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The Imperial New Delhi

★★★★★
📍 Janpath Road, New Delhi, Delhi N.C.R, 110001, India
A 1930s Art Deco Landmark with Temple-Inspired Dining and Garden Leisure
Price range37,791 – 184,499 INR
Room size range252 m2 – 2,792 m2
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The Imperial New Delhi offers 10 room types, ranging from 252 m2 to 2,792 m2. Nightly room prices range from 37,791 to 184,499 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.

What Defines The Imperial New Delhi

1930s New Delhi landmark

Conceptualized in 1934 and inaugurated in 1936 by Lord Willingdon, the property is widely documented as New Delhi's first luxury hotel.

Art Deco and colonial architecture

The architectural language combines Art Deco, Victorian and colonial styles and is associated with F.B. Blomfield, who worked with Edwin Lutyens on New Delhi's plan.

More than 5,000 original artworks

The hotel holds more than 5,000 original artworks from the 17th and 18th centuries across its common areas, floors and accommodations.

Garden-led urban resort

The property combines landscaped gardens, lawns, courtyards, outdoor pools, a spa, multiple restaurants and bars, and substantial event space in central New Delhi.

Nine-section temple-inspired restaurant

The Spice Route is an Asian restaurant with mural art, ancient temple pillars and nine storied sections opening towards a courtyard.

1,115-square-metre wellness complex

The Imperial Spa, Salon, Health and Racquet Club spans 1,115 square metres, or 12,000 square feet, and features marble, wood and authentic Indian art.

235 heritage-oriented accommodations

The hotel has 235 accommodations, documented as 192 rooms and 43 suites, offered in nine styles.

36,776 square feet of meeting space

The property has nine meeting rooms, including the Royal Ballroom and Imperial Lawns, with total meeting space of 36,776 square feet.

Royal Ballroom for up to 500

The Royal Ballroom measures 4,386 square feet, has a 20-foot ceiling and accommodates up to 500 guests for banquet, cocktail or theatre events.

13,200-square-foot event lawn

Imperial Lawns measures 13,200 square feet and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests for cocktails or buffet-style events.

Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?

Couples Score
8.5/10
Heritage evenings and garden seclusion

Private-feeling gardens, heritage dining rooms, suites and an outdoor pool create varied settings for a couple’s stay, while the spa provides massage and Ayurvedic treatments to support planned shared downtime.

  • ✓Couples/private dining
  • ✓Garden
  • ✓Concierge service
  • ✓Outdoor furniture
  • ✓Pool sun loungers
  • ✓Tours/ticket assistance
  • ✓Wedding services
  • ✓Ballroom
  • ✓Free reception
  • ✓Pool umbrellas
  • ✓Shopping on site
Wellness Score
7.2/10
A substantial Indian-art wellness complex

The 1,115-square-metre wellness complex combines the Imperial Spa, Salon, Health and Racquet Club with facial and Ayurvedic treatments, Swedish massage, a steam room, Jacuzzi, sauna, gym and yoga for planned wellness time.

  • ✓Fitness facilities
  • ✓Sauna
  • ✓Vegan menu options available
  • ✓Vegetarian menu options available
Families Score
5.1/10
Room to spread out in central Delhi

The hotel accommodates children with breakfast child pricing, while its 235-room inventory, gardens, pools, dining venues and broad public spaces provide varied settings for multigenerational stays across the extensive central property.

  • ✓Lifeguard on site
Business Score
9.5/10
Central Delhi meetings with serious scale

With 36,776 square feet of meeting space and nine meeting rooms, the hotel supports conferences through the Royal Ballroom, Imperial Lawns, pre-function areas and video conferencing for hybrid events in central Delhi.

  • ✓Computer station
  • ✓Conference center
  • ✓Conference space
  • ✓Express check-in/check-out
  • ✓Luggage storage
  • ✓Banquet hall
  • ✓Express check-in
  • ✓Free long-term parking
  • ✓Free newspapers in lobby
  • ✓Free valet parking
  • ✓Free WiFi
  • ✓Free wired internet
  • ✓Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • ✓Multilingual staff
  • ✓Porter/bellhop
  • ✓Reception hall
  • ✓Safe-deposit box at front desk

