Lively, colourful and chaotic, a trip to New Delhi is unlike any other travel experience you can have. This is a truly unique place to visit if you love admiring architecture, shopping for gifts and clothes, trying new foods and attending amazing live shows. With so much going on in the city, it's certainly nice to come home to a quiet and fun place, which is why choosing the right hotel is so important. These are some of the top-rated and recommended accommodations for your trip to New Delhi!
The Claridges New Delhi 
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The Claridges New Delhi (Prices & Photos)
The Claridges is an elegant hotel with a beautiful lawn and one that has been around since 1952. This is an iconic five-star hotel and a popular venue for special events and meetings, but it is also a great choice if you are travelling for pleasure. Seville is an open-air restaurant serving Spanish and Mediterranean dishes. Other eateries here are Ye Old Bakery for fresh bread and pastries, Dhaba for Punjabi dishes, Jade for Chinese Cantonese cuisine and Pickwicks for an international buffet. Aura has 55 brands of vodka and is great for jazz music. Meanwhile, there are also three large banquet halls that can accommodate up to 300 guests, a fitness centre and a swimming pool. The Claridges Suite has four rooms if you are looking for the ultimate in luxury.
Metropolitan Hotel & Spa 
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Metropolitan Hotel & Spa (Prices & Photos)
Another luxury hotel option for your stay in New Delhi is the Metropolitan Hotel & Spa. This is an ideal place for business travellers as it is located in the heart of the city's commercial centre. You will be close to major banks and corporate headquarters of many companies when you stay here. But it is also trendy and convenient for tourists with places of interest nearby such as India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Pragati Maidan. Chutney Bar + Tandoor is a modern Indian restaurant here, Zing serves international cuisine, Sakura serves Japanese cuisine, and the Zing GourMET shop offers cakes and pies. The NeoVeda Spa offers traditional Indian therapies and the Craft House is a nice place to buy souvenirs. In total, there are 178 rooms and suites here, Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Leela Palace New Delhi Credit: www.facebook.com Dining al fresco at The Leela Palace New Delhi
The Leela Palace New Delhi (Prices & Photos)
The Leela Palace is a luxury hotel that is modern and has 191 Grand Deluxe / Premier / Royal rooms, 42 Royal Club rooms and 18 suites. There are also banquet spaces spread over 21,000 square feet, a spa, a lounge and an infinity pool on site. For dining, guests can stop by The Qube for all-day dining, Jamavar for signature Indian dishes, Megu for Japanese dishes, or Le Cirque Signature for French and Italian-style fine dining. There is also the Library Bar for wine and cocktails, a fitness centre, sauna, seven spa treatment rooms and a couples' spa. Packages are offered for business travellers, bed and breakfast options and more.
The LaLiT New Delhi 
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The LaLiT New Delhi (Prices & Photos)
The LaLiT is an elegant place to stay in New Delhi with 461 rooms and suites. Within the hotel, you will also find some shops, an art gallery and several restaurants, including Baluchi, The Grill Room and 24/7. This is also home to the Kitty Su nightclub, a bakery, a café and many conference and banquet spaces. This is a very cosy and welcoming hotel that embraces diversity and aims to make all guests feel comfortable and at home. Here, guests enjoy the all-weather pool that is temperature-controlled and has underwater music and a cafeteria nearby. As the only hotel in New Delhi with its own art gallery, guests can browse the works of over 5,000 artists during their stay here. Rejuve, the on-site spa offers massages and body treatments, while the fitness centre is open from 06:00 to 22:00.
Haveli Hauz Khas 
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Haveli Hauz Khas (Prices and photos)
For some boutique bed and breakfast atmosphere, stay at Haveli Hauz Khas, a charming guesthouse in south Delhi. There are six traditional rooms here, and it is close to some excellent restaurants and in a quiet and safe residential area. Amenities include a private bathroom, in-room lockers, daily maid service, free Wi-Fi and a choice of continental or Indian breakfast. This is a favourite among solo travellers and families for its location and facilities. Laundry services are provided and the overall décor is beautiful with hard hand-woven fabrics, carved wood and traditional textiles. The large Banni room, for instance, was designed with the Banni craft region of Kachchh in Gujarat in mind.
The Oberoi, New Delhi 
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The Oberoi, New Delhi (Prices & Photos)
Another noteworthy luxury hotel is The Oberoi, which is about 45 minutes from the international airport and 30 minutes from the domestic airport. The hotel prides itself on clean air technology and design, an interpretation of Sir Edwin Lutyen's architecture. There are 220 rooms and suites here with beautiful artwork and furnishings. You will be close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Humayun's Tomb when you stay here.Threesixty's main restaurant serves all meals, while Omya serves authentic Indian specialities, Baoshuan serves Chinese cuisine, Club Bar serves cocktails and Cigar Lounge offers a wide selection of cigars. For relaxation, there is the Oberoi Spa, a 24-hour fitness centre and indoor and outdoor pools.
Shangri-La's Eros Hotel, New Delhi 
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Shangri-La's Eros Hotel, New Delhi (prices and photos)
Shangri La's Eros Hotel is another highly recommended hotel, with spacious outdoor lawns and Edwin Lutyen-inspired architecture. You'll be about 30 minutes from the airports when you're here, enjoy the 24-hour tearoom and savour the Italian, Sichuan, Cantonese and multi-cuisine restaurants. There are 320 rooms and suites here, as well as an on-site spa, yoga by appointment, swimming pool, whirlpool, beauty salon, sauna and steam room,
Madpackers Hostel 
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Madpackers Hostel (Prices & Photos)
If you are looking for a hostel that is cheaper than a luxury hotel, then Madpackers Hostel is a great choice. This hostel in South Delhi offers rental bikes and cars, a terrace for sunbathing, shared bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking. There is also a games room, communal kitchen, laundry, library and garden perfect for socialising and making new friends while in New Delhi.
