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The Imperial New DelhivsThe Leela Palace New Delhi
The Leela Palace New Delhi and The Imperial Hotel are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Imperial Hotel scores significantly better than The Leela Palace New Delhi. The Imperial Hotel ranks #2 in New Delhi with recommendations from 7 reviews including The Telegraph, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Imperial New Delhi
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
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 Traveler99.6
""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 Telegraph8.0
"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
The Leela Palace New Delhi
Concierge
Jetsetter Star Service
Afar Magazine The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110023, India
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The Leela Palace opened its doors in October 2011 and has quickly established itself as one of the best hotels in the city."
Jetsetter "Located in New Delhi’s quiet, leafy embassy district, the Taj Palace offers stunning views and a place to decompress just 15 minutes (on clear roads) from the airport. With an elegance..." Full review
Star Service "In the central business district, this large-scale hotel impresses with its elegant decor and excellent location for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
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Roaming the hallways is the 24-hour butler team which is happy to handle any guest request.
Afar Magazine "For female travelers eager to explore New Delhi, The Leela Palace New Delhi has created KAMAL, a special program thoughtfully curated to personalize their stay." Full review
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Those on the higher floors offer panoramas of the city skyline, but many travelers choose to look out over the internal courtyard or the expansively landscaped garden (and away from a 16-lane highway) for a sense of calm.
The Telegraph9.0
"The only truly grand hotel in the capital, which will wow even the most jaded jetsetter." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In a town like New Delhi, it's hard for a hotel to make an impression, so the Leela group decided to deliver in the two areas that matter most: guest rooms... and service." Full review
Afar Magazine "On an art tour you'll be taken on a walk through property and its celebrated art collection." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Spa by ESPA welcomes visitors to with a particular warmth in design and service." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Huge Murano chandeliers, hand-woven carpets, intricate miniature paintings, sandstone elephant statues—Leela Palace is like the incredibly grand home of a globetrotting modern-day maharajah." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For a truly over-the-top hotel stay in New Delhi, look into one of The Leela Palace's 18 suites, which come with butler service and access to the Royal Club Lounge on property."
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
