Awards & Recognition

Awards

Preferred ‘2023 Hotel of the Year’ –
South Asia, Middle East, and Africa.

San Gimignano ‘Best Italian Cuisine’ by Delicious Dining Awards by Travel + Leisure India & South Asia.
Editor’s Choice ‘Best Bleisure Hotel’ in India awarded by Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s Tenth edition of ‘India’s Best Awards 2021’.

Preferred GIFFTS 2019 Pineapple Awards for Excellence in Sustainability.

Hotel of the Year- India, Middle East and Africa by Preferred Award of Excellence 2019, for demonstrating excellence in delivering inspiring experiences to our guests and local communities.

Chef Vivek Chauhan was awarded the ‘Pastry Chef of the Year’ at the 15th Annual Chef Awards 2018, organized by Indian Culinary Forum (ICF).
The Imperial was awarded the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ 2018 Award by NDMC for contributing to the cleanliness drive, as part of the ongoing Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mission.
The Imperial has been awarded for Best Experiential Hotel at the ZEE Business Travel Awards 2018.

The Imperial was bestowed Luxury of Splendor Hospitality- Standalone Award at ICONIC 2018.

1911 restaurant won the ‘BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH’ at the Delicious Food Awards 2018 by Travel+Leisure India.

Smart Travel Asia readers have chosen The Imperial, New Delhi amongst Best in Travel 2018- Best Business Hotels. The Imperial is on no.22 amongst the top 25 in Asia on Worldwide Reader Poll
Spanning 6 continents and 54 countries, Conde Nast Traveller lists The Imperial, New Delhi in its favourite hotels in the world: Gold List for 2018.
The Spice Route wins India’s first edition of Top Restaurant Awards by Conde Nast Traveller India for 2017 and made it to Top 10 with a ranking of No. 9 amongst a credible list of India’s 50 best premium restaurants
The Imperial has been awarded the prestigious Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards in the category of Best Heritage Hotel in India
The Imperial has been cited for Excellence as a Hot 25 Business Hotel in Asia by SmartTravelasia.com readers
The Imperial Spa and Salon has been honoured as The Best Beauty Salon- Regional Winner by The World Luxury Spa Awards 2017
GIFTTS 2016 Pineapple Awards (Great Initiatives for Today’s Tomorrow’s Society) by Preferred Hotels & Resorts have honored The Imperial as GIFTTS 2016 winner.
The Imperial has been awarded as the ‘Most Outstanding Luxury Hotel’ by Travel and Hospitality Awards 2016.
‘SUFI’ at The Imperial Spa wins the ‘Best Spa Product- India’ at 10th GeoSpa asiaSpa India Awards.
The Imperial has been successful in winning the prestigious ‘Luxury Hotel of the Year 2017- Delhi’ award by Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2017
The Imperial has been awarded ‘Certificate of Appreciation in 3R’s (Reduce, Recycle and Reuse)’ by National Productivity Council under Ministry of Commerce & Industry- Government of India.
The Imperial has been awarded the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Award 2016 for being the best “Luxury Historical Hotel in India for 2016” in the country winner category.
The Imperial has been chosen as the “Best Heritage Hotel” by Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2016
The Imperial has been chosen for Excellence as a Hot 25 Leisure Hotel/Resort in Asia by the readers of SmartTravelAsia.com
The Imperial Spa and Salon has been awarded the prestigious World Luxury Spa Award and has been chosen as the “Best Beauty Salon in India for 2016”.
The Imperial has been awarded the prestigious ‘Luxury Hotel of the Year’ award by Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2016
The Imperial has been honoured with ‘Best performance in five star luxury category in Delhi/NCR’ by Booking.com
Reflecting great reviews on TripAdvisor consistently, The Imperial has been recognized for the 2016 Certificate of Excellence.
The Imperial Spa has been awarded ‘Best Spa Interiors (Hotel)’ by Geospa asiaspa India Awards 2015
The Imperial has been chosen as India’s best ‘Luxury Historical Hotel’ by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015
Nostalgia at 1911 Brasserie, San Gimignano and Afternoon Tea at The Imperial win Certificate of Excellence- 2015 by Trip Advisor.
The Imperial Spa has been awarded Winner of Luxury Wellness Retreat India – Global Awards 2015 by Luxury Travel Guide
The Imperial has won the title of The Luxury Hotel of the Year- India by Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2015
The Imperial, New Delhi has been chosen by Trip Advisor Hall of Fame for 2015 and is bestowed with the Excellence Award
The Imperial Spa is a FINALIST for World Luxury Spa Awards 2015 – Best Luxury Hotel Spa
The Imperial, New Delhi bags Excellence Award for 2014 from Booking.com
The Imperial Spa has been awarded ‘Best Spa Interiors (Hotel & Resort)’ by Geospa asiaspa India Awards 2014

The Imperial has been awarded ‘2015 Top choice’ medal by Lianorg.com- the first and most reliable search engine from China providing the most comprehensive outbound tourism information including Japan and other Asian countries.

