Imperial Hotel
Located in the center of New Delhi, The Imperial is a splendid reminder of the city’s colonial past. The hotel’s 231 rooms and suites are designed in a combination of Art Deco and traditional English styles, and the hotel’s main lobby has an impressive collection of colonial-era Indian art. Dining options are Spice Route, which serves exceptional Southeast Asian cuisine, and 1911, set on an outdoor verandah overlooking the property’s lush gardens, serves continental cuisine. Other amenities include complimentary wi-fi, fitness center, outdoor pool, spa, and business center. The Imperial Hotel is approximately a 40-minute drive from the international airport (DEL).
Why We Love This Hotel
Location: This 1931 hotel is one of New Delhi's most recognizable buildings, located in centrally located on Janpath, the old Queensway. Shopping is steps away and it's just a 30-minute drive from the airport.
History: Aside from art, the Imperial has a rich cultural heritage. The hotel's bar Patiala Peg is where Nehru, Gandhi, Lord Mountbatten and Mohammad Ali Jinnah met to discuss the partition of India.
Service: The Imperial is widely considered one of the best hotels in Asia, with a string of accolades to its name.
- Destination
- New Delhi, India
- Hotel Type
- Resort
- Location Type
- City
Amenities
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Bar/pub
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Boutiques
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Business Center
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Coffee Shop
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Concierge
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Disabled Facilities
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Fitness Center
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Garden
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Meeting/conference Facilities
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Outdoor Pool
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Poolside Bar
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Racquetball/squash On Site
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Restaurant
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Safety Deposit Boxes
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Salon
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Sauna
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Smoking Area
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Spa
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Steam Room
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Wi-Fi In Public Areas

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With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, in the continent that our north American founders Catherine and Jay have adored and explored for decades, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
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