India Day 8 Sep. 13th 2011
We're on the road to Delhi from Jaipur...about 5 hours...
Pictures along the way to Delhi...
Pictures along the way to Delhi...
Pictures along the way to Delhi...Cow pulling a cart
Cow pulling a cart with people on it...
Pictures along the way to Delhi...
Pictures along the way to Delhi...A camel pulling a cart...I saw a lot of these in Rajastan.
Pictures along the way to Delhi...A camel pulling a cart...I saw a lot of these in Rajastan.
Pictures along the way to Delhi...A camel pulling a cart...I saw a lot of these in Rajastan.
Pictures along the way to Delhi...A camel pulling a cart...I saw a lot of these in Rajastan.
Site inspection-Oberoi Delhi-Wow! Great buffet lunch with sushi, sashimi and of course a western and India section too.
The hotel reflects the capital city’s
spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. Recognized
as a pioneer amongst luxury hotels in India, The Oberoi New Delhi was the first
hotel to feature 24 hour personal Butler service. Its exquisite interiors,
impeccable service and fine cuisine combine to make it amongst the most
graceful and elegant downtown hotels in Delhi. The Oberoi, New Delhi is ideally
located in the city center near government offices, shopping, financial and
business districts.
The Hotel is a 30 minutes drive from the Airport and within
a few minutes distance from the international exhibition grounds of Pragati
Maidan and many Embassies. The Oberoi New Delhi offers an exciting range of
dining options which include a rooftop Oriental restaurant, a celebrated all
day dining restaurant offering the best in world cuisine and an Italian fine
dining restaurant. The hotel is also home to India's first and Delhi's most
popular state of the art gourmet store.
The hotel's 24-hours Business Centre
offers many private meeting spaces with a focus on comfort and convenience.
Unrivalled in meticulous appointments, refined design details and impeccable
service, it offers the best of modern technology. Extensive conference and
banquet venues provide an ideal venue for larger events and meetings in Delhi.
The Oberoi Spa, regarded as one of
the best luxury spas in Delhi, provides a sanctuary of peace in the heart of
the city. Highly skilled therapists provide a variety of treatments and
programs ranging from the best in ancient Ayurveda to Aromatherapy.
The hotel
also offers indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools and a state of the art
fitness centre.
The hotel rooms offer a panoramic view of the Delhi Golf Course
on one side and of Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi’s premier heritage site, on the other.
The award winning hotel is ideal for business travel or leisurely holidays to
explore the cultural wonders of Delhi.
Walking
into The Oberoi Spa, at New Delhi, is like entering a sanctuary of peace in the
heart of the city. The spa is built over 9000 square feet area and is full of
space, warmth and bright ambient light. A contemporary façade with stunning
Turkish marble and Oakwood interiors enhance the mood and stimulate the
experience of the treatments. Located by the pool, it consists of eight therapy
rooms, which includes one double room, four single rooms, a therapy suite, an
Ayurveda therapy room and a hydrotherapy room for Vichy shower. Each of the
therapy rooms is luxuriously designed with an individual shower cum steam room
where the therapist delivers pampering & dreamy treatments followed by
relaxation and a cup of warm herbal tea at the private wooden deck outside each
room.
Panoramic view-buffet lunch area
Panoramic view-buffet lunch area
Sushi/sashimi selection...yummmm...
Sushi/sashimi selection...yummmm...
Next site inspection was the Crown Plaza Hotel Delhi...
There's a choice of Indian and western cuisine or, if you'd
rather try something different, head to Chao Bella restaurant. Its unique mix
of Chinese and Italian cooking will leave you wondering whether to twirl
spaghetti forks or chopsticks.
Nice pool
The next site inspection was the Hotel Lalit...
The LaLiT Hotels in Delhi , one of the best luxury hotels in Delhi India, stands tall right in the middle of city’s premier business and commercial district – Connaught Place. Being the central luxury business hotel in Delhi, it is located right next to lively shopping centers, office complexes and colorful streets, the hotel is 24 kms from the international airport and just minutes away from government offices, cultural centers and international trade fair grounds.
Located at the city center, The Lalit New Delhi is just 35
minute drive from the airport and is merely 5 minute from the railway station.
The city is well connected through air and rail links apart from two of the
national highways which connect New Delhi to all the major cities in the
country.
Serving cuisines from both the world of east and west, The LaLiT,
hotels New Delhi offers four fine dining restaurants serving food to suit all
types of palate. For those enjoying traditional Chinese food, The Woks serve
authentic Chinese food while The Grill serves continental food. And if guests
want to taste food prepared in the traditional Indian way, we invite them to
try our Indian cuisine at Baluchi
With a bouquet of 457 hotels accommodation spread over 18 residential
guest floors, The LaLiT New Delhi welcomes all its guests to it limitless
hospitality. Our vision at The LaLiT Delhi hotels, which is one of the best
amongst 5 stars hotels in Delhi, is to provide world class services to all our
guests and to put ourselves as the executive hotel choice amongst the business
traveler.
