--- title: "The Nilaya, Shimla: reviews, location & comparison" description: "The Nilaya in Shimla: rated 8.9 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-nilaya-shimla/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-12 --- Hotel · ★★★★ # The Nilaya Baldeyan, Shimla, India 8.9 · Excellent 169 reviews · #13 #13 of 259 in Shimla · 2.2 Location score ## About The Nilaya The Nilaya is a hotel in Baldeyan, Shimla, India. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 169 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 7.3 km from the centre of Shimla. The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 67 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 13:00 - **Check-out until:** 12:00 - **Rooms:** 24 - **Floors:** 4 - **Opened:** 2018 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 7 Village Sadhora, Mashobra-Naldhera Road [thenilaya.com](http://www.thenilaya.com/) ## How The Nilaya scores Better rated than 95% of hotels in Shimla - Guest rating **8.9** - Location **2.2** - Facilities **5.0** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **0.0** - Public transport **4.8** Shimla average ## Amenities Free breakfastBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Food & drink - Free breakfast - Bar - Room service ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Car hire - Concierge - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Minibar - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **2.2**/10 - **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest stationRegional Horticulture Research Station1.1 km18 min walk
Nearest airportShaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC)67 km151 min drive
Distance to the centreShimla7.3 km16 min drive
## The Nilaya: in detail The Nilaya provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hotel offers taxi and car hire amenities for your ease in navigating around Shimla. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including concierge service and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hotel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at The Nilaya as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. ### Compare ## Compare The Nilaya with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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The Nilaya has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 169 reviews, which is better than 95% of rated hotels in Shimla. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Nilaya? Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 12:00. ### Does The Nilaya include breakfast? The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included. ### Is there parking at The Nilaya? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is The Nilaya from the airport? The nearest airport, Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), is 67 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does The Nilaya have? The Nilaya has 24 rooms on 4 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-nilaya-shimla/. 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