Banquet Hall
80 guests max1,200 sq.ft.
Ashiana clarks inn, Shimla, below Municipal parking, near HP Secretariat, Knollswood, Chotta Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Forty-three rooms perched across a Himalayan ridge give Ashiana Clarks Inn, Near Shimla Mall Road a physical advantage that flat-land properties simply cannot replicate: natural amphitheatre views of the Shivalik range that form an unscripted backdrop to every event held here. Part of the established Clarks Inn Group, this mid-scale property in Chotta Shimla operates with the consistency of a branded chain while retaining the intimacy of a hillside retreat — a combination that draws both leisure travellers and small corporate groups who need a productive setting without the anonymity of a large convention hotel.
The property's primary banquet and conference hall accommodates up to 80 guests in a floating or cocktail arrangement, scaling down to theatre-style seating for focused presentations or boardroom configurations for leadership meets. The room benefits from natural daylight on two sides, reducing visual fatigue during full-day sessions — a detail that planners running MICE programmes in the hills consistently flag as underrated. Pre-function space adjacent to the hall allows for registration desks, networking spreads, or a separate high-tea station without disrupting the room's internal layout or turnaround time between sessions.
Two distinct event types find a natural home here. Corporate teams booking offsite retreats value the combination of a functional meeting room, on-site accommodation for up to 43 rooms, and Shimla's altitude — which genuinely alters the pacing of a two-day strategy session compared with a city hotel. For social celebrations — anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or small family weddings — the outdoor terrace and valley-facing common areas extend the usable event footprint considerably. The honest constraint planners should factor in: with a maximum PAX of 80, this location is best suited to focused gatherings rather than large-format weddings or conferences requiring breakout rooms across multiple halls. Groups exceeding that threshold will need to consider alternative Shimla properties with expanded facilities.
Chotta Shimla's position along the Mall Road corridor means the property sits within reach of Shimla's commercial centre without the traffic congestion of the ridge's highest points. Shimla Railway Station — the terminus of the UNESCO-listed Kalka–Shimla heritage rail line — is approximately 2 kilometres away, a practical detail for outstation delegates arriving without private vehicles. The Jubbarhatti Airport (Shimla Airport) serves limited scheduled flights, making the Chandigarh–Shimla road route the more reliable arrival path for most groups; planners should build a 5–6 hour buffer from Chandigarh into their event-day schedules.
Spalba's listing for Ashiana Clarks Inn, Near Shimla Mall Road includes verified capacity figures, space photographs, and a direct RFP channel — removing the back-and-forth that typically adds days to a venue-confirmation cycle. For planners comparing hillside Shimla properties at the 50–80 PAX range, the Spalba platform allows side-by-side evaluation of layouts, pricing bands, and availability windows in a single session. The right question to bring to a site visit here is not whether the views are compelling — they are — but whether the 80-guest ceiling and single primary hall match the specific format of the event being planned.
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Ashiana Clarks Inn can accommodate events across indoor and outdoor spaces suited to small and mid-size gatherings typical of hotel event venues in Shimla. Exact hall-wise capacities in theatre, banquet, and cocktail formats can be confirmed directly through the property's Spalba listing, where planners can submit a detailed enquiry and receive a tailored capacity breakdown.
The hotel offers dedicated banquet and meeting facilities designed to serve corporate conferences, social gatherings, and group retreats. Each space can be configured for different setups depending on event size and format. Planners are encouraged to use the Spalba enquiry form to request a floor plan and confirm which spaces are available on their preferred dates.
Given the hotel's hillside positioning in Chotta Shimla near Mall Road, outdoor setups may be subject to Shimla's seasonal weather and terrain. Planners should verify current outdoor space availability and weather contingency arrangements directly with the property via the Spalba listing before confirming an outdoor function or cocktail setup.
Ashiana Clarks Inn operates within the Clarks Inn hotel brand framework, which typically supports in-house catering for events covering multi-cuisine menus including North Indian, Continental, and regional Himachali fare. Vegetarian and Jain menu options are generally available on request. Planners seeking banquet hall packages in Shimla should confirm the exact menu packages and per-plate pricing through Spalba.
The hotel's meeting and banquet facilities are equipped to support standard corporate event requirements including projection, PA systems, and microphone setups. High-speed internet connectivity is available across the property. Planners organising conferences or product presentations should confirm LED wall availability, technical crew support, and Wi-Fi bandwidth capacity by raising an enquiry on Spalba.
Ashiana Clarks Inn is a full-service hotel offering guest rooms and suites for outstation attendees, making it a practical choice for residential conferences, group retreats, and wedding functions spread across multiple days. Room block availability and group booking rates for event delegates can be discussed with the property directly through the Spalba enquiry channel.
Located in Chotta Shimla, the hotel sits within close proximity to Shimla's central areas including Mall Road, making it accessible for guests arriving at Shimla Railway Station or by road from Chandigarh via NH-5. For event planners coordinating guest travel logistics at a Shimla hotel venue, precise distances and taxi or transfer arrangements can be confirmed with the property via Spalba.
Parking in central Shimla is limited due to the hilly terrain, and planners should verify the exact vehicle capacity and valet or self-parking arrangements available at Ashiana Clarks Inn before finalising large-scale events. Guests arriving in private cars or coaches should have their transfer plan discussed with the venue team, accessible through the Spalba listing enquiry form.
Shimla's hillside geography presents natural accessibility considerations. Planners hosting events that include differently-abled attendees are advised to confirm lift availability, ramp access, and ground-floor space options directly with the hotel. Specific accessibility details for Ashiana Clarks Inn can be verified by raising a focused enquiry through the property's Spalba listing before event confirmation.
Shimla is a high-demand destination during peak tourist and wedding seasons from April to June and September to November, making early booking essential for hotel event venues in Shimla hills. Planners are advised to initiate enquiries at least three to six months in advance for peak-season dates. Availability can be checked and a booking request submitted directly via Spalba.
Planners can visit the Ashiana Clarks Inn listing on Spalba, review available event spaces, and submit a detailed enquiry specifying event date, type, and guest count. The Spalba platform connects planners directly to the venue's team, enabling faster response times compared to cold outreach. Virtual walkthrough and floor plan features, if active on the listing, help planners assess the space remotely before site visits.
Cancellation and advance deposit terms vary by event type, season, and booking size. Planners should request the property's booking terms in writing at the time of enquiry. Specific policies including refund timelines and minimum advance payment requirements can be confirmed with the Ashiana Clarks Inn events team through the Spalba enquiry channel before signing any agreement.
As a Clarks Inn brand property, the hotel is positioned to support wedding functions including mehendi, sangeet, and reception events across its indoor facilities. Couples planning destination weddings at a Shimla hills hotel venue should ask about dedicated wedding coordination support, décor vendor empanelment, and bridal room availability. Full wedding planning details are best confirmed through the Spalba enquiry form.
The hotel's combination of banquet and meeting spaces with on-site accommodation makes it operationally suited for residential MICE events, team offsites, and multi-day corporate retreats in Shimla. Planners should confirm session hall capacity, breakout room options, business centre access, and delegate package pricing by submitting a structured corporate event enquiry through the property's Spalba listing.
As a registered hotel operating under the Clarks Inn brand, Ashiana Clarks Inn is expected to issue GST-compliant tax invoices for corporate event bookings, which is a standard requirement for company reimbursement and audit compliance. Planners should confirm the hotel's GSTIN and billing format for venue rental, catering, and accommodation components directly with the finance or events team via Spalba.
