The Best Hotels in India 2008
THE IMPERIAL
New Delhi, Delhi
The property : An ornate 1931 landmark that blends Victorian and Art Deco elements—both in its architecture and in the décor of its 274 rooms and suites.
The location : Right in the heart of the capital city, near the shopping district of Connaught Place—but set on three acres of elegant, palm-shaded gardens that provide a welcome sanctuary.
Rooms to Book : Imperial rooms are a great value (particularly Nos. 22, 23, 40, and 41, which overlook the lawns). Heritage rooms, however, are almost twice the size; many have beautiful parquet floors.
Don't Miss : Taking a guided tour of the property's extensive art collection, which contains India-inspired works by famed British artists like Thomas and William Daniells, William Simpson, William Hodges, James Ferguson, J.B. Fraser, and Emily Eden.
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From the article The Best Hotels in India 2008
