Experts' Choice Award The Imperial New Delhi
What the experts agree on
Experts consistently praise this Art Deco, colonial-era icon for its Raj-era elegance and central location near Connaught Place, with the outdoor pool and spa rounding out an urban-resort feel amid old-Delhi ambiance.
“"An oasis of calm and comfort" sums up this colonial low-rise near Connaught Place shops.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
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
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
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Stepping onto the gleaming marble lobby floor of Imperial New Delhi is like stepping back in time. Surrounded by early-20th-century opulence with Victorian, Lutyen and art deco styles,..." Full review
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Room Service
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
$142/night
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