Shimla hotellia

Plussat: Good management, supportive staff,cleanliness,Good place to relax, nice food...

Plussat: Ambience was good, food was pretty good, location of the hotel was awesome, My family enjoyed the stay into the hotel, I will surely recommend to my family friends and colleagues.

Plussat: Rooms are very clean and nice. Food is excellent, staff are kind and friendly. Whole experience in staying with The Zion is excellent and keen to come back soon again. This property have kids play area as well and this is really helpful.

Miinukset: None

Plussat: Only the view from the hotel

Miinukset: i arrived at 8.57pm and i was told that there are complimentary cocktails /beers for ladies only till 9 pm. so i told them that since i just arrived they should give me a bit more time to enjoy the complimentary cocktails drinks. they were adamant and said no way. they have to follow the time very strictly. i traveled so many hours on the road and they couldn't adjust to accomodate a guest like me. they could even tell me that if u want to enjoy , then u should reach our hotel at 7pm and u can have even 20 drinks but i think this is not the way to serve your guest. because of their this nature i will definitely not recommend this hotel to any of my friends. Their service is a big no-no. Location is a few km before Shimla town. it will take u about 20mins to get to the heart of Shimla.

Plussat: Tremendous service.

Miinukset: Towels not perfectly clean

Plussat: The hotel location is very convenient such that it's not too far from the mall (15 min drive) yet it's in a very quiet location. The views from the hotel are breath-taking. Rooms were very comfortable and the breakfast provided is superb too. We had a very good stay, overall. Highly recommended.

Plussat: Shivi and the team were extremely welcoming and very helpful. There was a lovely atmosphere and, being a homestay, we socialised with other guests more than we would have in a hotel. The rooms are enormous (including a sitting room) and very comfortable. Our room had beautiful views out across the valley.

Plussat: The home stay is at an amazing location, a good distance away from the crowded parts of Shimla. The staff and Shivi were very accommodating and helpful, and we massively enjoyed our luxurious room and terrace.

Plussat: Staff was really helpful

Miinukset: Distance from mall rd

Plussat: Rooms were clean, breakfast was good, there cook makes good Vegeterian food, we even had dinner at Aapo Aap and it was very good. Host / Owner of the property Mr. Shivi takes care that the guest are comfortable. I would like to appreciate the cook RAJU and his assistant they are also good.

Miinukset: There is nothing which i don't like in the property, but yes if the location would have been more near to the MALL Road than it would have been simply great.

Plussat: Great view across the mountains from the balcony/ patio. Evening meal delicious. Friendly staff.

Miinukset: Second bed uncomfortable.

Plussat: Even our budget room was like an apartment with multiple rooms.

Miinukset: The distance was pretty remote from everything else.

Plussat: The view of the valley. The host and the staff.

Miinukset: Lunch and dinner are costly. Had to buy from outside

Plussat: Host was very nice and the view from stay was excellent.

Miinukset: Just continental breakfast

Plussat: The staff were very nice and helpful. Shivi was available via WhatsApp after I booked for any questions. He helped me find a guide for a hiking tour and explained our food options in the evening and checked to see what we wanted for dinner before arrival, and on our second day helped us order in from a local restaurant. He accommodated us for an early breakfast before a long day of travel. Thanks! The property had a nice varanda and a great view. The showers were hot, there was a space heater, electric blankets, and a heavy comforter to keep us warm in the December cold.

Miinukset: As a foreigner perhaps my standards are a bit different. The pics on booking looked much nicer than the space actually was. It was old and outdated, but without the rustic charm. For the price we paid (maybe inflated around the holidays?) we got much nicer accommodations in Delhi and Jaipur. I was surprised it got such high reviews. Also, the windy narrow roads that lead to the homestay stressed us out. With traffic during the holiday it took us nearly an hour to make it to the mall road.

Plussat: Location and view to mountains

Miinukset: House keeping

Plussat: Small attractive property on the edge of a pine forest 3 km beyond Mashobra village with great views of the valley and mountains beyond. Large well appointed room with wooden floors, comfortable bed and nice bathroom with shower cubicle and quality amenities .Many sit outs to enjoy the clean mountain air and views. Mountain bikes and set of skis and golf clubs available for use by guests. Nice welcome, attentive and gracious service. We will definitely return!

Miinukset: Early morning departure was delayed because check out clerk was stuck in traffic! On being contacted, owner graciously allowed us to send payment later. Check out procedures for guests departing early need to be reviewed.

Plussat: The hotel was clean with a good ambience and lush furnishings, and the rooms were provided with all necessary amenities. Splendid views and breakfast and meals were provided in the room.

Miinukset: On arrival was told I didn't have a confirmed booking. Once clarified, was informed on checking-in that the total cost was actually 25% higher than the guaranteed price I'd been quoted (incl. tax and surcharges). After a long & tiring car journey from New Delhi and a 45 minute taxi ride from Shimla which included a 3km stretch on a treacherous, icy single-track road to the hotel, a 30 minute discussion at the reception then ensued which only ended after I was passed on to the hotel manager by the concierge once in my room. Booked a tour for the next day using the hotel car to visit Kufri and Fagu and due to the cold conditions, explicitly took the more expensive 4x4 option thinking I'd be picked up at the hotel door. To begin my 'tour' and to my utter disbelief, was asked to walk the 300 metres up the steep icy road to the car as the driver wouldn't risk the drive to the hotel, despite numerous other cars of a lesser calibre capable of passing me in both directions during my ascent. It went from bad to worse and in five hours, I saw a couple of greenhouses growing apples and a golf course. A total waste of a full day and not the reason I visited Shimla. Billiard/snooker table is fully unplayable for any serious snooker player. Due to the rooms narrow confines, for any shot from the side cushions you'll need to borrow the golf clubs from reception and take a sand iron. Large TV was nice but unwatchable as snow had accumulated itself on the satellite dish. Excuse me? Pathways had been cleared through the snow in the hotel grounds, but no effort made to grit them and the ice that had been left to form was more dangerous than the snow. As a result, I was also unable to access the hotel through the patrons gate due to the ice that had formed. Despite two simple requests to make my bed and replenish the coffee stock, this wasn't done. No menus and eating options were conveyed on scraps of paper complete with prices.

Plussat: Excellent location. Totally calm. Very good staff and great caring hosts . Strongly Recommended .

Miinukset: Could do better with food menu. More cuisines should be available.

Plussat: Everything was v nice!!

Miinukset: Cost

Plussat: The space all around, the views, the rooms, the terraces...

Miinukset: Check-out could have been better.