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Ambassador, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtionsvsThe Oberoi, New Delhi
Both Vivanta by Taj - Ambassador, New Delhi and The Oberoi are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Oberoi ranks significantly higher than Vivanta by Taj - Ambassador, New Delhi. The Oberoi is ranked #1 in New Delhi with positive reviews from 9 sources such as Frommer's, Star Service and Fodor's.
Ambassador, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Concierge
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Sujan Singh Park, Subramania Bharti Marg, New Delhi 110003, India
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "In an exclusive 1930s neighborhood dripping with late-Raj charm, this quiet Taj Group hotel's service is heart-warmingly friendly, and it costs a bit less than its glamorous siblings." Full review
Rough Guide "Low-key but well-run and classy, this is a friendly place with comfortabley-sized rooms and huge bathrooms."
Concierge "Run by the Taj group, the Ambassador, near Lodhi Gardens and Humayun's Tomb, is set on well-kept grounds."
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Ask for a "superior" rather than a "standard" guest room: The latter are small, but the "superior" rooms have balconies.
Afar Magazine "Still known to locals as the Ambassador, the hotel is a listed heritage site built in 1945 by colonial architect Walter Sykes George in a fusion of British and art deco styles." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Elegant but never flashy, the Ambassador is an upscale classic with large rooms, a fitness center, and an excellent breakfast buffet at its 24-hour Yellow Brick Road café." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Vivanta by Taj - Ambassador is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel with 88 rooms located in Central Delhi, right next to the upscale shops and restaurants at Khan Market" 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
