Fact Sheet
ADDRESS
The Imperial
1, Janpath
New Delhi 110 001
India
TELEPHONE
91 – 11 – 2334 1234 / 41501234
FACSIMILE
91 – 11 – 2334 2255
luxury@theimperialindia.com
WEBSITE
www.theimperialindia.com
OUR GDS CODES
Amadeus
PH DELTIH
Galileo / Apollo
PH 24536
Sabre
PH 50047
Worldspan
PH DELTI
DIRECT RESERVATION
NUMBER
91 – 11 – 41116303 /04 /05
DESCRIPTION
The Imperial, New Delhi’s landmark Hotel, is located on Janpath, the erstwhile Queensway. The restored 1930’s Victorian – style building is a perfect confluence of old-world charm and modern day conveniences. A unique four – story, low rise, The Imperial is just steps away from the renowned shopping and commercial district – Connaught Place. Museums, theatres, monuments, parks and cultural centres are within close proximity of the Hotel and provide for interesting entertainment options. The Viceregal Lodge - now the President’s Palace, Parliament House and the North and South block – nerve centre of the offices of Government of India are also located close to the Hotel.
The International and Domestic airports are a convenient half an hour drive from the Hotel.
Distance from International Airport: 22 kms, 45 minutes
Domestic Airport: 16 kms, 35 minutes
Railway Station: 04 kms, 10 minutes; City Centre – 1 km
Nearest shopping Centre / Cineplex- 01Km(05 minutes)
Central Business District - 1Km (05 minutes)
Nizammudin Railway Station - 8Km (15-20 minutes)
ACCOMMODATION
A total of 235 guest rooms including 43 suites, each with a distinct interior overlooking the lush, verdant gardens. All rooms offer total privacy. Breathtakingly designed suites, some with an area of 850 sq. ft. and above, making them easily, one of the largest in India.
The various room categories at The Imperial are: -
Deco Rooms, Imperial Rooms, Heritage Rooms, Grand Heritage Rooms, Heritage Suites, Eliza Rooms - Imperial, Heritage and Grand Heritage, Deco Suites, Luxury Suites. 1 room for disabled guests, 190 rooms, 17 Heritage Suites, 21 Deco Suites, 4 Luxury Suites and one Presidential Suite. Four Luxury Suites – Lutyens’ Suite, Hodges’ Suite, Emily Eden Suite and Viceroy Suite. The Royal Imperial Suite is the Presidential suite of the Hotel with a large verandah and a total area of about 3000 sq. ft.
All rooms have interesting views ranging from the airy Atrium to the serene swimming pool, well-manicured, lush green gardens, royal palms to the spectacular Terrace garden and The Spice Route Courtyard, where the latter two embody outstanding facets of south–east Asian design; non-smoking floors; all rooms and suites have Porthault linen, specially imported from France; Lalique lights on the ceiling and in the pathways; Bang & Olufsen and Hitachi television sets; Soundproofed and thermal insulated windows; Garden facing bathrooms have natural light filtering in.
GUEST ROOM FEATURES
Electronic Cisa safes, 24-hour in room dining, well-stocked minibar, Dual line phone with dataport and voice mail, Fax machine capability in all rooms and suites, DVD player in suites, electronic door lock, constant circulation of treated fresh air, TV offering 43 channels in various international languages, Iron board and Iron (on request), Packing and unpacking assistance upon request, Wireless Internet, Tea / Coffee making facility and International magazines.
SUITE DESCRIPTIONS
Heritage Suites
Deco Suites
Luxury Suites
Lutyens’ Suite
Royal Imperial Suite
DINING FACILITIES
Hours for Breakfast : 0630 - 1030 hrs
Hours for Lunch : 1230 - 1445 hrs
Hours for Dinner : 1900 - 2345 hrs
The Spice Route has been voted as one of the top ten restaurants in the world by Condé Nast
Traveler and has also been honoured with Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2010 for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world. In its museum like interiors, the restaurant invites you to an armchair journey to the
wonders of South–East Asian cuisine through the historic ‘Spice Route’.
The Spice Route Courtyard is a natural extension to the restaurant and makes for an appealing
area for ‘dining-out’ in season.
Restaurant Timings:
Lunch – 1230 hrs. to 1445 hrs.
Dinner-1900 hrs. to 2345 hrs.
Note: A non-smoking restaurant, however the Courtyard is available for smoking.
1911 Restaurant and Bar pays tribute to the historic milestone of Year 1911 that led to the
emergence of New Delhi as the Imperial Capital of India.
1911 is our signature restaurant with a culinary fare from the crossroads of the world.
