Hotel · Himachal Pradesh

The Chail Palace

Chail, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, approx. 2,250m

  • Heritage
  • Secluded
  • Family

Chail was developed as a summer retreat by the Patiala royal family from the 1890s, on a ridge about 45km from Shimla by a longer, quieter road than the Kalka-Shimla highway sees. Local lore says the maharaja built it after falling out of favour with the British administration in Shimla itself; whatever the truth, the family also laid out a cricket ground on a levelled hilltop nearby, still cited as the highest in the world at roughly 2,444m. The palace, now run as a heritage hotel across 75 acres of deodar and pine, keeps period furniture and fireplaces in its main rooms, and has separate forest log huts a short walk from the main building for guests who want more privacy. Facilities are dated compared with a five-star chain hotel, and Wi-Fi and heating can be inconsistent in winter. It suits history-minded travellers and families wanting space to roam; it is not the choice for anyone expecting polished five-star service.

What sets it apart

  • Former Patiala royal family summer palace, 1890s
  • Adjacent to the world's highest cricket ground
  • 75 acres of deodar and pine forest grounds
  • Detached forest log huts near the palace
  • 45km from Shimla on a quieter back route

Property & Grounds

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Rooms & Suites

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Dining

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Views & Surroundings

Image pending The setting: Chail, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, approx. 2,250m
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Photography shown is representative of the property's style and setting rather than a specific room on your dates. Your travel designer will send the property's own current photography with your proposal.

Rooms & suites

Palace Suite

Main-building suite with antique furniture, a working fireplace and views over the palace lawns, closest to the original royal apartments.

Heritage Room

Wood-panelled room in the palace wing with period decor, more modest in size than the suites but keeping the same fireplace and antique styling.

Log Hut Cottage

Rebuilt timber cottage roughly 300 yards into the forest from the palace, private and quiet, favoured over palace rooms by repeat guests.

Facilities

  • multi-cuisine restaurant
  • bar
  • tennis court
  • badminton court
  • Ayurveda centre
  • forest walking trails
  • conference hall
  • bonfire area

Rates, availability and what we can arrange

Current season rates for The Chail Palace (indicative band ₹9,000 – ₹20,000), which room categories are actually available on your dates, and what a GoTravelista package around this property includes — transfers, meals, experiences and the honeymoon or celebration extras the property will arrange for our guests.

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