Help choosing place to stay in Shimla

Visiting Shimla for 4 days with the family over Christmas. Can't figure out where to stay. We don't want to be too far from the centre, but at the same time would like some peace and quiet and enjoy the scenery. Two places I have seen that seem quite nice (but both very different) are:
British Resort in Chaura Maidan
Sanjeev's Cottage (homestay) in Chhota Simla

I have emailed both to check for availability, but does anyone have any other suggestions?

I'm also be there on end december.I have searched many things,some are giving to you,please make sure their no & address once again.
Here's the list...

Sunrise Villa : - www.sunrisevilla.in -Ph.No. 0177 2860075
Hotels in Shimla - hotelsneardelhi.com -Ph.No. 09711887170
" - www.hamaraholiday.com -Ph.No. 09805622660
Hotel Bridge View - www.hotelbridgeview.in -Ph.No. 0177 2800091 Hotel Quality Inn Himdev Shimla -Ph.No. 0177 2831012
Dolmaar Trek 'n' Tours - dolmaar.com -Ph.No. 09837556666
Honeymoon Inn Shimla -Ph.No. 0177 2624967
HCombermere Shimla -Ph.No. 0177 2651246
Hotel Fairmount Shimla - www.fairmountindia.com -Ph.No.0177 3294142
Surya Hotel Shimla -Ph.No. 0177 2801979

last but not least there have plenty more acomodation list in shimla.Visit himachal pradesh toruisam site here hptdc.nic.in/
and one more site www.himachalonline.com/shimla/ is very good for information.
I'll stay probably at shimla kalibari,the hindu religious place or at holiday home of different bank/associates.
Good luck.