The hotel is located in Chaura Maidan, Shimla, close to the most happening place in Shimla called The Mall Road. The hotel is located just walking distance from the nearest railway station and approximately 19 km away from Shimla Airport. This is a 100-year-old grand heritage hotel that provides the elegance and grace of the colonial era in the Queen of Hill Stations. The hotel has been restored to its original grandeur with wooden floors, period furniture, crackling fires and an inviting ambience. Built around a beautiful atrium, the rooms offer splendid views of the mountains and valleys. The hotel provides facilities such as a conference hall, restaurant and Internet access. In addition to a lobby area with 24-hour reception service, hotel safe and currency exchange desk, further facilities available to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a café, newspaper stand, bar and room and laundry services. Those arriving by car may leave their vehicles in the hotel car park. The hotel provides rooms and suites with four different categories: deluxe room, premier room, deluxe suite and luxury suite. All rooms offer classically elegant interiors with panelling, pillars and chandeliers. Many rooms have views across the valley and snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas. Room amenities include a satellite television, broadband Internet access, electronic safe, direct dial telephone with voicemail and a personal bar. In addition to a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub, further standard features of accommodation units include a double or king-size bed, centrally regulated air conditioning and heating and a balcony/terrace. Hotel guests can enjoy a dip in the indoor heated swimming pool or take advantage of the spa and gym.