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The Imperial New DelhivsThe Oberoi, New Delhi
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, The Oberoi is the choice of most writers compared to The Imperial Hotel. The Oberoi comes in at 91 with accolades from 9 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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 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
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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
