Woodville Palace is spread over 4 acres of lush greenery and enveloped by towering Deodar and Pine forests. Located at a height of 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 but equally spectacular hill stations of Kufri and Chail. A vacation in Woodville Palace promises not only a beautiful memory that will be cherished but also a Himalayan extravaganza that will recharge your very soul.
It is an ideal gateway for hosting Weddings & receptions to make them as memorable as the classic royal aura of Woodville Palace. Woodville has its door open not only to the art connoisseur but also to the film aficionado.
With 31 rooms, Woodville also offers standard facilities such as television, telephones, intercoms and running hot and cold-water facilities which are expected of a heritage hotel of this caliber. The most amazing aspect of Woodville is that no two rooms would necessarily be similar. The rooms are a perfect blend of vintage ambiance and modern amenities. Each room seems to tell tales and whisper unheard secrets of the bygone era with its décor.
The various rooms and suites at Woodville Palace include :
Dining:
The Woodville Palace offers a variety of Indian and Continental cuisines. Regional cuisine is also available.
The Hollywood Bar 1930's showcases autographed pictures
by famous Hollywood Stars such as Clark Gable, Robert Taylor, Laurel
& Hardy, Katherine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Maurice Chevalier, Fred
Astaire, Marlene Deitrich signed over to Princess Brinda
The Tiger Lounge displays some fine tiger trophies and tiger shoot photographs.
The House of the Rising Sun is a Garden Café, which can accommodate 32 people inside and another 60 in the garden.
Other facilities:
Woodville offers a number of activities for its guests.
There are facilities for Billiards, Table Tennis and Badminton for sports lovers. Woodville also has an extensive library for the avid reader to peruse at leisure.
For those close to nature, Woodville is the ultimate holiday destination. They have their own private deodar and pine forests, which are home to rare species of flora and fauna. Walk into these forests and you will find the air filled with the musical sound of rare birds serenading nature. The sprawling rose-scented lawns and gardens remain unrivalled in Shimla in the beauty and the relaxation they offer.
Outdoor activities:
Shimla also offers a number of outdoor activities that can be easily accessed from Woodville Palace.