The Imperial New DelhivsITC Maurya
Both The Imperial Hotel and ITC Maurya, New Delhi are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Imperial Hotel scores significantly higher than ITC Maurya, New Delhi. The Imperial Hotel scores 91 with accolades from 7 sources such as Star Service, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.
The Imperial New Delhi
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 Traveler
99.6
""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
The Telegraph
8.0
"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
"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
ITC Maurya
Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi 110021, India
From $58/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Lonely Planet
"In the diplomatic enclave, the stylish ITC Maurya offers lavish rooms with every imaginable creature comfort, and service to match." Full review
Star Service
"The hotel's 400 guest rooms, which include 29 uniquely designed suites, come in a range of categories to appeal to different travelers. " Full review
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Room fees may vary by occupancy, so if you're traveling alone, make sure to ask for a single room.
Fodor's
"A favorite with executives and dignitaries, the Maurya works hard to style itself as the swankiest hotel in Delhi, and the whole place buzzes with importance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
86.7
"One of the best restaurants in Delhi is here, at this large, storied, Indian-owned hotel that attracts foreign diplomats and heads of state." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in Delhi's leafy Diplomatic Enclave, this huge luxury property features expansive, hypo-allergenic rooms and a beautiful lobby filled with contemporary Indian art." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Named after the ancient Indian dynasty, the ITC Maurya has a certain majesty about it, from the striking wooden domed reception with bespoke bright murals to the priceless Indian art." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Beyond the hotel's dining options, the building that houses ITC Maurya is also significant—it makes the property a first-in-its-class LEED EB Platinum-rated hotel."
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Oyster
Luxury
"All rooms have contemporary, elegant decor and beautiful marble bathrooms. The hotel is primarily aimed at business guests, with 11 meeting spaces, a high-end gym, and a large pool" Full review