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Claridges

$$, Central Delhi

User Rating: ** 2.4

Fodor's Review:

In 1950, three years after Independence, an Indian family was talked into building a hotel with a British aesthetic, and the result was a winner: tasteful yet unpretentious, in a central yet quiet location. The old-fashioned charm reveals itself on the front lawn -- unusual in Delhi -- where cane chairs invite you to take a breather, and in the lobby, where two swing staircases suggest a way up. Long, marble-floor hallways lead to Delhi's most stylish guest rooms, with designer bedding, down duvets, high moulded wainscoting, crystal sconces, and lightly painted bathroom tiles. Standard rooms are medium-size, but all rooms facing the pool have either window seat, terrace, or balcony.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

not exactly what we were expecting!

Posted by pat from Cayman Islands on 4/23/06

Although we weren't kept awake by Vodka Bar patrons during our three night stay at Claridge's in December/January I have to agree 100% with Irene about the rooms being tired and the ambience not being all it's cracked up to be. Our room was bordering on shabby what with stains on the carpet and chair. We were very disappointed to check in on New Year's Eve only to be told that there wasn't one single table left in any of their restaurants to accommodate us for dinner! We were informed that we should have booked something in advance and basically, it was just our tough luck. The concierge was, however, gracious enough to offer us a limited room service menu and if we ordered early they could serve us dinner in our room. Not quite what we had in mind our first night in Delhi. Next time we're staying at the Imperial.

ROOM: 3.0

ATMOSPHERE: 2.0

SERVICE: 2.0

VALUE: 2.0

RATING: 2.4