EMPTYJET RecommendThe Guests' — N° 247 of 777
The Leela Palace New Delhi
New Delhi · India
95.4EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$from ~$222 / night
- City
- business
- city breaks
EMPTYJET RecommendThe Guests' — N° 124 of 777EMPTYJET rank #595
The Imperial New Delhi
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
16,001 guest reviews analysed
Janpath Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110001 India
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Reader distinction- Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
96.1 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 16,001 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- food & wine
- business
- couples
About The Imperial New Delhi
The Imperial New Delhi, established in 1936, is a heritage hotel located in Connaught Place. The property features 235 rooms and 43 suites. Dining options include The Spice Route, offering Asian cuisine, the Indo-European 1911 Restaurant, The Atrium, and Haute Pâtisserie. Guests can enjoy drinks at several bars, including the renowned Patiala Peg, known for its exclusive design and signature 120ml giant peg, as well as the 1911 Bar and The Hardinge Bar.
Recognised as an EMPTYJET property, The Imperial New Delhi blends historic significance with a diverse culinary scene and central location in the city.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists The Imperial New Delhi for its heritage status, prime Connaught Place location, and array of restaurants and bars. Its designation as EMPTYJET highlights its appeal for travellers seeking a historic and well-situated hotel with notable dining and bar experiences.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 235 rooms · 43 suites
- Opened / renovated
- 1936
- Architecture
- majestic blend of Victorian, Art Deco, and Lutyens’ architecture
- Type
- City, Historic
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Multiple restaurants — The Spice Route; 1911 Restaurant; The Atrium; Haute Pâtisserie
- Bar — Patiala Peg is an exclusive Best Design Bar in India. The sole establishment worldwide serving the famed 120ml giant peg
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- World Travel AwardsWinner · Delhi's Leading Heritage Hotel2024
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
28.6250, 77.2182Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial14 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
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