Meetings at Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas
Nestled at 8250 feet in the Himalayas, Wildflower Hall offers an inspiring venue for your meetings. The resort rests between acres of cedar and pine trees, and bears testimony to its rich colonial heritage.
Rated amongst the leading resorts in the world, Wildflower Hall is an ideal venue for high level meetings and conferences, with meeting rooms capable of hosting from 8 to 50 guests. All meeting rooms at the hotel lead to an open terrace and offer panoramic and awe inspiring views of the Himalayas. State-of-the-art equipment coupled with unobtrusive service and professional expertise will ensure a memorable conference experience.
The resort offers a range of activities to relax and recharge after your meetings. Rejuvenating treatments at the Oberoi Spa, stimulating yoga sessions, scenic nature walks and trekking trips, river rafting, and mountain bicycling.
Wildflower Hall is a picturesque 45-minute drive over a 13 km distance through forested hills from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is 45 minutes by air from Delhi.
Hotel Specification
Hotel facilities
- Wireless internet access in all rooms and public areas
- 24 – hour Business Centre
- Full service Oberoi Spa
- Fitness Centre
- 24 hours in room dining
- 24 hours personal butler service
- 24 hours Concierge
- Meeting and Conference facilities
- Tijori the boutique shop
- Outdoor heated whirlpool
- Indoor heated pool
- Beauty parlor
- 24 hours laundry service
- Valet
- Travel desk
- Electronic safe deposit box in all rooms
- Room for guest with special needs
- Extensive safety and security arrangements
Rooms
Guest rooms are appointed with teak floors, hand-knotted rugs and rich furnishings which reflects the colonial heritage of the hotel and respects the traditional skills of local craftsmen.
The rooms and suites offer spectacular views over the cedar forests, mountain ranges or the gardens. Every room has a spacious marble bathroom with both a bathtub and a separate shower cubicle with deluxe toiletries.
Premier Rooms
The Premier Garden View Rooms come with large bay windows offering views of the beautifully landscaped gardens.
Premier Mountain View Rooms
The Premier Mountain View rooms come with large bay windows offering a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and the cedar forests.
Deluxe Suites
Each Deluxe Suite has a separate living room and bedroom. The living room features a fireplace and has an additional guest bathroom. The Suite comes with large bay windows offering views of the surrounding mountains and the cedar forests.
Lord Kitchener Suite
Located on the 4th floor, The Kitchener Suite offers spectacular views of the Himalayas. It features a separate living room and two bedrooms with dormer roofs. This grand suite has a four-poster bed in the master bedroom. The living room has a fireplace and an additional guest bathroom.
Room Amenities
- LCD TV,
- Satellite television & DVD player
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Separate walk-in closet with electronic safe
- Direct dial telephone with voice mail
- Personal bar
- 24 Hour Butler service
Local Attraction
The Mall
The Mall is Shimla's main promenade. Here, contemporary commercial enterprises rub shoulders with stately colonial edifices, churches and other landmarks of the town. At one end of The Mall is the city's colourful local market, called Lakkar Bazaar.
The Viceregal Lodge
The Viceregal Lodge was built in 1888 by the British Viceroy Lord Dufferin. The premises also house a museum, and beautifully laid out gardens. Through its grand history, it has also been the Rashtrapati Niwas (The President's residence). Today, it houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.
Tattapani / Shiv Goofa
The hot sulphur springs is know for its therapeutic power. A two hours drive along the Sutlej river.
Sankat Mochan
A temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, commands an excellent view of the town.
Jakhoo Hill
This is Shimla's highest point, offers a panoramic view of the town. Has a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Kufri
An inviting ski destination in Himachal Pradesh, Kufri has lured mountain lovers for decades. The slopes are not for professionals, but the short to advanced runs are tailor-made for the enthusiast.Yak rides for children are an added attraction.
Chail
The former capital of the Maharajah of Patiala, Chail is built on three hills and is about 45 kms. from Shimla. The cricket pitch here is the highest in the world. The old palace and the polo grounds are worth a visit. It is an attractive tourist spot and an ideal place for picnics.
Naldehra Golf Course
It is about twenty minutes's drive from the hotel. Viceroy Lord Curzon was so enchanted by this spot that his daughter's middle name is Naldehra. He also created India's first nine-hole golf course at this site, and the perfect season is between April and October.
Narkanda
Situated on the Hindustan-Tibet Road, Narkanda offers a panoramic view of the inner Himalayas. Apples and cherries abound in the orchards near by at Kotgarh. Eight kms from Narkanda is the Hattu Peak, at a height of 3300 mts, which has several ski slopes – a beginner’s run, a slalom slope and a sharper descent for the seasoned skier.
Taradevi
Hop on to the “toy train” at Shimla and alight at Taradevi station. A trek through magnificent cedars up to Taradevi temple takes about two hours. The environment is serene and the view magnificent.
Location & access
Meeting Rooms and Floor Plans
| Venue |
Dimension
(in feet) L x B x H |
Seating Capacity |
| Theatre |
Classroom |
U-shape |
Sit Down |
Board Room |
Cocktails |
| The Auckland Room |
21.26 x 20.73 x 10 |
24 |
15 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
20 |
| The Lytton Room |
19.65 x 14.23 x 10 |
- |
- |
- |
14 |
14 |
- |
| The Ripon Room |
19.65 x 13.74 x 10 |
- |
- |
- |
12 |
12 |
- |
| The Lawrence Room I |
26.24 x 26.24 x 10 |
32 |
20 |
20 |
24 |
20 |
40 |
| The Lawrence Room II |
26.24 x 26.24 x 10 |
32 |
20 |
20 |
24 |
20 |
40 |
| The Lawrence Room I & II |
26.24 x 55.51 x 10 |
96 |
50 |
51 |
64 |
56 |
100 |
Floor plan
Dining
The Restaurant
The Restaurant has a large open-air terrace offering panoramic views over the mountains. The menu includes a varied range of Pan-Asian and Continental dishes. Guests can dine here looking out over the most spectacular scenery in the world.
Lutyens
This specialty restaurant offers authentic Indian cuisine. The old world interiors with views of the beautiful gardens create a perfect ambience for the evening.
The Cavalry Bar
Reflecting its gracious past, the Cavalry bar with its wood paneling and original artwork creates an aura of old world charm. Offering a full range of fine wines and spirits, it is just the spot for a before and after dinner drink.
24 Hour in-room Dining
If you prefer the privacy of your own room or suite, there is of course the option of 24 hour in-room dining and butler service.