Taj Mahal Hotel New DelhivsThe Oberoi, New Delhi
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, The Oberoi ranks marginally better than Taj Mahal Hotel. The Oberoi ranks #1 in New Delhi with positive reviews from 9 reviews like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi Show All Reviews
Number One Mansingh Road, New Delhi 110011, India
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This opulent, slightly brash hotel has an exciting atmosphere, award-wining restaurants and a range of superefficient amenities." Full review
Fodor's
"The Taj Mansingh, as it's locally known, is Delhi's premier social hotel, with nightly cocktail affairs, cultural events, and occasional society weddings drawing the glitterati." Full review
Star Service
"Guest rooms strike a regal Indian note with traditionally inspired peacock-hued fabrics, duvets on single or queen beds, colorful regional art, and ornately carved furniture. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
84.2
"Guests are welcomed with fruit and chocolate at this sandstone block near the President’s Estate." Full review
Jetsetter
"The landmark Taj Mahal — in the heart of New Delhi’s tree-lined, colonial Lutyens district — is more bling than boutique." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Taj pulls out all the stops, with a lobby full of Indian artworks and painted Mughal domes, lavish restaurants and a pool surrounded by manicured gardens."
Travel + Leisure
"Taj Club rooms include a host of extra amenities including airport transfers, early check-in, and 24-hour butler service." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"If India’s capital city should have a destination hotel this is it." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Distinguished pink sandstone hotel near the central business district." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Taj Mahal is a four-pearl, 292-room hotel with elegantly classic decor and acres of landscaped gardens" Full review
The Oberoi, New Delhi
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
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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