Connaught Place New Delhi, India
Opened
1936
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
Art-filled colonial estate
A royal palm drive opens onto eight acres of tranquil lawns and shaded, pillared verandas, offering a serene sanctuary in central Delhi.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Attentive estate service, custom Porthault linens, and indulgent Italian marble bathrooms.
Remarkable
A 1936 Art Deco landmark housing five thousand original Indo-European artworks along marble corridors.
Remarkable
Traditional spirit pours at Patiala Peg and tea on pillared verandahs since 1936.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery.
it’s almost an urban resort, complete with an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and a wealth of dining and drinking options.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located along Janpath in central Delhi, the estate sits moments from the colonnaded shopping circles, craft emporiums, and gardens of Connaught Place.
The rooms
Generously proportioned rooms blend Art Deco geometry with heritage rosewood furniture, Italian marble baths, and ozone-sanitized Porthault linens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Green mosaic tile motifs line the outdoor pool, which sits among manicured gardens and carved stone fountains.
The spa
White marble pillars and domed ceilings shelter a subterranean spa offering Ayurvedic therapies guided by Kerala therapists.
The gym
Mirrored walls frame the fitness studio, and the nearby Yoga Sanctum offers dedicated spaces for movement.
1911 Restaurant
Dining tables rest along the checkered marble terrace and beneath white filigree pergolas overlooking the gardens.
The magic remains to this day, in part due to the interiors – Italian marble floors, polished Rosewood furniture, Persian hand-knotted carpets and 5,500 artworks – but also the immaculate service.
At the table
The Spice Route showcases hand-carved pillars and murals, and Patiala Peg serves classic drinks surrounded by historic memorabilia.
How it began
Inaugurated in 1936 by Lord Willingdon, the estate was commissioned by S.B.S. Ranjit Singh to blend Victorian architecture with Art Deco details.
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The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.