The Imperial New Delhi, Delhi, India

Overview

Nestled in the heart of Connaught Place, this grand Heritage hotel, dating from 1936, offers a rare mix of Edwardian, Art Deco and Victorian style. Spread across eight acres, its colonnaded wings and marble façade are filled with antique treasures, mosaics, and sculptures that echo India’s colonial era and evolving narrative.

The 192 rooms and 43 suites blend old-world fabrics with modern comforts – king-size beds dressed in Porthault linens, marble bathrooms stocked with Fragonard amenities, and Edsel-inspired electronics. Garden rooms overlook tranquil lawns, while suites offer private terraces, covered by shaded courtyards and flowerbeds. Guests may stroll through the lobby’s art gallery or settle quietly in the wood-panelled reading lounges.

Leisure includes two outdoor mosaic-tiled swimming pools with fountains, a serene spa, and daily complimentary lawn yoga classes. Cuisine spans Indian classics at Spice Route, continental dishes at San Gimignano, and fine European offerings at 1911. With evening cultural performances and colonial tea rituals, it feels less like a hotel and more like a storied living museum.