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Colonel's RetreatvsThe Oberoi, New Delhi
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Oberoi scores significantly higher than Colonel's Retreat. The Oberoi comes in at #1 in New Delhi with positive reviews from 9 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Jetsetter.
Colonel's Retreat
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
D-418, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024, India
From $36/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With four immaculate rooms, livened up with hand-painted details, this agreeable guesthouse offers a taste of the affluent suburbs." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Think of the most tasteful friend you have, and you’ll have a sense of the ambience at this cozy hotel that feels like a home." Full review
i
We love the family feel of the common areas, as well as home-cooked, healthy and delicious meals on request.
The Telegraph8.0
"A comfortable, friendly guesthouse in a very convenient and quiet upmarket residential area of New Delhi, with a peaceful roof terrace and the best banana bread in town." Full review
The Oberoi, New Delhi
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Star Service
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi 110003, India
From $107/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "If you like being treated with the reverence of a celebrity, this is the place to stay -- genuflecting staff is trained to make you feel like royalty, and every room comes with a butler." Full review
Concierge "One of New Delhi's most elegant hotels, the Oberoi has 279 luxurious rooms and suites."
Fodor's "A beloved favorite of those who visit Delhi often, the city's first modern luxury hotel, built in 1965, is distinguished by its calm." Full review
Lonely Planet "Superlative, contemporary rooms with views over Humayun’s tomb, the pool or golf course."
Star Service "This modern-looking 10-story concrete box, reached from the main road via a flag-lined drive, is the most redoubtable address here, edging out the Taj Mahal for top position." Full review
i
Management does a good job of keeping this hotel on top (although service staff can sometimes overlook special requests), and the impeccably attired staff attends to guests' every whim without missing a beat.
Jetsetter "Serene sleep in New Delhi's bustling heart, with a rooftop restaurant, outdoor pool and Ayurvedic spa." Full review
Afar Magazine "Go for the pools, the tranquility, and the spa. It's a quiet place in an otherwise overwhelmingly hectic city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Delhi’s top business hotel is also an Indian society favorite, and the nightly arrivals in the lobby serve as proof" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"You're staying in a landmark hotel for the city and are likely to brush shoulders with some fascinating people—and the location and service help maximize every minute of your time in Delhi." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Oberoi, New Delhi looks out at Humayun's Tomb and is set next to a luxurious golf course. The 220-room hotel is also home to four acclaimed restaurants as well as a patisserie and a cigar bar."
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
