The Ashok, New Delhi
The Ashok, New Delhi offers 5 room types, ranging from 25 m2 to 111 m2. Nightly room prices range from 56,843 to 62,378 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.
What Defines The Ashok
India’s first government-owned five-star hotel
The Ashok is identified as India’s first government-owned 5-star hotel and is operated by the India Tourism Development Corporation.
Indo-Modernist diplomatic landmark
Designed by Parsi-Indian architect E. B. Doctor, the hotel is an Indo-Modernist landmark with a monumental, Nehruvian character.
550-room diplomatic enclave property
The hotel has a published inventory of 550 rooms and suites in Chanakyapuri’s Diplomatic Enclave.
Extensive suite inventory
The accommodation inventory includes 161 suites.
Dedicated Club Floor
The Club Floor contains 58 rooms and suites and provides access to an exclusive club lounge.
Seven-venue dining collection
The dining offer includes Sagar Ratna, Frontier, Oudh, The Samavar and three additional restaurant venues.
Six Indian specialty restaurants
Secondary coverage identifies six Indian specialty restaurants spanning Mughlai, Awadhi, South Indian and Jain cuisines.
Amatrra Ayurvedic spa
Amatrra offers Ayurvedic massages and treatments alongside spa facilities, treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, hot tub and juice bar.
Pillar-less convention hall
The hotel has a pillar-less banquet hall described as one of New Delhi’s largest convention spaces.
Landscaped ceremonial grounds
The property occupies a large parkland site with lawns, gardens and an amphitheater in Chanakyapuri.
Featured Facilities at The Ashok, New Delhi
- Free breakfast
- Free buffet breakfast
Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?
The Ashok, New Delhi is best suited to business stays, with fewer dedicated facilities for families.
Couples can pair spa treatments and hot-tub facilities with the quieter Club Floor accommodation and a choice of Indian dining venues, creating a more secluded city stay with opportunities for shared relaxation and unhurried meals.
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Tours/ticket assistance
- ✓Wedding services
- ✓Ballroom
- ✓Nightclub
- ✓Shopping on site
Wellness-focused travellers have access to Amatrra’s Ayurvedic massages and treatments, treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, hot tub, juice bar, outdoor pool and fitness centre for a varied health-club routine.
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Families can use babysitting services, accommodation with multiple bed types and rooms that often include balconies, while the shopping arcade, gardens, theatre, pool and billiards room add on-site leisure options.
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Business travellers have access to a conference centre, two meeting rooms, a 1,000-square-foot conference space and a major pillar-less banquet hall, with the Diplomatic Enclave providing direct proximity to embassies and official offices.
- ✓Computer station
- ✓Conference space
- ✓Express check-in/check-out
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓ATM/banking
- ✓Banquet hall
- ✓Express check-in
- ✓Free newspapers in lobby
- ✓Free valet parking
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Internet access in public areas - high speed
- ✓Multilingual staff
- ✓Reception hall
- ✓Safe-deposit box at front desk
- ✓Snack bar/deli
Rooms & Rates at The Ashok
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A Nehruvian Landmark Built for State Hospitality
Indo-Modernist architecture and ceremonial scale
Built on parkland in the Diplomatic Enclave to host visiting heads of state and dignitaries for the 1956 UNESCO conference, the hotel was designed by E. B. Doctor in an Indo-Modernist style associated with post-independence statecraft and formal hospitality.
Grand public spaces across landscaped grounds
The large site combines expansive traditional public areas with landscaped lawns, gardens and an amphitheater. Shared facilities include a shopping arcade, business centre, bank, beauty salon, travel desk, nightclub, billiards room and theatre.
A convention-oriented hotel identity
The Ashok’s scale is reflected in its event infrastructure, including a conference centre, two meeting rooms, a 1,000-square-foot conference space and a pillar-less banquet hall described as one of New Delhi’s largest.
550 Rooms, 161 Suites and a Dedicated Club Floor
A broad room and suite inventory
The published accommodation inventory comprises 550 rooms and suites, including 161 suites and 389 premium rooms. Categories include standard rooms, premium rooms and suites, with many rooms reported to have balconies.
Private access through the Club Floor
The Club Floor contains 58 rooms and suites and includes access to an exclusive club lounge, creating a distinct accommodation tier within the hotel’s large inventory.
