The Thistle Lodge

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The Thistle Lodge

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Thistle Lodge in Shimla offers a serene garden and terrace with stunning mountain views. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity and comfort. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and a paid shuttle service. Additional facilities include a children's playground, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 20 km from Simla Airport, The Thistle Lodge is a short walk from Victory Tunnel and less than 1 km from The Ridge. Nearby attractions include Circular Road and Jakhoo Gondola, each 2 km away. Highly rated by guests for its excellent service and scenic surroundings.

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Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sandysea
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “Excellent location to access most things on foot in both directions. Food options close by and walking distance to the train station. Views out over the valley and surrounding hills. Private space with plenty of room. Namita was always...”
  • Graham
    France France
    “Lovely place, very clean and very nice host. She provided breakfast. View over the tolling hills of Shimla.”
  • Kalyan
    India India
    “Good breakfast; met our requirement. Mrs Sood was very cordial and gave a feeling of being at home.”
  • Annabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very thoughtful host. A nice apartment to have as a base when exploring Shimla. Basic facilities that mean you can prepare food (microwave, kettle and sink). Wet room style bathroom. Convenient location. Would recommend.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Namita Sood

9.5
Host review score
Namita Sood
An ideal sunny apartment (B&B) right in the heart of the town (below SBI Main Branch). You will experience a nice and warm ambience with cosy comforts with lots of open space as you step out of the house. Live like a local and explore the main attractions and eateries of the town. We are just 50m away from the paid car parking and public transport, and just 150m from the main shopping centre. Come visit us and stay in another home away from home.
Im a social entrenpreneur working with different NGOs. I like visiting different places, meeting new people. I open my doors to welcome people who cherish equal amount of love for Shimla and its people.
Live like a local and explore the main attractions and eateries of the town. Places You can walk upto - Mall Road Scandal Point The Ridge Maidan Jakhoo Temple Kali Bari Temple Lakkar Bazaar Army Museum, Annandale The Glen Chadwick Falls Vice Regal Lodge (a.k.a Institute of Advanced Studies) Summerhill Bird Park Sunset Sites
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

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House rules

The Thistle Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$5. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,600 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Thistle Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

A damage deposit of Rs. 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.