The Imperial New Delhi : 'Best Luxury Hotel'- Domestic Hotels by Travel+Leisure IBA 2023

18th December 2023: The Imperial New Delhi has been presented with Travel + Leisure India and South Asia - India’s Best Awards 2023 for ‘BEST LUXURY HOTEL – DOMESTIC HOTELS’. Celebrating the 12th edition, the coveted awards returned with the best in travel, tourism, lifestyle and hospitality across the country, and the world like never before, with the crème de la crème in attendance, including dignitaries, celebrity ambassadors, industry leaders, royalties, and notable guests from across the industry.

India’s Best Awards 2023 shine a spotlight on the best in Domestic hotels & destinations, Airports Airlines and Cruises, International destinations and hotels, lifestyle and changemakers, where the winners were chosen by the readers through the online voting platform over a period of 3 months from 20th September culminating in an immersive evening gala in December, with a record breaking 5,23,270+ votes, making this year’s edition the best ever.

“Team Imperial joins me in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to our patrons from home and abroad and readers of Travel + Leisure India and South Asia, for this prestigious honour to our Grand Dame. This momentous achievement as the BEST LUXURY HOTEL – DOMESTIC HOTELS BY INDIA’S BEST AWARDS 2023, is a pivotal component in our tireless endeavors to preserve the hotel’s iconic heritage, service legacy and unparalleled luxury from the era of Maharajas and Maharanis.

Louis Sailer-Sr. Executive Vice President, The Imperial New Delhi

As our tailored luxury experiences elevate our illustrious voyage, you are invited to join us in this transformative sojourn at The Imperial New Delhi. We continue to remain a sanctuary of luxury and warmth, steadfast in our commitment to the essence that has defined us throughout the ages, embracing the art of bespoke, heartfelt hospitality and creating experiences that are not just memorable but indelible.

About The Imperial, New Delhi

Opened in 1936 as the first hotel of New Delhi, The Imperial is an iconic landmark. One of the Grand Dames of the East it is rrecognised as the Best Hotel in New Delhi by Conde Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. The hotel’s architecture has subtle traces of Victorian, Art Deco and Lutyens’ style. White marble colonnades, verdant gardens and rooms & suites replete with Italian marble floors, polished Burma teak, Persian hand-knotted carpets, antique Chandeliers and Rosewood furniture, set the tone. The hotel blends rich heritage, exceptional service and modern-day comforts for today’s business and leisure travellers. A priceless collection of over 5,500 original artworks from the 17th and 18th century adorn its walls across common areas, floors and accommodations, telling awe-inspiring details about the hotel’s pivotal role that graced India’s historic chapters. Situated on an eight-acre estate it offers a sanctuary, and refuge in the heart of India’s bustling capital. Guests step into a world of old-world charm and ornate luxury, relax in the serenity of its astonishing and one of the largest pools in the city or rejuvenate their senses at the exquisite Imperial Spa, taking advantage of over 44,000 SQFT of wellness area. Historic and modern restaurants & bars let you travel back in time or set the mood for an epicurean experience with family and friends or business partners. Since its inception, The Imperial has hosted the city’s most important social gatherings, royalty and dignitaries from India and overseas, silver screen celebrities from around the globe and many discerning guests alike. The Imperial New Delhi is a member of Virtuoso and American Express-Fine Hotels & Resorts.

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