Indian Regional Dining from Awadhi to South Indian Cuisine
Sagar Ratna, Frontier and Oudh
Sagar Ratna represents South Indian dining, while Frontier and Oudh provide separate Indian dining concepts, with Oudh associated with North Indian and Awadhi cuisine. The collection forms a central part of the hotel’s identity.
The Samavar around the clock
The Samavar is a 24-hour coffee shop, offering an all-day dining format within the hotel’s broader collection of Indian specialty restaurants and additional dining venues.
A broad Indian culinary range
The hotel’s dining mix spans Mughlai, Awadhi, South Indian and Jain cuisines. The strongest listings identify seven restaurants in total, including Sagar Ratna, Frontier, Oudh, The Samavar and three further venues.
A Landscaped City Retreat with Pool and Amphitheater
Parkland, lawns and garden spaces
The Ashok occupies a large landscaped site in Chanakyapuri, with parkland, lawns and garden areas that contrast with the surrounding diplomatic district’s broad urban avenues.
Outdoor pool beside leisure facilities
An outdoor pool forms part of the spa and health-club area and is paired with landscaped outdoor space. The property also includes an amphitheater for larger-scale leisure and event use.
Amatrra’s Ayurvedic Spa and Full Health Club
Ayurvedic treatments at Amatrra
Amatrra is the hotel’s full-service spa, offering Ayurvedic massages and treatments in dedicated treatment rooms. The spa area also includes a juice bar, extending the wellness offer beyond treatment appointments.
Thermal facilities and fitness space
The health-club facilities include a sauna, steam room, hot tub and modern or well-equipped fitness centre. The outdoor pool is also located within the spa and health-club area.
Indoor and evening recreation
Additional on-site recreation includes a billiards room, theatre, nightclub and access to a golf course within 3 kilometres, providing alternatives to the spa and fitness facilities.
Inside New Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave
Embassies, official residences and tree-lined avenues
Chanakyapuri is New Delhi’s diplomatic enclave, known for embassies, official residences, broad tree-lined roads and a quiet, secure government-district character. Its setting places the hotel within the city’s diplomatic and official core.
Access to central New Delhi landmarks
Nearby points of interest include the Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, listed 1.7 kilometres away, as well as India Gate and the U.S. Embassy. The location also provides access to central New Delhi’s government and diplomatic areas.
What's near The Ashok?
Sentiment analysis
| Category | Score | Guest Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 4.6 | The rooms were in a severe state of disrepair, and the shower was disgusting. |
| Service | 7.07 | Generally, staff were not responsive enough, but there were exceptions with good service. |
| Location | 8.1 | Excellent location! Very near to US Consulate. |
| Room Quality | 5.06 | The rooms were overly complicated, tired, and in a state of disrepair. |
| Amenities | 7.09 | Standard quality for this hotel tier. |
| Value for Money | 6.05 | Standard quality for this hotel tier. |
| Food and Beverage | 6.1 | The breakfast service was very poor with a poorly conceived food layout. |
| Overall Experience | 5.57 | Overall, the hotel is shabby and in need of renovation. |
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.
| Metric | The Ashok, New Delhi | 5-Star New Delhi Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest nightly room price | 56 843 INR | 27 617 INR | Above average |
| Price for 50 sqm rooms | 62 378 INR | 77 653 INR | Below average |
| Guest Rating | 6.2 | 8.7 | — |
| Reviews | 131 | 2,051 | — |
| Couples Score | 7.1 | 8.9 | — |
| Wellness Score | 0.0 | 8.2 | — |
| Families Score | 0.0 | 7.7 | — |
| Business Score | 9.1 | 9.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many room types does The Ashok, New Delhi offer?
The Ashok, New Delhi offers 5 room types.
What is the price range for rooms at The Ashok, New Delhi?
Room prices range from 56,843 – 62,378 INR per night.
What is the average nightly price at The Ashok, New Delhi?
The average nightly room price is 59,610 INR.
What are the room sizes at The Ashok, New Delhi?
Room sizes range from 25 m2 to 111 m2.
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 56 843 INR per night.
What type of stay is The Ashok, New Delhi best suited for?
The Ashok, New Delhi is best suited to business stays, with fewer dedicated facilities for families.
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.
Which rooms at The Ashok, New Delhi have Executive level room?
The rooms with Executive level room are Executive Room, Executive Suite, Suite (Ashok Heritage).
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