Design
The Lodhi
“Modern sandstone refuge”
The Leela Palace New Delhi
“Modern diplomatic palace”
The Manor Hotel
“Understated garden residence”
Roseate House
“Literary Aerocity hotel”
Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt
“Artful transit retreat”
The Roseate, New Delhi
“Sculptural waterway estate”
Local
Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt
“Artful transit retreat”
ITC Maurya
“Mauryan diplomatic showcase”
Taj Mahal, New Delhi
“Lutyens' diplomatic flagship”
Wellness
The Lodhi
“Modern sandstone refuge”
Shangri-La Eros New Delhi
“Corporate wellness tower”
The Roseate, New Delhi
“Sculptural waterway estate”
The whole area
The Imperial New Delhi
“Art-filled colonial estate”
The Oberoi, New Delhi
“Storied capital bastion”
The Leela Palace New Delhi
“Modern diplomatic palace”
The Lodhi
“Modern sandstone refuge”
Taj Mahal, New Delhi
“Lutyens' diplomatic flagship”
ITC Maurya
“Mauryan diplomatic showcase”
The Roseate, New Delhi
“Sculptural waterway estate”
Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt
“Artful transit retreat”
Local Luxe
Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt
“Artful transit retreat”
ITC Maurya
“Mauryan diplomatic showcase”
Taj Mahal, New Delhi
“Lutyens' diplomatic flagship”
Editorial mentions
The Leela Palace New Delhi
“Modern diplomatic palace”
The Lodhi
“Modern sandstone refuge”
The Imperial New Delhi
“Art-filled colonial estate”
Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt
“Artful transit retreat”
ITC Maurya
“Mauryan diplomatic showcase”
The Claridges
“Mid-century garden landmark”
The Oberoi, New Delhi
“Storied capital bastion”
The Roseate, New Delhi
“Sculptural waterway estate”
Classic Luxe
The Oberoi, New Delhi
“Storied capital bastion”
The Imperial New Delhi
“Art-filled colonial estate”
ITC Maurya
“Mauryan diplomatic showcase”
Taj Mahal, New Delhi
“Lutyens' diplomatic flagship”
$$$$ Medalled
The Imperial New Delhi
“Art-filled colonial estate”
The Oberoi, New Delhi
“Storied capital bastion”
The Leela Palace New Delhi
“Modern diplomatic palace”
The Lodhi
“Modern sandstone refuge”
Michelin Keys
Classic
Taj Mahal, New Delhi
“Lutyens' diplomatic flagship”
ITC Maurya
“Mauryan diplomatic showcase”
The Imperial New Delhi
“Art-filled colonial estate”
The Oberoi, New Delhi
“Storied capital bastion”
The Claridges
“Mid-century garden landmark”
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Andaz Delhi, by HyattAndaz Spa offering bespoke chakra-healing therapies, apothecary blending bar, and private treatment suitesDesignLuxeLocal$$$I
ITC MauryaKaya Kalp Spa offering indigenous Ayurvedic therapies and international body and beauty treatments across dedicated treatment roomsClassicLuxeLocal$$$R
Roseate HouseFour treatment suites comprising three single suites and one couple suite, each opening to a private balcony, offering Ayurvedic, Indonesian, Thai, and European therapies.DesignLuxeSocial$$$S
Shangri-La Eros New DelhiChi, The Spa with seven treatment suites featuring private steam showers and bathtubs, offering Asian holistic rituals, Ayurvedic therapies, and recovery treatments.WellnessLuxeSocial$$$T
Taj Mahal, New DelhiDedicated treatment suites offering authentic Ayurvedic therapies, holistic body wraps, and bespoke rituals at J Wellness CircleClassicLuxeLocal$$$ The ClaridgesCinqtuair Spa offering traditional massage therapies.ClassicHeritageSocial$$$ The Imperial New Delhi16,000-square-foot subterranean spa offering Ayurvedic therapies administered by specialized Kerala therapists, with on-staff resident Ayurvedic doctors.LuxeHeritageClassic$$$$ The Leela Palace New DelhiESPA spa across two levels with private treatment suites offering European skin and body therapies alongside traditional Indian Ayurvedic rituals including Kizhiswedana, Abhyanga, and Shirodhara.DesignLuxeSocial$$$$ The Lodhi8 private treatment suites with soaking tubs and steam showers, offering Ayurvedic therapies, Western massages, scrubs, and aromatic bathsDesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ The Manor HotelUpper-floor treatment suites offering private massages, Ayurvedic body treatments, and aesthetic dermatology at ISAAC Luxe clinic.DesignWellnessSocial$$ The Oberoi, New DelhiPrivate therapy rooms with Western and Eastern therapeutic ritualsLuxeSocialClassic$$$$ The Roseate, New DelhiAheli Spa with three single treatment suites, one couples suite, open therapy rooms, and open Thai massage areasDesignLuxeWellness$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.