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The Mall Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Crowne Plaza, The Mall Road, Shimla is a 4-star IHG Hotels & Resorts property in the The Mall Road area of Shimla, about 20 km from SLV airport. Typically ₹5,500–₹11,600/night, with check-in from 14:00 and check-out by 11:00. Live availability and the exact rate for your dates are confirmed at booking.
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Check live rates & book on FlightGPTThis Crowne Plaza hotel in The Mall Road, Shimla is run by IHG Hotels & Resorts to the brand's standard 4-star specification — meaning guests can rely on swimming pool, restaurant, gym being available, consistent with every other Crowne Plaza property nationally. As with any chain hotel, the finer specifics (exact room count, latest refurbishment) are best confirmed with the property before or at check-in.
IHG Hotels & Resorts operates Crowne Plaza as its upscale brand, which in practice means a fairly predictable experience: the room categories, core amenities and service standard should feel similar to other Crowne Plaza properties a guest may have stayed at in a different Indian city.
Getting to this hotel: the nearest airport, Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti) (SLV), is about 20 km from The Mall Road (~45 min drive, depending on traffic). The Mall Road itself is well served by local transport for getting around Shimla, whether that's auto-rickshaws, local buses, or ride-hailing apps.
Shimla traffic patterns mean the quoted drive time is an off-peak estimate; during rush hour (roughly 8–10am and 6–9pm on weekdays) journeys can run noticeably longer. Pre-booking an airport transfer or building in buffer time is worth doing if you have a flight to catch, especially for an early-morning departure.
Expect Crowne Plaza's standard room categories here: Standard, Club, Suite. That's consistent with how IHG Hotels & Resorts configures this brand nationally, so floor plans and bedding options should feel familiar to anyone who has stayed at another Crowne Plaza property. The property's 4-star specification keeps swimming pool, restaurant, gym, free wifi standard across every category — suite-and-above categories then layer on extras like lounge access, though the exact list is best confirmed with the hotel at booking.
The practical pattern across Crowne Plaza properties: paying for a higher category buys space and small perks (premium bedding, a seating area, sometimes turndown service), not a different room concept — WiFi, TV, en-suite bathroom and housekeeping are standard throughout. If a particular view or an accessible room matters for your stay, confirm it with the property rather than relying on the category name alone.
Guests can generally expect multi-cuisine restaurant and bar at this Crowne Plaza property, in line with the brand's standard dining offering. As with most chain hotels, the exact names and hours of these outlets are property-specific and can shift between renovations or seasons, so confirming with the hotel directly (or at check-in) is the reliable way to know what's currently open.
At this tier, on-site dining tends to be functional rather than destination-worthy — reliable for breakfast and a convenient dinner, with plenty of independent restaurant options typically available nearby in most Indian cities for guests who want more variety. If room service matters for your stay, check its current availability and hours with the property.
Who tends to book this property: travellers looking for business travel, family stays, weekend leisure, drawn by the 4-star standard and the The Mall Road address. Its The Mall Road location suits travellers whose plans are centred on that part of Shimla.
Guests at this tier are typically prioritising reliable basics — a clean, consistent room and straightforward service — over extensive on-site facilities. If you specifically want a pool, spa or multiple dining venues, an upscale or luxury-tier property nearby may be a better match.
Typically ₹5,500–₹11,600/night. Live availability and the exact confirmed rate are shown at booking — prices vary by date, room category and how far ahead you book, same as any hotel. FlightGPT's HotelGPT search takes a plain-English description of what you're after (dates, budget, area) and returns live rates for this property plus comparable options nearby, rather than requiring a form full of filters.
As with any hotel, rates typically rise around local festivals, major conferences or peak tourist season in Shimla, and drop in the off-season or on weekdays versus weekends for business-oriented cities. Advance booking usually widens the room-category choice compared with a last-minute search — though occasionally a last-minute rate undercuts advance pricing when a property has low occupancy, so it's worth comparing live rather than assuming either direction holds.
Cancellation policies, deposit requirements and any advance-purchase discount vary by rate plan and are shown clearly before you confirm a booking — a flexible (fully refundable) rate typically costs more than a non-refundable advance-purchase rate for the same room. If your travel dates are firm, the non-refundable option is usually the better value; if there's any chance of a change, the small extra cost of a flexible rate is often worth it.
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
|---|---|---|
| The Ridge | 0.3 km | ~4 min walk |
| Christ Church | 0.3 km | ~4 min walk |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
It's a 4-star upscale property, operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti) (SLV) is roughly 20 km away — about 45 minutes by road, depending on traffic.
Crowne Plaza properties standardly offer Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Gym, Free WiFi, Business Center. The property-specific list can vary and is best confirmed with the hotel or at booking.
Standard check-in is 14:00 and check-out is 11:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be available on request, subject to availability.
Typically ₹5,500–₹11,600/night. This is an indicative band, not a live price — exact rates depend on date, room type and demand, and are confirmed at booking.
Crowne Plaza properties typically include multi-cuisine restaurant and bar. Confirm current on-site dining options with the property.
Business travel, Family stays, Weekend leisure — typical for a 4-star upscale hotel in The Mall Road, Shimla.
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