Travel & Hospitality Awards, 2014 bestowed ‘The Imperial- New Delhi’ with the ‘Most Outstanding Luxury Hotel Award’.
The Imperial has been chosen as Asia’s best ‘Luxury Historical Hotel’ by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014
Tripadvisor Travellers’ choice Awards 2014 was bestowed to The Imperial.
Tripadvisor Travellers’ choice Awards 2014 ranked The Imperial as one of Top 25 Heritage Hotels in India.
Smart travel Asia best in travel poll 2014 has ranked The Imperial New Delhi amongst the Top 25 Leisure Hotels & Resorts in Asia
The Imperial has been chosen as one of the top city hotels in Asia and ranked as the top hotel in Delhi byTravel+Leisure World’s Best Awards, 2014
The Atrium, San Gimignano and The Spice Route are the winners of Tripadvisor Excellence Award for 2014
The Imperial is the winner of Tripadvisor Excellence Award for 2014
Kohinoor Retreat at The Imperial spa was awarded as the most luxurious treatment by Geospa asiaSpa Awards 2013 on 1st May 2014
Certificate of excellence- 2013 Winner was awarded to San Gimignano by Tripadvisor
Travel+ Leisure Readers Choice Awards 2013 chose The Imperial New Delhi in the category of Best Heritage Hotel India group -Runners up on 31stMarch 2014
The Imperial has received an award on 21st March 2013 as the Highest Revenue Generator for Year 2013 from Booking.com in the category of Stand Alone Hotels amongst over 700 hotels (Chain & Stand Alone) in New Delhi. Booking.com has recognized the efforts put in for the achievement and thus the award to The Imperial. The Awards & Appreciation Night was at The Park, New Delhi.

The Imperial was ranked amongst Best Business Hotels in Delhi By Travel + leisure for World’s Best Awards 2013

The Atrium has been awarded as the Best Tea Lounge in the hotel category by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2014
San Gimignano has been awarded as the Best Italian in the hotel category by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2014
The Imperial has been bestowed with the Best Enterprise award in quality and management spheres by the Europe Business assembly of The Oxford UK
The Imperial has been honored with the platinum category award for QUALITY by BID ( Business Initiative Directions) and has been bestowed with World Quality Commitment International Star
Travel + Leisure awarded The Royal Imperial Suite as The Imperial amongst the Top 25 Presidential Suites in India for 2013 by Editor’s Choice
The Spice Route Restaurant at the Imperial Hotel, has been awarded a Chad Clark Travel Ventures Certified™Experience for DINING, in 2013
The Imperial has been awarded the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Award and has been chosen as the “Best Luxury Hotel in India for 2013”amongst top hotels in the country for the fourth year in a row
The Imperial has been honored with the BIZZ 2013 award for Business Excellence by WORLDCOB (World Confederation of Businesses) at a glittering ceremony in Dubai in 2013
The Imperial New Delhi has been ranked amongst the TOP 25 LIST in BEST IN TRAVEL POLL 2013 by Smart Travel Asia
The Imperial New Delhi has been awarded the Best Boutique Hotel from India by Travel+Leisure India and South Asia in India’s Best Awards for 2013.
The Imperial Spa and Salon was awarded as Best Hotel Spa & Most Luxurious Spa(Hotel) by GeoSpa Asia Spa India Awards 2012 on 29th April 2013
The Spice Route has been awarded the Excellence award by Tripadvisor.com for 2012
The Spice Route has been awarded as one of the best Asian/Oriental restaurant by Zomato Food Guide 2013.
The Imperial New Delhi was honored as Best Boutique Hotel in India for 2012 by Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2013 issue
The Atrium has been awarded as the best Tea Lounge in the hotel category by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2013
Images Most admired Destination/Hotel Spa of the year for 2013
Images Most admired Innovative service concept of the year Salon/Spa- SUFI SIGNATURE BY THE IMPERIAL SPA
The Imperial been awarded as the ‘Winner of Travellers’ Choice Awards 2013’ by Tripadvisor.com
The Imperial has been chosen amongst Travel n Leisure USA 500+ Best Hotels and Travel n Leisure 215+ Best Hotels India and SA for 2013 with a ranking of 88.46
Agoda.com has rated The Imperial as one of the Top 12 hotels in the world for 2012
Tatler Travel Guide 2013 has ranked The Imperial No. 12 ( location wise) and has listed the hotel amongst 101 Best Hotels in the world
The Spice Route has been awarded the Excellence award by Tripadvisor.com for 2012
The Spice Route has been awarded as the ‘Best Dining Experience’ by CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards 2012
The Imperial has been awarded as The Best Luxury Hotel in India by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2012.
The Imperial has been bestowed with The Excellence award by Tripadvisor.com. This award is based on consistent praise earned by The Imperial showcasing its impeccable service during 2012.
The Imperial has been bestowed with International Star Award for Quality at the 37th International Star for Quality Convention 2012 held at Geneva as part of the annual program of B.I.D., designed to recognize the prestige of the outstanding companies, organizations, and businessmen in the business world
The Imperial has been awarded the 2011 GOLD CIRCLE AWARD by Agoda for the best performance. This is based on 165 guest reviews on Agoda and we have achieved an average rating of 9.2 on 10. The award honors hotels that show commitment to providing a superior online product.
The Imperial has been awarded for its fine performance on Smart Travel Asia. Com’s top 25 lists for 2012 best on travel poll.
Best recommendation by Zomato Food Guide 2012 for San Gimignano and The Spice Route
The Imperial spa has won the much coveted Asia Spa India Award 2012 and has been honored as the Best New Spa in the Hotel category. The 5th Asia Spa India Awards for spa and wellness were held on 10th May 2012 and The Imperial Spa was recognized for its outstanding treatments, ambience and service.
The Imperial has been awarded Trip Advisor 2012 Travellers’ Choice Hotel Award and ranked as No.1 Indian hotel in Luxury category. In addition to the above accolade, we are also a winner in the international category of Best Luxury hotels in Asia
The Imperial New Delhi was honored as Best Boutique Hotel in India for 2011 by Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards
The Atrium has been awarded as The Best Tea Lounge by Times of India Food & Nightlife awards 2012
Chef Veena Arora- Chef De Cuisine at The Spice Route, The Imperial has been bestowed with the honour of Best Lady Chef by Ministry of Tourism in India for her Outstanding Achievement and Contribution to the Promotion of Tourism in the Country
Whiskey Bars of The world Gold 2012 award has been bestowed to 1911 at The Imperial by Whiskey magazine, for outstanding presentation, promotion and knowledge of great whiskies from around the world

