Places to Stay
Top Heritage Hotels in Kasauli
Staying in Kasauli means re-living the good old days. And what better place to do this than the heritage hotels built during the British era. Constructed in the colonial style of architecture, some of these buildings date back to 19th century and were later converted into hotels. Here is our pick of the top heritage hotels of Kasauli.
Alasia Hotel
One of the oldest buildings of Kasauli, Alasia has an interesting past. It was constructed in 1873 and housed a bank till the late 1930s when a certain C J Tidwell bought it and converted it into a hotel in 1941. Tidwell named the hotel ‘Alasia’ after his associate Pearl Alasia, a businesswoman. Both ran the hotel for eight years and in 1949 sold it to a British couple.
In 1960, it was bought by Robert Hotz. Hotz ran the hotel till 1966 and converted into one of the most happening places of the town. By the way, Hotz’s daughter Sandra had married Hollywood director David Lean.
Today a heritage property, the hotel is located in the main Kasauli town and offers rooms with amenities including mini bars and fireplaces. The hotel also features a garden and provides parking facilities. Due to its central location, all the sightseeing spots are within a walking distance.
Grand Maurice Hotel
Centrally located next to the Christ Church in Kasauli, Grand Maurice is a heritage hotel built during the British days. The wood work used in the interior designing is excellent and the entire place has that old world charm about it.
R Maidens Hotel
Located near the Church, R Maidens is a heritage hotel that offers nicely-designed rooms with heavy woodwork. The facilities include in-house bar, restaurant, parking and room service etc. The hotel also has a conference room that can be booked. This hotel is in Kasauli since 1908.
Ross Common Hotel
Located on the Lower Mall and run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), Ross Common is a British bungalow converted into a hotel. Small but cozy, the rooms have fireplaces, wooden floors and doors that can be called ancient. This hotel’s open air garden restaurant is quite popular in Kasauli primarily due to its location that gives you a beautiful view of the hills below. The facilities include parking, room service, bar etc.
