A very wonderful experience in this elegant, grand house. Wonderful service, the food was very good. We had an Indian food one evening and then English food the other evening and both nights were just lovely. On both nights the temperature was cool so we had a lovely log fire in our room which was so beautiful. Shimla is a... More

As a family, this was our 3rd stay at Shimla, over 2004-13, but the first at Chapslee We were delighted to experience the charm, elegance & aura of the bygone historical era of the erstwhile Princely States of India, painstakingly preserved & nurtured at Chapslee by the late Maharaja of Kapurthala’s descendant Shri Kanwar Ratanjit Singh The personalized, gracious &... More

Chapslee is for visitors searching for an experience that recreates the romance and elegance of the Raj. This heritage property respects its past, and a sense of its history is evident in the furnishings, portraits, amenities and service. Mr. Singh, the proprietor of Chapslee, welcomes you as a friend sharing his home rather than as a fleeting customer. Meals are... More

I felt as though we were visiting India in the days of the Raj. We were treated as VIPs and nothing was too much trouble. There were hot water bottles in our beds at night and tea delivered to our bedroom in the morning by staff in uniform. The furnishings were amazing - I was particularly impressed by the Murano... More

Chapslee is the perfect antidote to the bustle of modern Shimla. It has been owned and occupied by the same family of royal descent since the late 1930s. The house is a fine example of colonial domestic architecture on quite a grand scale. It is beautifully furnished with antiques and heirlooms each of which has a story to tell. The... More

We were a family of three at the time (since grown to four) when we stayed at the Chapslee in March 2010 with our then 6 year old son. This was much more than a place to stay when visiting a destination-- it was an experience in its own right, and a wonderful one. It felt like visiting the home... More

This is an absolute gem in a perfect location for exploring Shimla. We had the use of 8 reception rooms, including a well-stocked library, all full of antiques. The service is attentive, without being intrusive, from the silver-service tea on arrival to the hot-water bottles at night and 'bed tea' in the morning. Considering the high standard of food and... More

In 2008 I had the wonderful opportunity to stay at Chapslee. The ambience of the House and the 5 star service and attention of the lovely staff remained with me. So the opportunity to take a family friend this year in March presented itself and it didnt disappoint my expectations or my friends pleasure as it was her first trip... More

Stepping over the lintel we saw a slightly threadbare and almost scary house but any misgivings were dispelled in no time. We had a delightful stay. We felt welcomed like family guests and were thoroughly spoiled. Mr and Mrs Singh were wonderful hosts and we had such interesting converations with them. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who... More