Willow Banks was established in the year 1871, a landmark estate which spells history and exemplifies an era of gracious living, originally owned by Arthur James Cradook, "Architect and Builder of Simla". In a fitting ttribute to his memory the building has been redesigned into a Hotel, endowed with all modern amenities and comforts effortlessly blending into the surrounding landscape and enhancing its beauty.

Located at level with the Mall Road, Shimla's main promenade and happening place, the hotel is elegance personified, centrally heated with cozy elegant lobby, atrium and spacious, artistically designed rooms with vibrant yet soothing interiors in an ambience oozing good taste and refinement. A multiplicity of contrasting colours and designs add a unique distinctness to each and every area of the hotel. Italian marble, granite, malaysian rubber wood and teak-wood complement each other to produce a decor which is both visually and aesthetically appealing.

Accommodation
Modern, fully appointed rooms with elegant furniture and rich upholstery in perfect symbiosis. Spacious toilets each equipped with a bath tub, modern accessories and a host of toiletries. The Rooms open out to private balconies with an amazing view of the Shimla Valley adumbrated against the surrounding mountains. You can relax in our sun-deck chairs and soak in the sun while you marvel in God's creation. The sight of the sunrise & sunset is surreal. The hotel is having the following facilities

• Wall to Wall Carpet.
• Cable TV.
• Mini Fridge.
• EPABX with direct dialing from rooms.
• Centrally heated rooms and public areas in winter.
• Locker and Credit card facility.
• Doctor on call.
• Tour and Travel desk.
• Laundry and Room Service.
• All bathrooms with tubs.
• Hot and Cold running water.
• Balconies in rooms with a picturesque valley view.