Taj Palace, New Delhi

Overview

About this property

Taj Palace, New Delhi is a large hotel in the Diplomatic Enclave. It has been open since 1983, and the hotel calls itself the capital's palace. It sits among trees and green lawns, in a part of Delhi where embassies and government offices are close by. The building is wide and low, with gardens around it, so it feels calm even though it is in the middle of the city.

The hotel is made for people who want a steady, well-run stay in Delhi. Business travellers use it because the business centre is open all day and night, and the meeting spaces are on site. Families use it because the rooms are large, the pools are there for a swim, and there are several places to eat without leaving the hotel. People on a first trip to Delhi use it as a base, and then go out to the sights by taxi.

Inside, the rooms look classic and calm. The Superior rooms described on the hotel's own site have large windows, with views of the Diplomatic Enclave or of the forest and the pool. The rooms are 30 square metres in size, and they can take up to three guests. They have a king bed or twin beds, as per the room type you pick. The design is new in style, with blue and red accents, but it still feels like an old, grand hotel.

The grounds are a big part of the stay. There are lawns and trees around the building, and the pool area sits in the open air. In the morning, the gardens are quiet. In the evening, the lights come on and the hotel feels settled and calm. If you have just come off a long flight or a long drive, that calm first evening matters a lot.

Taj Palace is not a small, quiet boutique hotel. It is a big hotel, with a lot going on: restaurants, a spa, a pool, a business centre and event spaces. That size is a plus if you want everything in one place. You can eat, swim, work and rest without going out into Delhi traffic for every small thing. If you want a simple, low-cost stay, this is not that kind of hotel. It is for people who want comfort, good food and a central Delhi base, and who are happy to pay for it.

At a glance

What you get here

Everything above is taken from the hotel's own website. If something is not listed here, it means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Rooms

Rooms made for rest

The rooms at Taj Palace, New Delhi are listed on the hotel's own site as Superior Rooms, with king bed or twin bed options, and with views of the Diplomatic Enclave or of the forest and the pool. The rooms are 30 square metres, and they can take up to three guests. The hotel's own site also lists suites, including Taj Club rooms, for people who want more space or extra services.

Each room has the basics you would expect in a large hotel: a flat-screen television, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, an electronic safe, and a hair dryer. The bathrooms have robes and slippers, and the hotel offers a pillow menu and a bath menu on request. Daily housekeeping and a turndown service are part of the stay, and laundry service runs all day and night.

WiFi is part of the room stay as well. The hotel's own site says basic WiFi is included, and premium WiFi is available at a small extra charge. In-room dining runs all day and night, so a late meal after a long day is never a problem. A yoga kit is available on request, and infant cribs for children up to two years old can be asked for too.

If you are travelling with family, ask the hotel about rooms that suit your group size, and about rooms that connect to each other, as the hotel's own page says connecting rooms depend on availability. Room types and prices change with the season, so the hotel's own website will have the latest list. We do not show prices here because they change often, and we do not want to show you an old price.

Food & drink

Where to eat

There are four restaurants listed on the hotel's own facilities page, plus a bar and a tea lounge. Capital Kitchen is the all-day restaurant, with food from many cuisines, and it is the easy choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Loya serves food from the north of India, with dishes from the hills, Punjab and Kashmir. Spicy Duck serves Chinese food, with Sichuan and Cantonese dishes. Orient Express serves European food, in a room made to look like a train carriage.

For a drink or a light bite, there is The Blue Bar, which serves finger food, and The Tea Lounge, which serves tea, coffee and cakes. The Tea Lounge sits in a corner of the lobby, and it is a good place for a quiet break in the afternoon. The Blue Bar is by the pool, and it suits an evening drink after a day out in Delhi.

Breakfast at Capital Kitchen runs from 6:30 in the morning to 10:30 in the morning, as listed on the restaurant's own page. Lunch runs from 12:30 in the afternoon to 2:45 in the afternoon, and dinner runs from 7 in the evening to 11 in the evening. If you are staying for one night only, try to have at least one meal inside the hotel. The dining rooms here are part of the stay, not just a place to eat.

If you want to eat outside the hotel, Delhi has many places to try, and the hotel's travel desk can help you plan. But for a simple, easy meal, the hotel's own restaurants are always there. Families with children will find this useful on a hot day, when going out for every meal feels like too much work.

