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Modern luxury mixes with gorgeous valley views an extensive spa private villas and outdoor pools at the non-smoking Hilton Shillim Retreat and Spa. The non-smoking eco-friendly Hilton opened in 2013 and is home to 99 elegantly minimalist villas that feature outdoor living areas extensive views personal butlers 42-inch LCD TVs indoor and outdoor showers espresso makers and internet access. Some villas have private outdoor pools. The seven on-site restaurants and bars satisfy every type of craving. Room service is also available as are a tea house and a vast wine cellar. As for fun recreation options include pottery dance and cooking classes plus horseback riding mountain biking and fishing expeditions. The 70-acre spa offers a menu of 150 treatments. Valet parking is available and additional amenities include a children's program a business center and an outdoor pool. Between Mumbai and Pune the Hilton is set in a stunning rural landscape on 320 acres that are part of a larger 3500-acre estate. Pune less than an hour-and-a-half away is home to site including Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati the Darshan Museum and the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum. Sinhagad Fort is less than two hours away and the impressive Karla Caves are an hour north. The closest major airport is Pune International Airport 41 miles from the hotel.