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Clarkes Hotel

4.0 of 5
The Mall, Shimla 171001, India
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Clarkes Hotel
Ranked #11 of 97 hotels in Shimla
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Gurgaon, India
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I will be as critical as always! Great staff/good food. Excellent location. The wood work and lighting makes the hotel very cozy. Isa the food manager is the person you need to get hold of for anything. Annam is the reservations manager to get great deals on your package. Overall it is a wonderful experience. The entire staff is very... More

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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

It was a pleasure to stay at clarkes for 5th 6th may 2013 Greatest advantage being its location right on mall road, it saves time and taxi expenses Great hospitality and mindblowing breakfast with divine Shimla view

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Mumbai in India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

Heritage hotel... But really not apt for family with kids as there is no play area.. V stayed in Suite No. 41 so that's Y there was enuf space.. However No WIFI .. EXORBITANT Room Service Food Charges.. & Very Disappointing to hv no Buffet Breakfast for 1 day during R stay of 3 days & even on the other... More

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Long buckby
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48 reviews 48 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Very clean, excellent position right at the top of the mall. Unfortunately building work outside the hotel made it noisy in the daytime, but ok at night. No air con so had to sleep with windows open Very good breakfast, try the masala chai Great views across the valley

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Delhi, India
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

The hotel is at the end of the Mall, with no assistance getting in/out, although there is a lift half way down the mall. The reception and restaurant staff are great. There is no wifi, despite "wireless internet in all rooms" but reception offers you the use of their computer with a "dongle" which is not acceptable to most travellers/guests.... More

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Amritsar, India
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Excellent hotel to stay in shimla.. a heritage property with top class level to services, Biggest n tidiest rooms available in Shimla... excellent food n services...... they also have private parking, which is one of the most useful in shimla..... its on the mall with walking distance to all best places in shimla

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Gurgaon, India
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36 reviews 36 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We had a chance to eat breakfast at this wonderful hotel, very centrally located... wooden staircases and pillars quickly remind you of what life would have been in the years gone by. Extremely charming with impeccable service... definitely an experience you will cherish. Do try the pancakes there with maple syrup...they are to die for :)

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London
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Built by or for the British, you could easily believe yourself to be in the Cotswolds or Downs. The rooms are comfortable, with modern conveniences (but no WIFI). The bar & restaurant staff wear sumptuous Raj-style uniforms and greet you as an honoured guest. Well located at the end of the Mall (one of the main streets). N.B. I personally... More

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Clarkes-Shimla, General Manager at Clarkes Hotel, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

The entire team at Clarkes would like to thank you for taking out valuable time to write about your experience in the hotel. We appreciate the feedback and we hope to receive another chance to serve you ! More

Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

This hotel is excellent in every sense, good location, excellent rooms, very good food and excellent service. I really loved the bar and since it is right on the Mall, one can just walk around and enjoy the place.

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Clarkes-Shimla, General Manager at Clarkes Hotel, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

The entire team at Clarkes would like to thank you for taking out valuable time to write about your experience in the hotel. We appreciate the feedback and we hope to receive another chance to serve you ! Looking forward to personally welcome you and making your visit a memorable one ! More

Cornwall England
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86 reviews 86 reviews
58 hotel reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We were upgraded as it was our wedding anniversary, thank you Dolly!! Our corner room looked out onto part of Shimla which was nice in the evening with all the lights on. We could walk everywhere around town from the hotel which is on the end of the Mall Road, in the quieter part of Shimla. Porters carried our luggage... More

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Clarkes-Shimla, General Manager at Clarkes Hotel, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

The entire team at Clarkes would like to thank you for taking out valuable time to write about your experience in the hotel. We appreciate the feedback and we hope to receive another chance to serve you ! Looking forward to personally welcome you and making your visit a memorable one ! More

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Additional Information about Clarkes Hotel

Address: The Mall, Shimla 171001, India
Region: India > Himachal Pradesh > Shimla
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#3 Luxury Hotels in Shimla
#9 Romantic Hotels in Shimla
#11 Family Hotels in Shimla
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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