The Imperial Hotel is located on Janpath Road, the erstwhile Queensway, in an attractive and well situated part of central New Delhi about 30 minutes from the airport. The hotel is a unique blend of new & old with a rich mix of Victorian, Colonial and Art Deco styles. The spacious high ceiling guest rooms, sparkling marble floors along with the impressive 18th & 19th century art collection are a constant reminder of the elegance of the colonial era. However the hotel is beautifully run and provides warm, attentive service augmented by many modern touches such as wi-fi and air-conditionioning throughout. The hotel has 190 spacious guest rooms and 43 suites of various sizes and grades arranged as follows in ascending order: Deco Rooms, Imperial Rooms, Heritage Rooms and Grand Heritage Rooms. Heritage Suites, Deco Suites, Luxury Suites and one Presidential Suite. All rooms are non-smoking and suites have Porthault linen, specially imported from France; Lalique lights on the ceiling and in the pathways; Bang & Olufsen and Hitachi television sets; Soundproofed and thermal insulated windows. All rooms have views, ranging from the airy atrium to the gardens, the royal palms to the terrace garden and the spice courtyards. The hotel's facilities include: The Spice Route has been voted as one of the top ten restaurants in the world by Condé Nast Traveler. The Spice Route Courtyard is a natural extension to the restaurant and makes for an appealing area for ‘dining-out’ in season. 1911 Bar pays tribute to the historic milestone of Year 1911 that led to the emergence of New Delhi as the Imperial Capital of India. 1911 Restaurant is the hotels signature restaurant with a culinary fare from the crossroads of the world. The Verandah of 1911, a large terraced outside restaurant popularly known as ‘The Garden Party’, overlooks a large expanse of beautiful gardens. Daniell’s Tavern traces a culinary journey in the footsteps of Thomas and William Daniell - landscape painters who arrived in India in 1786 to paint its unrivalled scenery. San Gimignano is The Imperial’s specialty Italian restaurant with outside dining in good weather. Patiala Peg Bar This stylish bar with its impressive range of spirits is the ideal place to relax at the end of the day. The Atrium with its high-domed ceiling, tropical surroundings and humming fountains creates just the right atmosphere for a traditional English afternoon tea. La Baguette, the picturesque pastry shop overlooking the lawns tempts the inveterate sweet tooth with its enviable range of gateaux, breads, chocolates, bakeries and patisseries.
This is a very nice hotel which is ideal for a stopover in Delhi en route to other destinations in India and Asia. If possible we recommend 2 nights if arriving from Europe due to the time change.
| Style | Grand Old Hotel with excellent rooms, modern facilities and impeccable service | | Air/Con | Air conditioning | | Dining | Yes, a selection of Indian and International cuisine. | | Children | Child minders are available. Extra beds can be arranged as required please ask us for details. | | No. of Bedrooms | 193 rooms and 43 suites | | Pool | Yes - heated, together with a very good spa | | Access | By train and road and plane. | | Facilities & Activities | Large swimming pool (with childrens area) beauty salon, hairdresser, boutiques and Business Centre. Good shopping centre within 3 mnutes walk. | | Price Range | Rooms from £160 & Suites from £280.00 per person per night including breakfast |
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