Radisson Jass Shimla

Overview

About this property

Radisson Jass Shimla is a hotel in the Himalaya Mountains, near the historic centre of Shimla. Its own site says it sits close to the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, Jakhu Temple and Christ Church, with views from its rooms and suites over the mountains. It is a modern chain hotel, run in a steady, professional way.

The hotel suits people who want a reliable stay in Shimla without fuss. Families on a first Shimla trip, couples who want mountain views from their room, and business travellers who need meeting space will all find what they need here. The hotel is not on the Mall Road itself, but the Mall and the Ridge are close by, and the hotel's own site lists them among the nearby sights.

Inside, the feel is modern and calm. The rooms are large, with air conditioning and heating, and the public spaces are kept simple and clean. The lounge is there for a quiet drink, and the spa and pool give you things to do without leaving the hotel. If you like chain hotels because you know what to expect, this one fits that pattern.

One practical point: the hotel's own site says it is a smoke-free hotel, and that pets are not allowed. If either of those matters to you, it is good to know before you book. The hotel also offers baggage storage, laundry service and car rental, as listed on its own site, which helps if you are moving on to Manali or back to Delhi after Shimla.

If you want a modern hotel in Shimla with a pool, a spa and mountain views, and you like the certainty of a big chain, Radisson Jass Shimla is a good pick. It is a practical base for Shimla town, with the main sights close at hand.

At a glance

What you get here

Everything above is taken from the hotel's own website. If something is not listed here, it means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Rooms

Rooms made for rest

The rooms and suites at Radisson Jass Shimla, as listed on the hotel's own site, are the Deluxe Room, the Superior Room, the Business Class Room, the Junior Suite, the Suite with a city view, and the Suite. Each one sleeps up to three adults, and each has either a king bed or twin beds, as per the room type you pick.

The rooms are made for comfort in the hills. The hotel's own site lists air conditioning, and its FAQ pages say the rooms have heating as well, which matters in Shimla's cold months. The suites give more space, which helps if you are travelling with family or staying for more than a couple of nights.

If you want a mountain view from your room, ask the hotel when you book. The hotel's own site talks about inspiring views from its rooms and suites, but views differ by room, so it is worth asking for the view you want rather than assuming every room has it.

Room types and prices change with the season, so the hotel's own website will have the latest list. We do not show prices here because they change often, and we do not want to show you an old price.

Food & drink

Where to eat

Café Valley Vue is the hotel's restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as the hotel's own site says. It serves Indian and international dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Breakfast is served here too, as the hotel's own FAQ pages confirm, so you can start the day without leaving the hotel.

After your meal, the hotel bar is there for a cocktail, with views of the Himalayas, as the hotel's site says. Wines, beers and spirits are also served there, for a casual drink with colleagues or friends in the evening.

Room service is also listed on the hotel's own site, so if you come back tired from a day out, you can eat in your room. One small tip: try at least one dinner at Café Valley Vue during your stay, then use the Mall Road cafes and restaurants for your other meals, so you get both the hotel's food and Shimla town's cafe life.

If you have dietary needs, the hotel's own FAQ pages list a range of breakfast options, including gluten free, halal, lactose free, organic, vegan and vegetarian choices. For the latest menus, check the hotel's own website before you book, as menus change with the season.

Things to do

A slow day at the hotel

A good day at Radisson Jass Shimla starts with breakfast at Café Valley Vue, then out to Shimla town. The hotel's own site lists the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, where you can see a show or walk through galleries, and Christ Church on the Ridge, the second-oldest church in Northern India, consecrated in 1857.

Jakhu Temple is also on the hotel's own list of nearby sights. It sits on the highest peak in Shimla, dedicated to Hanuman, and it is a gathering place for monkeys, so keep your food and bags close. The Mall is there too, with shops, cafes, restaurants and crafts, along with Kali Bari Temple, the Town Hall and the Gaiety Theatre.

In the afternoon, come back to the hotel and use the pool. The hotel's site describes a multi-tiered swimming pool that looks over the Himalayas, which is a good place to rest after a morning of walking. The on-site spa is there too, with Dead Sea mineral therapies, if you want a quiet hour.

The hotel also has meeting and event space, with room for up to 200 people, free WiFi, an LCD projector, tea and coffee services and on-site catering, as its own site says. If you are here for work, that space is a real help. If you are here on holiday, you can ignore it and just enjoy the pool, the spa and the lounge.

