Delhi, one of the most majestic cities in India, is known for its heritage, culture and history. The Imperial, located in the heart of Delhi- Connaught place, is one of the finest and well-known hotels in Asia, which have heritage value. Imperial has lots of traces in terms of pre independence era.
Conceptualized by Blomfield in 1934, The Imperial is a fine confluence of rich historical past and a glossy international appeal. Set in 8 acres of immaculate gardens in the heart of city, the hotel was inaugurated by Lord Willingdon in 1936. Lady Willingdon christened it “The Imperial”. While Blomfield designed the Hotel with a unique blend of Victorian, old colonial and playful dosage of informal art deco, the Lady had taken keen interest in interior designing of hotel. Two Italian marble shops were bought out; to compliment the look, Persian rugs and arty deco were brought in. Lady Willingdon even conferred the lion insignia upon the hotel.
Silver tea service, tableware from London, Italian marble floor, Burma teak furniture, original Daniells and Frasers on the walls, a vision of undulating green laws, turbaned waiters in red, all creating aura of an early 19th century in English Manor. The essence of jasmine oil, which is imported from France, spreads through the hotel and they are kept in all the public areas of the hotel in fummers.
Every corner of Imperial has a history behind it, Imperial is classified in to different sections as Dining, Residence, Banquets and meeting and Relaxation.
Dining: Each restaurant is based on a particular theme and has a story to tell.
The Spice Route: The place is a non-smoking restaurant, which is indeed a celebration of life and is rated as one of the top ten restaurants in the world by Conde Nast Traveler for its exclusive designs as they reflect the journey from the Malabar Coast in Kerela through Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia to Thailand and Vietnam. Spice Route took seven years for coming into existence, as it was painted completely by hands with vegetable and flower dyes which were brought by mural painters from a temple of Kerela. Restaurant is designed on the principle of Feng Shui and is divided into nine different sections as Knowledge, Artha, kama, Moksha, Help and Support, Creativity, Relationship, Fate & Fortune and Wealth section. Each section of this restaurant presents a journey of life.
The Spice Route boasts a menu that enmeshes the taste buds of a seasoned food connoisseur as Kerela Style (stir-fried with coconut, curry leaves and black tamarind, prawns), Tom Yum Kun which is famous Thai soup, Kung Nang Phad Khing (stir-fried lobster with ginger and Thai black mushrooms, served in the shell), Kaeng Kheow Waan Kai (Chicken in Thai green curry with pea and cherry aubergines), Phad Phak (Chefs special stir-fried baby spinach with black mushrooms, flavored with soya bean paste). The menu crafted in The Spice Route is artistically presented so as to maintain special effect on guests.
1911: The making of this place has an interesting story behind it. 1911 was the year when Delhi was crowned as the Capital of India by King George V. To solemnize this event, this place has been named- 1911. This place has a dining area, a bar and a lounge.
Patiala Peg: Patiala Peg is undoubtedly, one of the most popular bars in the Capital City of New Delhi. A 29 cover bar, patiala Peg lives up to its name, which indicates larger measures of pegs, and serves 75 ml shots instead of the usual 60 ml. The Bar commemorates an exciting tent pegging encounter that took place in the early 1900 between the Viceroy’s team and the team of the Maharaja of Patiala. The book in the glass case lists the names of all the bartenders of London who were first issued a license by the Queen. With an inspiring list of spirits, Cognacs, aperitifs, liqueur, after-dinner drinks and coffees, Patiala Peg is, indeed, living it up in large measures, bold and big!
Daniells Tavern: Daniells name is kept on the name of popular painter William Daniell and Thomas, they were the two painters who arrived in India in 19th century and they were very much fascinated by Indian culture and it was uncle-nephew team who painted pictures and therefore restaurant is named on them, restaurant have collection of Daniells original paintings.
