Woodsmoke Retreat – A Favorite for Families in Shimla
About the Hotel
Rooms with Views
Woodsmoke Retreat offers 25 rooms and suites, each with a private sit-out-lawn, stone patio, or balcony-overlooking the valley and forested skyline. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, tea/coffee makers, and en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms feature kitchenettes, heat pillars, or mountain views. The Family Suite has two bedrooms and a Moroccan-tiled lobby, while the Premier Rooms include wooden floors and raftered ceilings.
Dining Options
The onsite restaurant serves Indian, Chinese, and Continental dishes. Guests can dine indoors, on the lawn, or request room service. The café offers snacks and coffee. Bonfires are available for chilly evenings.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel has a fitness center with treadmills and weight-training equipment, a sauna, and a steam shower. Outdoor activities include forest walks, village visits, and temple tours. A games room has table tennis and billiards, while the reading lounge offers books and comics. The children's play area has swings and slides.
Location & Transport
Woodsmoke Retreat is 3 km from the Chandigarh-Shimla highway and 21 km from Jubbarhatti Airport. The Shoghi railway station, served by the Kalka-Shimla toy train, is nearby. The hotel provides airport and railway station transfers. Nearby landmarks include Tara Devi Temple (3.5 km) and Shimla (25 km).
Services & Amenities
The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service, concierge assistance, laundry, and wake-up calls. Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Banquet and conference facilities include projectors and flipboards. Childcare services and guided yoga sessions are available on request.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Badminton
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor