Lawrence Room I & II
110 guests max1,456 sq.ft.16.08 × 56.1 × 10.17 ft
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, India
The Auckland Room is an exclusive meeting venue situated within the illustrious Wildflower Hall in the Himalayas, nestled in the serene region of Shimla, India. This refined space offers a blend of colonial charm and modern amenities, tailored to meet the needs of discerning corporate and social gatherings. The venue provides an inspiring environment amidst the breathtaking Himalayan backdrop, combining comfort with sophisticated design to elevate every event.
The Auckland Room serves as an ideal setting for focused discussions and intimate group engagements. Its layout accommodates versatile meeting formats, enhancing collaboration and productivity. Designed to harmonize with the pristine natural surroundings, the venue invites ample natural light through elegant windows, fostering an open and inviting atmosphere while maintaining privacy.
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The Auckland Room within Wildflower Hall in the Himalayas combines historic elegance with state-of-the-art facilities, making it an exceptional choice for meetings and events set against one of the world’s most stunning natural canvases. Its versatile configurations, attentive service, and scenic surroundings provide an enriching venue that supports both productivity and memorable experiences.
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Wildflower Hall accommodates up to 120 guests across its indoor and outdoor event spaces, making it one of the most exclusive small-luxury conference and wedding venues in Shimla. The property's intimate scale suits high-end corporate retreats, executive offsite gatherings, and boutique weddings. Planners can explore verified space configurations directly on the Spalba listing before sending an enquiry.
The property features the Wildflower Hall banquet space alongside outdoor terraces and forested lawn areas framed by cedar and pine. These spaces can be arranged for conference, banquet, or cocktail formats. The combination of an indoor venue and multiple outdoor settings allows planners to programme multi-session events across distinct environments without guests leaving the estate.
The terraces and estate grounds at Wildflower Hall are available for al fresco dining, cocktail receptions, and wedding rituals. Given the high-altitude Himalayan location at approximately 8,250 feet above sea level in Charabra, evening temperatures drop sharply, so planners should factor in heating arrangements and seasonal weather when programming outdoor elements. The Spalba listing provides current availability details.
Wildflower Hall operates fully in-house catering as part of the Oberoi Hotels and Resorts collection, with multi-cuisine menus spanning Continental, Indian, and regional Himachali offerings. The culinary team accommodates vegetarian, Jain, and special dietary requirements on request. As a luxury hotel property, catering is not outsourced, ensuring menu quality and presentation are managed end-to-end by the in-house kitchen brigade.
The property supports corporate events with standard professional AV equipment including projection systems, screens, and sound infrastructure. Technical setup is coordinated through the hotel's event operations team. Planners requiring bespoke LED walls, hybrid-conferencing rigs, or broadcast-grade production should confirm exact equipment specifications with the property directly via the Spalba enquiry form to align technical needs ahead of the event date.
Wildflower Hall offers 87 rooms, suites, and luxury tents across the estate, providing on-site accommodation for event delegates, wedding guests, and corporate retreat attendees. The property operates as a full-service Oberoi resort, allowing planners to block rooms alongside event space as a combined package. Availability for group room blocks should be confirmed through the Spalba listing or directly with the hotel's reservations team.
Wildflower Hall is located in Charabra, approximately 14 kilometres from Shimla city centre. The nearest commercial airport is Jubbarhatti Airport, Shimla, roughly 30 kilometres from the property. For outstation delegates, Chandigarh International Airport is the more practical gateway at approximately 120 kilometres, with road transfer times of around three to four hours depending on traffic and road conditions.
The property is accessible by road via the Hindustan-Tibet Road leading to Charabra. The mountain terrain means large coaches face route restrictions; guests typically arrive by sedan or SUV. Wildflower Hall, as part of the Oberoi group, can arrange airport and railway station transfers on request. Planners coordinating large delegate groups should confirm vehicle logistics directly with the hotel well in advance.
Given the property's heritage hillside estate layout spread across a sloping Himalayan site, planners should verify specific accessibility provisions directly with Wildflower Hall before confirming bookings for guests with mobility requirements. The uneven terrain and multi-level architecture of mountain properties can present challenges. The hotel's event coordination team can advise on which spaces and routes are most suitable for differently-abled attendees.
Wildflower Hall is a high-demand boutique luxury venue in Shimla with limited event-date inventory. Peak season runs from April through June and September through November, when the property attracts wedding groups and corporate retreat bookings simultaneously. Planners targeting these windows through Spalba's online enquiry platform for luxury Himalayan retreat venues are strongly advised to initiate bookings at least six to twelve months ahead to secure preferred dates.
Wildflower Hall structures event engagements through package-based pricing that typically combines venue hire, catering, and accommodation into a consolidated proposal. As an Oberoi property, rates reflect the ultra-luxury segment and are customised based on group size, season, event duration, and specific service requirements. Detailed pricing proposals are shared after an enquiry is submitted through the Spalba listing, where planners can specify their exact brief.
Cancellation and rescheduling terms for events at Wildflower Hall are governed by the Oberoi Hotels and Resorts group policy and are detailed in the event contract issued at the time of booking confirmation. Policies typically vary based on how far in advance cancellation occurs relative to the event date. Planners should review all contractual terms carefully and confirm current policy specifics directly with the property's event sales team.
As a luxury Himalayan destination wedding venue under the Oberoi Hotels and Resorts portfolio, Wildflower Hall provides dedicated event and wedding coordination support. A hotel events manager works with the couple and their wedding planner from the planning phase through execution. The property's natural cedar-forest setting, combined with in-house catering and on-site accommodation for up to 87 rooms, enables complete destination wedding programmes within one estate.
The property is well-suited for multi-day executive retreats, leadership offsites, and small MICE programmes, given its combination of indoor meeting space, outdoor breakout areas, full-service dining, spa facilities, and 87 on-site rooms. Its location in Charabra, away from urban distractions, makes it a preferred choice for organisations seeking focused high-altitude retreat settings. Programme-specific day schedules can be built with the hotel's events team.
As part of the Oberoi Hotels and Resorts group, Wildflower Hall issues GST-compliant tax invoices for all corporate event and accommodation bookings, enabling organisations to claim input tax credit where applicable. Corporate planners should provide their company GSTIN at the time of booking confirmation to ensure invoices are raised correctly. Finance and billing queries can be coordinated through the hotel's accounts and event sales teams post-enquiry.