La Baguette: An exceptional pastry shop La Baguette presents exclusive range of chocolate, pastries, gateaux, breads patisseries, sunrise and tea time eats, bakers of baguette has been trained by world famous Michelin star chefs like chef Gerard de Tomasi and Chef Jean Luc Vila.
Imperial plays a vital role in promoting different cultures by organizing “Chef Brigade” where high profile chefs from all over the world visit Imperial and promote their relevant dishes. Recently Imperial had Japanese and French promotion where internationally Known Chefs like Chef Masatomo Hayakawa, Chef Entice Crippa and Chef Joe Barza participated.
Recently Chef Veena Arora, consultant and Chef de Cuisine-The Imperial, was awarded “Lady Chef of the year 2007” by PHD Chamber in collaboration with Indian Culinary Associations.
Royal Ballroom: The only authentic ballroom remaining in India with spring floor that reduces noise level, is in The Imperial. In the presence of Lord Willingdon the first grand Ball was held.
Residential: Hotel occupies 231 rooms and 43 suites. All rooms are equipped with all the modern facilities such as marble baths, tea/coffee maker, private bar with refrigerator, 30 inch TV, channels including different language as French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Korean, Electronic in–room safe etc, Porthault linen used in rooms, specially imported from France, Fragonard and Bvlgari amenities used as toiletries. Hotel provides room message facility. The Imperial has undergone a major renovation and restoration, as there were rooms, which were very old. They were converted into art deco rooms, which have traces of ancient but are very modern. Interior design has worked on the brief to restore the hotel to its original glory, subtly incorporating technology and modern facilities in rooms. Room presents Victorian and old colonial look. For its royal look, the hotel has astonishing atmosphere, total privacy and serenity.
Relaxation: Imperial has spa treatments for its extinguished guests. A swimming pool is situated in the shade of the delightful hotel garden. For fitness freaks, there is a well-equipped fitness centre. Imperial also pampers its guests, as it has the facility of beauty parlours, ayurveda centre, assisted yoga sessions and barbershop.
Other Services: Imperial is well known for its special services and provide magnificent satisfaction to its guest, as Staff members proudly display the ethos of traditional Indian Hospitality embodied in the phrase “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guest is God). Imperial provides special services for International travelers, business travelers, handicapped guests and also for children. Lady travelers are given exclusive care, as rooms provided to them are as per their preference, all telephonic calls are screened and identity of the guest is not revealed. Imperial has wide selection of foreign newspapers and magazine available in the Book Shop only for its guests. Money exchange facility is available on premise. Imperial records like and dislikes of guests and regularly updated for use, every time guest visit the hotel. Customized security arrangements are provided in the case of high profile personalities. Well-trained staff takes care of every minute need of guests and make them very comfortable. Many great personalities like Queen of Netherland, King of Morocco, Rock star Sting, James Cameron, Frederick Forsyth and Kate Winslet stay only in Imperial.
With all its history it is not just a hotel but also a museum with rare and original collection. Imperial also showcases different form of art in every corner of hotel. The hotel has wide collection of paintings, lithographs, sculptures and intricately painted murals of 18th and 19th century and hotel displays a priceless art collection of the “British Art of India”. Imperial is a Destination!
Famous Celebrities Comments
Good Hotel, People and Service - Mr. Richard Parson - Chairman and CEO Time Warner
2) I congratulate you on the high standards of service and the excellence of details, which reflect the diverse status of The Imperial.
- Honorable Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman-The Peninsula Hotels
3) Adored the suite and silver chairs and the special porthault sheets and the soft pillows,
and the beautiful pashminas, gorgeous presents and the candle and the scents, what a spoiling homecoming to one of my favorite hotels in the world. - Victoria Mather - Travel Editor, Vanity Fair
4) Thanks for your wonderful hospitality and a memorable
time in this great capital city - Mr. David Kornberg -Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry for the year 2006.
5) To the wonderful staff of the Imperial Hotel, what a beautiful time I have had staying at your hotel. I felt like I was at home, it was much more comfortable with so many nice people than the INTERNATIONAL Space Centre. I felt like I was a part of the world here as I had the opportunity to meet so many from all over the world. - Sunita Williams NASA Astronaut.
