The Claridges New DelhivsThe Oberoi, New Delhi
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Oberoi ranks significantly higher than The Claridges New Delhi. The Oberoi has a TripExpert Score of 91 with endorsements from 9 sources such as Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
The Claridges New Delhi
12 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi 110011, India
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"With over half a century behind it, this elegant old-fashioned hotel... provides good access to local life." Full review
Rough Guide
"One of Delhi’s oldest and finest establishments, oozing elegant 1930s style from its facade to its rooms and even its bathrooms."
Lonely Planet
"Surrounded by green lawns and gracious colonial-era bungalows, Claridges is an elegant choice. Rooms are decked out in colonial deco style; facilites are luxurious." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 1952 building with classically decorated interiors has old-world charm, as well as the brilliant Sevilla restaurant and, in a nice contemporary nod, a temperature-controlled outdoor pool." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This is the best of New Delhi’s four-star hotels and much used by British and European tourists." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Claridges New Delhi is a four-pearl business hotel located in central Delhi, a part of town characterized by broad, tree-lined boulevards and stately colonial bungalows" 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