Taj Hotels' 1978 New Delhi flagship — 300 keys in the Lutyens district, renovated in 2023.
BrandTaj Hotels
DestinationNew Delhi
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingLuxury Hotel
Best ForBusiness travelers seeking Taj's service standard in the capital, F&B-driven guests collecting Morimoto properties, repeat India visitors who prefer Lutyens district over Aerocity.
PrivacyHigh
ServiceIntuitive Butler service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built1978
Renovated2023
Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi opened in 1978 as the brand's capital city flagship, with 250 rooms and 50 signature suites in the Lutyens district near India Gate and the diplomatic enclave. The property completed a full renovation in 2023, updating interiors while retaining the original structure. Five
Key Features
Exquisite dining options including gourmet restaurants
Luxurious spa and wellness center
Elegant ballroom and meeting facilities
Stunning views of the city and historical landmarks
Personalized butler service
Dining
Varq
Wasabi by Morimoto
Machan
The Grill Room
Emperor Lounge
Signature Experience
The royal arrival ceremony — garlands and tilak at check-in, which Taj executes with continuity across the portfolio and which signals the brand's heritage-hotelier positioning.
Taj's capital city flagship with the brand's royal-arrival service DNA, renovated in 2023. Five distinct restaurants including Wasabi by Morimoto, in the Lutyens district rather than the newer Aerocity hotel cluster.
Signature Suite: Grand Presidential Suite
Stunning aerial views of Delhis historic skyline, Generously appointed bedroom, Powder room, Elegant and spacious living room, Dining room with an adjoining pantry
Accolades
Four prestigious nominations at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards 2025, Best hotel of 2016 in the Travelers Choice Awards
