
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
- The Imperial is a beautiful hotel with an old colonial and art deco feel, set right in the heart of New Delhi.
- The Imperial is one of India’s finest luxury hotels. It is also one that is steeped in history. In fact, it is this very history that gives it its true character. Its celebrity clients include the likes of Bill Clinton and Sir Richard Branson.
- Centrally located and easy to get around, The Imperial is situated on Connaught Place and a stone’s throw away from India Gate.
- The Imperial projects classic Anglo/Indian luxury and is seeped in history – there are 7,000 paintings and 2,500 original photos hanging in the hotel’s hallway galleries, and a tour of all the art and artefacts is available – this hotel would definitely appeal to history buffs.
- The Spice Route is stunning, beautiful hand painted murals throughout the pillars and walls.
- The atmosphere is relaxed and refined, although some may find it a tad formal.
- The restaurants are justly popular, so there’s a busy and buzzy atmosphere – be sure to book ahead.
- The cuisine is fantastic, including the famous high tea.
- The Imperial offers guests 235 restored rooms and suites. Rooms feature king size beds with exclusive linen.
- Facilities at the Imperial include a swimming pool, spa, fully equipped fitness centre, a chic shopping arcade and a large choice of bars and restaurants.
EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE
We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
- Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
- Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
- Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
- Complimentary private airport transfers.
- Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.
A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.
ACTIVITIES:
Visit the small village of Kachpura, a rural settlement, with a stunning backdrop of the Taj Mahal. The youth from the community, who have been trained up as tour guides, take you through the village allowing you to real get a feel of village life.
Delhi has some of the most amazing restaurants. We always keep our ear to the ground about the latest places to dine, and speak to all our guests about dinner reservations before they travel.
Head to Old Delhi’s most famous market, Chawri Bazaar, and discover the incredible sights and smells. Your foodie tour will take you around the narrow streets, where your guide will talk you through the variety of delicacies on offer.
Explore New Delhi, the area that Britain constructed between 1911 and 1931 as their new Imperial capital in India. Think of leafy, wide avenues, and white-washed bungalows. See the vast Rajpath, the Parliaments Buildings and Humayun’s Tomb.
A train journey in India can be an exceptionally rewarding experience. You see the life and soul of India in its many stations, as well as fantastic views of India’s countryside.
Take a full day exploring both Old and New Delhi taking a Rickshaw through Chandni Chowk and visiting the Jama Masjid Mosque, Rajpath & Humayun’s Tomb.

The Imperial is a beautiful hotel with an old colonial and art deco feel, set right in the heart of New Delhi. The Imperial is perfectly situated for sightseeing and shopping and would appeal to guests who appreciate history and a charming formal air. Built in 1931 by Edwin Lutyens, The Imperial is situated in the centre of Delhi within walking distance of Connaught Place, the major shops and monuments. This 5 star hotel is a mix of Victorian, old colonial and art deco design and houses a treasure trove of paintings, sculptures and murals. The Imperial offers guests 235 restored rooms and suites. Rooms feature king size beds with exclusive linen from Porthault, France, beautiful marble baths with hand showers, Fragonard bathroom amenities.
Relax and unwind at the Imperial Spa where you can enjoy a range of treatments from Aromatherapy and Swedish massage, to body scrubs and foot reflexology. There are three restaurants serving Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine along with landscaped gardens and a swimming pool. Local attractions include the Red Fort, built in 1638 by Emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid built in 1656 by Emperor Shah Jahan (who also built Taj Mahal), Chandni Chowk one of the city’s oldest markets, Raj Ghat set amidst large, manicured gardens, Humayun’s Tomb, an elegant example of early Mughal architecture and the war memorial arch of India Gate. The hotel’s location also means guests can enjoy the salubrious shopping and eating out opportunities of this upmarket area, with easy to access Old Delhi.
The Imperial offers 235 Rooms and Suites split between Imperial Rooms, Heritage Rooms, Heritage Suites, Deco Suites, Deluxe Suites, Lutyen’s Suite, Royal Imperial Suite. Rooms offer a range of views overlooking the Atrium, the swimming pool, lush landscaped gardens, the Terrace garden or the Spice Route Courtyard. All rooms feature: marble bathrooms, hairdryer, minibar, tea and coffee makers, air-conditioning, satellite TV, wifi, phone, safe and newspaper.

Deco Room
Contemporary feel with Queen size bed having posturepedic spring mattress and exclusive linen from Porthault, France. Beautiful marble baths with fixtures from Cesame (Italy), Fragonard bathroom amenities and modern hairdryer. Minibar stocked with goodies and tea / coffee maker.

The Imperial Room
Sharing the same name of the most Luxurious Hotel in New Delhi, The Imperial room has a colonial layout with high ceiling, choice of king size or twin bed having posturepedic spring mattress with exclusive linen from Porthault, France.

Heritage Room
Twin and King bed options available having posturepedic spring mattress with exclusive linen from Porthault, France.

Grand Hritage Room
Colonial layout with high ceiling. Available only with Hollywood bed (Twin jackets can be placed) having posturepedic spring mattress with exclusive linen from Porthault, France.

Hritage Suite
Bedroom with King bed having posturepedic spring mattress with exclusive linen from Porthault, France. Beautiful marble baths with hand shower, Fragonard bathroom amenities, modern hairdryer.