Contemporary and uber-stylish, all hotel accommodations at The LaLiT
Luxury hotels, offer comfort and luxury for a discerning business executive on
the move or a family on a vacation.
Spread across six different category of rooms at hotel,
including four categories of suites, guests have an option of choosing the mode
of Delhi accommodation, from fully furnished suites to the rooms catering to
the need of all types of traveler. Suites are generously spaced & have bed
room along with a living room. These Room Types are a perfect blend of Luxury
& comfort with a touch of ultra modern fixtures & facilities.
Having
been recently modified, the hotel suites are fitted with all the contemporary
amenities while the hotel rooms are luxuriously accommodated with the needs of
a business traveler on move – all aimed to make hotel stay more comfortable.
Foyer
The 2nd to last site inspection was The Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, is the perfect embodiment of
world-class service and hospitality.
With its well-appointed rooms and modern
comforts, the hotel has played host to the heads of state, celebrities and high
profile businessmen from across the world.
Located in the very heart of the Indian capital, the location and unrivaled service are quintessentially Taj. The hotel is only a few minutes’ drive from
both the airport and the city center and is near to most of the embassies in
New Delhi.
Taj Palace Hotel features 402 rooms, including suites.
Rooms |
Taj Club Rooms | Suites
| The Presidential Suite | Tata
Suite
This was very modern and very different feel from the Taj
Mahal Delhi and better for groups and clients looking for more modern style.
The last site visit was the Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi
This hotel if ideal for the honeymooners, family tours, solo tours,
business tours, etc. Located at the green setting of Lutyen’s Delhi, Taj Mahal
stands majestically symbolizing the Indian culture and heritage. It won
accolades from the American Academy of Hospitality.
The 11 storey hotel is made of pink Dholpur sandstone and gives a
classic view at first sight. A total of the 294 well-equipped rooms and 28
suites are offered as accommodations at Delhi five star deluxe hotel Taj Mahal.
The rooms have amenities, like, internet, color television, in-room
fax, mini bar, and direct ISD facility. The suites of the hotel are designed on
a special theme and the amenities are separate living area, bedroom and a
dinning space.
The main accommodation specialty of the hotel is Taj club sparsely
designed for the business travelers where first class business guests avail
limousine services, valet services, private check-in on the club floor,
personal safe, etc.
One can taste some of the best dishes of Indian and continental
prepared by renowned chefs. Taj Mahal Delhi has a few restaurants and lounge
which can soothe the connoisseur.
The main cuisine specialties at Taj Mahal are Thai, Chinese, Japanese,
continental, etc. The Emperor’s lounge is the best place for rest and
relaxation.
This is the restaurant we ate at and they made nan bread at the table
This is the lobby-panoramic view
Lounge
Lounge area
French restaurant in the hotel in a train
A WONDERFUL hosted dinner!
different currys and breads
Yummm desert!
Pankaj drops me off at the airport at around 11:00 pm, I change into my track suit for the flight, so I can catch my 1:45 direct flight to Chicago...Good-bye India!!! I had fun and loved the food (gained 3 lbs in 10 days-YIKES!), service and lovely hotels and attractions.
Cow pulling a cart with people on it...
Site inspection-Oberoi Delhi-Wow! Great buffet lunch with sushi, sashimi and of course a western and India section too.
The Hotel is a 30 minutes drive from the Airport and within
a few minutes distance from the international exhibition grounds of Pragati
Maidan and many Embassies. The Oberoi New Delhi offers an exciting range of
dining options which include a rooftop Oriental restaurant, a celebrated all
day dining restaurant offering the best in world cuisine and an Italian fine
dining restaurant. The hotel is also home to India's first and Delhi's most
popular state of the art gourmet store. 
The hotel's 24-hours Business Centre
offers many private meeting spaces with a focus on comfort and convenience.
Unrivalled in meticulous appointments, refined design details and impeccable
service, it offers the best of modern technology. Extensive conference and
banquet venues provide an ideal venue for larger events and meetings in Delhi.
The Oberoi Spa, regarded as one of
the best luxury spas in Delhi, provides a sanctuary of peace in the heart of
the city. Highly skilled therapists provide a variety of treatments and
programs ranging from the best in ancient Ayurveda to Aromatherapy. 
The hotel
also offers indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools and a state of the art
fitness centre. 
The hotel rooms offer a panoramic view of the Delhi Golf Course
on one side and of Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi’s premier heritage site, on the other.
The award winning hotel is ideal for business travel or leisurely holidays to
explore the cultural wonders of Delhi.
Walking
into The Oberoi Spa, at New Delhi, is like entering a sanctuary of peace in the
heart of the city. The spa is built over 9000 square feet area and is full of
space, warmth and bright ambient light. A contemporary façade with stunning
Turkish marble and Oakwood interiors enhance the mood and stimulate the
experience of the treatments. Located by the pool, it consists of eight therapy
rooms, which includes one double room, four single rooms, a therapy suite, an
Ayurveda therapy room and a hydrotherapy room for Vichy shower. Each of the
therapy rooms is luxuriously designed with an individual shower cum steam room
where the therapist delivers pampering & dreamy treatments followed by
relaxation and a cup of warm herbal tea at the private wooden deck outside each
room.
