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The Ashok, New Delhi

★★★★★
📍 50-B, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India
A Nehruvian diplomatic landmark with India-focused dining and Delhi’s largest pillar-less convention hall
Price range57,338 – 95,853 INR
Room size range24 sqm – 111 sqm
6.22250 Reviews
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The Ashok, New Delhi offers 17 room types, ranging from 24 sqm to 111 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 57,338 to 95,853 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.

What Defines The Ashok, New Delhi

Nehruvian Modernist Landmark

Designed in a monumental Indo-Modernist style attributed to architect E.B. Doctor, with long wings, arches, rows of windows and expansive grounds.

State Hospitality Heritage

Conceived after Indian independence as a showcase for diplomatic and state hospitality in New Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave.

550 Rooms and 111 Suites

The property contains 550 guest rooms and 111 suites across its multiple wings.

Delhi’s Largest Pillar-less Hall

Its Convention Hall is described as Delhi’s largest pillar-less convention hall, with capacity for up to 2,000 people.

16,436.5-Square-Foot Convention Hall

The full Convention Hall measures 16,436.5 square feet and has a ceiling height of 21 feet.

Indian Culinary Range

On-site dining spans Mughlai, Awadhi, South Indian, Jain and other regional Indian cuisines.

Oudh and Samavar

Oudh serves Indian specialties, while Samavar operates as a 24-hour coffee shop offering international classics.

Amatrra Spa

The spa and health club are associated with Ayurvedic treatments, massage treatment rooms, a juice bar and a modern fitness center.

Landscaped Diplomatic Setting

The hotel occupies extensive landscaped grounds in Chanakyapuri, creating a large internal outdoor environment within New Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave.

Major Event Infrastructure

The property combines a 7,437.9-square-foot Banquet Hall, multiple meeting rooms, reception facilities and a business center.

Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?

Couples Score
7.5/10
Spa Time and Private Dining

The spa offers massage treatments including full-body, head, neck, back, hand and foot options, while an outdoor pool and private-dining-capable restaurants and banquet spaces create quieter settings for time together.

  • ✓Room service
  • ✓Garden
  • ✓Concierge service
  • ✓Bar
  • ✓Nightclub/DJ
  • ✓Tour desk
Wellness Score
5.3/10
Ayurvedic Treatments at Amatrra

Amatrra Spa combines massage treatment rooms, Ayurvedic treatments, a juice bar and a modern fitness center.

The outdoor pool adds an open-air leisure option, with treatments ranging from full-body to hand and foot massage.

  • ✓Golf course
  • ✓Lockers
Families Score
7.5/10
Practical Support in Spacious Grounds

Babysitting, cots and child-friendly accommodation are listed, while the 550-room property provides extensive grounds, an outdoor pool and multiple dining venues.

These facilities offer families practical support and varied on-site options within the Diplomatic Enclave.

  • ✓Family rooms
Business Score
9.4/10
Diplomatic-District Event Access

Multiple meeting rooms, a business center and the hotel’s Chanakyapuri location support official travel.

Large-scale events can use the Convention Hall, Banquet Hall, reception facilities and varied theater, classroom, banquet and cocktail layouts.

  • ✓Business center
  • ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
  • ✓Airport pick up
  • ✓Airport shuttle
  • ✓Luggage storage
  • ✓Shuttle service
  • ✓Airport drop off
  • ✓Car hire
  • ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
  • ✓Currency exchange
  • ✓Dry cleaning
  • ✓Free WiFi
  • ✓Invoice provided
  • ✓Ironing service
  • ✓Laundry
  • ✓Safety deposit box
  • ✓Valet parking

Rooms & Rates at The Ashok, New Delhi

Check rates and availability for all rooms at The Ashok, New Delhi, then book securely with H5star.

Standard Room8 photos
Price range 94 139 – 97 565 INRAverage price 95 853 INRPrice per sqm 3 993.87 INR / m²
□24 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Queen bed, 151-180 cm wide
Seating Area
Executive Room4 photos
Price range 54 666 – 60 011 INRAverage price 57 338 INRPrice per sqm 2 293.51 INR / m²
□25 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Queen bed, 151-180 cm wide
Seating Area
Executive Suite6 photos
Price range 60 165 – 65 516 INRAverage price 62 840 INRPrice per sqm 1 366.09 INR / m²
□46 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 181-210 cm wide
Seating Area
Ashok Heritage Suite17 photos
□111 sqm
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Queen bed, 151-180 cm wide
Seating Area
Tower Room (Queen/Twin)11 photos
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱Double bed, Twin bed, 131-150 cm wide, 90-130 cm wide

A Monumental Nehruvian Landmark for State Hospitality

Built for Diplomatic New Delhi

The hotel was conceived after Indian independence as a showcase for diplomatic and state hospitality, serving visiting heads of state and delegates in Chanakyapuri. Its original purpose was linked to hosting the UNESCO conference in New Delhi.

Indo-Modernist Architecture Across Expansive Grounds

Attributed to architect E.B. Doctor, the building is characterised as an Indo-Modernist or Nehruvian modernist landmark, with a monumental composition, multiple long wings, rows of windows, arches, broad internal circulation and extensive landscaped grounds.

Ceremonial Public Spaces and Institutional Scale

The public realm includes a reception hall, banquet hall, shopping arcade, nightclub, business center, travel desk, bank and beauty salon. Its large circulation and event spaces give the property a grand, institutional identity rather than a compact urban-tower format.

550 Rooms and 111 Suites Across Multiple Wings

A Broad Diplomatic-Hospitality Accommodation Base

The accommodation comprises 550 guest rooms and 111 suites distributed across the hotel’s multiple wings. The scale reflects the property’s historic role in hosting diplomatic delegations, official visitors and large event groups.