Conceptualized by Blomfield in 1934, The Imperial is a fine confluence of rich historical past and a glossy international appeal. Set in 8 acres of immaculate gardens in the heart of city, the hotel was inaugurated by Lord Willingdon in 1936. Lady Willingdon christened it “The Imperial”. While Blomfield designed the Hotel with a unique blend of Victorian, old colonial and playful dosage of informal art deco, the Lady had taken keen interest in interior designing of hotel. Two Italian marble shops were bought out; to compliment the look, Persian rugs and arty deco were brought in. Lady Willingdon even conferred the lion insignia upon the hotel.
Silver tea service, tableware from London, Italian marble floor, Burma teak furniture, original Daniells and Frasers on the walls, a vision of undulating green laws, turbaned waiters in red, all creating aura of an early 19th century in English Manor. The essence of jasmine oil, which is imported from France, spreads through the hotel and they are kept in all the public areas of the hotel in fummers.
Every corner of Imperial has a history behind it, Imperial is classified in to different sections as Dining, Residence, Banquets and meeting and Relaxation.
Dining: Each restaurant is based on a particular theme and has a story to tell.
The Spice Route: The place is a non-smoking restaurant, which is indeed a celebration of life and is rated as one of the top ten restaurants in the world by Conde Nast Traveler for its exclusive designs as they reflect the journey from the Malabar Coast in Kerela through Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia to Thailand and Vietnam. Spice Route took seven years for coming into existence, as it was painted completely by hands with vegetable and flower dyes which were brought by mural painters from a temple of Kerela. Restaurant is designed on the principle of Feng Shui and is divided into nine different sections as Knowledge, Artha, kama, Moksha, Help and Support, Creativity, Relationship, Fate & Fortune and Wealth section. Each section of this restaurant presents a journey of life.
The Spice Route boasts a menu that enmeshes the taste buds of a seasoned food connoisseur as Kerela Style (stir-fried with coconut, curry leaves and black tamarind, prawns), Tom Yum Kun which is famous Thai soup, Kung Nang Phad Khing (stir-fried lobster with ginger and Thai black mushrooms, served in the shell), Kaeng Kheow Waan Kai (Chicken in Thai green curry with pea and cherry aubergines), Phad Phak (Chefs special stir-fried baby spinach with black mushrooms, flavored with soya bean paste). The menu crafted in The Spice Route is artistically presented so as to maintain special effect on guests.
1911: The making of this place has an interesting story behind it. 1911 was the year when Delhi was crowned as the Capital of India by King George V. To solemnize this event, this place has been named- 1911. This place has a dining area, a bar and a lounge.
Patiala Peg: Patiala Peg is undoubtedly, one of the most popular bars in the Capital City of New Delhi. A 29 cover bar, patiala Peg lives up to its name, which indicates larger measures of pegs, and serves 75 ml shots instead of the usual 60 ml. The Bar commemorates an exciting tent pegging encounter that took place in the early 1900 between the Viceroy’s team and the team of the Maharaja of Patiala. The book in the glass case lists the names of all the bartenders of London who were first issued a license by the Queen. With an inspiring list of spirits, Cognacs, aperitifs, liqueur, after-dinner drinks and coffees, Patiala Peg is, indeed, living it up in large measures, bold and big!
Daniells Tavern: Daniells name is kept on the name of popular painter William Daniell and Thomas, they were the two painters who arrived in India in 19th century and they were very much fascinated by Indian culture and it was uncle-nephew team who painted pictures and therefore restaurant is named on them, restaurant have collection of Daniells original paintings.
La Baguette: An exceptional pastry shop La Baguette presents exclusive range of chocolate, pastries, gateaux, breads patisseries, sunrise and tea time eats, bakers of baguette has been trained by world famous Michelin star chefs like chef Gerard de Tomasi and Chef Jean Luc Vila.