Travel + Leisure USA ranked The Imperial as the Best Hotel in New Delhi for 500 Best Hotels in the world in January 2012

Winner of Traveller’s Choice 2012 by Tripadvisor.com and ranked No. 2 of 523 hotels in New Delhi
Mail Today’s 101 Finest restaurants presented Best of the Best Awards 2011 and ranked THE SPICE ROUTE as the Best Thai restaurant in Delhi- NCR for the fine quality of its food, service and attention to hygiene.
Best Luxury Hotel in India- World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011
Smart Travel Asia honored The Imperial ‘Best in Travel 2011’ award amongst Hot 25 Leisure Hotels in Asia. The Imperial was ranked as No. 24 (one up from last year) and is amongst the only 3 chosen hotels from India
SAN GIMIGNANO has been honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2011
THE SPICE ROUTE has been honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2011
Travel + Leisure USA 2011 World’s Best Awards by Reader’s Poll ranked The Imperial on No.9 in Asia and No. 2 in India
1911 was honored with ‘Whiskey Bars of the World Bronze award 2011’ for outstanding presentation, promotion and knowledge of great whiskies from around the world, by Whiskey magazines
The Spice Route – Awarded for ‘Best Thai’ by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2011
The Atrium – Awarded for ‘Best Tea Lounge’ by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2011
1911 Bar ~ Honored for outstanding presentation, promotion and knowledge of great whiskies around the world | Whiskey Bars of the World Awards 2011
San Gimignano ~ Featured amongst Top 20 favorite restaurants for wine enthusiasts across India| Sommelier India, Wine Magazine 2011
The Imperial, New Delhi has been declared as the best hotel in the city in a readers poll and one of the chosen ones amongst the 178 best hotels picked up from Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. | T & L, South Asia, January 2011
The Imperial has been recognized for great work in the category of Community and Philanthropy- GIFTTS 2010, Preferred Hotel Group
The Atrium- Best Dessert & Coffee Menu- NDTV Good times Food Awards 2010
Best Luxury Hotel in India- World Luxury Hotel Awards 2010
San Gimignano- City’s finest Italian restaurant – HT City crystals award 2010
The Imperial has been voted amongst 25 Hot Hotels for Best in Travel- Smart Travel Asia Award 2010
The Imperial has been declared on No.20 amongst the top hotels in Asia- Travel & Leisure 2010
SAN GIMIGNANO has been honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world-Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2010
THE SPICE ROUTE has been honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2010
World’s Best Places to stay, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler – USA 2010
San Gimignano awarded as The Best Italian restaurant in the city 2010 by CNN IBN BURRP!
Spice Route Awarded as one of the best restaurants by Mail Today food Guide- 101 best restaurants in the city 2010
HT CITY Eating out Guide 2009 awarded Daniell’s Tavern as the BEST PAN INDIAN restaurant.
HT CITY Eating out Guide 2009 awarded San Gimignano as the BEST ITALIAN restaurant.
Finalist in World Luxury Hotels Awards– 2009
Top Hundred Readers Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler USA 2009.
Best Hotels in Asia Pacific Region, Readers Choice Awards, DestinAsian 2009
Times Food Guide Awards, Delhi, 2009 recognises The Atrium as the Best Tea Bar and The Spice Route as the restaurant with the Best Ambience.
1911, The Imperial, Recognised as the best Whisky Bars of The World, Gold bar category, Whisky Magazine 2009
The Spice Route, listed among Asia’s Finest Restaurants, The Miele Guide 2008-2009
Worlds Best Places to stay, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler – USA 2009
Worlds Best 500 Hotels, Travel & Leisure 2009
Top Hundred Readers Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler USA 2008
Top 50 Hotels in Asia and 400 Best Hotels in the World by Forbes Traveler.com
Top 50 Hotels in Asia, Travel + Leisure 2008
101 Best Suites In The World, The Royal Imperial Suite has been selected as one of the Best Hotel Suites in the Asia/Pacific region by Elite Traverler 2008.
World Travel Awards 2008 – Asia’s Leading Hotel
Worlds Best Places to stay, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler – USA 2008
Best Hotel for Service in India, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveller – UK 2008
Worlds Best 500 Hotels, Travel + Leisure – 2008.
World Travel Awards 2007, India’s Leading Suite, The Royal Imperial Suite
Great Hotel Restaurants of the World, The Spice Route has been selected the winner of the 2007 Great Hotels Restaurants of the World by Villeroy and Boch
Top 100 Hotels in the World, Condé Nast Traveler, USA – 2007.
India’s Top 10 Hotels by Forbes.com
Reader’s Travel Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, UK – 2007.
Top 50 Hotels in Asia, Travel + Leisure – 2007
500 Worlds Best Hotels, Travel + Leisure – 2007
2007 Grand Award – Hideway Report.
Best Hotel in Asia, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler – USA 2007
Best Hotel for Food in Asia, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveller -UK 2007.
2nd Best Hotel in India by Forbes Traveler 2006
Best Business Hotels in Asia by Travel + Leisure – 2006
Top 75 Hotels in Asia , Reader’s Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler USA – 2006
Worlds Best Top 50 Hotels in Asia, Travel + Leisure in an international reader’s Survey – 2006.
World Travel Award, Leading Hotel in India for 2005, 2006
Preferred Hotel Group’s Best Outstanding Hotel, Asia Pacific -2005
Safari India’s Best Hotelier of the year 2005 Award for Mr. Pierre Jochem, Vice President & General Manager
SATTE 2005 Award
Tatler Travel Guide Award
Five Star Diamond Award 2004 & 2003
Editor’s Choice ‘Best Bleisure Hotel’ in India awarded by Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s Tenth edition of ‘India’s Best Awards 2021’.
Preferred ‘2023 Hotel of the Year’ – South Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
San Gimignano ‘Best Italian Cuisine’ by Delicious Dining Awards by Travel + Leisure India.
Chef Vivek Chauhan was awarded the ‘Pastry Chef of the Year’ at the 15th Annual Chef Awards 2018, organized by Indian Culinary Forum (ICF).
The Imperial was awarded the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ 2018 Award by NDMC for contributing to the cleanliness drive, as part of the ongoing Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mission.
The Imperial has been awarded for Best Experiential Hotel at the ZEE Business Travel Awards 2018.

