The Imperial New Delhi

The Imperial New Delhi, a heritage hotel in Connaught Place

The Imperial New Delhi is a five-star heritage hotel located on Janpath, Connaught Place, in the heart of New Delhi. The property presents itself as an eight-acre oasis and notes its opening in 1936, making it a long-established accommodation in the Indian capital. Its architecture combines Victorian, Art Deco, and Lutyens' style features, and the company itself describes it as a landmark hotel in the country.

The hotel's offering revolves around luxury hospitality, dining, and wellness, with a range that includes accommodations, several restaurants and bars, a spa, a pool, a gym, and a beauty salon, as well as spaces for meetings and social events.

Accommodations: rooms and suites

The hotel's accommodations are divided into rooms and suites of various categories. The rooms include the Deco Room, the Imperial Room, the Heritage Room, and the Grand Heritage Room; the suite category includes the Heritage Suite, the Deco Suite, the Viceroy Suite, the Luxury Suite, and The Imperial Suite. The property also has an accessible room.

The website information details some sizes: the Imperial Rooms are 29.7 sq m with high ceilings; the Grand Heritage Rooms, conceived as junior suites, reach 45.1 sq m; the Deco Suites measure 58.5 sq m and are aimed at art lovers; and the Luxury Suites range from 74 to 79 sq m. The decor combines traditional craftsmanship and contemporary style, with Art Deco references in certain rooms.

Restaurants and bars

The dining offering is spread across several venues. The Spice Route specializes in Asian cuisine, and its dining room is arranged in nine narrative sections that lead to an open courtyard. The 1911 Restaurant serves classic Indian cuisine, while San Gimignano offers Italian cuisine. The Atrium and Haute Pâtisserie complete the dining offering.

The bars include the 1911 Bar, The Hardinge Bar, and Patiala Peg, which is presented as the only establishment in the world serving the so-called 120 ml "giant peg."

Wellness and activities

The wellness area includes The Imperial Spa, with Ayurvedic treatments and a specific menu, as well as wellness offers. The hotel also has a pool, a yoga space, Sanctum Fitness, and The Imperial Salon.

The experiences program includes cultural visits and excursions, such as the day trip to the Taj Mahal, which the company describes as a road journey of about four hours from Delhi, with a recommended departure at 7 a.m. City tours of Delhi's historic monuments and bazaars are also offered, as well as off-the-beaten-track routes. For transportation, the hotel has its own fleet with Mercedes Limousine and Viano for intercity journeys and bespoke routes.

Meetings and events

The hotel markets spaces for corporate meetings and social celebrations under the names Meetings, Social, One Imperial Place, and Regal Exclusivity. The company states that these rooms combine modern equipment and up-to-date technical support.

Other services

The property has the Imperial Lounge, the Imperial Boutique, and a special offers program, which at the time of the analysis included summer offers. The company also maintains a Leaders Club. The hotel is presented as run and managed by Akoi Saab.

Location and contact

Janpath, New Delhi - 110001, India · Phone: +911123341234 · Email: sales@theimperialindia.com