The Roseate New Delhi, Samalkha (NH-8, near IGI Airport)
The Roseate New Delhi is a 5-star luxury urban resort by Roseate Hotels & Resorts (Bird Group) on NH-8 at Samalkha, set in eight acres of gardens and water bodies, with 65 rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, the Aheli spa and a pool, about 5 km from Delhi airport (DEL).
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
The Roseate New Delhi — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹16,000–28,000/night
- Check-in / out: 15:00 / 11:00
- Rooms: 65
- Distance to DEL airport: 5 km (~15 min by car)
Overview & History
The Roseate New Delhi is the flagship of Roseate Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hospitality brand of Bird Group. It is an unusual proposition for the capital: an urban resort set in eight acres of landscaped gardens and water bodies, just off the airport highway. With only 65 rooms and suites, it trades scale for privacy, and the award-winning architecture, mature planting and lakeside setting make it feel a long way from the surrounding NH-8 corridor. The name itself comes from the roseate, a pink-plumed bird, and the property serves as the flagship for a Roseate collection that now spans India and the United Kingdom.
Location & Getting There
The hotel sits at Samalkha on NH-8, the main Delhi-Gurugram highway, about 5 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport and roughly a 15-minute drive depending on traffic. That places it close to the airport and the Aerocity cluster while keeping the resort feel that a terminal-side hotel cannot offer. There is no metro station within walking distance, so guests rely on hotel cars, taxis or app cabs; the central districts of New Delhi are a longer drive than from a Lutyens' hotel.
Rooms & Suites
Accommodation is generously sized and finished to a high standard, with rooms and suites looking out over the gardens and water. Categories run from the Deluxe Room through Junior Suites to full Suites designed as private retreats. The signature accommodation is the lakeside suites: eleven rooms carry an additional 40 sq m private deck by the water, a feature with few parallels in Delhi. Suite guests can take bespoke butler service. Bathrooms are finished in marble with separate rain showers and soaking tubs in the higher categories, and the larger suites function as self-contained retreats for guests who intend to spend time on the property rather than touring the city.
Dining
The dining is a genuine draw. Kiyan is the all-day restaurant, set against a handcrafted floor-to-ceiling metal 'tree of life' and looking out over the gardens and water bodies. Chi Ni is a pan-Asian restaurant of about 140 seats under a canopy on a manicured rise, with a distinctive stained-glass centrepiece. IAH Bar handles drinks, with handcrafted cocktails, rare whiskies, single malts and wines served across indoor and alfresco seating.
Amenities & Facilities
Beyond the gardens themselves, facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, the Aheli spa and the Aheli salon for beauty and hair treatments, plus a fitness centre. Free high-speed Wi-Fi, valet parking and attentive, low-key service round out the offering. The grounds, with hundreds of trees and water throughout, are as much an amenity as any single facility, and walking paths let guests move between the restaurants, spa and pool through the gardens rather than along corridors. The overall effect is closer to a country retreat than a city hotel, which is the property's main point of difference.
Meetings, Weddings & Events
The combination of eight acres of greenery, water bodies and refined indoor venues makes the hotel a sought-after setting for weddings and high-end private events. Lawns and lakeside spaces suit outdoor ceremonies, while indoor function rooms handle conferences and intimate corporate gatherings. The limited room count means events here are typically curated and exclusive rather than mass-scale, and many couples take much of the hotel for a multi-day celebration so that guests stay on the grounds throughout.
The Neighbourhood
The immediate surroundings are airport and highway infrastructure, but the hotel is deliberately self-contained, turned inward towards its gardens. Practical points of interest are a short drive away: the Aerocity dining and nightlife cluster is about 6 km on, Ambience Mall, Gurugram roughly 8 km, and DLF Cyber City around 10 km for business. For sightseeing, Qutub Minar is about 14 km and the Chhatarpur temple complex a little nearer.
Who It's Best For
The Roseate suits luxury travellers who want a resort experience close to the airport, couples and individuals after a quiet, design-led stay, and hosts planning garden or lakeside weddings. It is ideal for stopovers where the airport is the priority but a terminal hotel will not do. It is less suited to budget-conscious trips or guests who want to be walkable to Delhi's monuments and markets, given its highway-side, car-dependent location.
The Roseate New Delhi — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Deluxe Room | Entry category with garden or water-body outlooks, contemporary design and a marble bathroom. |
| Junior Suite | A larger room with a defined sitting area and upgraded furnishings overlooking the grounds. |
| Suite | Spacious suite designed as a private sanctuary, with generous living space and premium finishes. |
| Lakeside Suite with private deck | Eleven suites carry an additional 40 sq m private deck by the lakeside, the signature accommodation here. |
Dining at The Roseate New Delhi
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| Kiyan | All-day dining overlooking the gardens and water bodies |
| Chi Ni | Pan-Asian restaurant (canopy setting, about 140 seats) |
| IAH Bar | Bar (cocktails, rare whiskies, single malts and wines) |
What's near The Roseate New Delhi
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| Indira Gandhi International Airport (Terminal 3) | 5 km | short taxi/auto |
| Aerocity Hospitality District | 6 km | short taxi/auto |
| Ambience Mall, Gurugram | 8 km | short taxi/auto |
| DLF Cyber City, Gurugram | 10 km | short taxi/auto |
| Qutub Minar | 14 km | short taxi/auto |
| Chhatarpur Temple | 12 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is The Roseate New Delhi from Delhi airport (DEL)?
It is about 5 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport at Samalkha on NH-8, roughly a 15-minute drive depending on traffic.
How many rooms does The Roseate New Delhi have?
The hotel has 65 rooms and suites, of which eleven feature an additional 40 sq m private lakeside deck.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00, with early check-in and late check-out subject to availability.
What makes The Roseate New Delhi different from other airport hotels?
It is an urban resort set in eight acres of landscaped gardens and water bodies, offering a resort feel close to the airport rather than a typical terminal-side business hotel.
What dining options are available?
Kiyan is the all-day restaurant overlooking the gardens, Chi Ni is a pan-Asian restaurant under a canopy, and IAH Bar serves cocktails, whiskies and wines.
Is there a spa and pool?
Yes. The hotel has the Aheli spa, the Aheli salon, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.