As the nation’s capital, Delhi gets a wide range of travellers. Politicians, diplomats, statesmen, business people, and a diverse set of tourists.
The city, therefore, caters to all kinds of visitors with a wide array of accommodation options—from luxury 5-star hotels equipped with contemporary amenities and heritage establishments restored meticulously to their past glories to chic boutique hotels and homestays. These include options from New Delhi as well as Old Delhi.
Our painstakingly curated list of 5-star hotels, boutique accommodations, and heritage stays is put together keeping in mind all kinds of tastes.
Take a look at our handpicked list of top hotels and resort in Delhi.
The Oberoi in New Delhi has a design that’s inspired by the Lutyens aesthetic of New Delhi. In the Raj’s vein, it has white marble floors, oak wood desks, and class furniture that gives it a vintage vibe. The sprawling Delhi Golf Course also lies adjacent to it. Its Michelin-star restaurant Dilli is one of the city’s best fine dining places. With several dining options, an outdoor swimming pool, and the signature Oberoi Spa, the Oberoi New Delhi is a splendid 5-star luxury hotel.
The ITC Maurya in New Delhi is one of the biggest 5-star establishments in the capital with almost 450 units, 8 food and beverage outlets, and 5 conference rooms/banquet halls. ITC Maurya uses an modern state-of-the-art air-purification system for better air quality inside the hotel. It is also India’s first certified LEED Platinum Hotel for its environmentally-conscious practices. Bukhara & Dum Pukht offer globally acclaimed central Asian cuisine.
The Claridge is one of India’s earliest 5-star luxury hotels. It is located in Lutyens and is set in three acres of lush greenery—close to India Gate. Its interior has an unmistakable Lutyens feel with large colonial chandeliers and furniture. It has seven fine dining options which include a Punjabi Dhabi and Spanish-themed Sevilla offering Mediterranean delicacies. Other amenities include a fitness center, gym, and wellness spa.
The Lodhi comes with a view of the splendid Delhi Golf Course. A member of the Leading Luxury Hotels of World Network, the Lodhi gets its name from the nearby 15th century World Heritage Site Lodhi Gardens. It is a fine blend of contemporary luxury and Delhi Sultanate-inspired opulence. Its signature Lodhi spa is noted for its Middle-Eastern Hammam experience. Notable facilities in the sprawling Lodhi include tennis courts, squash courts, steam and sauna, a gym, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Leela Group of Luxury Hotels is a well-known Indian brand. Its flagship in Delhi is one of the group’s finest offerings. Boasting a design that’s a blend of contemporary India and Lutyens, the Leela Palace comes with an entire range of 5-star luxuries— 4 fine dining and beverage options, a fitness center, and a temperature-controlled rooftop swimming pool.
This modern-style luxury hotel is for the busy globe-trotting entrepreneurs. It is located in Connaught Place. There are no less than 5 fine dining options available at this 5-star establishment. For business travelers, there is a Business Center, a video conferencing facility, several meeting and board rooms, and a host of other modern amenities.
There is something common between the Imperial and the city of New Delhi. Both were inaugurated in the same year, making this exquisite luxury establishment as old as the new capital itself —1931. As you would expect, the property is tastefully done up in a vintage Lutyens colonial vibe with vintage furniture, sparkling white linen, wheeling fans, chandeliers, and art-deco artifacts.
A Haveli is the Indian answer to a medieval European castle. Haveli Dharampura is tucked away in the middle of the maze of old Delhi. It is a pure visual delight with its grand archways, fine woodwork, glowing glass windows, intimate courtyards, and living spaces. Tastefully rehabilitated to its original pristine form, Haveli Dharampura prides itself on being “a time capsule from the Mughal era.” The restoration won this property UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
The Manor Delhi was built in the 1950s embodying the spirit of a newly independent India. A spirit that it has kept alive. Located in South Delhi, The Manor calls itself the “original boutique hotel of Delhi” and offers only 14 intimate rooms and suites. There’s an in-house multi-cuisine fine-dining restaurant, a European café, a shop, and a patisserie.
