The Imperial is an elegant blend of Victorian, colonial and Art Deco style hotel, set right in the heart of New Delhi. Built in 1931 by Bromfield, a student of Edward Lutyens, the famed British architect, this hotel exudes luxury, elegance and hospitality reminiscent of the colonial era. Its marvellous mélange of Victorian, colonial, and Art Deco styles stands out even after more than seven decades and offers each guest the magic experience of capturing a piece of history.
The Imperial offers guests 235 restored rooms and suites. Rooms feature king size beds draped in fine linen from Porthault, France, beautiful marble baths with hand showers with Fragonard bathroom amenities. However, it’s the public areas that are a sheer delight – massive crystal chandeliers, sparkling marble floors, huge glossy mahogany tables, not to mention the vast original 18th- and 19th-century art collection that adorns the corridors of the hotel.
Facilities at the hotel include an Imperial Spa offering 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 17th-century Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk one of the city's oldest markets. The hotel is located within walking distance to Janpath and Connought Place, the upmarket areas with shopping and eating out opportunities.
Stay The Imperial offers 235 spacious rooms and suites with high-ceiling and beautifully furnished in colonial-era elegance. All come with marble baths and premium bathroom amenities; Fragonard and Bvlgari. The Royal Imperial Suite has a study and a dining area with elegant mahogany table for 8 guests and a butler pantry equipped with Gaggenau. The Imperial Hotel has allocated 12 Rooms in a “Single Lady Corridor” and it comes with a set of exclusive privileges with emphasis on safety.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Imperial New Delhi hotel but there are no specific facilities available. Babysitting service can be arranged on request.
Dine There is a wide choice of restaurants at the Imperial New Delhi. Experience South-East Asian cuisine at The Spice Route, heralded as one of the top ten restaurants in the world by Condé Nast Traveler. The historic 1911 Restaurant and Bar offers international cuisine and is well stocked with more than 500 varieties of fine wines and spirits. Gimignano is The Imperial's specialty Italian restaurant while the Daniell’s Tavern offers an extensive range of all new classic Indian menu.
Relax Facilities at the Imperial include a swimming pool dotted by Royal Palms and the Imperial Spa, exclusively for resident guests offers international therapies such as Balinese, Thai and Sports remedial massage. The Health & Racquet Club located near the pool, includes a Techno Gym, a Pilates Reformer, Smith Machine, and personal training while the Yoga studio has personalized meditation sessions by experts. A well-equipped Pool Bar serves snacks and drinks to the guests.
Experience The hotel has the Imperial Boutique, the Imperial Book Shop and Chanel shop. Within walking distance is Janpath and Connaught Place shopping areas and handicraft emporiums. Local attractions include the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, both built in 17th-century by Emperor Shah Jahan, the creator of the magnificent Taj Mahal. In New Delhi are Lutyen’s modern architecture buildings of India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan as well as Humayun’s Tomb, of early Mughal architecture.
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Location The Imperial is centrally located on Janpath, the erstwhile Queensway. It is steps away from the renowned shopping district and major city attractions and 1 km from the central business district of New Delhi.
Getting there Fly to New Delh’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Imperial is a 30-minute transfer from the airport.
When to go The best time to travel to India is between September and March, when the weather is most pleasant. Summer starts in April and by June, it becomes very hot. By July there is the south-west monsoon, which brings heavy rains to the west coast. Although the word "monsoon" often brings to mind images of torrential floods and landslides, it is not a bad time to travel. The downpour tends to come and go quickly, leaving behind a clean, glistening landscape.
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