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The Ambassador Hotel Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
Location Cornwallis Rd., Sujan Singh Park, New Delhi
Phone 011/2463-2600
Fax 011/2463-8219
Web site www.tajhotels.com
E-mail ambassador.delhi@tajhotels.com
Room Information 88 units
Prices $240 (£120) standard double; $265 (£133) superior double; $290 (£145) executive double; $325 (£163) deluxe suite; $15 (£8) extra bed. Taxes extra
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, iron and hair dryer on request, scale (except standard)

Frommer's Review

Not far from Lodi Gardens and Humayun's Tomb, and practically next door to Khan Market, this hotel -- operating since 1945 -- has an old-fashioned edge, with plenty of wood paneling and understated luxury. The bright lobby is usually incense-scented, providing a fragrant welcome when you return from sightseeing. It's not particularly elegant, and you might find standard guest rooms small and cluttered, but you'll be pleased with the old-world ambience and good value. Our recommendation is to book a superior guest room (only $25/£13 extra), where French doors open onto private balconies (not that there's all that much to see). The bathrooms are large and enjoy natural light. Also a pretty good value are the suite-size executive rooms, where a sliding door divides the bedroom from the comfortably furnished sitting room; sadly, the original Victorian fireplaces are now used for potted plants. Buffet breakfasts are taken in the bright, laid-back Yellow Brick Road coffee shop, which has an outdoor section that can be lovely in the morning (get there ahead of the crowds); nearby is the newly added pool. Less opulent and grandiose than some of the other upmarket hotels in town, this is a comfortable alternative with less formal but pleasant service.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; pool; spa (at Taj Mahal hotel); travel desk; bookshop; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; doctor-on-call; currency exchange; Wi-Fi enabled

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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