An Imperial evening

I had one wish for my birthday and that was that we go to The Imperial Hotel in Delhi ! and guess what....

my wish was granted

 Back in 1911 when King Emperor George V declared New Delhi as the capital of India, the Imperial was built and run by S.B.S Ranjit Sangh.

There are 24 king palm  leading up to the porch.....

and once inside.....

Fancy fancy ( only store in Delhi )

so first we went on a tour of the hotel because it's also famous for it's art collection ( also called the museum hotel ). It has a priceless collection of "British Art on India". 

You really need some time to look at the collection...I liked this one...this is India in fairytale books for me but it wasn't fairytales....

We just had to have a drink before dinner so we went to the 1911 bar

the OLD LADY...what we had? champagne and singapore slings...yummy

We had made reservations at The Spice Route. It's heralded as top ten in the world ! by Conde' Nest Traveler....we understand why...

just walking in there was an experience in itself...all hand painted..

They gave us a tour of the restaurant..really interesting....and so beautifully done...

The food and wine was soooooooo good, the service was the best I have ever experienced, 

we could swim in those wine glasses.. and when you thought that it couldn't get any better..

the staff surprised me ( us ) with a birthday cake....hmmmm

I already look forward to next time.

History of The ImperialHistory of The Imperial

The Imperial Hotel is connected to a fascinating part of history of the city as well as India. It was during the year 1911 when King Emperor George V had declared New Delhi as the Capital of India. The Imperial was built and run by S.B.S. Ranjit Singh.

Presently the hotel is owned by Sardar Hardev Singh Akoi and Sardar Jasdev Singh Akoi, grandsons of the Late Sardar Bahadur Ranjit Singh and managed by the firm M/s Akoi Saab.

The 24 king palms that lead up to the porch are an integral part of and witness to the very creation of New Delhi. The Hotel was designed to be one of the finest monuments of Lutyens’ grand vision of the Capital City’s original master plan - a unique blend of Victorian, Old colonial and Art Deco styles. The hotel was named and conferred the exquisite Lion Insignia by Lady Willingdon.The Imperial Hotel is connected to a fascinating part of history of the city as well as India. It was during the year 1911 when King Emperor George V had declared New Delhi as the Capital of India. The Imperial was built and run by S.B.S. Ranjit Singh.

Presently the hotel is owned by Sardar Hardev Singh Akoi and Sardar Jasdev Singh Akoi, grandsons of the Late Sardar Bahadur Ranjit Singh and managed by the firm M/s Akoi Saab.

The 24 king palms that lead up to the porch are an integral part of and witness to the very creation of New Delhi. The Hotel was designed to be one of the finest monuments of Lutyens’ grand vision of the Capital City’s original master plan - a unique blend of Victorian, Old colonial and Art Deco styles. The hotel was named and conferred the exquisite Lion Insignia by Lady Willingdon.