The Imperial New Delhi
The Imperial New Delhi is a hotel near India Gate with 192 rooms and 43 suites decorated in either traditional Raj style or modern Art Deco design. The accommodations feature high ceilings, marble floors, and wood furnishings, with luxury suites offering separate living areas and private dining spaces.
The hotel opened in 1931 to 1936 when India was still under British rule and New Delhi became the new capital city. Before independence in 1947, it served as a neutral meeting place where leaders like Gandhi and Jinnah gathered to make key decisions for the nation's future.
The hotel's name echoes India's colonial past and the transition of the capital. The grounds and public spaces reflect how British Raj design brought nature and architecture together, creating spaces where guests still experience that blend today.
The hotel features several restaurants, a spa spanning over 12,000 square feet, a swimming pool, and a fitness center with a yoga studio. Special rooms for solo female travelers are located in a secure corridor with surveillance cameras, and staff can assist with airport pickups.
The hotel houses over 5,500 artworks from the 17th and 19th centuries displayed throughout its halls and public spaces, telling the story of India and the British Empire. The table where leaders like Gandhi and Jinnah made key decisions remains in the hotel, and guests can dine at this historic spot.
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