private balconies with an amazing view of the
Shimla Valley adumbrated against the surrounding mountains. You can
relax in our sun-deck chairs and soak in the sun while you marvel in
God's creation. The sight of the sunrise & sunset is surreal. All
rooms are equipped with:
*Deluxe Room
*Super Deluxe Room
*PPremium Room
*Suites Room
Tea/Coffee Maker
Wifi Internet connectivity
Mini Fridge
Cable TV
EPABX with direct dialing facility
Wooden Flooring/Wall to Wall Carpet
Facilities:
Centrally heated in winter
Health Club & Beauty Parlour
Billiard Table Pool Table
Locker and Credit card facility
Hotel at walking distance from M. C. Car Parkings
Doctor on call
Tour and Travel desk
Laundry and Room Service
Balconies in rooms with a picturesque valley view
Bathrooms with tubs
24 hr Hot and Cold running water
Elevator
Banquet Hall to Accommodate up to 500 pax.
Dinning :
Cafe Willows:A Multi Cuisine
restaurant serving delectable, mouthwatering dishes. Our elaborate
menu is truly cosmopolitan, the service warm and personalized and
the setting regal.
Fusion Pub:An array of vintage wines and spirits which would
be a connoisseurs delight.The cuisine served here is fusion, a
quaint mix of Indian and Continental. All this in a youthful
backdrop of foot-tapping music and soulful melodies. A dance floor,
strobe lights and diffused lighting complete the hip-hop effect.
Fiesta Food Court:A self-service fast food outlet, reasonably
priced. Has a spacious terrace commanding a grandstand, roof-top
view of Shimla Town. An ideal venue for Bar-be-que and bon-fire.
Fun & Leisure:
Indoor Activities:Beauty Parlour, Ayurvedic Kerala Massage,
Multi-gym, Steam, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Pool, Billiards, Table tennis,
Cyber Café.
Outdoor Activities:River rafting, Trekking, Picnic & Sight
Seeing.
Getting There:
Shimla is connected by air, road &
railways.
Distances from:
Airport: 24 kms.
Bus-stand: 1.2 kms .
Railway Station: 1.5 kms.
Monthly Whether
Condition
|
Month |
Average Temperature |
Humidity |
Wet
Days |
|
Min |
Max |
am |
pm |
|
January |
2 |
10 |
49 |
59 |
4 |
|
February |
3 |
9 |
49 |
61 |
5 |
|
March |
7 |
14 |
38 |
43 |
5 |
|
April |
11 |
18 |
36 |
35 |
4 |
|
May |
14 |
22 |
40 |
35 |
5 |
|
June |
16 |
23 |
60 |
59 |
10 |
|
July |
16 |
21 |
88 |
87 |
20 |
|
August |
15 |
19 |
91 |
91 |
19 |
|
September |
14 |
19 |
75 |
77 |
9 |
|
October |
11 |
17 |
47 |
52 |
2 |
|
November |
7 |
14 |
36 |
44 |
1 |
|
December |
4 |
11 |
38 |
55 |
2 |
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