Rooms & Rates at The Imperial New Delhi

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Room (Deco)11 photos
□252 m2
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
▱Queen bed, 150-160 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible
Twin Room (Imperial)11 photos
Price range 30 562 – 60 579 INRAverage price 46 264 INRPrice per sqm 1 652.29 INR / m²
□282 m2
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
▱Twin bed, 90-99 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible
Room, 1 King Bed (Imperial)15 photos
Price range 29 394 – 65 246 INRAverage price 45 347 INRPrice per sqm 1 619.52 INR / m²
□282 m2
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
▱King bed, 151-180 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible
Room, 1 King Bed (Heritage)12 photos
Price range 37 240 – 62 560 INRAverage price 45 914 INRPrice per sqm 1 391.34 INR / m²
□332 m2
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
▱King bed, 151-180 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible
Twin Room (Heritage)12 photos
Price range 29 394 – 45 286 INRAverage price 37 791 INRPrice per sqm 1 145.20 INR / m²
□332 m2
♙Adults: 2 · Children: 1 · Max occupancy: 2
▱Twin bed, 90-99 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible
Grand Room (Heritage)13 photos
Price range 48 076 – 81 511 INRAverage price 67 699 INRPrice per sqm 1 611.87 INR / m²
□422 m2
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱King bed, 151-180 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible
Suite (Heritage)20 photos
Price range 106 412 – 137 442 INRAverage price 125 285 INRPrice per sqm 2 456.57 INR / m²
□512 m2
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱King bed, 151-180 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible
Suite (Deco)13 photos
Price range 161 261 – 195 021 INRAverage price 184 499 INRPrice per sqm 3 294.62 INR / m²
□562 m2
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱King bed, 151-180 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible
Luxury Suite21 photos
□742 m2
♙Adults: 3 · Children: 2 · Max occupancy: 3
▱King bed, 151-180 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible
Suite (The Imperial)16 photos
□2792 m2
♙Adults: 4 · Children: 3 · Max occupancy: 4
▱King bed, 151-180 cm wide
In-room childcare (surcharge)Local mapsPillow menuRoom service (24 hours)Wheelchair accessible

A 1930s Heritage Estate Framed by Art and Empire

Art Deco, Victorian and colonial foundations

Conceptualized in 1934 and inaugurated in 1936 by Lord Willingdon, the hotel is associated with architect F.B. Blomfield, who worked with Edwin Lutyens on New Delhi's plan. Its identity combines Art Deco, Victorian and colonial architectural references.

A museum-like collection across the property

More than 5,000 original artworks from the 17th and 18th centuries are displayed through the common areas, floors and accommodations. Public spaces also incorporate Indian historical motifs and decorative references to temple architecture.

Heritage interiors opening onto gardens

The public realm links the lobby and lounge areas with dining rooms, terraces, lawns, courtyards, a shopping arcade and the wellness complex. Landscaped grounds and indoor-outdoor event areas give the central hotel an urban-resort layout.

Nine Accommodation Styles within a Living Heritage Collection

235 rooms and suites

The accommodation inventory comprises 235 units, documented as 192 rooms and 43 suites, and is offered in nine styles. The range supports both standard luxury stays and higher-category suite accommodation within the heritage property.

Colonial, Victorian and Art Deco character

Rooms and suites form part of the hotel's broader colonial, Victorian and Art Deco design language, with historic art integrated into accommodations as well as the public areas.

Temple Pillars, Courtyards and Seven Distinctive Venues

The Spice Route and 1911

The Spice Route is an Asian restaurant arranged through nine storied sections that open towards a courtyard, with elaborate mural art and ancient temple pillars. 1911 is presented as both a restaurant and bar concept within the hotel's central dining program.

San Gimignano, Patiala Peg and the lounge collection

The dining and drinking venues are The Spice Route, 1911, San Gimignano, Patiala Peg, Atrium Lounge, Harding Bar and 1911 Bar. Patiala Peg is presented as an exclusive design bar, while the Atrium Lounge and Harding Bar extend the hotel's social spaces.

Shaded Pools and Landscaped Grounds in Central Delhi

Two outdoor pools among palms and balustrades

The property has two outdoor pools set within shaded grounds featuring Royal Palms and Art Deco balustrades, with loungers and parasols around the pool area. Pool access is documented from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM; one pool closes seasonally from April 25 to May 25.

Gardens, lawns and courtyard spaces

Landscaped gardens, lawns and courtyards form a substantial part of the estate, serving both leisure use and outdoor events. The grounds connect the pool surroundings with the hotel's heritage interiors and dining spaces.

Marble, Indian Art and a 12,000-Square-Foot Wellness Club

The Imperial Spa, Salon, Health and Racquet Club

The wellness complex spans 1,115 square metres, or 12,000 square feet, and is finished with cool marble and wood embellished with authentic Indian art. It includes the Imperial Spa, Salon, Health and Racquet Club.

Ayurvedic treatments and thermal facilities

Documented services include facial treatments, Ayurvedic treatments and Swedish massage. The wider wellness complex is also associated with a steam room, Jacuzzi and sauna, with advance reservations required for massage and spa treatments.

A major central Delhi events operation

The hotel has nine meeting rooms and 36,776 square feet of meeting space, with named venues including the Royal Ballroom, Daniell's Tavern, Imperial Lawns, Imperial Garden, Emily Eden Room and Hodges' Room. Meeting facilities support video conferencing for hybrid and virtual events.

Janpath Heritage at the Heart of Connaught Place

A landmark address in central New Delhi

The hotel is located on Janpath in Connaught Place's institutional-commercial core, near Rajiv Chowk. The district combines colonial-era planning with government institutions, offices, shopping arcades, restaurants and central Delhi's civic and commercial activity.