Panoramic view-buffet lunch area
Next site inspection was the Crown Plaza Hotel Delhi...
The sleek Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla hotel is a landmark
structure in South Delhi, placing you close to local business complexes and
multinational companies. Step into the bright and airy Lobby, and cross the
marbled floor past the chandelier and sparkling waterfall where their efficient
staff is waiting to check you in to your spacious room.
The guests take the
20km trip from Indira Gandhi International Airport by taxi or rental car in
under an hour. One can reach Delhi's major tourist attractions, such as the Red
Fort, Qutab Minar and the vast, 14th-century ruins of Tughlakabad Fort, in less
than 30 minutes from the hotel.
There's a choice of Indian and western cuisine or, if you'd
rather try something different, head to Chao Bella restaurant. Its unique mix
of Chinese and Italian cooking will leave you wondering whether to twirl
spaghetti forks or chopsticks.
The next site inspection was the Hotel Lalit...
The LaLiT Hotels in Delhi , one of the best luxury hotels in Delhi India, stands tall right in the middle of city’s premier business and commercial district – Connaught Place. Being the central luxury business hotel in Delhi, it is located right next to lively shopping centers, office complexes and colorful streets, the hotel is 24 kms from the international airport and just minutes away from government offices, cultural centers and international trade fair grounds.
Located at the city center, The Lalit New Delhi is just 35
minute drive from the airport and is merely 5 minute from the railway station.
The city is well connected through air and rail links apart from two of the
national highways which connect New Delhi to all the major cities in the
country.
Serving cuisines from both the world of east and west, The LaLiT,
hotels New Delhi offers four fine dining restaurants serving food to suit all
types of palate. For those enjoying traditional Chinese food, The Woks serve
authentic Chinese food while The Grill serves continental food. And if guests
want to taste food prepared in the traditional Indian way, we invite them to
try our Indian cuisine at Baluchi
With a bouquet of 457 hotels accommodation spread over 18 residential
guest floors, The LaLiT New Delhi welcomes all its guests to it limitless
hospitality. Our vision at The LaLiT Delhi hotels, which is one of the best
amongst 5 stars hotels in Delhi, is to provide world class services to all our
guests and to put ourselves as the executive hotel choice amongst the business
traveler. 
Contemporary and uber-stylish, all hotel accommodations at The LaLiT
Luxury hotels, offer comfort and luxury for a discerning business executive on
the move or a family on a vacation.
Spread across six different category of rooms at hotel,
including four categories of suites, guests have an option of choosing the mode
of Delhi accommodation, from fully furnished suites to the rooms catering to
the need of all types of traveler. Suites are generously spaced & have bed
room along with a living room. These Room Types are a perfect blend of Luxury
& comfort with a touch of ultra modern fixtures & facilities. 
Having
been recently modified, the hotel suites are fitted with all the contemporary
amenities while the hotel rooms are luxuriously accommodated with the needs of
a business traveler on move – all aimed to make hotel stay more comfortable.
Very modern, large rooms with very clean bathrooms. Very
spacious throughout.
FoyerThe 2nd to last site inspection was The Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi
With its well-appointed rooms and modern
comforts, the hotel has played host to the heads of state, celebrities and high
profile businessmen from across the world.
Located in the very heart of the Indian capital, the location and unrivaled service are quintessentially Taj. The hotel is only a few minutes’ drive from
both the airport and the city center and is near to most of the embassies in
New Delhi.
Taj Palace Hotel features 402 rooms, including suites.
Rooms |
Taj Club Rooms | Suites
| The Presidential Suite | Tata
Suite
This was very modern and very different feel from the Taj
Mahal Delhi and better for groups and clients looking for more modern style. 
The last site visit was the Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi
The 11 storey hotel is made of pink Dholpur sandstone and gives a
classic view at first sight. A total of the 294 well-equipped rooms and 28
suites are offered as accommodations at Delhi five star deluxe hotel Taj Mahal.
The rooms have amenities, like, internet, color television, in-room
fax, mini bar, and direct ISD facility. The suites of the hotel are designed on
a special theme and the amenities are separate living area, bedroom and a
dinning space. 
The main accommodation specialty of the hotel is Taj club sparsely
designed for the business travelers where first class business guests avail
limousine services, valet services, private check-in on the club floor,
personal safe, etc.
One can taste some of the best dishes of Indian and continental
prepared by renowned chefs. Taj Mahal Delhi has a few restaurants and lounge
which can soothe the connoisseur. 
The main cuisine specialties at Taj Mahal are Thai, Chinese, Japanese,
continental, etc. The Emperor’s lounge is the best place for rest and
relaxation.
Hosted Dinner-The Indian food was GREAT!
This is the restaurant we ate at and they made nan bread at the table
French restaurant in the hotel in a train