In the evening, a drink at the hotel bar, with mountain views, then dinner at Café Valley Vue or out on the Mall Road. If you have another day in Shimla, use it for the former Viceregal Lodge at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, which the hotel's own site lists among the things to do, or for the Mashobra apple orchards, surrounded by pine and oak forest.

Amenities

Most popular amenities

These are the amenities confirmed on the hotel's own website. Anything not listed here means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Location

Where it is, and what is near

Shimla is the old summer capital of British India, and it still feels like a hill town from another time. The hotels on this page are in and around Shimla town, near the Mall Road and the Ridge. From here, the main sights are easy to reach on foot or by a short taxi ride.

If this is your first time in Shimla, these are the places most people visit: the Mall Road, the Ridge, Jakhu Temple on the hilltop, Christ Church, and the Viceregal Lodge, the old summer home of the British viceroys. The toy train from Kalka to Shimla is also famous, and many people take it for the mountain views on the way up.

We have not written distances here on purpose. Hill roads and traffic change travel time a lot, so a fixed number would go out of date fast. Ask your driver for the time on the day you travel.

The Mall Road itself is worth a slow evening. It has shops, cafes and restaurants, and it is closed to most traffic, so you can walk freely. In the evening, the Ridge fills with people watching the sunset over the hills.

Getting here

How to reach the hotel

Most guests reach Shimla by road from Delhi or Chandigarh. The drive climbs up into the hills, and the last part is on winding mountain roads. Cheapcab runs Delhi to Shimla taxis, and the route pages on this site show the fare.

You can also reach Shimla by the toy train from Kalka. The train is slow, but the views are beautiful, and many people take it for the experience itself. From Shimla station, a short taxi ride takes you to your hotel.

Keep your hotel's name and address ready on your phone, and share it with your driver before you start. Hill addresses can be confusing, and a phone address saves a lot of back-and-forth at the end of a long journey.

Best time

Best time to visit Shimla

The best time to visit Shimla is from March to June, and again from September to November. The weather is cool and pleasant, and you can walk around the Mall and the Ridge without getting tired. These are also the busiest months, so book your hotel a few weeks ahead.

December to February brings cold weather and sometimes snow. If you want to see snowfall, winter is the time to come, but pack very warm clothes and check the road conditions before you travel.

July and August bring rain. The hills look green and fresh, and there are fewer tourists. But rain can slow down travel on hill roads, so keep some extra time in hand if you come in the monsoon.

Good to know

Before you book

Cheapcab does not book hotels. You book a hotel on its own official website, using the button on this page. Prices, room types, check-in time and cancellation rules are all on the hotel's site, and they change with the season. Always read them there before you pay.

The photos on this page are from the hotel's official website, and the source link is given under the photo gallery. We do not use photos from booking sites or stock photo sites for hotels.

If you need a taxi to reach the hotel, or to go from Delhi to Shimla, you can book it from Cheapcab. The taxi fare and the hotel stay are separate. Your taxi driver will not charge you for the hotel, and the hotel will not charge you for the taxi.

One last practical tip for Shimla: carry a warm jacket even in summer, as hill evenings get cool. Wear comfortable walking shoes, because the Mall Road and the Ridge are best explored on foot. Small shops on the Mall often prefer cash, so keep some small notes handy along with your card.

Breakfast details change with the room rate you pick. The hotel's own FAQ pages say breakfast is served at Café Valley Vue, but what is included, and at what time, depends on your booking, so read the rate details on the hotel's own site before you pay.

The hotel says it is smoke-free and that pets are not allowed, as per its own FAQ pages. If you smoke, or if you travel with a pet, pick another hotel on this page, so you do not face a problem at check-in.

Meeting space is a real feature here, with room for up to 200 people, free WiFi, a projector, tea and coffee services and catering, as the hotel's site says. If you are planning a work trip or a small event in Shimla, ask the hotel about the meeting rooms when you book your rooms.

Valet parking is free around the clock, as the hotel's own FAQ pages say, and on-site outdoor parking is available too. If you are driving up from Delhi or Chandigarh, that makes arrival simpler, but check the parking details on the hotel's site for your dates.

If you are driving up from Delhi or Chandigarh, note that the hotel's own site lists car rental and currency exchange among its services, along with laundry service and baggage storage. These small services help a lot on a hill trip, where you may arrive tired, need clean clothes for the next day, or want a car for local sightseeing without hunting for a rental office in town.

For sightseeing, the hotel's own site lists the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, Jakhu Temple, Christ Church, the Mall and the former Viceregal Lodge among the nearby sights. Plan your days around that list, starting with the Mall and the Ridge on your first day, and the Viceregal Lodge on your second.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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