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Peterhoff houses at least seven viceroys and Governor
Generals.The first Viceroy to move into Peterhoff was the Earl
of Elgin who arrived in Shimla on the 4th April 1863. After
independence the building served as Punjab High Court and it was
here that the trial of Nathu Ram Godsey, who assassinated
Mahatma Gandhi, took place in 1948-49 when Himachal became full
fledge state the building became the Raj Bhawan, Unfortunately
it burnt down in 1981 but it has been restructured in 1991 and
designed to match the hill architecture palatial pattern and now
it is a heritage luxurious hotel recently handed over the
Himachal Tourism by the State Govt.
The
historical Peterhoff complex is located in the heart of city 'Chaura
Maidan' offering the panoramic view of Choorchandani on the
front side, Dhauladhar ranges on western side and Kinner Kailash
on the eastern side. It is also strategically situated with the
State Museum on one side and famous Viceroy Legal Lodge on the
other side, now housing the Institute of Advance Studies.
ADDRESS: Hotel Peterhoff, Shimla (
H.P.)-171004.
ACCESS: The airport is at Jubel
Hatti, 23 km away. The main Bus Stand is at the distance of 3
km and Railway Station is 2 km. One can drive to Hotel
Peterhoff from Barrier via Boileauganj.
CLASS:
Premium Hotel.
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All
rooms have wall to wall carpeting and are centrally heated.
They are airy, spacious, well furnished and have attached
baths with running hot and cold water.
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Colour
TV with multi Channels, Conference Hall (800 Persons).
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Room
service, Laundry and dry-cleaning, Drive in, Central Heating.
GOOFA ASHIANA: At Shimla's
prominent Ridge, Himachal Tourism runs the Ashiana and Goofa
Restaurants and fast food counter, serves delicious Indian,
Continental, Chinese and Himichali cuisines. |