Hotel the Shalimar

Overview

Old Lahore has a rhythm all its own, and Hotel the Shalimar sits right in the thick of it at 31 Shah Abu al Mali Road in Gawalmandi, near Lahore Hotel Chowk. The Shrine of Shah Abu al Mali is less tha... read more

Old Lahore has a rhythm all its own, and Hotel the Shalimar sits right in the thick of it at 31 Shah Abu al Mali Road in Gawalmandi, near Lahore Hotel Chowk. The Shrine of Shah Abu al Mali is less than 200 metres away, and the legendary food streets around Lakshami Chowk are close enough to wander to on foot, with Savour Foods a short walk for a quick plate. Nightly rates sit between PKR 12,500 and PKR 15,500 per day. Rooms come with beds and mattresses in place, air conditioning for the heat, and geysers so hot water is sorted; laundry service is on hand for longer stays, and Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout. There's a TV lounge to wind down in of an evening. The position is a gift for anyone with business at Kinnaird College or KEMU, both a ten-minute walk, with Lahore Leads University only slightly further. For visitors who want to be near the heritage heart of the city rather than the glossy new suburbs, this is a fitting, well-connected base.