The Imperial was bestowed Luxury of Splendor Hospitality- Standalone Award at ICONIC 2018.

1911 restaurant won the ‘BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH’ at the Delicious Food Awards 2018 by Travel+Leisure India.

Smart Travel Asia readers have chosen The Imperial, New Delhi amongst Best in Travel 2018- Best Business Hotels. The Imperial is on no.22 amongst the top 25 in Asia on Worldwide Reader Poll
Spanning 6 continents and 54 countries, Conde Nast Traveller lists The Imperial, New Delhi in its favourite hotels in the world: Gold List for 2018.
The Spice Route wins India’s first edition of Top Restaurant Awards by Conde Nast Traveller India for 2017 and made it to Top 10 with a ranking of No. 9 amongst a credible list of India’s 50 best premium restaurants
The Imperial has been awarded the prestigious Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards in the category of Best Heritage Hotel in India
The Imperial has been cited for Excellence as a Hot 25 Business Hotel in Asia by SmartTravelasia.com readers
The Imperial Spa and Salon has been honoured as The Best Beauty Salon- Regional Winner by The World Luxury Spa Awards 2017
GIFTTS 2016 Pineapple Awards (Great Initiatives for Today’s Tomorrow’s Society) by Preferred Hotels & Resorts have honored The Imperial as GIFTTS 2016 winner.
The Imperial has been awarded as the ‘Most Outstanding Luxury Hotel’ by Travel and Hospitality Awards 2016.
‘SUFI’ at The Imperial Spa wins the ‘Best Spa Product- India’ at 10th GeoSpa asiaSpa India Awards.
The Imperial has been successful in winning the prestigious ‘Luxury Hotel of the Year 2017- Delhi’ award by Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2017
The Imperial has been awarded as the ‘Most Outstanding Luxury Hotel’ by Travel and Hospitality Awards 2016.
‘SUFI’ at The Imperial Spa wins the ‘Best Spa Product- India’ at 10th GeoSpa asiaSpa India Awards.
The Imperial has been successful in winning the prestigious ‘Luxury Hotel of the Year 2017- Delhi’ award by Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2017
The Imperial has been awarded ‘Certificate of Appreciation in 3R’s (Reduce, Recycle and Reuse)’ by National Productivity Council under Ministry of Commerce & Industry- Government of India.
The Imperial has been awarded the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Award 2016 for being the best “Luxury Historical Hotel in India for 2016” in the country winner category.
The Imperial has been chosen as the “Best Heritage Hotel” by Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2016
The Imperial has been chosen for Excellence as a Hot 25 Leisure Hotel/Resort in Asia by the readers of SmartTravelAsia.com
The Imperial Spa and Salon has been awarded the prestigious World Luxury Spa Award and has been chosen as the “Best Beauty Salon in India for 2016”.
The Imperial has been awarded the prestigious ‘Luxury Hotel of the Year’ award by Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2016
The Imperial has been honoured with ‘Best performance in five star luxury category in Delhi/NCR’ by Booking.com
Reflecting great reviews on TripAdvisor consistently, The Imperial has been recognized for the 2016 Certificate of Excellence.
The Imperial Spa has been awarded ‘Best Spa Interiors (Hotel)’ by Geospa asiaspa India Awards 2015
The Imperial has been chosen as India’s best ‘Luxury Historical Hotel’ by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015
Nostalgia at 1911 Brasserie, San Gimignano and Afternoon Tea at The Imperial win Certificate of Excellence- 2015 by Trip Advisor.
The Imperial Spa has been awarded Winner of Luxury Wellness Retreat India – Global Awards 2015 by Luxury Travel Guide
The Imperial has won the title of The Luxury Hotel of the Year- India by Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2015
The Imperial, New Delhi has been chosen by Trip Advisor Hall of Fame for 2015 and is bestowed with the Excellence Award
The Imperial Spa is a FINALIST for World Luxury Spa Awards 2015 – Best Luxury Hotel Spa
GIFTTS 2016 Pineapple Awards (Great Initiatives for Today’s Tomorrow’s Society) by Preferred Hotels & Resorts have honored The Imperial as GIFTTS 2016 winner.

The Imperial has been awarded ‘2015 Top choice’ medal by Lianorg.com- the first and most reliable search engine from China providing the most comprehensive outbound tourism information including Japan and other Asian countries.

The Imperial, New Delhi bags Excellence Award for 2014 from Booking.com
The Imperial Spa has been awarded ‘Best Spa Interiors (Hotel & Resort)’ by Geospa asiaspa India Awards 2014

The Imperial has been awarded ‘2015 Top choice’ medal by Lianorg.com- the first and most reliable search engine from China providing the most comprehensive outbound tourism information including Japan and other Asian countries.

Travel & Hospitality Awards, 2014 bestowed ‘The Imperial- New Delhi’ with the ‘Most Outstanding Luxury Hotel Award’.
The Imperial has been chosen as Asia’s best ‘Luxury Historical Hotel’ by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014
Tripadvisor Travellers’ choice Awards 2014 was bestowed to The Imperial.
Tripadvisor Travellers’ choice Awards 2014 ranked The Imperial as one of Top 25 Heritage Hotels in India.
Smart travel Asia best in travel poll 2014 has ranked The Imperial New Delhi amongst the Top 25 Leisure Hotels & Resorts in Asia
The Imperial has been chosen as one of the top city hotels in Asia and ranked as the top hotel in Delhi byTravel+Leisure World’s Best Awards, 2014
The Atrium, San Gimignano and The Spice Route are the winners of Tripadvisor Excellence Award for 2014
The Imperial is the winner of Tripadvisor Excellence Award for 2014
Kohinoor Retreat at The Imperial spa was awarded as the most luxurious treatment by Geospa asiaSpa Awards 2013 on 1st May 2014
Certificate of excellence- 2013 Winner was awarded to San Gimignano by Tripadvisor
Travel+ Leisure Readers Choice Awards 2013 chose The Imperial New Delhi in the category of Best Heritage Hotel India group -Runners up on 31stMarch 2014
The Imperial has received an award on 21st March 2013 as the Highest Revenue Generator for Year 2013 from Booking.com in the category of Stand Alone Hotels amongst over 700 hotels (Chain & Stand Alone) in New Delhi. Booking.com has recognized the efforts put in for the achievement and thus the award to The Imperial. The Awards & Appreciation Night was at The Park, New Delhi.

