The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions, Connaught Place (Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg)
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions is a 5-star boutique hotel near Shivaji Stadium in Connaught Place, central Delhi, with 104 rooms, a temperature-controlled pool and The Hub all-day dining — about 14 km from Delhi airport (DEL), close to the Airport Express metro.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹8,000–14,000/night
- Check-in / out: 14:00 / 12:00
- Rooms: 104
- Distance to DEL airport: 14 km (~35 min by car)
- Nearest station: Shivaji Stadium (Airport Express / Orange Line) — 0.5 km (7 min walk)
Overview & History
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions is a five-star boutique hotel near Shivaji Stadium, on the western edge of the Connaught Place district. It joined IHCL's SeleQtions collection — a named group of individually styled hotels under the Indian Hotels Company, the same parent as the Taj brand — when it opened in 2020. With 104 rooms conceived by Swedish designer Christian Lundwall of LWA, the property pairs the art-deco character of historic Connaught Place with contemporary, contemporary-luxe interiors. That makes it noticeably smaller and more design-led than the big convention hotels nearby, and it sits towards the personal, considered end of the central-Delhi five-star market.
Location & Getting There
The hotel is at 37 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, beside Shivaji Stadium and within walking distance of Connaught Place. Its strongest practical feature is transport: the Shivaji Stadium station on the Airport Express (Orange) line is around 500 metres away, giving a fast, direct rail link to the airport, while the Rajiv Chowk interchange is also close for the rest of the metro network. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is roughly 14 km by road, usually about 35 minutes, but the Airport Express makes the journey quicker and more predictable than driving at busy times — a genuine advantage for travellers with early or late flights.
Rooms & Suites
Accommodation spans Superior rooms in king and queen layouts, larger Deluxe and Premium rooms, a Serenity King category facing the Shivaji Stadium side, and the Executive Suite at the top of the range. The art-deco-influenced design runs through the rooms, which are well equipped with flat-screen televisions, minibars and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel is also pet-friendly, with dedicated Pawcations rooms for guests travelling with dogs — a feature still relatively uncommon among central Delhi's luxury hotels.
Dining
The Hub is the all-day, multi-cuisine restaurant, which opens into an al-fresco area and extends to The Hub Bar for cocktails. Sizzle on the Grills covers grills and multi-cuisine plates, and the Qmin Gourmet Store — IHCL's deli and gourmet-retail concept — offers takeaway items and provisions. The dining footprint is in keeping with the hotel's boutique scale: a tight, well-run set of venues rather than a long roster of separate restaurants, which fits the intimate character of the property.
Amenities & Facilities
Leisure facilities include a temperature-controlled swimming pool and a fitness centre, alongside complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, a travel desk and concierge support. Meeting rooms and event spaces are available for smaller functions and corporate use. The overall positioning is towards refined, lower-key luxury rather than a sprawling resort-style amenity list, which suits guests who prefer a calmer, more personal hotel in a busy central district.
Meetings, Weddings & Events
The Connaught provides meeting rooms and event spaces suited to corporate sessions, board meetings and intimate social gatherings rather than very large banquets. Its central address, transport links and design-led venues make it a sensible choice for smaller conferences, private dinners and compact celebrations where location and style outweigh sheer capacity. Larger weddings would be better served by one of the bigger Connaught Place hotels, but for a smaller, well-appointed function it works well.
The Neighbourhood
The hotel sits close to the state emporiums and handicraft showrooms of the Baba Kharak Singh Marg area, with Gurudwara Bangla Sahib a short distance away. Connaught Place's shops, banks and restaurants are within easy reach, as are Jantar Mantar, the Hanuman Mandir and, a little further out, India Gate. Karol Bagh's busy markets lie to the west for shopping, and the central setting means most of the capital's headline attractions are a short ride away.
Who It's Best For
The Connaught suits travellers who value a central but quieter boutique-luxury stay with a direct Airport Express link, design-conscious guests drawn to its art-deco styling, and those travelling with pets. Business and leisure visitors who want a smaller, more personal hotel in the Connaught Place area — backed by the reliability of IHCL service — will find it a strong fit. Those needing large banqueting space or a wide spread of restaurants and leisure facilities should look to a bigger property.
The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Superior Room | The entry category in king or queen configurations, with art-deco-inspired interiors and city views. |
| Deluxe King Room | A larger room with a king bed and upgraded furnishings. |
| Premium Room | A higher-floor room with a king bed and enhanced outlooks across the district. |
| Serenity King – Shivaji Stadium | A premium room facing the Shivaji Stadium side. |
| Executive Suite | The top accommodation tier, a suite with a separate living area and the most space in the hotel. |
Dining at The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| The Hub | All-day multi-cuisine |
| The Hub Bar | Cocktail bar |
| Sizzle on the Grills | Grills and multi-cuisine |
| Qmin Gourmet Store | Deli and takeaway |
What's near The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| Shivaji Stadium | 0.3 km | ~4 min walk |
| Connaught Place (Rajiv Chowk) | 1 km | ~12 min walk |
| Gurudwara Bangla Sahib | 1.2 km | ~14 min walk |
| Jantar Mantar | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| Hanuman Mandir, Connaught Place | 0.6 km | ~7 min walk |
| India Gate | 3.5 km | short taxi/auto |
| Karol Bagh Market | 3 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Connaught, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions located?
It is at 37, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, near Shivaji Stadium in Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 — in central Delhi, close to the Airport Express metro.
How far is the hotel from Delhi airport?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is about 14 km by road, roughly 35 minutes, and is also reachable via the nearby Shivaji Stadium Airport Express metro station.
How many rooms does The Connaught have?
The hotel has 104 rooms and suites, including Superior, Deluxe, Premium and Executive Suite categories.
When did The Connaught, New Delhi open?
It opened in 2020 as part of IHCL's SeleQtions collection, with interiors by designer Christian Lundwall.
Is the hotel pet-friendly?
Yes. The Connaught offers dedicated Pawcations rooms for guests travelling with pets.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a temperature-controlled swimming pool along with a fitness centre.