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title: "Hotel Diplomat Shimla, Shimla: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel Diplomat Shimla in Shimla: rated 8.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hotel · ★★★
# Hotel Diplomat Shimla

Mall Road Area, Shimla, India

8.8 ·  Excellent 48 reviews ·  #40 #40 of 259 in Shimla ·  5.9 Location score
## About Hotel Diplomat Shimla

Hotel Diplomat Shimla is a hotel in Mall Road Area, Shimla, India. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 48 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 960 m from the centre of Shimla. The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 61 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 1990

- **Last renovated:** 2024

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 45

Lakkar Bazaar, The Ridge, Shimla [hoteldiplomatshimla.com](http://hoteldiplomatshimla.com/)

## How Hotel Diplomat Shimla scores

Better rated than 86% of hotels in Shimla

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **5.9**
-   Public transport **1.0**

Shimla average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **69**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **54**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shimla railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">61 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">137 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shimla</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">960 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Johnnies Wax Museum610 m
-   Shimla Heritage Museum680 m
-   Sterling Castle Shimla860 m
-   Baba Bhalku Rail Museum990 m
-   Annandale Army Heritage Museum1.6 km
-   The Army Heritage Museum Annandale Shimla1.8 km

## Hotel Diplomat Shimla: in detail

At Hotel Diplomat Shimla, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hotel's convenient transportation services booking. Discover the wonders of Shimla with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi and car hire. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. At the hotel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Hotel Diplomat Shimla come furnished with air conditioning to cater to your needs and comfort. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Hotel Diplomat Shimla, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. All adore a delightful cup of coffee! An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers.

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## Questions about Hotel Diplomat Shimla

### How do guests rate Hotel Diplomat Shimla?

Hotel Diplomat Shimla has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 48 reviews, which is better than 86% of rated hotels in Shimla.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Diplomat Shimla?

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Hotel Diplomat Shimla include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Hotel Diplomat Shimla from the airport?

The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 61 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Hotel Diplomat Shimla have?

Hotel Diplomat Shimla has 20 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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