The Imperial, New Delhi is a heritage luxury hotel located on Janpath in the Connaught Place area of New Delhi, India. Designed in a blend of Victorian, colonial and Art Deco styles, it is considered one of the finest examples of pre-Independence hotel architecture in the Indian capital and is often cited among India's landmark heritage hotels.
| Name | The Imperial, New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage luxury hotel |
| Location | Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi |
| Country | India |
| Architectural style | Victorian, colonial, Art Deco influences |
| Category | Building in India |
The hotel sits within Lutyens' Delhi, the planned imperial capital developed under the British Raj in the early twentieth century. Its location on Janpath, a short distance from Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, places it at the heart of the administrative and ceremonial precinct of New Delhi. The building's setting amid mature gardens and palm-lined drives is a distinctive feature of the property.
The Imperial is recognised for its colonial-era architectural character, white façade, high ceilings, marble floors and period detailing. The interiors house an extensive collection of nineteenth and early twentieth century art, prints, lithographs and photographs depicting India under the British Raj, which together function as a private gallery accessible to guests and visitors.
The hotel is frequently associated with the political and cultural life of late colonial Delhi and the transition to independence. As a long-standing establishment in the capital, it has hosted diplomats, heads of state, writers and other public figures, and is regarded as part of the architectural heritage of New Delhi alongside other landmarks of the Lutyens precinct.