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The Oberoi, New Delhi
New Delhi, India · Oberoi · Grand Luxury
Mohan Singh Oberoi opened this hotel in 1965 as The Oberoi Intercontinental, India's first modern five-star property, on a plot he chose beside the Delhi Golf Club for its unobstructed view of Humayun's Tomb; the opening night coincided with the outbreak of the 1965 India-Pakistan war. A $100 million renovation led by designer Adam Tihany reopened it in 2018 with larger rooms, cutting the count from 290 to 220 and threading in furniture designs originally drawn by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
- 220 rooms
- Opened 1965
- Neighborhood: Defence Colony Tehsil
- Rooms from 355 sq ft (33 m²)
- Interiors: Adam Tihany
About The Oberoi, New Delhi
- The hotel's opening night in 1965 was chaotic: designer Rena Ripjit Singh and a company director were scrubbing the glass front doors when the first guest arrived at midnight to an unmade room.
- Two Michelin-starred chefs mentor the hotel's restaurants: Vineet Bhatia MBE at the modern Indian Dhilli and Andrew Wong at the Chinese restaurant Baoshuan.
- The 2018 redesign kept Lutyens-style 'spider-back' chairs, a design original to the architect of 1920s New Delhi, throughout the lobby and guest rooms.
- The hotel overlooks both the Delhi Golf Course and the sixteenth-century UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humayun's Tomb, believed to have inspired the Taj Mahal's design.
- Entry-level rooms start at 355 sq ft (33 m²).
History
Mohan Singh Oberoi opened The Oberoi Intercontinental in 1965 on a site he chose beside the Delhi Golf Club, deliberately picking a plot with an unobstructed view toward Humayun's Tomb; it became India's first modern five-star hotel, with 24-hour butler and maid service. The opening was chaotic: construction had dragged for six years amid funding troubles, and the hotel's first guest checked in at midnight on opening night, the same night the 1965 India-Pakistan war broke out, to a room whose bed was not yet made. In 2018 the hotel reopened after a two-year, $100 million renovation led by designer Adam Tihany, which enlarged the guest rooms, reduced the count from 290 to 220, and wove in furniture and lighting designs originally drawn by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the architect of 1920s New Delhi.
Restaurants and bars
- 360° — Restaurant · International and Indian
- Dhilli — Restaurant · Modern Indian · Chef Mentored by Michelin-starred Chef Vineet Bhatia MBE
- Baoshuan — Restaurant · Chinese · Chef Mentored by two Michelin-starred Chef Andrew Wong
- The Oberoi Patisserie — Café · Viennoiserie, Desserts and Gourmet Specialities
- Cirrus 9 — Restaurant
- The Club Bar and Cigar Lounge — Bar
- Residents' Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Lutyens' Dream for New Delhi — Explore Sir Edward Lutyens' New Delhi architecture and the stories behind the city's making in the 1920s.
- Mystic Delhi — A spiritual journey visiting the Lotus Temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Birla Mandir and more.
- A Tryst with Indian cooking and Spice Market Tour with Chef — Walk through Khari Baoli, Asia's largest wholesale spice market, then a private cooking lesson and four-course meal.
- Material Girl — A shopping expedition to fashionable retail outlets around Janpath, Khan Market and Delhi Haat.
- Private guided tours of Delhi's historical landmarks, markets and cultural attractions — Private guided tours organised by the hotel's concierge.
- Traditional Indian music and dance performances — Performances held on select evenings for guests.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Rooftop bar
- Butler service
- EV charging
Awards
- Andrew Harper Editors Choice (2025)
- Asia's Leading Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Delhi's Leading Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- India's Leading Luxury Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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