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Hotels As befits a capital city of more than 13 million people, Delhi boasts a large number of hotels, which offer accommodation ranging from air-conditioned, marbled luxury to cockroach-infested squalor. The most expensive luxury hotels in Delhi quote their prices in US Dollars – only resident Indians are permitted to pay in Rupees – and the visitor should be aware that the quoted rates do not include substantial local taxes. For the luxury hotels, these will amount to another 20% on top of the quoted room rates. The prices quoted below are starting prices for a standard double room, excluding local taxes and breakfast, unless otherwise specified. All hotels listed have air conditioning. Business Maurya Sheraton Hotel & Towers A large, well-appointed international hotel, the Maurya Sheraton caters for the needs of the business traveller and the tourist alike. The decor is more restrained than that of its next door neighbour, the Taj Palace – the lobby rejects marble in favour of old stone. Visitors will find a fully equipped business centre and full conference facilities. The lively hotel bar has a golfing theme and drinkers sit among old trophies and other golfing memorabilia. The hotel also boasts a swimming pool, tennis courts and a health club and is a popular venue for lavish Indian weddings. Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi Tel: (011) 611 2233. Fax: (011) 611 3333. Website: www.welcomgroup.com Price: From US$225. Radisson Hotel The Radisson is an unattractive, modern hotel within easy reach, four kilometres (2.5 miles), of the international airport. It does, however, offer everything that the business traveller could possibly require. There is a fully equipped business centre, extensive meeting and conference facilities, a gym and health club, a swimming pool and ten-pin bowling. It is largely characterless and is designed and run to a formula found the world over but guests can be sure that their cocoon will at least be comfortable and spotlessly clean. Guests are offered free transfers between the hotel and the airport. National Highway 8, New Delhi Tel: (011) 677 9191. Fax: (011) 677 9090. E-mail: reservations@radissondel.com Website: www.radisson.com/newdelhi.in Price: From US$225. Taj Mahal Hotel The flagship hotel of the Taj Group, the Taj Mahal is a large, well appointed international hotel, conveniently situated in the heart of New Delhi. It recently has been completely refurbished to the highest specifications. The lobby has emerged more restrained and graceful than in its previous incarnation. It has all the facilities that one would expect to find in a hotel of this class and also caters for the needs of the business traveller. 1 Mansingh Road, New Delhi Tel: (011) 302 6162. Fax: (011) 302 6070. E-mail: trn.delhi@tajhotels.com Website: www.tajhotels.com Price: From US$300. Taj Palace Hotel A large international hotel, the Taj Palace is typically glitzy and modern Indian in style. The lobby and public areas positively dazzle the visitor with acres of shiny marble and phalanxes of brassy chandeliers. The corporate traveller will, however, feel at home, as the hotel offers every facility for keeping in touch with clients and the office. It has fully equipped conference halls and meeting rooms, as well as a large swimming pool in which to cool off after the heat of the Delhi day. There are several restaurants offering a wide range of dishes. 1 Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi Tel: (011) 611 0202. Fax: (011) 611 0808. E-mail: palace.delhi@tajhotels.com or trn.delhi@tajhotels.com Website: www.tajhotels.com Price: From US$270. Luxury The Imperial The most famous hotel in Delhi, The Imperial opened in 1933 and was a favourite haunt of Nehru, Mountbatten and other luminaries, who schemed and gossiped in its lush gardens. Historically, it sits on the fault-line between imperial certainty and colonial apology; its clean, modernist lines and unobtrusive Art Deco detail seem to look forward to the Brave New World rather than back to former, faded glories. Its decoration is traditional colonial – ‘Lutyens Delhi’ – and the ambience calm and sophisticated. It has a swimming pool, a number of good restaurants and a stylish bar, the 1911. This is the first choice among luxury hotels in Delhi. Janpath, New Delhi Tel: (011) 334 1234. Fax: (011) 334 2255. E-mail: luxury@theimperialindia.com Website: www.theimperialindia.com Price: From US$200. The Oberoi New Delhi A stylish and most luxurious modern hotel, The Oberoi occupies a peaceful position overlooking New Delhi’s principal golf course. It has every conceivable convenience for the travelling businessperson or well-heeled tourist, including two-line telephones, voice-mail, workstations with modem points and even a 24-hour personalised butler service. In contrast to some of its competitors, the hotel is decorated with an understated, restrained charm. It has a swish bar, a fine swimming pool and four excellent restaurants, offering a range of culinary styles. It seems to attract an ostentatiously upmarket clientele. Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi Tel: (011) 436 3030. Fax: (011) 436 0484. E-mail: reservations@oberoidel.com Website: www.oberoihotels.com Price: From US$320. Moderate Claridges Hotel Set in the leafy boulevards of New Delhi, Claridges Hotel is of a piece with its surroundings. The building, dating from the 1920s or 1930s, has a mildly Art Deco feel to it and a calm understated elegance, in keeping with the spacious bungalows that line the streets of the city. The lobby, with its fine double-crescent staircase, sets the tone for the rest of the hotel. There is a somewhat primitive business centre, a swimming pool and a health club. The hotel also has a number of restaurants and a congenial bar. 12 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi Tel: (011) 301 0211. Fax: (011) 301 0625. E-mail: claridges.hotel@gems.vsnl.in Price: From US$175. Jukaso Inn Jukaso Inn is situated in the peaceful enclave of Sunder Nagar (‘beautiful place’ in Hindi), close to some of the most important sights of New Delhi, including Humayun's Tomb, Purana Qila and the Lodhi Gardens. It is small, light and airy hotel, having only 50 rooms and suites but stylish in a old-fashioned way and immaculately clean. All rooms have marble baths. The Jukaso Inn also has business and conference facilities. 49-50 Sunder Nagar, New Delhi Tel: (011) 435 0308. Fax: (011) 435 2137. E-mail: jukaso@hotmail.com Website: www.indiamart.com/jukasoinn Price: From Rs2700 (10% tax added). Other Recommendations Nirula’s Hotel For those who like to be in the centre of town, Nirula’s Hotel is the place to stay. Located on Connaught Place, the hub of New Delhi, it overlooks the swirling traffic and many of the best shops, bazaars and restaurants in the city are on its doorstep. This is another smaller hotel but the rooms are comfortable and spotlessly clean. Attached to the hotel is the famous Nirula’s ice cream parlour and a patisserie. L-Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi Tel: (011) 332 2419. Fax: (011) 335 3957. E-mail: delhihotel@nirulas.com Website: www.nirula.com Price: From Rs2900 (10% tax added). The Residency Located in the quiet suburb of Defence Colony – renowned for its market and restaurants – The Residency offers rooms and self-contained flats, each with three bedrooms, in light, airy and modern buildings, at reasonable rates. The flats might appeal to families who are visiting Delhi for a week or two, or to visitors who need somewhere to stay while they are searching for permanent accommodation in the city. The atmosphere is friendly and all rooms and flats are provided with a houseboy to do the cleaning and prepare breakfast. Internet access is available. 193 Golf Links, New Delhi Tel: (011) 461 1027. Fax: (011) 464 9008. E-mail: residency81@hotmail.com Price: Rooms from Rs1800 per night; flats from Rs90,000 per month (10% tax added). |
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