Quick answer: CITCO, the Chandigarh Administration’s own tourism corporation, runs three hotels in the city: Hotel Mountview (Sector 10), Hotel Shivalikview (Sector 17) and Hotel Parkview (Sector 24) — roughly premium, mid-range and budget in that order. Book direct at booking.citcochandigarh.com or on the toll-free line 1800 180 2226.
✍️ By Rahul Goyal · Chandigarh Life
Chandigarh is one of the few Indian cities where the government itself is a serious hotelier. CITCO’s three properties sit on some of the best plots in town — and because they answer to the Administration, they are also where many official guests, government departments and old Chandigarh families instinctively book. Here is how the three compare, with details from CITCO’s own site.
The three CITCO hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Where | Rooms | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountview | Sector 10 | 155 (10 Royal Suites, 23 Executive, 122 Deluxe) | CITCO’s flagship: 6.5 acres of lawns, fine dining, spa |
| Shivalikview | Sector 17-E | 108 (4 Suites, 56 Deluxe, 48 Standard) | Business and MICE, in the city centre |
| Parkview | Sector 24-B | 157 (3 Suites, 83 Deluxe, 71 Semi-Deluxe) | Budget-friendly 3-star with big lawns |
Hotel Mountview, Sector 10
The grand old name of Chandigarh hospitality, set against the Shivalik backdrop in the city’s museum district. Dining runs through Round the Clock (the 24×7 coffee shop with its buffets, 100 covers), Magic Wok Chinese restaurant (80 covers) and the Vintage Bar (38 covers). For functions it is the biggest CITCO venue by far: the back lawn takes up to 1,000 guests, the front lawn 800, Confluence Hall 300 and the Ball Room 150. There is a spa on site.
Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17
Right beside the Sector 17 plaza, this is the practical pick: a 25-minute drive from the airport, 15 from the railway station and a walk from the Sector 17 bus stand. Food options are genuinely varied for a mid-range hotel — Cloud 9 on the rooftop (140 covers), Bazm by the pool (80) and the 24×7 Le Cafe (72). Banquet spaces go from the 300-guest Majlis down to a 30-seat executive lounge, plus the Rain Forest party venue.
Hotel Parkview, Sector 24
The quiet, no-nonsense one — and the wallet-friendly one. Clean rooms, plenty of green, and CITCO’s own description leans on its eco-friendly practices, including rainwater harvesting. The Palms restaurant (60 covers) and Palm Lounge Bar (20) handle food; the Bandhan banquet halls and two garden retreats take functions of 200–350 guests. It is a long-standing favourite of government institutions and travel agencies.
Booking
All three hotels share CITCO’s central reservation system: booking.citcochandigarh.com, toll-free 1800 180 2226, landline 0172 2545800. Mountview’s direct line is 0172 4671111 and Shivalikview’s 0172 4672222 (per the official hotel list published by the tourism department).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hotels does CITCO run in Chandigarh?
Three: Hotel Mountview in Sector 10, Hotel Shivalikview in Sector 17-E and Hotel Parkview in Sector 24-B.
Which CITCO hotel is the cheapest?
Hotel Parkview in Sector 24 is CITCO’s budget-friendly 3-star; Shivalikview sits in the middle and Mountview is the flagship.
How do I book a CITCO hotel?
Directly on booking.citcochandigarh.com, or through the central reservation system on toll-free 1800 180 2226 (landline 0172 2545800).
Do CITCO hotels host weddings and events?
Yes — Mountview’s lawns take up to 1,000 guests, and Shivalikview and Parkview both have banquet halls and lawns for 200–350 guests.
More places to stay and see
- CITCO beyond the hotels: Sukhna boating, the lake cafeteria and the city bus tour
- 5-star hotels in Chandigarh: Taj, JW Marriott, Hyatt and more
- Sukhna Lake: timings and things to do
- Sector 17: the city’s original plaza
Sources: CITCO’s official website citcochandigarh.com (hotel pages, room and banquet tables, reservation numbers) and the Chandigarh Tourism department’s published hotel list, checked on 26 September 2026.