The Imperial, New Delhi

Ask around the local hospitality scene and The Imperial, New Delhi keeps surfacing. A upscale property in Connaught Place that has been gathering momentum lately. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of it. Inside, the…

Ask around the local hospitality scene and The Imperial, New Delhi keeps surfacing. A upscale property in Connaught Place that has been gathering momentum lately. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are polished, and guests pick out on-site parking, reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With well over 1,700 reviews on the books and a genuinely glowing average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €248 a night, a premium entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Stack The Imperial, New Delhi against the better-known names in New Delhi and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.