The Imperial in New Delhi is not only a distinguished hotel but one which is primus interpares within the community of Asia's fine hotels. The twenty-four stately King Palms herald you into the porch where sturdy and gracious darbans welcome you to the hotel. The lobby with it's high Rotunda embellished with gold leaf work, creates an aura of colonial splendour, The design of The Universe in the center of the lobby. The hotel is devided into four wings and has 263 beautifully appointed rooms and suites. It's restaurants are masterpieces with museum - like interiors. The permanent 'Art Galleries' house a priceless art collection as well as antiques that the hotel has acquired over the years.

::: HOTEL FACILITIES :::

Swimming Pool

While the rest of New Delhi has thrust itself skyward around the hotel, The Imperial lies like a green palm-fringed oasis. Nothing typifies this more than the private swimming pool deep in the shaded grounds of the hotel. Service at the poolside is from The Imperial Snack Bar. A true respite from vigours of modern day life!

Imperial Hotel-Atrium

The Atrium with it's high dome ceilings, tropical surroundings and murmuring fountains, creates just the right atmosphere for a very English Afternoon high tea.

Not Just A Hotel, A Legend ...

You can almost feel the presence of the last Viceroy as you stroll down the corridors of time. A home to permanent 'Art Galleries' and priceless antique treasures.

::: RESTAURANTS & DINING :::

The Imperial houses some of the finest restaurants in New Delhi, which offer a fine dining experience to suitany occasion

The Spice Route

The Spice Route was the grand riddle and also the golden chariot of the medieval world. From whence came the aromatic gold of the Indies. The restaurant offers humble homage and obeisance to the painters of Guruvayur, to the craftsmen of Borbudur and the wats of Kurugehep, now known as Bangkok.

Within its museum quality interiors' we invite you to an armchair travelogue to the wonders of South- East Asian cuisine from the historical 'Spice Route'.

The Daniell's Tavern

The Daniell's Tavern is the most elegant restaurant in town and houses the famous works of Thomas & William Daniells, the uncle and nephew duo, who travelled extensively in India during 1786-1793 and painted its unrivalled scenery. In the process they also discovered the cuisine of India. The restaurant offers Colonial Indian and Continental cuisine complete with a live band and a Bar.

Patiala Peg

The Patiala Peg commemorates the Maharaja of Patiala's team's victory over the Viceroy's, in a robust game of tent-pegging in the early 1900's. The Patiala Peg with it's stock of fine wines and liquors, offers the perfect setting to relax after a hard day's work.

The Garden Party

This was Pandit Nehru's favourite place to meet with his friends. Over tea and snacks, they would discuss at length lofty ideals and more practical matters.

Now renovated this quiet white - trellised verandah is 'The Garden Party' restaurant. A secluded spot for quick meals and delicious snacks round the clock, it overlooks acres of lush green garden of the hotel.

::: ROOM AMENITIES :::

Living Quarters For the King And His Officers

Two hundred and sixty three spacious singles, doubles and suites, the rooms at The Imperial retain the regal flourishes of a wondrous past. With it’s high ceilings, impeccable décor, combined with modern comforts, The Imperial is a delight of the fastidious connoisseur.

Privacy, tranquility and unwritten personal attention bring it’s patrons back to the hotel year after year. 'The First Maiden of the East' is seldom, if ever deserted by her guests, who adore her with persevering loyalty.

The Special Imperial and Heritage Rooms

have high ceilings with colonial- style interiors and are located in the outer wing, overlooking the gardens.

These rooms have dual data ports for internet and facsimile connectivity and have uninterrupted power supply plug points. The rooms, have very low sound levels and are constantly supplied with filtered fresh air, which is replenished every hour. The rooms offer a choice of marble or parquet flooring with artistic borders and exquisite Persian hand-knotted carpets. Each room also has unique antique pieces of furniture and paintings from the art collection of the hotel.

The Royal Imperial Suite

The Royal Imperial Suite bears an unmistakable signature of luxury, spaciousness and `feel of the Orient'. Treasures collected from the four directions adorn it's quarters. The Living Room fitted with antique furniture like the Lutyens Drop Leaf side table, Lutyens Spiral Back desk chair with a solid teak writing desk, once used by Sir Walter Lutyens to write Hukumnamas or orders are yours to live with.

The original work of Prince Soltikosf adorns the walls, with the floor embellished with an antique early 18th century Persian carpet, with a hue of vibrant colours drawn from nature. The early 17th century candle-posts sit on the side tables to re-create an era of unhurried attention to detail. The bedroom is furnished with a four poster king-size bed with a canopy of that finest cotton fabric dyed in colours of that period. The bed- sides are furnished with an 18th century Indo-Portugese bureau and cabinet.

In the luxury of a Private Verandah, guests may treat themselves to the finest of Darjeeling teas and feel the first rays of the morning sun herald a new day in the heart of New Delhi.

Lutyen's Suite

Dedicated to Sir Edwin Lutyens, the suite is furnished with some of his original furniture designs. His famous design of 'The Universe’, adorns the flooring of the living room. Original artifacts and antiques, including a 200 year old bronze Chinese horse and an old chandelier by Osler, contribute luxurious touches to the suite. The Four Poster bed, wing chair with a cigar table and Indo-Portugese late 18th century chaise lounge, bring back the romance of a bygone era. The luxurious Italian marble-fitted washrooms with glass shower closets and walk-in dressing rooms, hint at the unmistakable attention to detail, which is the hallmark of The Imperial.

::: HOTEL ADDRESS :::

:: Imperial Hotel :: 1, Janpath, New Delhi 110001, India