The Verandah of 1911, popularly known as ‘The Garden Party’, overlooks a large expanse of
beautiful gardens and is a favorite with the local and visiting food connoisseurs. The patio and the
garden are open during fine weather for a delightful alfresco dining experience.
Restaurant Timings: 0600 hrs. to 0100 hrs.
1911 Bar is a perfect setting from a business pow – wow to an informal evening. You can also
luxuriate in the privacy of its exclusive adjoining lounges called the ‘Hardinge Room’ and ‘Lutyens’
& Baker Room’. The 1911 Bar is well stocked with more than 500 varieties of fine wines, liquors and
spirits. The music, simply, plays to your mood.
Bar Timings: 11:30 am - 12:45 am
Daniell’s Tavern traces a culinary journey in the footsteps of Thomas and William Daniell - the
famous landscape painters who arrived in India in 1786 to paint its unrivalled scenery.
It is remarkably noteworthy that Daniell’s Tavern is located at the very site where the Uncle-
Nephew team were camped to paint Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory built in 1724 by
a Rajput prince, Sawai Jai Singh. A live band in the evenings, tailor made drinks at a live bar, fine
selection of cigars coupled with an extensive a-la-carte menu provide for a fine dining experience,
that is a class apart.
Restaurant Timings:
Only opens for Dinner - 1900 hrs. to 2345 hrs.
San Gimignano,
Restaurant Timings:
Lunch -1230 hrs. to 1445 hrs.
Dinner-1900 hrs. to 2345 hrs.
Bar Timings: 12:30 pm - 11: 45 pm.
The Atrium with its high-domed ceiling, tropical surroundings and humming fountains creates just
the right atmosphere for a traditional English afternoon tea.
Timings: 8:00 am - 11:45 pm.
La Baguette, the picturesque pastry shop tempts the inveterate sweet tooth
with its enviable range of gateaux, breads, chocolates, bakeries and patisseries.
Timings : 1000 hrs. to 2000 hrs.
MEETING SPACE For seven decades, The Imperial’s beautiful banqueting rooms have hosted New Delhi’s most
notable corporate, social, cultural and civic events attended by distinguished visitors from all over
the world.
With 6800 square feet of space and three distinctive convention rooms, The Imperial can
accommodate events of any scale, from a small conference to a banquet for 500 people.
The Royal Ballroom, with a spring floor, is probably the only authentic ballroom left in
India, evoking the splendor of the era of Lords and Ladies.
For corporate events, the Hotel offers luxurious and well appointed ,Emily Eden and Hodges’
rooms with impeccable décor and paneled wood interior, creating an atmosphere of style and
professionalism, ideal for a private get-together or a conference of 20 to 50 guests.
The cool and spacious gardens of The Imperial have been the preferred venue for many a
celebrated encounters. The elegant stretch of lawns is ideal for formal dinners and theme parties.
| Venue | Area | Theatre Style | Class Room Style | U- Shape | Boardroom | Hollow Block | Formal Sit Down | Reception |
| Royal Ballroom | 4995 sq.ft | 400 | 200 | 0 | 90 | 100 | 240 | 500 |
| Emily Eden Room | 1128 sq.ft. | 70 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 48 | 60 |
| Hodges’ Room | 658 sq.ft. | 30 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 30 |
| Boardroom | 08 | |||||||
| Imperial Lawns | 21,730 sq ft | 480 | 1000 |
BUSINESS CENTRE
The 24 hr Business Centre, located on the first floor, offers the following services:
• Two well-equipped Boardrooms that can accommodate up to Ten people
• Wireless and wired internet access
• Facsimile service
• Colour/ B&W printing and copying
• Secretarial services
• Image scanning
• Computer workstation
• Binding facility
• Line of office sundries
OTHER FACILITIES
The Book Shop, located in the Lobby, offers an extensive selection of international products, as
well as toiletries, national and international newspapers and magazines, CDs, candy and a wide
range of magnificent books.
India’s first and only Chanel Store in the Hotel lobby.
Wellness symbolizes a healthy body and a relaxed mind. The Swimming Pool, dotted by the Royal Palms and nestled in the shaded grounds of the Hotel, offers a
tranquil, refreshing experience. A well-equipped Pool Bar serves delectable snacks and drinks to the guests. An all new 'Health & Racquet Club' launched in the year 2010 and located near the Pool, provides high performance Techno Gym plus the Kinesis system of utilizing weight & extension techniques for refined results. The Pilates Reformer gives you an exceptional opportunity to strengthen and develop superb muscle tone & alignment alongwith other equipments like Cybex multi-station, lifecycles, treadmills, climber-stepper, cross trainer and bench press. You may also consult our in-house astrologers, Mr. Nitin Manchanda and Ms. Rekha Vohra at Om Mantra Room from Monday to Saturday for your personalized readings during your stay at The Imperial.
