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The Orchid Shimla is a hotel destination wedding venue in Shimla, India, hosting 800 standing.

The Orchid Shimla

ShimlaHimachal Pradesh, India

The Orchid Shimla is a 96-room hotel in the Himalayan foothills with mountain views, an on-site pool and a banquet space that holds up to 800 standing guests.

Guests
800 standing
Rooms
96 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
SLVabout 41 min by car

About the venue

The Orchid Shimla is a 96-room hotel in the Himalayan foothills with mountain views, an on-site pool and a banquet space that holds up to 800 standing guests.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony and host receptions either outdoors or indoors, with indoor backup available if the weather turns.

In-house catering covers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free menus, and an on-site coordinator works with you through the planning, with the team reachable in English.

  • Banquet and meeting space with standing capacity for up to 800 guests
  • 96 rooms, including Deluxe, Premier Valley View, Family Room and Presidential Suite options
  • Outdoor ceremony space plus indoor and outdoor reception options with indoor backup
  • On-site coordinator, in-house catering and an on-site bar

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Standing reception
800 guests

Staying over

Rooms
96 rooms
Room types
7 listed

House rules

Pets
No

Getting there

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Nearest airport
SLV, 41 min by car
Parking
Yes

Reviews of The Orchid Shimla

“An Exceptional Stay – Highly Recommended! We recently had a wonderful experience at this hotel and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay.”

Subrata SingharoyRead the whole review on Google

4.5out of 5, from 1,987 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue hold?
The banquet space accommodates up to 800 guests standing.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?
Yes, outdoor ceremonies are possible, and receptions can be held indoors or outdoors. Indoor backup is available if needed.
What dietary options can the kitchen accommodate?
Catering is in-house and can cover vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free requirements.
What accommodation is available for our guests?
There are 96 rooms, including Deluxe King, Deluxe Twin, Premier Valley View, Orchid Suite with a Jacuzzi bathtub and hydrotherapy shower, Mayflower Suite and Presidential Suite (each up to 3 guests), plus Family Rooms for up to 4.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not permitted at the hotel.

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