Hotel Woodville palace has a history dating back to 1866 when Sir William Mansfield, Commander-in-Chief of the imperial army became the first resident of the charming estate. The palace was reconstructed in 1938 by the Rana of Jubbal when hundreds of expert artisans were brought from far and wide to ensure the highest quality of craftsmanship. Kanwar Udai Singh opened a part of the mansion as a guest house in 1977 and today, the palace is one of the finest places to stay in Shimla.
Woodville Palace is spread over 4 acres of lush greenery and enveloped by towering deodar and pine forests.serving as a backdrop, Woodville Palace is built in the style of an English Country Manor and houses thirty-one rooms. The rooms are furnished imperiod style of the 1930’s and beautifully capture that time for its guests. Each room has a separate theme and no two rooms are decorated alike.
Located at 7000 feet near the heart of Shimla, the ‘Queen of The Hills ', Woodville Palace is the Kohinoor on this queen’s crown. Stepping into the impeccable Woodville Palace of the Royal family of Jubbal is like stepping into a time machine where one is transported to the British Raj of the 1930’s. The palace is adorned with multi level rose gardens and lawns. It is also considered a gateway to lesser-known and equally spectacular hill stations of Kufri and Chail.
Hotel Woodville Palace houses 31 rooms, inclusive of the royal cottage and royal suite, which have been tastefully decorated into theme rooms. In the tradition of most heritage hotels, no two rooms are alike in décor and yet they offer that same high quality service and comfort to the guests.
Award-winning restaurant Meeting facilities Concierge services Complimentary Wi-Fi Access to Lawns and Gardens Sweeping city views Fine art collection Complimentary bottled water Pet-friendly accommodation
The various facilities and services Woodville include: River Rafting arranged on Request Billiards and Snookers, Table Tennis, Badminton, Nature Walks at Woodville Grounds, Telephone in rooms, Satellite Television, Running hot and cold water, Room Service, Car Parking, Doctor on call, Multi cuisine restaurant, Laundry, The Hollywood Bar 1930's Pony and horse rides for children and adults (On Call) .
Woodville Palace offers a truly regal style for conventions, meetings and celebrations in Shimla. The banquet spaces are spacious and versatile. Pre-function areas can be put to good use to extend the space available to delegates. At some venues, the guests can move out to the courtyard and enjoy the open air greenery. The meeting rooms are ideal for high-powered meetings, offering privacy, efficiency and complete business services. The ballroom is pillar-less. Customisation is key and the team dedicated to each event will ensure that every detail is taken care
Weddings at Woodville Palace can be majestic, royal, classily contemporary, intimate and everything in between. Offering a diverse set of venues – both indoors and outdoors – each hotel specialises in conceptualising, designing and crafting the perfect wedding. For memorable destination weddings, the hosts can choose between beach resorts, palatial retreats, mountain getaways, desert forts, colonial mansions and more. The variety is unparalleled and so are the venues. Whether it is a large gathering or an intimate one, the hospitality is equally lavish.
Organically grown ingredients, sourced locally and cooked mindfully are some of the measures the hotel takes to reduce its carbon footprint and protect the guests’ health. We love feeding our guests and we make sure our guests are satisfied no matter which cuisine.