Unwind your mind and indulge yourself in soulful body massages ranging from Aroma therapy, Swedish massage, Shiatsu massage, to body scrubs and foot reflexology for an incredible experience at The Imperial Spa.
> Visit The Imperial Spa website for more details
The recently launched Health & Racquet Club, located adjacent to the new Imperial Spa, provides state-of-the-art Cybex multi-station, a Pilates Reformer, a Kinesis Machine, lifecycles, treadmills, climber-stepper, cross trainer and bench press with television and channel music. The Health & Racquet Club also provides personal consultation for yoga sessions.
Unwind your mind and indulge yourself in soulful body massages ranging from Aroma therapy, Swedish massage, Shiatsu massage, Balinese massage, Imperial Synergy, Thai massage to body scrubs and foot reflexology for an incredible experience at our new Imperial Spa, open for resident guests at The Imperial.
The Imperial Spa, unique in design and philosophy, offers exclusive environment of total well-being. It is a spread over an area of 16000 sq. feet having intricate architecture, highlighting the influences of Moghul era.
To book your treatment, please contact us at + 91 11 41116210/ 6211 or mail us at theimperialspa@theimperialindia.com
The Imperial Boutique – The Imperial has received world wide acclaim as being one of the finest
luxury hotels in India. You can now carry a piece of this legendary hotel to your home.
The Imperial unveils its own luxury collection. The variety available is a magnitude beyond
comparison. You can choose from a wide array of Imperial fragrances and perfumes, Pashmina’s
leather bags and accessories and a fine selection of exotic tea’s and excellent souvenir Crystals
and Feng Shui items for health, wealth and happiness.
SPECIAL SERVICES AND AMENITIES
• 24 hour valet parking
• Round-the-clock doctor on call
• Multilingual staff
• 24 hour laundry service
• One-hour pressing
• Voice mail
• Broadband wireless and wired internet facility
• Concierge assistance for theatre, shopping and tour information and mobile phone rentals.
• Overnight complimentary shoeshine
• Plush bath robes
• Fragonard and Bvlgari amenities
• Individual climate control
• Children’s amenities and services
• Baby Sitting
• Private bars
• Safes for valuables
• Foreign Currency Exchange round-the-clock
• Constant circulation of treated, fresh air
• Twice daily maid service
• Housekeeping Service twice a day to all the guest
• Packing and unpacking service upon request
• Ice service with Turn down service
• Aromatherapy at turndown in all rooms and suites
• Personal Butler
• OM Mantra-Mystical and Healing services
• ELIZA- Single Lady traveler
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
• Art & historical tour of the Hotel
• City tour
• Golden Triangle tour
• Nature walk on the premises
• Yoga Classess & Shopping
SAFETY & SECURITY
• Close circuit TV and Public Address System
• For added security, the guest room doors are provided with double lock, safety latch and
magic eye
• Smoke detector and sprinkler in each guest room
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011 voted The Imperial, New Delhi as the best luxury hotel in India
• 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 was honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world by Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2011
• The Spice Route was honored for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world by Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2011
• The Imperial, New Delhi was ranked no. 2 amongst Top City Hotels in India and no. 9 amongst Top City Hotels across Asia by T & L, USA Reader’s poll awards 2011
• The Spice Route was awarded as the ‘Best Thai’ Restaurant by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2011
• The Atrium was awarded as the ‘Best Tea Lounge’ by Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2011
• 1911 Bar was honored for outstanding presentation, promotion and knowledge of great whiskies around the world by Whiskey Bars of the World Awards 2011
• San Gimignano was featured amongst Top 20 favorite restaurants for wine enthusiasts across India by Sommelier India, Wine Magazine 2011
• The Imperial, New Delhi was 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. by T & L, South Asia, January 2011
• The Imperial was been recognized for great work in the category of Community and Philanthropy by GIFTTS 2010, Preferred Hotel Group
• The Atrium recognized as the Best Dessert & Coffee Menu in India by NDTV Good Times Food Awards 2010
• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2010 voted The Imperial, New Delhi as the best luxury hotel in India
• San Gimignano was honored as the city’s finest Italian restaurant by HT City Crystal Awards 2010.
• The Atrium has been honored for ‘Best Dessert & Coffee Menu’ in India by NDTV Good Times Food Awards 2010.
• Smart Travel Asia Award voted The Imperial amongst 25 Hot Hotels, 2010 for Best in Travel.
• Travel & leisure voted The Imperial No.20 amongst the top hotels in Asia in 2010.
• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2010 honored SAN GIMIGNANO for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.
• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2010 honored THE SPICE ROUTE for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.