Access to business, culture and government districts

The surrounding area provides access to central Delhi's commercial centre, event districts, government areas and heritage destinations. Its urban setting prioritizes connectivity to the capital's city core rather than a secluded resort environment.

What's near The Imperial New Delhi?

The Imperial New Delhi has 8 restaurants and 4 cafés and 1 bars within 1000 metres. Nearby restaurants include saravan bhavan, Sagar Ratna, Pizza Hut, Kwality, Mughlai Junction, Kovil, Embassy Restaurant ( Samosa) and Andhra Canteen, while cafés include Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, Chaayos, Chaayos and Tirupati Bhawan, while bars include My Bar - fausse adresse.

Nearby transport options around The Imperial New Delhi include Subway Station Janpath just 142 metres from the hotel, with Bus Stop Akashwani Bhawan 831 metres away and Bus Stop Marina Hotel 1.3 km away.

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Food & drinks
Restaurants nearby
  • saravan bhavan51 m
  • Sagar Ratna200 m
  • Pizza Hut252 m
  • Kwality544 m
  • Mughlai Junction618 m
  • Kovil918 m
  • Embassy Restaurant ( Samosa)946 m
  • Andhra Canteen965 m
  • Massala Singh1.1 km
  • Sagar Ratna1.1 km
  • Pindi restaurant Delhi2.2 km
  • Big Chill Restaurant2.9 km
Cafes nearby
  • Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters686 m
  • Chaayos697 m
  • Chaayos759 m
  • Tirupati Bhawan954 m
  • Cafe Coffee Day1.0 km
  • OTB2.9 km
Bars nearby
  • My Bar - fausse adresse591 m
  • Perch - Wine & Coffee Bar2.9 km
  • Route 042.9 km
Transport
Aerodrome nearby
    Subway Station nearby
    • Janpath142 m
    Bus Stop nearby
    • Akashwani Bhawan831 m
    • Marina Hotel1.3 km
    • Baroda House1.5 km
    • Akbar Road1.8 km
    • Akbar Road1.8 km
    • National Stadium2.0 km
    • Shahjahan Road UPSC2.1 km
    • Akbar Road2.2 km
    • Shahjahan Road UPSC2.2 km
    • National Gallery of Modern Art2.2 km
    • Jaipur House2.2 km
    • Jaipur House2.3 km
    • Claridges Hotel2.5 km
    • National Stadium2.5 km
    • National Stadium2.5 km
    • Claridges Hotel2.6 km
    • Humayun Road2.6 km
    Station nearby
      Ferry Terminal nearby
        Culture & Attractions
        Attraction nearby
        • Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, Delhi321 m
        • India Gate1.7 km
        • Rashtrapati Bhavan2.3 km
        • Pandara Market2.3 km
        Museum nearby
        • Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum2.3 km

        Sentiment analysis

        CategoryScoreGuest Sentiment
        Cleanliness9.49The hotel and room condition are excellent, reflecting a high standard of cleanliness.
        Service10Incredible attentive staff that made the stay memorable; service is over the top.
        Location9.46Traffic is available outside the hotel, indicating a convenient location.
        Room Quality9.5The room condition is excellent, with emphasis on beautiful details.
        Amenities9.45Spa and massage services are extraordinary, adding to the hotel's luxurious offerings.
        Value for Money8.98Food a la carte is a bit pricey but in line with expectations for a 5-star hotel.
        Food and Beverage9.94Breakfast buffet and other dining options are very tasty and highly rated.
        Overall Experience9.99The entire experience was beautiful, luxurious, and memorable.

        The Imperial New Delhi Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in New Delhi

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

        MetricThe Imperial New Delhi5-Star New Delhi AveragePosition
        Lowest nightly room price37 791 INR29 166 INRAbove average
        Price for 50 sqm rooms90 838 INR69 521 INRAbove average
        Price for 100 sqm rooms440 136 INR244 281 INRAbove average
        Guest Rating9.68.7—
        Reviews1212,051—
        Couples Score8.5——
        Wellness Score7.2——
        Families Score5.1——
        Business Score9.5——

        Frequently Asked Questions

        How many room types does The Imperial New Delhi offer?

        The Imperial New Delhi offers 10 room types.

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

        Room prices range from 37,791 – 184,499 INR per night.

        What is the average nightly price at The Imperial New Delhi?

        The average nightly room price is 78,971 INR.

        What are the room sizes at The Imperial New Delhi?

        Room sizes range from 252 m2 to 2,792 m2.

        What is the most affordable room at The Imperial New Delhi?

        The most affordable room at The Imperial New Delhi is Room, 1 King Bed (Imperial), with prices from 29 394 INR per night.

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

        What facilities does The Imperial New Delhi offer?

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

        Can I book The Imperial New Delhi through H5star?

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

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