The Thistle Lodge is situated in Shimla, 50 metres from The Mall Road and Victory Tunnel. Free WiFi is available. Each room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the mountain or garden. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. The kitchenette is equipped with an electric kettle, microwave oven, refrigerator & electric water purifier. There is luggage storage space at the property. Circular Road is 50 metres from The Thistle Lodge, while The Ridge, Shimla is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Chandigarh Airport, 120 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Graham
    France France
    Lovely place, very clean and very nice host. She provided breakfast. View over the tolling hills of Shimla.
  • K
    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
9.5
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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

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Thistle Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 141 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi

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

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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of INR 500 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 4. 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

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Thistle Lodge

  • Room options at The Thistle Lodge include:

    • Suite

  • The prices at The Thistle Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, The Thistle Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Thistle Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Badminton equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at The Thistle Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • The Thistle Lodge is 550 yards from the centre of Shimla. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.