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Chapslee
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Chapslee was built in 1830 and served as the residence of Governor-General Lord Auckland, and Raja Charanjit Singh of Kapurthala acquired it in 1938. In 1976 it opened as one of India's earliest heritage hotels, with six rooms, and it remains a private family estate in Shimla, filled with the antiques and portraits of the Kapurthala family, and where guests are treated as visitors to a home.
- 6 rooms
- Opened 1976
- Neighborhood: Tud
About Chapslee
- Chapslee was built in 1830 as the residence of Governor-General Lord Auckland in Shimla.
- Raja Charanjit Singh of Kapurthala acquired it in 1938, and it opened as one of India's earliest heritage hotels in 1976.
- It has six rooms and remains a private family estate.
History
Originally built in 1830 and serving as the residence of Governor-General Lord Auckland, Chapslee was acquired by Raja Charanjit Singh of Kapurthala in 1938. In 1976, it opened as one of India's earliest heritage hotels and remains a private family estate managed by the heirs of Kanwar Ratanjit Singh. The property is celebrated for its preservation of "faded gentility," featuring original period furniture, objets d'art, and a rich history intertwined with the British Raj.
The setting
4 km from Hanuman Jakhu Temple.
Amenities
- Royal Indian, Continental, and Anglo-Indian cuisine
- Period-furnished suites with fireplaces
- Library and Card Room
- Tennis court and croquet lawn
- Guided heritage walks and itineraries
- In-house boutique (The Chapslee Tapisserie)
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