Accommodation :
Twenty four stately king palms herald you into the porch where sturdy and
gracious darbans welcome you to the hotel. The lobby with its high rotunda
embellished with gold leaf work, creates an aura of colonial splendor, the
design of the universe in the center of the lobby. The hotel is divided into
four wings and has 263 beautifully appointed rooms and suites. Its
restaurants are masterpieces with museum-like interiors. The permanent Art
Galleries house a price less art collection as well as antiques over the
years
Rooms
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 decor, 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
Suits
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
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Privacy,
tranquility and unwritten personal attention makes it a choice of the
fastidious connoisseur  |
The Atrium
The Atrium with it's high dome ceilings, tropical surroundings and
murmuring fountains, creates just the right atmosphere for a very English
Afternoon high tea. It is not just a hotel, but a legend. You can almost
feel the presence of the last Viceroy as you stroll down the corridors of
time. A home to permanent 'Art Galleries' and priceless antique treasures
Transport :
Black Tata Safaris with The Imperial stamped in gold cruise through the
city transporting you from and to your destination in style. The swanky new
Mercedes-S 320 models in black and silver add that extra dash of
sophistication. Traveling in the Imperial's Mercedes offers you the
privilege of in-room check-in, choice of soothing music, cold towels and
mineral water service. That's luxurious living served up with thoughtful
little gestures.
Meeting & Banquets :
The Royal Ballroom evokes the splendor of Lords and Ladies bowing and
curtsying, before they swirled across the floor to the strains of waltzes.
This is where the distinguished guests amused themselves when the hotel was
opened in 1933, by Lord Willingdon.
Probably the only authentic ballroom remaining in India. The vast ballroom
today also serves as a venue for conferences and lavish parties for the
elite, sitting up to 500 guests, auditorium style. The Imperial also offers
two mid-sized conference rooms for upto 80 people each and three exclusive
meeting rooms which can individually accommodate up to 18 quests
Restaurants & Bars :
The imperial houses some of the finest restaurants in New Delhi, which
offer a fine dining experience to suit any 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'
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Enjoying
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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
traveled extensively in India during 1786-1793 and painted its unrivaled
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
The Garden Party' restaurant
This was Pandit Nehru's favorite 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
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