Sunday, December 29, 2013

The Imperial, New Delhi












The inimitable, Raj-era Imperial marries colonial classicism with gilded art deco. In terms of style, service and luxury, it leaves other hotels in the cold. Rooms boast high ceilings, flowing drapes, French linen, marble baths and finely crafted furniture, and the hallways and atriums are lined with 18th- and 19th-century paintings and prints. The 1911 bar and Spice Route restaurant are highly recommended, and the Atrium cafe serves the perfect high tea.
Our independent authors have visited The Imperial, New Delhi and selected this as one of our recommended hotels in Delhi.

Services & facilities

  • Air Conditioning
    • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi/internet access
    • Wi-Fi
    • Internet access
    • Internet services
  • Swimming pool
    • Available
  • Accessibility

Description provided by property

Just over half a mile from central New Delhi and its business district, Hotel Imperial features an outdoor pool and health club. Guests can enjoy spa services and 7 dining options. The hotel was awarded the 2012 TripAdvisor certificate of excellence. Hotel Imperial is a 10-minute drive from New Delhi Train Station. Nizamuddin Train Station is 5 miles from the property. The Indira Gandhi International Airport is a 25-minute drive from the hotel. The historic Chandni Chowk is a 10-minute drive away as well. India Gate, Presidential Palace, Jantar Mantar are a few of the sight seeing options which are less than 5 miles from the hotel. The modern and spacious rooms have high ceilings, a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities. Bathrobes, toiletries and a hairdryer are also provided. This hotel features concierge assistance for tour and theater information, as well as mobile phone rentals. Babysitting services and free overnight shoe shine services are provided. Yoga classes and a book shop are available. English afternoon tea is provided at The Atrium and Italian specialties can be enjoyed at San Gimignano. Daniell’s Tavern and 1911 Restaurant and Bar are available for live entertainment and drinks. Located 1 km from New Delhi's City Centre and Business District, Hotel Imperial offers an outdoor pool and health club. Guests can enjoy spa services and 7 dining options. The hotel was awarded 2012 Trip advisor certificate of excellence. Hotel Imperial is a 10-minute drive from New Delhi Railway Station. Nizamuddin Railway Station is 8 km away. The Indira Gandhi International Airport is a 25-minute drive away. The historic Chandni Chowk is a 10-minute drive away as well. India Gate, Presidential Palace, Jantar Mantar are a few of the sight seeing options which are less than 8 km from the hotel. Modern and spacious, rooms are fitted with high ceilings, a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and tea/coffee-making facilities. Bathrobes, toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. This hotel offers concierge assistance for tour and theatre information, as well as mobile phone rentals. Babysitting services and free overnight shoe shine services are provided. Yoga classes and a book shop are available. English afternoon tea is offered at The Atrium while Italian specialities can be enjoyed at San Gimignano. Daniell’s Tavern and 1911 Restaurant and Bar are available for live entertainment and drinks.

Important information

Please note that room rates do not include a 16.18% tax. This includes 6.18% service charge and a 10% luxury tax on the published rack rate. For more information, please contact the hotel to find out the published rack rate for the dates reserved. An additional 0.625% DVAT is applicable on rates inclusive of breakfast.

Important information

Please note that room rates are not inclusive of 16.18% tax. This includes 6.18% service charge and a 10% luxury tax on the published rack rate. For more information, please contact the hotel to find out the published rack rate for the dates reserved. An additional 0.625% DVAT is applicable on rates inclusive of breakfast.


Shangri-La’s - Eros Hotel, New Delhi
















General

Shangri-La's - Eros Hotel is a multi-story property located in the diplomatic quarter of India's capital. Beautiful gardens surround this hotel in the heart of New Delhi. Facilities include a business center, conference facilities, outdoor swimming pool, health club with sauna and steam room, and 24-hour fitness facilities. Onsite restaurants serve Indian and international cuisine. An airport shuttle service is available (surcharge). The 320 rooms feature city views and have ensuite bathrooms, complimentary toiletries, and satellite TV.
Inspired by Asian healing philosophies, the professionally equipped Spa at Shangri-La offers a variety of treatments, including massages.
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Number of floors - 19
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Computer rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Full-service health spa
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Total number of rooms - 320
  • Secure parking
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Shopping on site
  • Spa services on site
  • Steam room
  • Supervised childcare/activities
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Wedding services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free wired high-speed Internet
  • Free parking
  • Free guest parking during stay
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Internet

Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet

Parking

Free parking, Free guest parking during stay, Secure parking, Valet parking, Parking garage

Room Amenities

  • DVD player
  • Air conditioning
  • Separate sitting area
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bathroom scale
  • Satellite TV service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Welcome amenities
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Rollaway/extra beds available
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cribs/infant beds available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room massage available
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Premium TV channels
  • Sewing kit
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free wired high-speed Internet


Dining

19 Oriental Avenue is an award-winning Asian restaurant combining authentic cuisines from China, Thailand, and Japan to offer a unique culinary experience from a team of expatriate chefs. Serving lunch and dinner.
Café Uno - Overlooking lush green gardens and the swimming pool, this 24-hour restaurant serves an array of national and international dishes.
Island Bar offers an extensive selection of wine and other drinks. Open 3 PM-12:45 AM.
The Lobby Lounge is an elegant setting for meeting friends or clients, offering tea, coffee, and appetizers. Open 9 AM-11:45 PM.
Uno 2 Go is a patisserie and delicatessen offering a variety of take-away bakery and confectionery items. Open 9 AM-9 PM.


Recreation

Shangri-La Hotel New Delhi houses a day spa offering a variety of treatments, a sauna, and steam room. The hotel also provides a sun deck and spa tubs. The fitness centre includes cardio and strength training equipment.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
  • Swimming nearby
  • Aerobics on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
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Policies & Fees

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age is 18
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; guests who are foreign nationals must present a valid passport and visa.

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Pets

Pets not allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
 

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
  • Breakfast fee: INR 1227.30 per person (approximately)
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3000 per room (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Hotel Sacher Wien Philharmonikerstrasse 4, A-1010 Vienna, Austria


Hotel Sacher Wien



















The Hotel Sacher Wien, which opened in 1876, occupies an enviable spot on Philharmonikerstrasse directly across from Vienna's State Opera. It has a storied past and served as a popular setting for spy movies (this is where Graham Greene was inspired to write the script for the 1949 film noir The Third Man). Equally famous are its classic, jewel-toned interiors. Guest rooms are decorated with antiques, silk curtains and select works from the museum-worthy collection of paintings. Two presidential suites, Madame Butterfly and the Magic Flute, are as grand as the personages who have checked in (Indira Gandhi, Queen Elizabeth II, Rudolph Nureyev and Herbert von Karajan), and both overlook the opera house. The top floor, meanwhile, boasts more contemporary accommodations, including suites with panoramic terraces.