The Roseate New DelhivsThe Imperial New Delhi
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, The Imperial Hotel scores significantly better than The Roseate. The Imperial Hotel ranks #2 in New Delhi with endorsements from 7 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
The Roseate New Delhi
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Samalkha, NH-8, New Delhi 110037, India
From $122/night
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- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
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- Concierge
Jetsetter "Thai-inspired water features and monolithic sculptures combine at this striking design hotel in New Delhi." Full review
Tablet "As with many cultural signifiers, “airport hotel” doesn’t mean quite the same thing in New Delhi as it does elsewhere. Rightly so: business travelers are pragmatic folks, by and large,..." Full review
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Reception outdoes itself to arrange for a moonlit dinner or a Bollywood-themed escapade at your request.
The Telegraph9.0
"A spectacular designer oasis of calm and luxury not far from Delhi airport, with eight acres of gardens and the longest swimming pool in the Indian capital." Full review
Michelin Guide "You’ve got to hand it to New Delhi’s urban planners — they’re ambitious, if that’s the word for the “aerocity” metro-hotel-retail complex right at the airport’s doorstep. Conveniently..." Full review
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Choose DEL for all-day international plates on a constantly refreshed menu, best enjoyed indoors with live cooking stations in front and a sinuous ceiling installation overhead.
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"As with many cultural signifiers, “airport hotel” doesn’t mean quite the same thing in New Delhi as it does elsewhere. Rightly so: business travelers are pragmatic folks, by and large,..." Full review
The Imperial New Delhi
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1 Janpath, New Delhi 110001, India
From $142/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This gracious establishment (built in 1931) is the best large hotel in Delhi -- certainly for anyone wanting something more atmospheric than any chain, no matter how luxurious, can offer." Full review
Insight Guides "Pretty much as good as it gets in Delhi, this place oozes class and Art Deco charm in equal measure."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In terms of style, service and luxury, it leaves other hotels in the cold." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
""An oasis of calm and comfort" sums up this colonial low-rise near Connaught Place shops." Full review
Star Service "With a driveway lined by 24 towering signature palms and turbaned sentries at the door, The Imperial will instantly transport guests back to the glamour of India's Raj." Full review
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Rooms that overlook the atrium can be noisy and a bit grim during the day; it is best to request rooms with a view of the Imperial lawns.
Travel + Leisure "This Art Deco icon... is soaked with the ambiance of what writer Ranjana Sengupta calls “the whole tea-on-the-club-lawns and bugles-at-sunset world of Delhi in the 1930s.”" Full review
Tablet19.7
"What India lacks in cutting-edge boutique hotels it more than makes up for in classic old-world luxury hotels. And really, what else would you expect from a hotel called the Imperial?..." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Offers a tangible connection to the city’s colonial-era history, and offers an understated elegance. It also enjoys a central location: easy striking distance to both Imperial and bustling Old Delhi." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This place is generally regarded as New Delhi’s most elegant grand hotel, and it’s certainly got the pedigree...it’s almost an urban resort, complete with an outdoor swimming pool, a spa" Full review
Fodor's "Easily the most appealing hotel in Delhi, with a driveway lined by soaring king palms, the luxurious Imperial offers unparalleled service and location. It was designed by Lutyens'..." Full review