A Broad Indian Dining Collection from Oudh to Samavar

Named Restaurants Across Indian Traditions

The dining collection includes Sagar Ratna, The Samavar, Frontier and Oudh, alongside additional outlets identified through the hotel’s venue inventory. The broader offering covers Mughlai, Awadhi, South Indian, Jain and other regional Indian cuisines.

Indian Specialties and 24-Hour Coffee Service

Oudh focuses on Indian specialties, while Samavar operates as a 24-hour coffee shop serving international classics as well as Indian options. The property also includes bars and lounges, nightlife-oriented facilities and spaces capable of private dining.

An Outdoor Pool Within Landscaped Chanakyapuri Grounds

Open-Air Leisure in a Diplomatic Enclave

An outdoor pool forms part of the hotel’s leisure offering, with pool towels and spa access listed alongside it. The pool sits within extensive landscaped grounds that give the large property a more resort-like internal environment.

Amatrra Wellness and Large-Scale Event Facilities

Massage, Ayurveda and Fitness

The full-service spa and health club includes massage treatment rooms, Ayurvedic treatments, a juice bar and a modern fitness center. Listed massage options include full-body, head, neck, back, hand and foot massage.

A Convention Hall for Up to 2,000

The full Convention Hall measures 16,436.5 square feet, has a 21-foot ceiling and accommodates up to 2,000 people. The 7,437.9-square-foot Banquet Hall has a 16.5-foot ceiling and capacity for up to 300, with theater, classroom, banquet and cocktail layouts.

Inside Chanakyapuri’s Diplomatic Enclave

Embassies, Official Residences and Leafy Roads

The hotel is located in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave, an area defined by embassies, official residences, government institutions and broad, leafy roads. The district is closely associated with diplomatic and state travel.

Close to Central Government Destinations

The surrounding area places the hotel within practical reach of central government and diplomatic destinations rather than shopping-centred neighbourhoods or nightlife districts. The National Police Memorial is listed approximately 0.9 kilometres away.

What's near The Ashok, New Delhi?

The Ashok, New Delhi has 1 restaurants and 1 cafés and 2 bars within 3000 metres. Nearby restaurants include Alkauser ( best biryani), while cafés include OTB, while bars include Route 04 and Perch - Wine & Coffee Bar.

Nearby transport options around The Ashok, New Delhi include Bus Stop Safdarjung Airport just 2.1 km from the hotel.

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Food & drinks
Restaurants nearby
  • Alkauser ( best biryani)572 m
Cafes nearby
  • OTB3.0 km
Bars nearby
  • Route 043.0 km
  • Perch - Wine & Coffee Bar3.0 km
Transport
Aerodrome nearby
    Subway Station nearby
      Bus Stop nearby
      • Safdarjung Airport2.1 km
      • Safdarjung Airport2.2 km
      • Claridges Hotel2.2 km
      • Safdarjung Airport2.2 km
      • Claridges Hotel2.2 km
      • Prithviraj Road Crossing2.3 km
      • Max Mueller Marg2.7 km
      • Max Mueller Marg2.7 km
      • Lodhi Road Crossing2.8 km
      • Lodhi Road Crossing2.8 km
      • Rabindra Nagar2.8 km
      Station nearby
        Ferry Terminal nearby
          Culture & Attractions
          Attraction nearby
          • Teen Murti Haifa War Memorial886 m
          • Rashtrapati Bhavan1.9 km
          Museum nearby
          • Prime Minister Museum666 m
          • National Rail Museum of India2.0 km
          • Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum2.4 km

          Sentiment analysis

          CategoryScoreGuest Sentiment
          Cleanliness5.35Multiple reviews indicate poor maintenance and cleanliness issues.
          Service6.82While some reviews mention untrained staff, others highlight helpfulness.
          Location8.35Many reviews praise the location as excellent and central.
          Room Quality5.81Rooms require updates and maintenance based on various reviews.
          Amenities6.34Limited amenities noted, but some positive mentions of property features.
          Value for Money5.8Reviews indicate that prices are not justified by the quality of offerings.
          Food and Beverage4.85Food quality criticized in multiple reviews, including poor meals and high prices.
          Overall Experience6.32Generally mixed sentiments, highlighted by some good experiences but many complaints.

          The Ashok, New Delhi Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in New Delhi

          See how The Ashok, New Delhi compares with other 5-star hotels in New Delhi across room size, price and stay scores.

          MetricThe Ashok, New Delhi5-Star New Delhi AveragePosition
          Lowest nightly room price57 338 INR28 986 INRAbove average
          Price for 50 sqm rooms73 108 INR73 358 INRBelow average
          Price for 100 sqm rooms214 327 INR214 327 INRAbove average
          Guest Rating6.28.7—
          Reviews2,2502,051—
          Couples Score7.5——
          Wellness Score5.3——
          Families Score7.5——
          Business Score9.4——

          Frequently Asked Questions

          How many room types does The Ashok, New Delhi offer?

          The Ashok, New Delhi offers 17 room types.

          What is the price range for rooms at The Ashok, New Delhi?

          Room prices range from 57,338 – 95,853 INR per night.

          What is the average nightly price at The Ashok, New Delhi?

          The average nightly room price is 72,010 INR.

          What are the room sizes at The Ashok, New Delhi?

          Room sizes range from 24 sqm to 111 sqm.

          What is the most affordable room at The Ashok, New Delhi?

          The most affordable room at The Ashok, New Delhi is Executive Room, with prices from 54 666 INR per night.

          What type of stay is The Ashok, New Delhi best suited for?

          What facilities does The Ashok, New Delhi offer?

          The Ashok, New Delhi offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.

          Can I book The Ashok, New Delhi through H5star?

          Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.

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