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.
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Accomodation:
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 its high ceilings, impeccable d?or, combined with
modern comforts, The Imperial is a delight of the fastidious connoisseur.
Privacy, tranquility and unwritten personal attention bring its
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.
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.
:: hotel Imperial ::
1, Janpath, New Delhi
110001, India |