Deco Suite
Contemporary feel with King bed having Deco interiors, posturepedic spring mattress with exclusive linen from Porthault, France.

Luxury Suite
Can be listed amongst the most Luxurious rooms and suites of Delhi with Four-poster king size bed, exclusive linen from Porthault, France with Royal-Ultra plush pillow top mattresses.

Royal Imperial Suite
Master bedroom with four – poster king bed and seating for 3 guests, separate guest cloakroom. Exclusive linen from Porthault, France and pocketed spring mattress, verandah lounge with an area of 675sq.ft.

The Eliza Experience
A special Facility for Single Lady Travellers. The lady guests are allocated rooms in a “Single Lady Corridor”. Bedroom with King bed having posturepedic spring mattress with exclusive linen from Porthault, France.
Housing award-winning restaurants with a culinary palette that ranges from South-East Asian at The Spice Route, multi-cuisine/ all-day dining at 1911, Pan Indian at Daniell’s Tavern to Italian at San Gimignano, the dining experience is truly impeccable creating everlasting memories. Each restaurant has an interesting tale to tell on account of its origin or inspiration. The two bars namely the historic 1911 Bar and the Royal Bar- Patiala Peg feature an impressive and extensive range of beverages and the most extensive wine list in the city, leaving one asking for more.

1911 Restaurant
1911 Restaurant pays a tribute to the historic milestone that led to the emergence of New Delhi as a seat of power and the national capital of India.

The Spice Route
Heralded as one of the top ten restaurants in the world earlier by Condé Nast Traveler and proclaimed to be the only-one-of-its-kind, The Spice Route is a poetry in design.

San Gimignano
The Imperial’s Tuscan Italian restaurant- San Gimignano takes inspiration from the lovely city of the same name in Tuscany, Italy where vineyards and olive groves flourish. San Gimignano awarded by Times Food and Nightlife Awards 2014 as the Best Italian restaurant in the city offers a delectable fare blending the delicate flavours of ingredients that are both procured locally and imported from Italy. In an endeavour to present only the best, San Gimignano sources the finest of balsamic vinegar, cheeses, pasta, risotto and olive oils. The restaurant boasts a premium selection of Italian wines and grappa that are a perfect match to the thoughtfully created menu.

NOSTALGIA at 1911 Brasserie
Nostalgia at 1911 in a Brasserie set up for evenings, revisits the classic European menu in an old-world ambience where you can even visualise a waltzing couple on the floor. It was christened in 2011 as an ode to 100 years of Delhi with a selection of classic western dishes While the walls of the restaurant greet you with black and white photographs of music icons, legendary Hollywood stars in the midst of royalties, the soft piano notes make sure that your experience is truly magical. The traditional delicacies are flambéed with cognac on the gueridon trolly, adding not only culinary drama but taking you back to yesteryears. Set against the traditional and rare European theme, the restaurant promises you an escape route from contemporary to classic.

Daniell’s Tavern
Daniell’s Tavern traces the unrivalled scenery and architecture of ancient Hindoostan with a menu that revisits India from the eyes of Thomas and William Daniell, the landscape artists assisting British empire in 1786.

The Atrium
The Imperial’s glass-domed award winning Tea lounge- The Atrium with its high skylight ceiling, tropical surroundings and humming fountain creates just the right atmosphere for a meeting of any kind. It provides a relaxed English setting for a luxurious high tea experience, offering a much less frenetic pace for usually hurried business meetings. A classic three-tiered high tea on weekdays and a curated buffet on weekends complemented with an array of teas, completes the culinary sojourn.

1911 Bar
Soft Montana leather chairs, period portraiture, stained glass roof and wood panelling add an element of high gloss to the 1911 Bar offering over 500 varieties of beverages with lounge and club music playing to your mood. It boasts of two stunning private rooms the ‘Hardinge Room’ and the ‘Lutyens & Baker Room.

Patiala Peg Bar
Patiala Peg stands among the most popular bars in Delhi. As the legend goes, the Bar commemorates a thrilling tent pegging encounter that occurred in the early 1900s between the team of the Maharaja of Patiala and the Viceroy’s team. The Bar thus exhibits a remarkable collection of photographs of the Maharaja during the Second World War.

La Baguette
La Baguette, the pastry shop situated at the common entrance to the Royal Ballroom and 1911, tempts the inveterate sweet tooth with its enviable range of goodies.
The Imperial Spa, Salon, Health and Racquet Club is a unique sanctuary for experiencing true Wellness iconically designed over a sprawling 12,000 sq ft of cool marble and wood, embellished with authentic Indian art to lift your mind and spirit. Offering our guests an award winning quality of service that embraces the heart of India’s talent for healing and rejuvenation combining the best and most blissful traditional treatments with internationally recognized facilities, classes and therapies to de-stress, regenerate and restore you from the inside out.


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Spa
The Imperial Spa offers a dynamic, client centered philosophy, rooted in an awareness of the value of a balanced approach to enhance your lifestyle and give you rewarding experiences time and again. Our team of expert practitioners know that a skilful healing touch, nurturing environment, cleansing, exercise, yoga, massage, good nutrition, and deep relaxation are the essential elements in maintaining wellness in body, mind and soul.

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Area & Location
Area, Country
New Delhi, India
Nearest Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
Local Currency
Indian Rupee
Time Change
GMT +5:30
Language
Hindi,English
Best time to go
October to March
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