The Imperial was ranked amongst Best Business Hotels in Delhi By Travel + leisure for World’s Best Awards 2013

The Atrium has been awarded as the Best Tea Lounge in the hotel category by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2014
San Gimignano has been awarded as the Best Italian in the hotel category by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2014
The Imperial has been bestowed with the Best Enterprise award in quality and management spheres by the Europe Business assembly of The Oxford UK
The Imperial has been honored with the platinum category award for QUALITY by BID ( Business Initiative Directions) and has been bestowed with World Quality Commitment International Star
Travel + Leisure awarded The Royal Imperial Suite as The Imperial amongst the Top 25 Presidential Suites in India for 2013 by Editor’s Choice
The Spice Route Restaurant at the Imperial Hotel, has been awarded a Chad Clark Travel Ventures Certified™Experience for DINING, in 2013
The Imperial has been awarded the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Award and has been chosen as the “Best Luxury Hotel in India for 2013”amongst top hotels in the country for the fourth year in a row
The Imperial has been honored with the BIZZ 2013 award for Business Excellence by WORLDCOB (World Confederation of Businesses) at a glittering ceremony in Dubai in 2013
The Imperial New Delhi has been ranked amongst the TOP 25 LIST in BEST IN TRAVEL POLL 2013 by Smart Travel Asia
The Imperial New Delhi has been awarded the Best Boutique Hotel from India by Travel+Leisure India and South Asia in India’s Best Awards for 2013.
The Imperial Spa and Salon was awarded as Best Hotel Spa & Most Luxurious Spa(Hotel) by GeoSpa Asia Spa India Awards 2012 on 29th April 2013
The Spice Route has been awarded the Excellence award by Tripadvisor.com for 2012
The Spice Route has been awarded as one of the best Asian/Oriental restaurant by Zomato Food Guide 2013.
The Imperial New Delhi was honored as Best Boutique Hotel in India for 2012 by Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2013 issue
The Atrium has been awarded as the best Tea Lounge in the hotel category by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2013
Images Most admired Destination/Hotel Spa of the year for 2013
Images Most admired Innovative service concept of the year Salon/Spa- SUFI SIGNATURE BY THE IMPERIAL SPA
The Imperial been awarded as the ‘Winner of Travellers’ Choice Awards 2013’ by Tripadvisor.com
The Imperial has been chosen amongst Travel n Leisure USA 500+ Best Hotels and Travel n Leisure 215+ Best Hotels India and SA for 2013 with a ranking of 88.46
Agoda.com has rated The Imperial as one of the Top 12 hotels in the world for 2012
Tatler Travel Guide 2013 has ranked The Imperial No. 12 ( location wise) and has listed the hotel amongst 101 Best Hotels in the world
The Spice Route has been awarded the Excellence award by Tripadvisor.com for 2012
The Spice Route has been awarded as the ‘Best Dining Experience’ by CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards 2012
The Imperial has been awarded as The Best Luxury Hotel in India by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2012.
The Imperial has been bestowed with The Excellence award by Tripadvisor.com. This award is based on consistent praise earned by The Imperial showcasing its impeccable service during 2012.
The Imperial has been bestowed with International Star Award for Quality at the 37th International Star for Quality Convention 2012 held at Geneva as part of the annual program of B.I.D., designed to recognize the prestige of the outstanding companies, organizations, and businessmen in the business world
The Imperial has been awarded the 2011 GOLD CIRCLE AWARD by Agoda for the best performance. This is based on 165 guest reviews on Agoda and we have achieved an average rating of 9.2 on 10. The award honors hotels that show commitment to providing a superior online product.
The Imperial has been awarded for its fine performance on Smart Travel Asia. Com’s top 25 lists for 2012 best on travel poll.
Best recommendation by Zomato Food Guide 2012 for San Gimignano and The Spice Route
The Imperial spa has won the much coveted Asia Spa India Award 2012 and has been honored as the Best New Spa in the Hotel category. The 5th Asia Spa India Awards for spa and wellness were held on 10th May 2012 and The Imperial Spa was recognized for its outstanding treatments, ambience and service.
The Imperial has been awarded Trip Advisor 2012 Travellers’ Choice Hotel Award and ranked as No.1 Indian hotel in Luxury category. In addition to the above accolade, we are also a winner in the international category of Best Luxury hotels in Asia
The Imperial New Delhi was honored as Best Boutique Hotel in India for 2011 by Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards
The Atrium has been awarded as The Best Tea Lounge by Times of India Food & Nightlife awards 2012
Chef Veena Arora- Chef De Cuisine at The Spice Route, The Imperial has been bestowed with the honour of Best Lady Chef by Ministry of Tourism in India for her Outstanding Achievement and Contribution to the Promotion of Tourism in the Country
Whiskey Bars of The world Gold 2012 award has been bestowed to 1911 at The Imperial by Whiskey magazine, for outstanding presentation, promotion and knowledge of great whiskies from around the world

Travel + Leisure USA ranked The Imperial as the Best Hotel in New Delhi for 500 Best Hotels in the world in January 2012

