Clarkes Hotel stands opposite Himachal Pradesh High Court. The hotel entrance is from the Mall road and is restricted to pedestrians and emergency vehicles only. To reach the hotel, guests could either use the stairs or the walkway. Wheelchair assistance is offered in special cases on prior notice. Clarkes Hotel is 4 mi from the ancient temple of Jakhoo and 1.2 mi Shimla Railway Station. It is 1.9 mi from the Local Bus Station and 14 mi from Shimla Airport. Services like breakfast buffet, luggage storage and laundry are provided. A meeting/banqueting space is available. Guests can arrange day trips and exchange currencies at the tour desk. A car rental facility is available. Free parking facility is available. Fitted with carpeted flooring, each fan-cooled room offers a heater, tea/coffee maker and flat-screen cable TV. A seating area and safety deposit box is available. The attached bathroom comes with shower. Guests can enjoy multi-cuisine at the in-house restaurant. Light snacks and refreshing beverages are served at the Bar/Lounge. Room service is available. A mandatory meal supplement of INR6080 and INR7360 per person is applicable for guests staying on 24th December and 31st December respectively, payable at the hotel directly. All rooms in the property are fan cooled.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Shimla
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vijender
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The property and how it is maintained even though its so old. But most of all its the staff. From the manager Yuvraj to to the gentleman who met us on our arrival RITIV. All were superb. You want worth of your every single penny and you wanna know...
  • Mariella
    Italy Italy
    Very understated heritage property , managed by Oberoi so service top not notch and staff genuinely available and willing to do their utmost .
  • Anne
    United States of America United States of America
    The amazing service, the super location and staying in such an historic building

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Dining Hall
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules

Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 9 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 5 rooms, additional supplement will apply along with nonrefundable deposit for the entire stay.

A mandatory meal supplement of INR6080 and INR7360 per person is applicable for guests staying on 24th December and 31st December respectively, payable at the hotel directly.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898

  • Room options at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 include:

    • Quad
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 is 1,000 feet from the center of Shimla. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis equipment
    • Badminton equipment

  • Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 has 1 restaurant:

    • The Dining Hall

  • The prices at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • American