The Peterhof housed at least seven Viceroys and Governor Generals during the Raj. The first Viceroy to move into Peterhoff was the Earl of Elgin who arrived in Shimla on 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 fledged state the building became the Raj Bhawan, Unfortunately it burnt down in 1981 but it was restructured in 1991 and designed to match the hill architecture palatial pattern and now is a heritage luxury hotel.
The historical Peterhof complex is located in the heart of city ‘Chaura Maidan’ offering 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. There is a huge lush green lawn in front of the hotel.
Facilities
Room Type :
Double Bed Room Regular : DBR, Cable TV Network, hot and cold running water, located at down stairs.
Double Bed Room Deluxe : DBR with wall to wall carpet, Cable Network with LED, hot and cold running water, located on ground level at corner.
Family Room (3 Bedded) : Cable TV Network, hot and cold running water, located at down stairs
Family Room (4 Bedded) : Cable TV Network, hot and cold running water, located at down stairs
Double Bed Room Cozy Deluxe : DBR with wall to wall carpet, Cable Network with LED, hot and cold running water, located on ground level with balcony
Double Bed Room Super Deluxe : DBR with wall to wall carpet, Cable Network with LED, Specious, hot and cold running water, located on ground level with balcony.
Peterhof Suite (DBR) : DBR with wall to wall carpet, Cable Network with LED, Specious, hot and cold running water, located on first floor with balcony.