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Built in 1933, the first among the legendary "Four Maidens of the East", The Imperial was the only luxury hotel provided by Sir Edwin Lutyen in his grand design for Delhi. The hotel has a somewhat unconventional style and design; a mixture of Victorian and old colonial with a playful dosage of art deco.
Divided into four wings and the hotel belies 263 elegantly appointed rooms and suites. Its 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.
The hotel stays erect in 8 acres of beautiful lush green gardens, in the heart of the premium business, government and shopping district of Delhi. The International and Domestic airports are just half an hour's drive through wide tree-lined avenues of Lutyen's New Delhi. As you approach the hotel, you pass through the Viceregal Lodge, now The President's Palace, The Parliament House and the North and South Block, execution centers of the Government of India.
Basic Information
| Country | India |
| State | Delhi |
| City | New Delhi |
| Location | Located near Connaught Place (CBD), Close to places of tourist attraction (Parliament House, India Gate, President's House etc.) on Janpath, 20 kms. from Airport, 2 kms. from Railway Station, 5 kms. from Bus Stand |
| Rooms | 263 Rooms including suites |
Other Specifications
Dining
The Imperial houses some of the finest restaurants in Delhi, which offer a fine dining experience suitable for any occasion.
The Spice Route : The Spice Route was the grand riddle and also the golden chariot of the medieval world. 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. The restaurant offers a lavish 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.
Reverie at the Garden Party - This was Pandit Nehru's favourite place to meet with his friends. A secluded spot for quick meals and delicious snacks round the clock, it overlooks acres of lush green garden of the hotel.
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.
Accommodation
The hotel is divided into four wings. 263 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.
Special Imperial and Heritage Rooms retain the antique appearance but are equipped with modern facilities. Lutyen's Suite which is 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 Royal Imperial Suite bears an unmistakable signature of luxury, spaciousness and `feel of the Orient'.
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 Delhi.
Conference and Banquet facilities
Probably the only authentic ballroom remaining in India,The Royal Ballroom evokes the splendour of Lords and Ladies bowing and curtseying, before they swirled across the floor to the strains of waltzes. The vast ballroom today also serves as a venue for conferences and lavish parties for the elite, accommodating up to 500 guests, auditorium style.
The Imperial also offers two mid-sized conference rooms for up to 80 people each and three exclusive meeting rooms which can individually accommodate up to 18 guests.
Recreation
Art of Imperial: The Imperial's relationship with 'Art' is a long-standing one. The antiques and artifacts have been on display since the hotel came into origin. Over the years, the hotel has not only been a repository of art, but also a home to artists. Each floor in the hotel is dedicated to an artist, whose original works adorn the walls of the rooms and the corridors. The hotel has carefully preserved its collections of original engravings and lithographs and has added to it steadily over a sixty-year period.
Swimming Pool: The Imperial lies like a green palm-fringed oasis. Nothing exemplifies 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 vigour of modern day life!
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