The Imperial stands on Janpath near Connaught Place in the heart of Lutyens’ Delhi, an eight-acre estate operating since 1936, blending Victorian, Art Deco and Lutyens’ architecture with marble colonnades, Persian carpets and one of India’s largest private collections of colonial art. Accommodation runs from Deco and Imperial rooms to heritage rooms, junior suites and grand suites, up to the Imperial Suite.
Dining is a strength, with the pan-Asian Spice Route, the Italian San Gimignano, the Indian and Continental 1911 Restaurant, the all-day Atrium and a patisserie, alongside bars including the Patiala Peg and the Hardinge Bar. There is The Imperial Spa with Ayurveda, a pool, a yoga sanctum and a fitness centre. Experiences run from day trips to the Taj Mahal to city and art tours in the hotel’s Mercedes fleet. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, it suits heritage and art lovers, culturally minded luxury travellers and business guests who want a central capital base.