New Delhi Oct. 3, 2023 – Conde Nast Traveller UK today announced the results of its 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards with The Imperial New Delhi recognized as the ‘Number One hotel in Delhi and Number Four in Asia – India’, among the top hotels in the world.
More than 520,000 Conde Nast Traveller UK & US readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s most prestigious accolades, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners endorses the World’s Best Hotels, Cruises, Countries, Cities, Resorts, Trains, Airlines, Airports, Spas, Islands, Luggage, Villas, and Tour Operators.
“Team Imperial joins me in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to our patrons from home and abroad and readers of Conde Nast Traveller, for this prestigious honour to our Grand Dame. This momentous achievement as the Number One Hotel in Delhi & Number Four in Asia – India and among the world’s best hotels, is a pivotal component in our tireless endeavour to preserve the hotel’s iconic heritage and service legacy.
Louis Sailer-Sr. Executive Vice President, The Imperial New Delhi
As we stand on the precipice of the next chapter in our illustrious voyage, we invite you to join us in this transformative journey 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.
The 2023 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveller's UK website at cntraveller.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.
About The Imperial, New Delhi
Opened in 1936 as the first hotel of New Delhi, The Imperial is an iconic landmark and one of the Grand Dames of the East. Situated on an eight acre estate, the hotel 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. 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. A priceless collection of over 5000 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. The hotel blends rich heritage, exceptional service and modern day comforts for today’s business and leisure travelers. Guests can relax in the serenity of its astonishing and one the largest pools in the city or rejuvenate their senses at the exclusive Imperial Spa. 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 affiliated with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a member of Virtuoso and American Express -Fine Hotels & Resorts.
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