• Worlds 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
• Finalist in World Luxury Hotels Awards- 2009
• Top Hundred Readers Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler USA 2009
• Worlds Best Places to stay, Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler USA 2009
• Best Hotels in Asia Pacific Region, Readers Choice Awards, DestinAsian 2009
• Times Food Guide Awards, Delhi, 2009 recognised The Atrium as the Best Tea Bar and The Spice Route as the restaurant with the Best Ambience
• 1911, The Imperial, Recognised as one of 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 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 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 by Condé Nast Traveller UK
- Annual Gold List 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.
• Selected one of the best by Conde Nast Traveler in their Annual Gold List 2007.
• Best Hotel for Food in Asia by Conde Nast Traveller
Third Annual Gold List 2007. The Imperial is the only hotel in Asia lauded for its Culinary expertise.
• 2007 Grand Award - Hideaway Report Hideaway Report distinguishes the Imperial as the Grand Award Winner 2007 in India.
• The Worlds Best 500 – Travel + Leisure
Selected as one of the World’s Best 500 Hotels in Asia by coveted Travel + Leisure 2007.
• 2nd Best Hotel in India – Forbes Traveller
The Imperial has been selected as No.2 among the top 10 best hotels in India by Forbes Traveller.
• Best Hotels in Asia – CondéNast Traveller
The Imperial has been nominated as being No 32 among the top 75 hotels in Asia by reader’s choice poll conducted by the 76 magazine.
• Best Business Hotel – Travel + Leisure
Distinguished as The Best Business Hotel of the year the category of Worlds Best Business Hotel, The Imperial has been voted as India’s Best Business Hotel.
• World Best Accommodation 2006 – Condé Nast Traveller
The Imperial has been voted 11th best among the Top 20 Hotels in Asia by the prestigious
Conde Nast Traveller, 2006 international readers poll.
• World’s Best Awards 2006 – Travel + Leisure
The Imperial is conferred # 26 among the World’s best top 50 Hotels in Asia by the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine in an international readers survey.
• World Travel Awards 2005, 2006
The Imperial has been recognized as ‘The Leading Hotel of India’ by the esteemed “World Travel Award.”
• Preferred Hotel Group
Preferred Hotel Group’s Best Outstanding Hotel Asia Pacific 2005 The Imperial has been presented with the Preferred Hotel Group’s Best Outstanding Hotel Asia Pacific award at the Preferred Summit Singapore.
• Tatler Travel Guide 2005
The Imperial has been selected as one of the 101 best hotels and one of the best City hotels in the world by the prestigious Tatler Travel Guide 2005.
• SATTE Award 2005
The Imperial is the winner of the SATTE 2005 Award in the category of ‘Creating Brands - Luxury Hotels.’ The recognition has been conferred upon The Imperial for being a benchmark for excellence in the industry.
AFFILIATIONS:
FHRAI, PATA, IATO, MEMBER OF PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS WORLWIDE
EXECUTIVE TEAM
| SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER |
Mr. Vijay Wanchoo vwanchoo@theimperialindia.com |
| EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MANAGER |
Mr. Manas Krishnamoorthy manask@theimperialindia.com |
| DIRECTOR SALES & STRATEGIC PLANNING |
Mr. Gaurav Sindhwani gsindhwani@theimperialindia.com |
| DIRECTOR MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS |
Ms. Aparupa Ray Ganguly arganguly@theimperialindia.com |
| DIRECTOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE |
Mr. Surender Singh Thakur ssthakur@theimperialindia.com |
| EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER |
Ms. Garima Nagpal gnagpal@theimperialindia.com |
| DIRECTOR ENGINEERING |
Mr. Arun Khanna akhanna@theimperialindia.com |
| DIRECTOR FINANCE | Mr. M.S. Sabapathi mssabapathi@theimperialindia.com |
| DIRECTOR MATERIALS | Mr. Sanjay Verghese sverghese@theimperialindia.com |
| DIRECTOR IMPERIAL SPA SALON, HEALTH & RACQUET CLUB |
Ms. Jacqualine Tara Herron jherron@theimperialindia.com |
| ARCHITECTS/ DESIGNERS |
Blomfield (Architect of the original structure). |
Renovation and restoration of guest rooms, Lobby, 1911 restaurant by Chandu Chhada – the Hong Kong based interior designer.
The Spice Route restaurant has been designed by Rajeev Sethi – India’s cultural czar.
| NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES |
Staff of about 700 employees |
Janpath, New Delhi. 110001 India
Telephone: (91-11) 23341234, 41501234. Facsimile: (91-11) 23342255
Email: luxury@theimperialindia.com. Visit us at: www.theimperialindia.com

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