Winner of Traveller’s Choice 2012 by Tripadvisor.com and ranked No. 2 of 523 hotels in New Delhi
Mail Today’s 101 Finest restaurants presented Best of the Best Awards 2011 and ranked THE SPICE ROUTE as the Best Thai restaurant in Delhi- NCR for the fine quality of its food, service and attention to hygiene.
Best Luxury Hotel in India- World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011
Smart Travel Asia honored The Imperial ‘Best in Travel 2011’ award amongst Hot 25 Leisure Hotels in Asia. The Imperial was ranked as No. 24 (one up from last year) and is amongst the only 3 chosen hotels from India
SAN GIMIGNANO has been honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2011
THE SPICE ROUTE has been honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2011
Travel + Leisure USA 2011 World’s Best Awards by Reader’s Poll ranked The Imperial on No.9 in Asia and No. 2 in India
1911 was honored with ‘Whiskey Bars of the World Bronze award 2011’ for outstanding presentation, promotion and knowledge of great whiskies from around the world, by Whiskey magazines
The Spice Route – Awarded for ‘Best Thai’ by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2011
The Atrium – Awarded for ‘Best Tea Lounge’ by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2011
1911 Bar ~ Honored for outstanding presentation, promotion and knowledge of great whiskies around the world | Whiskey Bars of the World Awards 2011
San Gimignano ~ Featured amongst Top 20 favorite restaurants for wine enthusiasts across India| Sommelier India, Wine Magazine 2011
The Imperial, New Delhi has been declared as the best hotel in the city in a readers poll and one of the chosen ones amongst the 178 best hotels picked up from Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. | T & L, South Asia, January 2011
The Imperial New Delhi has been awarded the Best Boutique Hotel from India | Travel+Leisure India & South Asia in India’s Best Awards for 2013
The Imperial Spa and Salon was awarded as Best Hotel Spa & Most Luxurious Spa (Hotel) | GeoSpa Asia Spa India Awards 2012
The Spice Route has been awarded as one of the best Asian/Oriental restaurant | Zomato Food Guide 2013
The Atrium wins the award for Best Tea Lounge in the hotel category’ | Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2013
The Imperial Spa has been awarded as the ‘Most admired Destination/Hotel Spa of the year for 2013’ | The Images Beauty & Wellness
The Imperial Spa has been awarded as the ‘Most admired Innovative service concept of the year Salon/Spa- SUFI SIGNATURE BY THE IMPERIAL SPA’ | The Images Beauty & Wellness
The Imperial been awarded as the ‘Winner of Travellers’ Choice Awards 2013′ | Tripadvisor.com
Most admired Destination/Hotel Spa of the year for 2013
Most admired Innovative service concept of the year Salon/Spa- SUFI SIGNATURE BY THE IMPERIAL SPA
The Imperial was chosen amongst Travel + leisure USA 500 Best Hotels for 2013 with a ranking of The Imperial 88.46 | Travel + leisure USA
Agoda rates The Imperial amongst the top 12 hotels in the world for 2012 and the only chosen hotel from India for the same year. | Agoda
The Imperial has been chosen amongst 101 hotels-Old Timers by Tatler Travel Guide 2013 and is ranked No. 13th for location. | Tatler Travel Guide 2013
The Spice Route at The Imperial has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor for the year 2012. It has received a rating of 4 out of 5 by the guests. | Tripadvisor
The Imperial has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor for the year 2012. It has received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 by the guests . | Tripadvisor
The Spice Route bestowed with the ‘Best Dining Experience’ Award | CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards 2012
The Imperial has been awarded as ‘India’s leading Business Hotel’ | World Travel Awards 2012
The Imperial has been awarded as The Best Luxury Hotel in India | World Luxury Hotel Awards 2012
The Excellence award | Tripadvisor
The Imperial has been bestowed with International Star Award for Quality at the 37th International Star for Quality Convention 2012 held at Geneva as part of the annual program of B.I.D., designed to recognize the prestige of the outstanding companies, organizations, and businessmen in the business world. | 37th International Star for Quality Convention 2012, Geneva
