A 235-room heritage hotel on Janpath in Connaught Place, about 280 m from Jantar Mantar, used by business travellers and first-time visitors to Delhi. Restaurants include 1911 and The Spice Route, and there is a heated outdoor pool and free parking. Rooms are listed from US$358 a night.
The Imperial, New Delhi is a five-star, 235-room hotel at 1 Janpath in Connaught Place, central New Delhi, about 280 m from Jantar Mantar. It opened in 1936 and was restored between 1996 and 2001. Business travellers, first-time visitors to Delhi and anyone who wants the main sights within a short drive stay here.
F.B. Blomfield, an associate of Edwin Lutyens, designed The Imperial in a mix of Art Deco, Victorian and colonial styles while the new capital was going up around it. S.B.S. Ranjit Singh built it, and the Viceroy, Lord Willingdon, opened it in 1936; Lady Willingdon chose the name and presented its lion emblem. Nehru, Gandhi, Jinnah and Lord Mountbatten met here during the talks on the Partition of India. The Akoi family owns the hotel, and its corridors and museum hold one of Delhi's largest collections of colonial and post-colonial art.
Imperial rooms have a king bed or twin beds. Heritage rooms and suites sit higher up the range. Every room is non-smoking, with a pillowtop bed, down comforter and Frette linen, a minibar, an LED TV and a deep soaking tub. Wired and wireless internet are free.
Fees may apply for children using existing beds. Extra beds depend on the room type, and cribs cannot be added. Babysitting is available for a charge.
1911 Restaurant serves meals from breakfast onwards, and breakfast is a set menu from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, about INR 2,500 per adult and INR 1,000 per child when not included. The Spice Route cooks Asian dishes and San Gimignano is Italian. Daniell's Tavern is the fourth restaurant. The Patiala Peg bar, a lobby bar and a poolside bar cover drinks, and room service runs 24 hours.
The heated outdoor pool has its own bar. The spa includes a sauna, and there is a gym. Nine meeting rooms host conferences and private events.
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts is about 340 m away and the Connaught Place circle about 630 m. Ugrasen ki Baoli, the old stepwell, is about 1 km, and the Parliament of India about 2.9 km. Rajiv Chowk metro station is about 890 m from the hotel. India Gate and the Supreme Court are about five minutes by car, and Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 20 km.
A fixed deposit of INR 5,000 is taken on arrival by card or cash and refunded on check-out day. Parking and valet parking are free with no booking needed. Smoking is limited to a designated area. Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is before 12:00 PM. Pets and service animals are not allowed.
Sources: Wikipedia, The Imperial, New Delhi. Facts checked November 2026.
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Free WiFi in public areas; complimentary wireless and wired internet in rooms.
Free private parking on site (no reservation needed) and free valet parking.
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Children of all ages are welcome.
Fees may apply for children using existing beds. Extra bed availability varies by room type; cribs cannot be added.
Babysitting is available for an additional charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18.
Pets and service animals are not allowed.
Smoking is not allowed in public areas; a smoking area is provided.
A fixed deposit of INR 5,000 is charged on arrival by credit card or cash and refunded to the original payment method on check-out day.
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Sights and attractions around The Imperial, New Delhi, nearest first. Times are estimates from the straight-line distance.
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About 4 min drive · 1.7 km
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About 7 min drive · 3.1 km
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About 8 min drive · 3.2 km
Jama Masjid stands on a raised base in Old Delhi, the walled city founded by Shah Jahan as Shahjahanabad, a short walk from the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Its...
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About 10 min drive · 4.1 km
The Red Fort stands on the western bank of the Yamuna in Old Delhi, at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan ordered it built when he...
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About 11 min drive · 4.7 km
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About 14 min drive · 5.9 km
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About 14 min drive · 5.9 km
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About 21 min drive · 8.9 km
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Places to eat within easy reach of the hotel, with cuisine, price range and reviews.
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General
On Janpath in Connaught Place, New Delhi, about 280 m from Jantar Mantar and 630 m from the Connaught Place circle.
No, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed availability depends on the room type.
F.B. Blomfield, an associate of Edwin Lutyens, in a mix of Art Deco, Victorian and colonial styles.
Stay & facilities
Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is before 12:00 PM. The front desk is open 24 hours.
About INR 2,500 per adult and INR 1,000 per child when not included. It is served from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
1911 Restaurant, The Spice Route (Asian), San Gimignano (Italian) and the Patiala Peg bar.
Yes, a heated outdoor pool with a poolside bar.
Yes, The Imperial, New Delhi has free Wi-Fi. Listed: Internet – Wifi, Free WiFi, WiFi in public areas and WiFi in rooms.
Prices & payment
Yes, a fixed INR 5,000 for the whole stay, paid by card or cash on arrival and refunded on check-out day.
Getting there
Yes, whether you park yourself or use the valet, and there is no need to book a space.
Rajiv Chowk, about 890 m away.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 20 km away.
Families & accessibility
No, not even assistance animals.
Timing & weather
In 1936, when the Viceroy, Lord Willingdon, opened it. The hotel was restored between 1996 and 2001.
Cancellations & changes
The cancellation and prepayment terms of The Imperial, New Delhi are set out under House Rules on this page.
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