Location
The Oberoi Cecil, a Grand Heritage Hotel, is over 100 years old and is situated at Shimla at 7000 feet up in the Himalaya. Built in 1884 as a Himalayan hill station, the hotel has been extensively renovated and reopened in 1997. With fabulous views across the valley, The Oberoi Cecil is a perfect base from which to explore the spectacular mountain scenery, cedar forests and ancient monasteries of this world famous destination. The Cecil is within walking distance of the famous Vice Regal Lodge, former summer residence of the Viceroy of India.

The Cecil is just 10 minutes from Shimla Station and 45 minutes from Jubbarhatti Airport. Flights from Delhi arrive daily (except Sunday). Limousine pick up can be arranged from Shimla or Chandigarh airport. There is ample private parking for guests who chose to drive or rent a car. By road also Shimla is connected by road from Chandigarh: 124 kilometers, from Kalka: 110 Kilometers and from Delhi: 385 Kilometers. The drive from Delhi to Shimla takes approximately 8 hours. The drive from Chandigarh to Shimla takes approximately 3 hours. Fast trains run daily from Delhi to Chandigarh and Kalka. From Kalka, train connections on a quaint narrow gauge railway, built in 1903, are available. The travel time is approximately 4 hours. There are number of trains to Chandigarh and Kalka. Limousine pick up can be arranged from Shimla, Kalka or Chandigarh railway stations.

The Cecil’s classically elegant interiors with panelling, pillars and chandeliers recall the days of the Raj. Many rooms at the Cecil have views across the valley and snow covered peaks of the Himalaya. The Hotel is centrally heated in winter, air-conditioned in summer and features one of the highest located heated swimming pools in the world. A specially designed children’s activity centre is equipped with computer games, toys, Wendy Room and Billiards Room. Horses and ponies can be hired for trekking in the valley.

Spa and Fitness in The Oberoi Cecil Spa Resort
The Spa offers an extensive ‘menu’ of relaxing and reviving massages and beauty treatments. Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, Balinese, Hawaiian and Thai massage all feature, along with Chakra Head and Shoulder Massage and facials. As well as the spa therapy suites, the Spa offers steam rooms and saunas.

• Indoor heated Swimming Pool
• Steam & Sauna
• Exercycle
• Multi gym
• Rowing Machines
• Stepper
• Treadmill

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This is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day in the mountains - or in the boardroom. The Gymnasium, located at the level below the Pool, is free to guests.

Take your body and mind to new heights of inspiration and rejuvenation. At the beautifully appointed spa, the bracing mountain air conspires with the healing hands of our trained therapists to restore the natural balance of the body. Holistic treatments drawn from Ayurveda, Thai and Western techniques are used to soothe the senses and promote a feeling of complete wellbeing. Pamper yourself with beauty treatments created from the finest natural ingredients or relax in the heated swimming pool or jacuzzi as you take in spectacular mountain views. A session at the Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree promises to be a journey of transformation.

The heated indoor swimming pool – among the highest in the world – is open to guests between 7am and 8pm. Its windows look out over a spectacular panorama of snow capped mountains. Just the place for a few quiet lengths before breakfast.

The Gymnasium, located at the level below the Pool, is free to guests. It offers an exercycle, Multigym, Steppers and Treadmills. This is one way of warming up for a strenuous hill walk.

Accommodation at The Oberoi Cecil Spa Resort
The Cecil’s classically elegant interiors with panelling, pillars and chandeliers recall the days of the Raj. Many rooms at the Cecil have views across the valley and snow covered peaks of the Himalaya. The Hotel is centrally heated in winter, air-conditioned in summer and features one of the highest located heated swimming pools in the world. A specially designed children’s activity centre is equipped with computer games, toys, Wendy Room and Billiards Room. Horses and ponies can be hired for trekking in the valley.