The Claridges Delhi Explained

Hotel Name:The Claridges, New Delhi
Location:Lutyens' Delhi, 12
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi
Opening Date:1955
Owner:Suresh Nanda
Floors:3
Number Of Rooms:132
Website:https://www.claridges.com/

The Claridges Delhi is a five star hotel in New Delhi with 132 rooms. It is located in Lutyens' Delhi in the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road.[1] Built in 1955, the hotel's interior depicts historical artwork of royal India and is surrounded with lush green lawns and has been an important relic of independent India.[2]

The Claridges Delhi is spread across 3 acres of land, the hotel is a low-rise building of 3 floors and is divided into two wings. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, seven restaurants, a shopping arcade, health club and art galleries.[3]

In 2003, the hotel's ownership was changed, which was arranged by its Chairman Suresh Nanda.[4] [5]

Restaurants

Sevilla

Sevilla is a Spanish-themed restaurant in Claridges which serves pizzas, tapas, paella and house special sangrias.[6]

Dhaba By Claridges

Dhaba is a Punjabi highway themed restaurant in Claridges serving rustic Indian cuisine.[7] Sanjeev Nanda, CEO of The Claridges Delhi sold the restaurant to Azure Hospitality in 2016.[8]

Pickwick

A multi-cuisine restaurant, Pickwick is a scenic beauty, with its colonial ambience, the world map of 18th century across the ceiling and the french windows added to which is an exclusive sushi bar and the Dickens Bar making it the perfect place to be.

Jade

Inspired by jade, the ceremonial Chinese stone, this restaurant is admired for its delicious Chinese-Cantonese cuisine.[9]

Aura- The Bar

Setting the pace of the city's nightlife, Aura is an embodiment of chic and sophistication. Its dimly lit serene ambience makes it a perfect destination to unwind after a long day at work.[10]

References

  1. Web site: The Claridges, New Delhi. Condé Nast Traveller. 12 February 2014 .
  2. News: The Claridges, New Delhi, Delhi. Telegraph.
  3. News: Claridges launches art gallery. The Hindu.
  4. News: Nanda takes the Claridges Cake. Times of India.
  5. News: Claridges Hotel up for sale; Rs 1,500 crore expected. Economic Times.
  6. Web site: Sevilla, The Claridges. NDTV Food.
  7. News: Dhaba - The Claridges. The Times of India.
  8. News: Sanjeev Nanda sells Dhaba by Claridges to Azure Hospitality. Business Standard.
  9. Web site: jade claridges - Google Search. 2022-02-17. www.google.com.
  10. Web site: aura bar claridges - Google Search. 2022-02-17. www.google.com.