Imperial plays a vital role in promoting different cultures by organizing “Chef Brigade” where high profile chefs from all over the world visit Imperial and promote their relevant dishes. Recently Imperial had Japanese and French promotion where internationally Known Chefs like Chef Masatomo Hayakawa, Chef Entice Crippa and Chef Joe Barza participated.
Recently Chef Veena Arora, consultant and Chef de Cuisine-The Imperial, was awarded “Lady Chef of the year 2007” by PHD Chamber in collaboration with Indian Culinary Associations.
Royal Ballroom: The only authentic ballroom remaining in India with spring floor that reduces noise level, is in The Imperial. In the presence of Lord Willingdon the first grand Ball was held.
Residential: Hotel occupies 231 rooms and 43 suites. All rooms are equipped with all the modern facilities such as marble baths, tea/coffee maker, private bar with refrigerator, 30 inch TV, channels including different language as French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Korean, Electronic in–room safe etc, Porthault linen used in rooms, specially imported from France, Fragonard and Bvlgari amenities used as toiletries. Hotel provides room message facility. The Imperial has undergone a major renovation and restoration, as there were rooms, which were very old. They were converted into art deco rooms, which have traces of ancient but are very modern. Interior design has worked on the brief to restore the hotel to its original glory, subtly incorporating technology and modern facilities in rooms. Room presents Victorian and old colonial look. For its royal look, the hotel has astonishing atmosphere, total privacy and serenity.
Relaxation: Imperial has spa treatments for its extinguished guests. A swimming pool is situated in the shade of the delightful hotel garden. For fitness freaks, there is a well-equipped fitness centre. Imperial also pampers its guests, as it has the facility of beauty parlours, ayurveda centre, assisted yoga sessions and barbershop.
Other Services: Imperial is well known for its special services and provide magnificent satisfaction to its guest, as Staff members proudly display the ethos of traditional Indian Hospitality embodied in the phrase “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guest is God). Imperial provides special services for International travelers, business travelers, handicapped guests and also for children. Lady travelers are given exclusive care, as rooms provided to them are as per their preference, all telephonic calls are screened and identity of the guest is not revealed. Imperial has wide selection of foreign newspapers and magazine available in the Book Shop only for its guests. Money exchange facility is available on premise. Imperial records like and dislikes of guests and regularly updated for use, every time guest visit the hotel. Customized security arrangements are provided in the case of high profile personalities. Well-trained staff takes care of every minute need of guests and make them very comfortable. Many great personalities like Queen of Netherland, King of Morocco, Rock star Sting, James Cameron, Frederick Forsyth and Kate Winslet stay only in Imperial.
With all its history it is not just a hotel but also a museum with rare and original collection. Imperial also showcases different form of art in every corner of hotel. The hotel has wide collection of paintings, lithographs, sculptures and intricately painted murals of 18th and 19th century and hotel displays a priceless art collection of the “British Art of India”. Imperial is a Destination!
Famous Celebrities Comments
Good Hotel, People and Service - Mr. Richard Parson - Chairman and CEO Time Warner
2) I congratulate you on the high standards of service and the excellence of details, which reflect the diverse status of The Imperial.
- Honorable Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman-The Peninsula Hotels
3) Adored the suite and silver chairs and the special porthault sheets and the soft pillows,
and the beautiful pashminas, gorgeous presents and the candle and the scents, what a spoiling homecoming to one of my favorite hotels in the world. - Victoria Mather - Travel Editor, Vanity Fair
4) Thanks for your wonderful hospitality and a memorable
time in this great capital city - Mr. David Kornberg -Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry for the year 2006.
5) To the wonderful staff of the Imperial Hotel, what a beautiful time I have had staying at your hotel. I felt like I was at home, it was much more comfortable with so many nice people than the INTERNATIONAL Space Centre. I felt like I was a part of the world here as I had the opportunity to meet so many from all over the world. - Sunita Williams NASA Astronaut.
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