Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898

Property class: 5 and above

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Located close to Christ Church and Lakkar Bazar, Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Shimla, Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 is near a train station. Lakkar Bazar and State Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Shimla travel guide
Map
The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001

What's nearby

  • A crowded street in a hilly town with shops and colorful buildings.
    Mall Road
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic stone building with arched windows and a steeply pitched roof.
    Gaiety Theater
    13 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A church with a clock tower and a wet street at dusk.
    Christ Church
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A traditional building with a red roof, white columns, and patterned floor tiles.
    Kali Bari Temple
    1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Lakkar Bazar
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Shimla Station
    10 min drive
  • Shimla (SLV)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Indian Coffee House
    13 min walk
  • SOL - Café & Lounge
    6 min walk
  • Under The Tree
    10 min drive
  • Ashiana Restaraunt
    12 min walk

About this property

Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898

  • Luxury historic hotel near Christ Church
  • Located close to Lakkar Bazar and State Museum, Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Free newspapers, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
    • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 have comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like safes and WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Portable fans, daily housekeeping, and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 located?

Situated in Shimla, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Christ Church and Lakkar Bazar. State Museum and Viceregal Lodge are also within 3 mi (5 km). Shimla Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at the hotel because of friendly staff and excellent location on the Mall
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well maintained despite being old. It is situated near mall road and has easy access to main road. The staff is very courteous and friendly. We had an amazing and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel good service . All staff is very mature. Appreciated about Mr Roshan Chouhan in coffee shop
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Visiting Clarkes is like stepping back in time. The architecture of the building makes such a refreshing change from the modern hotels of concrete, glass and over the top air conditioning. Our room was lovely and was beautifully furnished and the public areas of the hotel were also thoughtfully presented. Although some people might find it a little formal, the staff were friendly and polite without exception. We would stay there again without hesitation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Character
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has heritage charm with impressive service, very clean and well maintained. The staff is very friendly. Location is good. The dining options and quality of food and service excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Hotel located at the start of Mall road that provides a good view of Shimla. Staff Hospitality and services were exceptionally great. Would recommend worth staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional hospitality

I had a wonderful stay at Clarkes. The hospitality by the staff is beyond imagination. The location of this hotel is really good. Never had such a good value for money!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable stay. Location of hotel is awesome, exactly on start of mall road. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Can’t ask for anything more. Breakfast was very good with good spread of buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at The Clarkes Shimla

Amazing stay, great hospitality and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Hotel

Fantastic Service and great location. Have stayed here many times, and the hotel staff are the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good

A very nice place. Restaurant needs to be improved with food quality and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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It was comfortable and amazing stay,fortunately we were the first guest after lock down of Corona . Location is excellent for move on Mall Road and hub of city centre .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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8/10 Good

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Family stay at Clarks!

Clarks is heritage propery with excellent location ! The the sunset view from terrace is easily viewable . staff is extremely polite and helpful. It being our anniversary they endured a very comfortable stay and decorated our room so nicely! It's an Oberoi chain and lives upto its name . The food was nice and breakfast buffet was good except that I wish the coffee was better The property is in severe need of renovation as certain corners of the room smell of the stale rubber in sofas. In all otherwise we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel.

Short one night stay. One of the best hotels in thr area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Stay was comfortable....but the food is very expensive...which was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A very special traditional hotel.

Lovely, comfortable traditional hotel. For us a very special place to stay. Very high quality service combined with a low-key approach, totally without marbled pretentiousness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel .... great location ...very courteous and professional staff ... I told them that it was the first time I was coming to Singla with my wife ... so they decorated the hotel room in a wonderful manner ... thank you hotel clarks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel on the mall and close to some government offices which was my requirement. Do not expect a modern building but this heritage building is clean, staff excellent, food good, fuss free, quiet and safe, overall i enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Clarke's a reason to come to Shimla

This hotel could be a reason to visit Shimla. Unique service and friendly people everywhere. Fantastic view over a wonderful city! Only the cracy Raj/English could contemplate establishing a city in these steep hills, and only Indians could make it work. (They literally carried the English colon-izers (sic) on their backs!) We'll be back at Clarke's!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Old world charm.

Fabulous hotel. The service here is impeccable. We got an upgrade to a suite room which was large and spacious. It had a small study a living area a bedroom and walk-in closet. The bathroom was huge too. It’s right in mall road so convenient to step out for a walk. The himachali food at the restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb Shimla

Had a FABULOUS time. Lovely, clean and quiet town. Very safe and friendly. Great experience to go up on the toy train and come back on the car motorail. Clarke's was so good, comfortable and convenient to the Mall. I wish we had had longer and look forward to another stay later. Only government cars can drive on the Mall so safe, quiet and easy to negotiate. The old Gaiety theatre a REAL gem. WONDERFUL that this piece of history still exists and has been restored. So much history in Shimla, well worth a visit and magnificent scenery and sunsets. Thank you Shimla and India.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyable stay

Very accommodating The manager Pooja was quite friendly and help.It was a pleasure with kind staff to push my sister in a wheelchair and walk up with luggage
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018