The Ashok Hotel is a five-star deluxe hotel located in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri in New Delhi, India. Owned and operated by the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a Government of India undertaking, it is among the largest five-star hotels in the country and has historically served as a venue for state functions, diplomatic events, and international conferences hosted by the Indian government.
| Name | The Ashok |
|---|---|
| Type | Five-star deluxe hotel |
| Location | Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India |
| Owner/Operator | India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) |
| Sector | Public sector (Government of India) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Tourism, Government of India |
The Ashok was conceived as a flagship state-run hotel to provide accommodation of international standard for delegates attending major government conferences in the national capital. It is situated in Chanakyapuri, the area of New Delhi where most foreign embassies and high commissions are located, which has reinforced its role as a preferred venue for diplomatic hospitality.
The hotel forms part of the portfolio of properties operated under the Ashok Group brand of ITDC. ITDC was set up to develop and expand tourism infrastructure in India, and The Ashok has long been treated as its principal property.
The hotel offers guest rooms and suites, banquet halls, conference facilities, multiple restaurants, and convention spaces. Owing to its scale and government ownership, it is regularly used to host:
As a public-sector luxury hotel, The Ashok occupies a distinctive position in the Indian hospitality sector. It has served as one of the principal venues for government-led international events held in New Delhi, and its emporium and craft outlets have been used to showcase Indian textiles, jewellery, and handicrafts to international guests. The hotel is frequently associated with the institutional image of ITDC and with India's official hospitality during major diplomatic engagements.