Claridges

Frommer's Review

With nearly half a century behind it, this smart hotel -- in a smart residential neighborhood, convenient to many Central Delhi sights -- retains its authentic old-fashioned charm and period elegance but can't quite compete with The Imperial. A renovation in 2004 hardly justifies the corresponding steep jump (over 100%) in price. The cheapest accommodations are smart but slightly cramped. By contrast, the more expensive club suites are enormous; nos. 128 and 228 face the centrally located pool. Decor varies in style and color, but most rooms are carpeted and have some antique furniture and large bathrooms with tubs; those adjacent to the pool have marble floors and rugs (sacrificing historical ambience for a more contemporary look). It may not offer quite the same sophisticated luxury as the city's over-represented Western chains, but the Victorian aesthetic lingers, and you'll find friendly service and more than adequate amenities here. Dhaba is the hotel's Punjabi restaurant, done up like a roadside truck stop; it serves a refined, hygienic version of the simple, tasty food found along North India's busy highways.

Facilities:
4 restaurants; bar; patisserie; pool; health club; gym; sauna; steam; travel agency, car hire; business center; currency exchange; Wi-Fi enabled; shopping arcade; salon; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry; dry cleaning;doctor-on-call

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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