Lutyens Delhi gets a new hotel

The Connaught opens in the heart of the capital.

The Taj or the IHCL group has announced the opening of The Connaught, a 104-room hotel in the heart of the capital. Personifying the soul of its delightfully vibrant location, The Connaught perfectly reflects the cultural and linguistic melting pot of New Delhi. The hotel “has a unique and striking design, combining the art deco charm of Connaught Place and contemporary luxe interiors. The selling point of the hotel though is likely to be its location– bang in the VIP part of the city. It offers easy access to Connaught Place—the capital’s CBD—as well as the city’s most important tourist attractions such as the Qutub Minar and India Gate.

The hotel’s distinctive offerings include an all-day diner, The Hub, which takes guests on a gastronomical journey across global and local cuisines, whilst featuring some of Delhi’s legendary favourites. The restaurant opens into an al-fresco dining venue, and also extends into a stylish cocktail bar that promises to be the city’s most sought after watering hole.