The Imperial New Delhi

The Imperial New Delhi stands as India’s iconic heritage luxury hotel, a Grand Dame of the East, steeped in history since 1936. Its architecture, a majestic blend of Victorian, Art Deco, and Lutyens’ styles, evokes the opulence of a 19th-century palatial estate across an eight-acre oasis. The hotel is infused with art and tradition, offering culturally immersive experiences in the heart of the capital.

Strategically located in the heart of New Delhi, the hotel is within a 5-minute drive of landmarks like the Supreme Court and India Gate, and just 1 km from the City Centre and Business District. It is a 10-minute drive from New Delhi Railway Station and Chandni Chowk, and approximately 19.1 km (11.8 mi) or a 25-minute drive from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

The Imperial features 235 individually decorated guestrooms, each modern and spacious with high ceilings. Accommodations are fitted with pillowtop beds, down comforters, Frette Italian sheets, minibars, LED/flat-screen cable TVs, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, deep soaking bathtubs, designer toiletries, bathrobes, and hairdryers. Select rooms include separate living rooms, balconies or terraces, refrigerators, and bottled water. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available in all rooms and throughout the property.

Guests can indulge in a comprehensive spa, offering massages, body treatments, facials, a hot tub, salon, steam room, and sauna. Recreational amenities include two outdoor pools (one of which is seasonally closed from April 25 to May 25), a fitness center, and yoga classes. A book shop is also on-site.

The hotel boasts a variety of dining options, including up to 7 restaurants such as Spice Route, San Gimignano (Italian specialities), Daniell’s Tavern, and 1911 Restaurant and Bar, which features live entertainment. English afternoon tea is served at The Atrium, and snacks are available at the coffee shop/cafe. Guests can enjoy refreshing drinks at the poolside bar or other bars/lounges, and mingle at the complimentary daily reception. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee, with halal choices offered. 24-hour room service and a shared kitchen are also provided.

Additional services include concierge assistance, babysitting (surcharge), a business center, and express check-in/check-out. For events, the hotel offers 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space, including a conference center and 9 meeting rooms. Transportation options comprise a 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), taxi, car hire, and shuttle services, alongside complimentary on-site parking. Other conveniences include luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, ticket and tour services, dry cleaning, laundry service, daily housekeeping, and free overnight shoe shine services. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the hotel, with designated smoking zones available.