The Claridges New Delhi, Lutyens' Delhi — 5-Star Hotel

The Claridges New Delhi is a 132-room garden 5-star hotel in Lutyens' Delhi, near Khan Market and India Gate. Rooms, dining, spa and booking details.

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The Claridges New Delhi, Lutyens' Delhi (Aurangzeb Road / Central Delhi)

The Claridges is a 5-star hotel in Lutyens' Delhi on Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (Aurangzeb) Road, with 132 rooms, seven restaurants and bars, a spa and an outdoor pool, about 15 km from Delhi airport (DEL).

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The Claridges New Delhi — quick facts

Overview & History

The Claridges opened in 1955 and has become one of the best-known addresses in Lutyens' Delhi. The low-rise property is built across three floors in two wings, spread over about three acres of landscaped grounds in a quiet, tree-lined part of central New Delhi. Its colonial-influenced architecture, lawns and long-running restaurants have made it a fixture for both visitors and Delhi residents, who use it for weddings, garden lunches and club dining. The atmosphere is deliberately understated — closer to a private members' club or a grand bungalow than a corporate tower.

The hotel has 132 rooms and suites, a scale that keeps it more intimate than the city's larger convention hotels while remaining a full-service five-star property with the dining, spa and event facilities expected at that level.

Location & Getting There

The Claridges sits at 12, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road (formerly Aurangzeb Road), in the diplomatic and bungalow zone of Lutyens' Delhi, surrounded by embassies and government residences. Khan Market is about 1.5 km away, India Gate around 2 km, and Lodhi Gardens a short drive. The nearest metro stations are Udyog Bhawan and Lok Kalyan Marg on the Yellow Line, both within roughly a kilometre — about a 10 to 15 minute walk or a brief drive. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is about 15 km away, typically a 35-minute drive depending on traffic, and the New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations are both within easy reach. The central yet residential setting gives the hotel a calmer feel than the commercial hubs while keeping the main sights close.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms run from Deluxe and Luxury categories through Club rooms to Junior and Luxury Suites. Many feature wooden floors, a pillow menu, a mini-bar and tea and coffee facilities, with views over the lawns, pool or surrounding tree-lined streets. The suites add a separate living room and the hotel's largest and most comfortable layouts. In-room check-in with a welcome drink is offered, in keeping with the property's personal style of service, and the lower-rise building means most rooms feel close to the gardens rather than high above the city.

Dining

The Claridges is well regarded for its restaurants, several of which draw outside diners as well as guests. Jade serves Chinese and Cantonese food, while Pickwicks is the all-day venue spanning continental and Indian dishes in an English colonial setting hung with Dickensian illustrations. Dhaba recreates a Punjabi roadside eatery and is one of the hotel's most famous tables for hearty North Indian food. Sevilla offers Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine, often served in the garden, and Ye Old Bakery handles patisserie and pastries. Aura is the hotel's vodka bar, stocking a wide range of brands and cocktails in a moodily lit room.

Amenities & Facilities

Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, the Cinqtuair Spa, a health club and fitness centre, a shopping arcade and art spaces. The lawns and garden are central to the hotel's appeal and are used for everything from breakfast to large functions. Concierge, business and travel-desk services are available, and the staff-to-guest ratio benefits from the property's modest room count. The overall feel is of a calm, green retreat in the middle of the city.

Meetings, Weddings & Events

With its lawns, banquet halls and central location, The Claridges is a long-established choice for weddings, receptions and corporate events in Delhi. The garden settings suit outdoor functions and large celebrations, while indoor halls cover conferences and private dinners. The catering kitchens behind restaurants such as Dhaba and Sevilla give event menus a strong reputation for both Indian and international food, and the events team manages bespoke arrangements across a range of capacities and budgets.

The Neighbourhood

The surrounding area is among the greenest and most prestigious in the city. Khan Market, one of Delhi's most upmarket shopping and dining streets, is close by, as are Lodhi Gardens with its tombs and walking paths, India Gate and the central vista, and the museums and galleries near the government district. Safdarjung's Tomb and the National Gallery of Modern Art are also within a short drive. The location is convenient for embassies and ministries while staying residential and walkable in character.

Who It's Best For

The Claridges suits travellers who want a central but quieter base in Lutyens' Delhi, with gardens and a more intimate feel than the big convention hotels. It works well for sightseeing around Khan Market, India Gate and Lodhi Gardens, for weddings and lawn events, and for business guests who value the address and the calm. Those wanting the very newest interiors, in-room pools or a large-resort scale may look elsewhere, but for garden-style heritage and a sense of old Delhi in the centre of the city, it remains a strong choice.

The Claridges New Delhi — room types

RoomWhat you get
Deluxe RoomWooden-floored rooms with a pillow menu, mini-bar and tea/coffee facilities, overlooking the city or hotel grounds.
Luxury RoomLarger rooms with updated furnishings and views over the lawns or Lutyens' Delhi streetscape.
Claridges Club RoomClub-tier rooms with added privileges such as lounge access, suited to business travellers.
Junior SuiteCombined sitting and sleeping area with extra space for working or relaxing.
Luxury SuiteSeparate living room and bedroom with the hotel's most generous layouts and garden or pool views.

Dining at The Claridges New Delhi

OutletCuisine / type
JadeChinese / Cantonese
PickwicksContinental and Indian, all-day dining
DhabaPunjabi / North Indian
SevillaMediterranean and Spanish
Ye Old BakeryPatisserie and bakery
AuraVodka bar

What's near The Claridges New Delhi

LandmarkDistanceApprox. on foot
Khan Market1.5 km~18 min walk
India Gate2 km~24 min walk
Lodhi Gardens2.5 km~30 min walk
Rashtrapati Bhavan2.5 km~30 min walk
Safdarjung's Tomb2.8 kmshort taxi/auto
Connaught Place3.5 kmshort taxi/auto
National Gallery of Modern Art2 km~24 min walk

Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Claridges New Delhi located?

At 12, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road (Aurangzeb Road) in Lutyens' Delhi (110011), near Khan Market and about 2 km from India Gate.

How far is The Claridges from Delhi airport?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is roughly 15 km away, typically a 35-minute drive depending on traffic.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 noon. Early check-in or late check-out may be arranged on request, subject to availability.

How many rooms does The Claridges have?

The hotel has 132 rooms and suites across two wings and three floors, set in about three acres of grounds.

Which restaurants are at The Claridges?

Jade (Chinese), Pickwicks (all-day), Dhaba (Punjabi), Sevilla (Mediterranean) and Ye Old Bakery, plus the Aura vodka bar.

What is the nearest metro station to The Claridges?

Udyog Bhawan and Lok Kalyan Marg on the Yellow Line are both within about a kilometre, roughly a 10–15 minute walk or short drive.