Formerly the residence of a British architect, the Simla British Resort was built in 1893 and is now one of the best heritage hotels in Shimla. The hotel spreads over 2000 acres of pine and cedar forests rich in a wide variety of flora and fauna, and is one of the most serenely located hotels in Shimla.
Like all heritage hotels in Shimla, the Simla British Resort also offers accommodation in plush rooms done up after the colonial fashion. The room facilities are:
Restaurant at the hotel serves lip smacking Indian and Continental dishes. The well stocked cozy bar and the imported cutlery and crockery are sure to transport you to the land where the sun never used to set. The L shaped Leather Library Bar is a unique feature of this resort. a rich collection of antiques and paintings adorn this place.
International dialing, fax, secretarial services on request are available.
Indoor games like billiards, a well stocked library are available within the resort. The resort is surrounded by acres of reserve forests that offer marvelous nature walks, bird watching opportunities, and so on.
In winters the snow clad Shimla offers marvelous skiing opportunities and ski enthusiasts from all over the country gather here to explore the white slopes of the city slumbering under the blanket of snow. Auli near Shimla is of the leading ski resorts in India.