Things to do

A slow day at the hotel

A good day at Taj Palace starts with breakfast at Capital Kitchen. After breakfast, head out into Delhi for the sights. The hotel is in the Diplomatic Enclave, so the city centre, the museums and the main markets are easy to reach by taxi. If you have a full day, pick two or three sights, not ten. Delhi is a big city, and rushing from place to place will tire you out.

In the afternoon, come back to the hotel and rest. The outdoor pool is a good place to cool down, especially in the warmer months. The hotel's own facilities page also lists a heated pool, so a swim is possible even when the weather is cool. The fitness centre is on site if you like to stay active, and the spa, J Wellness Circle, is there if you want a massage or some quiet time.

If you are here for work, the business centre is open all day and night, so you can finish your work without leaving the hotel. The hotel also has indoor and outdoor banquet spaces, and a travel desk that can help with cars and local plans. If you are here with family, the gardens give children open space, and the rooms give everyone room to spread out.

In the evening, a drink at The Blue Bar or tea at The Tea Lounge is a good way to end the day. Then dinner at one of the four restaurants: Loya for north Indian food, Spicy Duck for Chinese food, Orient Express for European food, or Capital Kitchen for a mix of cuisines. After dinner, a short walk in the gardens before bed is a good way to end the day.

If you have another day in Delhi, use it for the sights you missed on day one, or for shopping in the markets. The hotel's travel desk can help you plan the route, and your taxi driver can help with the day's timing. Keep one part of the day free if you can, so you are not rushing. Delhi rewards a slow pace, and this hotel is a good place to come back to after a busy day out.

Amenities

Most popular amenities

These are the amenities confirmed on the hotel's own website. Anything not listed here means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Location

Where it is, and what is near

Delhi is the capital of India, and it is a very big city. The hotels on this page are in central Delhi, near Connaught Place and Janpath. From here, the main sights of New Delhi are easy to reach by taxi.

If this is your first time in Delhi, these are the places most people visit: India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, and the markets of Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. You do not need to see all of them in one day. Pick two or three, and keep the rest for your next visit.

We have not written distances here on purpose. Delhi traffic changes travel time a lot through the day, so a fixed number would go out of date fast. Ask your driver for the time on the day you travel.

Connaught Place itself is worth a slow evening. It has shops, restaurants and cafes all around its circles, and it is a good place to walk, eat and shop without going far from your hotel.

Getting here

How to reach the hotel

Most guests reach Delhi by flight or train first. The airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, and the main railway station is New Delhi Railway Station. From either one, a taxi takes you to your hotel in central Delhi.

Keep your hotel's name and address ready on your phone, and share it with your driver before you start. That avoids confusion at the end of a long journey, especially if you arrive late at night.

One practical tip: Delhi traffic is heavy in the morning and evening. If you have a flight or train to catch, leave early and keep extra time in hand. It is better to reach early and wait than to rush through traffic.

Best time

Best time to visit Delhi

The best time to visit Delhi is from October to March. The weather is cool and pleasant, and you can walk around the sights without getting tired fast. This is also the time when most tourists come, so hotels get full early. If you plan to come in these months, book your hotel a few weeks ahead.

April to June is very hot in Delhi. If you come in summer, plan your sightseeing for the morning and evening, and rest in the afternoon. The gardens and museums are still good in the early morning, before the heat builds up.

July to September brings rain. The city looks green and fresh, and there are fewer tourists. Roads can get wet, so keep some extra time for travel. For a quiet trip at a lower rush, the rainy season is actually a good choice.

Good to know

Before you book

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The photos on this page are from the hotel's official website, and the source link is given under the photo gallery. We do not use photos from booking sites or stock photo sites for hotels.

If you need a taxi for an outstation trip from Delhi, you can book it from Cheapcab. The taxi fare and the hotel stay are separate. Your taxi driver will not charge you for the hotel, and the hotel will not charge you for the taxi.

One last practical tip for Delhi: carry a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes, as the sights involve a lot of walking and the days get hot. Keep your hotel's name and address saved on your phone, so any taxi driver can take you back without confusion. Small shops in the markets often prefer cash, so keep some small notes handy along with your card.

Taj Palace timings note: restaurant and spa timings are listed on the hotel's own site and can change with the season. Please check the official website for the latest timings before you plan a meal or a spa visit around a fixed time.

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