The Imperial has been awarded the 2011 GOLD CIRCLE AWARD by Agoda for the best performance. This is based on 165 guest reviews on Agoda and we have achieved an average rating of 9.2 on 10. The award honors hotels that show commitment to providing a superior online product. | 2011 GOLD CIRCLE AWARD by Agoda
The Imperial has been awarded for its fine performance on Smart Travel Asia.com’s top 25 lists for 2012 best in Travel poll | Smart Travel Asia.com’s top 25 lists for 2012
Citibank Zomato Restaurant Guide 2012 featured San Gimignano in the Italian/European Category as a recommendation to their users | Zomato Food Guide 2012
The Imperial has been honoured with the prestigious 2012 Certificate of Excellence award by Tripadvisor. With the consistent recommendation by the travelers, The Imperial has earned highest praise and has been recognised with 4.5 rating by Tripadvisor which is an exceptional achievement. | TripAdvisor 2012
The Imperial Spa has won the much coveted Asia Spa India Award 2012 and has been honored as the Best New Spa in the Hotel category. | Asia Spa India Award 2012
The Imperial was honoured as the winner for Best Boutique Hotel by Travel and Leisure India’s best awards. | Travel and Leisure
Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel site declared The Imperial as the winner of Traveler’s Choice 2011 Award | Trip Advisor
Best Luxury Hotel in India | World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011
Smart Travel Asia honored The Imperial with ‘Best in Travel 2011’ award amongst Hot 25 Leisure Hotels in Asia. The Imperial has been chosen amongst the only 3 hotels from India
San Gimignano has been honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world | Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2011
The Spice Route has been honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world | Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2011
The Imperial, New Delhi has been ranked no. 2 amongst Top City Hotels in India and no. 9 amongst Top City Hotels across Asia | T & L, USA Reader’s poll awards 2011
The Spice Route ~ Awarded as the ‘Best Thai’ Restaurant | Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2011
The Atrium ~ Awarded as the ‘Best Tea Lounge’ | Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2011
1911 Bar ~ Honored for outstanding presentation, promotion and knowledge of great whiskies around the world | Whiskey Bars of the World Awards 2011
San Gimignano ~ Featured amongst Top 20 favorite restaurants for wine enthusiasts across India| Sommelier India, Wine Magazine 2011
The Imperial, New Delhi has been declared as the best hotel in the city in a readers poll and one of the chosen ones amongst the 178 best hotels picked up from Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. | T & L, South Asia, January 2011
The Imperial has been recognized for great work in the category of Community and Philanthropy | GIFTTS 2010, Preferred Hotel Group
The Atrium~ Best Dessert & Coffee Menu in India | NDTV Good Times Food Awards 2010
Best Luxury Hotel in India | World Luxury Hotel Award 2010
San Gimignano ~ city’s finest Italian restaurant | HT City Crystal Awards 2010
The Imperial amongst 25 Hot Hotels for Best in Travel | Smart Travel Asia Award 2010
The Imperial No.20 amongst the top hotels in Asia | Travel & leisure
San Gimignano ~ one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world | Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2010
The Spice Route ~ one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world | Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2010
Worlds Best Places to Stay, Gold List | Condé Nast Traveler USA 2010
The Atrium ~ Best Tea Bar & The Spice Route ~ Best Ambience Times Food Guide Awards, Delhi 2010
The Atrium ~ Best Tea Bar & The Spice Route ~ Best Ambience Times Food Guide Awards, Delhi 2009
San Gimignano awarded as The Best Italian restaurant in the city 2010 by CNN IBN BURRP!
Spice Route ~ Best Restaurants | Mail Today Food Guide, 101 Best Restaurants in the city 2010

