Frommer's Review
This gracious establishment (built in 1931) is the best hotel in Delhi -- certainly for anyone wanting something a little more atmospheric than any chain, no matter how luxurious, can hope to offer. Only at The Imperial can you recover from your jet lag in luxury while experiencing something of the elegance of colonial-era Delhi -- without even setting foot out of the lobby. It's also incredibly convenient (only a short stroll to Connaught Place) yet tranquil (it has one of the deepest, largest pools in Delhi). It's comfortable as well, having undergone a major renovation that left the Raj-era atmosphere untouched but loaded with every amenity you'd expect from a five-star hotel. Spacious guest rooms (no need for a suite; opt for an Imperial or Heritage Room) with wonderfully high ceilings are furnished in colonial-era elegance. However, it is the public areas, like the double-volume colonnaded veranda and grand 1911 bar, that are a sheer delight -- huge, elegant (it's a word that tends to crop up whenever you try to describe The Imperial), and everywhere a showcase of Delhi's imperial past. A huge collection of original art adorns every corridor (a veritable museum of 18th- and 19th-century art, which you can explore with the resident curator). Silver-service breakfasts are among the best in the world. This quiet, dignified hotel is not only the perfect place to acclimatize, but we believe it ranks among the top city destinations in the world. Inevitably, prices have risen, but it's worth every penny.
In room: A/C, TV, dataport, fax machine (on request), minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities or butler service, hair dryer, electronic safe, scale, DVD player (all except Imperial Rooms).
Facilities:
5 restaurants; 2 bars; pool, fitness center; concierge; travel desk; car hire; Thomas Cook currency exchange; Wi-Fi enabled; bookshop; salon; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry; dry cleaning; doctor-on-call; valet; art gallery
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
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planning your trip.
