Hotel Diplomat, Shimla ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

The Ridge Shimla Lakkar Bazaar, Shimla, India, 171001

Hotel Diplomat features a restaurant, bar, shared lounge, and free WiFi. This 5.8/10 rated Shimla hotel is approximately 2296.6 ft from The Ridge. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available daily.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room is equipped with a private bathroom and free toiletries, and some rooms include a balcony. Amenities such as air conditioning and a flat-screen TV are available in the rooms.

Dining & Nearby Options

Local dining options include Woodstreet Cafe, Himchi Bar and Restaurant, and Cafe Coffee Day, all within 1 miles of Hotel Diplomat. Several attractions, such as Christ Church and the Shimla Heritage Museum, are located about 1 miles away.

Services & Local Area

Hotel Diplomat provides room service, an ATM, and organizes tours for guests. Transportation is accessible via nearby bus stations, including Brockhurst and Rivoli Busstand, each within a 10-minute walk.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is located approximately 2 miles from The Mall Road and 1.5 miles from Victory Tunnel. Shimla Airport is 17.5 miles away, providing convenient access for travelers.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Balcony

Max:

2 persons

9 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Mountain view

Balcony

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Double Room Mountain View

Max:

2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Mountain view

Shower

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Triple Room Bath

Max:

3 persons

16 m²

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1 King-size bed

Shower

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Getting around

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City Centre

Shimla700 m

Airports

Simla (SLV) 21.7 km

Chandigarh (IXC) 121.3 km

Location

The Ridge Shimla Lakkar Bazaar, Shimla, India, 171001

Map view

The Ridge Shimla Lakkar Bazaar, Shimla, India, 171001

City landmarks

Church

Christ Church

1.3 km

Square

The Ridge

1.2 km

Pagoda

Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo

2.3 km

Museum

Shimla Heritage Museum

720 m

Kotkhai

Kotkhai Palace

860 m

Museum

Johnnie's Wax Museum

1.9 km

Arki

Luturu Mahadev Temple

740 m

Kalka Shimla Railway

1.3 km

Richmount Rd

Jakhoo Gondola

1.7 km

Kali Bari Rd

Kali Bari Temple

1.7 km

Market

Lower Bazar

1.4 km

The Mall

Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex

1.4 km

Forest

Kiala Forest

1.5 km

Ridge

Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex Shimla

1.4 km

The Mall

Town Hall

740 m

Museum

The Army Heritage Museum

2.1 km

Kiari Village

Mahamai Temple

860 m

Mall Rd

Scandal Point

1.3 km

Jakhu Temple Park

Jakhoo

2.3 km

Sheeshe Wali Kothi

1.5 km

Jakhu

Hanuman Statue

2.2 km

Nearby

2 Km From the Ridge

Jakhoo Hill

920 m

Mall Rd

Monument Rani Jhansi

90 m

Jakhu Hill

Rothney Castle

200 m

Tunnel

240 m

Mall Rd

Rani Jhansi Park

440 m

Ridge

Hawa Ghar

500 m

Indira Gandhi Statue

550 m

Jakhu Hill

590 m

Mall Rd

Combermere Bridge

560 m

Restaurants

Woodstreet Cafe

1.3 km

Lakkar Bazaar Shop no 23

Krishna Bakery

1.6 km

Mall Rd 4

Beekay's Fast Food

1.5 km

11 The Mall Road Opp Lic Building

Sharma Chat Shop

1.5 km

48/3 The Mall Road The Mall

Aunty's Kitchen

850 m

44/31

Cafe Under Tree

1.6 km

Near Shree Hanuman Temple

China Town Restaurant

980 m

Middle Bazar

Indian Coffee House

1.1 km

The Mall Road

Nathuram Lachmann Dass

1.2 km

Lower Mall Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

56%

liked the hotel and would stay again

5.6/10

Guest rating

Rooms

7.3

Location

9.0

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

Jimmy

United States, December 2024

5.6/10

My stay at this hotel was quite mixed. While I appreciated the central location and the spacious, clean rooms, the experience was overshadowed by construction noise throughout my visit. A few hiccups with service, like miscommunication about the room rate and unsatisfactory dining options, made it less than ideal. While I found a great view from their open restaurant, the overall experience left me wanting more in terms of peace and quiet.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and kept clean, but some amenities like the bathroom light were only intermittently working.

Service

5.0

Service was inconsistent; while I had a decent interaction at check-in, I felt unwelcome when the manager reacted poorly to a window that was left open.

Location

9.0

Centrally located, it was easy to access the nearby attractions and was conveniently close to Mall Road.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was overshadowed by some issues; though the restaurant had an amazing view, the food didn't meet my expectations and I had a problem with the soup.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel was under construction, which made it hard to enjoy the facilities comfortably.

Benjamin

United States, October 2024

5.2/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. While the location is fantastic and the rooms were spacious and clean, the service left a lot to be desired. I encountered issues with noise from construction that made it hard to relax, and the dining experience was not great, particularly on cleanliness. Despite the beautiful view from the restaurant, the overall experience was far from ideal.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, which was a plus for my family. However, we didn't get the hill view rooms we hoped for.

Service

5.0

I found the service to be lacking. Issues like a fly in my soup and the manager's attitude didn't help.

Location

9.0

The hotel is centrally located and easily accessible from the Mall Road, making it convenient for shopping and sightseeing.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing, particularly due to cleanliness issues that made it hard to enjoy.

Facilities

5.0

There was construction going on throughout the day, which made it hard to relax or concentrate. The bathroom had intermittent light issues that needed addressing.

Joseph

United States, July 2024

6.2/10

My stay at the hotel was quite mixed. While the location is convenient and the rooms are spacious and clean, there were significant issues with construction noise and the service left much to be desired. I had a frustrating experience with management and the dining options weren't very satisfying. Overall, it felt overpriced given the circumstances.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, but the bathroom lighting was intermittent.

Service

5.0

The service was inconsistent; there were issues with management that left me feeling unwelcome.

Location

9.0

The hotel is centrally located and easy to access, which is definitely a plus.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was lacking; I had issues with meal replacements and overall quality.