1911, The Imperial, Recognised as the best Whisky Bars of The World, Gold bar category, Whisky Magazine 2009

The Spice Route, listed among Asia’s Finest Restaurants, The Miele Guide 2008-2009

Finalist in World Luxury Hotels Awards– 2009
Top Hundred Readers Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler USA 2009.
Best Hotels in Asia Pacific Region, Readers Choice Awards, DestinAsian 2009
Worlds Best Places to stay, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler – USA 2009
Worlds Best 500 Hotels, Travel & Leisure 2009

Top 100 Readers Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler USA 2008

Top 50 Hotels in Asia and 400 Best Hotels in the World by Forbes Traveler.com
Top 50 Hotels in Asia, Travel + Leisure 2008
The Royal Imperial Suite ~ 101 Best Suites In The World in Asia/Pacific region | Elite Traveler 2008.
World Travel Awards 2008 – Asia’s Leading Hotel
Worlds Best Places to stay, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler – USA 2008
Best Hotel for Service in India, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveller – UK 2008
Worlds Best 500 Hotels, Travel + Leisure – 2008.
World Travel Awards 2007, India’s Leading Suite, The Royal Imperial Suite
Great Hotel Restaurants of the World, The Spice Route has been selected the winner of the 2007 Great Hotels Restaurants of the World by Villeroy and Boch
The Royal Imperial Suite ~ India’s Leading Suite | World Travel Awards 2007
The Spice Route ~ Great Hotel Restaurants of the World Villeroy and Boch 2007
Top 100 Hotels in the World Condé Nast Traveler, USA 2007
India’s Top 10 Hotels | Forbes.com
Reader’s Travel Awards | Condé Nast Traveller, UK 2007.
Top 50 Hotels in Asia | Travel + Leisure 2007
Leading Hotel in India | World Travel Award 2005-06
500 Worlds Best Hotels, Travel + Leisure – 2007
2007 Grand Award – Hideway Report.
Best Hotel in Asia, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler – USA 2007
Best Hotel for Food in Asia, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveller -UK 2007.
2nd Best Hotel in India by Forbes Traveler 2006
Best Business Hotels in Asia by Travel + Leisure – 2006
Top 75 Hotels in Asia , Reader’s Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler USA – 2006
Worlds Best Top 50 Hotels in Asia, Travel + Leisure in an international reader’s Survey – 2006.
Best Outstanding Hotel | Preferred Hotel Group, Asia Pacific 2005
Mr. Pierre Jochem, VP & GM ~ Safari India’s Best Hotelier SATTE Award 2005
Tatler Travel Guide Award 2005
Five Star Diamond Award 2004 & 2003