Delhi hotel-- Metropolitan Nikko or The Grand New Delhi?

mhhelle · Dec 9th, 2004, 20:30

I'm looking for a hotel in Delhi for a couple nights. I see on sites like expedia, travelocity and orbitz that the following are the highest rated hotels in my price range (less than $150 per night):

Metropolitan Nikko
The Grand New Delhi
Ambassador Hotel

Does anyone have a recommendation about which one is the best? I've never been to India before so I know basically nothing. I looked at the hotel listings, but they just give basic information about the hotels, not recommendations. Are there other hotels people would recommend?

vinayverma · Dec 9th, 2004, 21:28

I'd go for Nikko or Ambassodor.
No doubt Grand is good but its too far from the city center (but near to airport). You'll endup spending ~ US$50 each time want to come to Connought place etc.

mhhelle · Dec 10th, 2004, 05:03

How about the Maidens? Has anyone stayed there?

DaDrifter · Dec 11th, 2004, 14:52

Maidens is a decent hotel - old colonial style building, but quite out of the way. It is located just north of the older parts of the city. It used to be called the Oberoi Maidens (not sure if it is still managed by the Oberoi group). It's quite far from the city centre and nearly 30 km from the airport. Not the kind of place where you can just step out for a walk in the evening or grab a meal. There is nothing close-by and a lot of construction activity going on in that area for the upcoming Delhi Metro. I would go by Vinay's choice - Nikko or Ambassador, both are conveniently located.

jees · Aug 1st, 2006, 15:50

Hi
I'm from Delhi and have visited almost every hotel here. I recommend Nikko for several reasons, its neat and clean which i find very important, staff there is very friendly and don't forget to visit their restaurant "Chutney".. food is yumm there. And if you love to try Japanese delicacies then thats the right place for you. In all its value for money.

And its right in the middle of the city so commuting is very easy.

Karan321 · Aug 1st, 2006, 17:12

Both Nikko and Grand are quite allright, Grand being more popular. But as mentioned by others Nikko is more convenient in terms of location. I would rate Ambassador one notch lower. Oberoi Maidens is just too far off from everything. I recently had a business associate from the UK staying there and it was so inconvenient just to get him to my office in South Delhi everyday.

anuragmehra · Aug 4th, 2006, 18:44

Good Service - Close to CP/Central Delhi.
Recommended highly for busines travellers

Karan321 · Aug 5th, 2006, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by jees

Hi
and don't forget to visit their restaurant "Chutney".. food is yumm there. And if you love to try Japanese delicacies then thats the right place for you. In all its value for money.

And its right in the middle of the city so commuting is very easy.

Yes, the food at Chutney is quite good

sonu · Aug 6th, 2006, 03:18

Nikko is actually nice. My stay was really comfortable. Nice staff, great service and yummy food. Must visit.

jees · Aug 9th, 2006, 13:36

Yes I also agree to you guys that Nikko have very good staff and good service standards. Try Japanese cuisine, its amazing.

ninasimone · Aug 9th, 2006, 15:33

How far in distance is Manju Ka Tilla from all the hustle and bustle of Delhi, walking distance? I don't mind a good walk, am thinking of staying at Wongdhen House, anyone heard of it?

Mays · Aug 10th, 2006, 10:16

The Grand is good too with large sopacious rooms...service is good "not great" though....its away from the hustle and bustle and one can actually laze around....

Bonita · Aug 23rd, 2006, 02:08

The GRand is a gorgeous Property, one of my favvorites, but located far south in Vasant KUNJ. It would be a good choice if u need to be near the airport, or depending on what are your needs in Delhi.

The Grand has wonderful diverse resturants and a great health club/spa! And the rooms are superb, some of the best in Delhi. I have stgayed here quite a few times, and realy lux! And absolutely gorgeous bathrooms, Huge!!! Also, lovely pool area!

However, if u are sightseeing, i wld say best to stay more central. The NIkko is a good central five star choice, but another hotel u may consider, in about the same price point is the Intercontinental on Barakanamba road, right on the cusp of Connaught Place. I prefer the Intercontinental that to the Nikko on atmosphere and overall feeling. The Intercontinental has Excellent resturants too!

I have stayed at all the above properties, so feel free to drop me a line with quesitons, etc..

happy travels, namaste.

Dec 9th, 2004, 20:30	#1
mhhelle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 6	Delhi hotel-- Metropolitan Nikko or The Grand New Delhi? I'm looking for a hotel in Delhi for a couple nights. I see on sites like expedia, travelocity and orbitz that the following are the highest rated hotels in my price range (less than $150 per night): Metropolitan Nikko The Grand New Delhi Ambassador Hotel Does anyone have a recommendation about which one is the best? I've never been to India before so I know basically nothing. I looked at the hotel listings, but they just give basic information about the hotels, not recommendations. Are there other hotels people would recommend?

Dec 9th, 2004, 21:28	#2
vinayverma Maha Infrequent Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,250	I'd go for Nikko or Ambassodor. No doubt Grand is good but its too far from the city center (but near to airport). You'll endup spending ~ US$50 each time want to come to Connought place etc. __________________ If Life is a journey....travel on...and on..on..on.....

Dec 10th, 2004, 05:03	#3
mhhelle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Posts: 6	Maidens? How about the Maidens? Has anyone stayed there?

Aug 1st, 2006, 15:50	#5
jees Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 2	I recommend Nikko Hi I'm from Delhi and have visited almost every hotel here. I recommend Nikko for several reasons, its neat and clean which i find very important, staff there is very friendly and don't forget to visit their restaurant "Chutney".. food is yumm there. And if you love to try Japanese delicacies then thats the right place for you. In all its value for money. And its right in the middle of the city so commuting is very easy.

Aug 6th, 2006, 03:18	#9
sonu Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BOMBAY Posts: 1	I'd go for Nikko Nikko is actually nice. My stay was really comfortable. Nice staff, great service and yummy food. Must visit.

Dec 11th, 2004, 14:52	#4
DaDrifter Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 97	Maidens is a decent hotel - old colonial style building, but quite out of the way. It is located just north of the older parts of the city. It used to be called the Oberoi Maidens (not sure if it is still managed by the Oberoi group). It's quite far from the city centre and nearly 30 km from the airport. Not the kind of place where you can just step out for a walk in the evening or grab a meal. There is nothing close-by and a lot of construction activity going on in that area for the upcoming Delhi Metro. I would go by Vinay's choice - Nikko or Ambassador, both are conveniently located.

Aug 1st, 2006, 17:12	#6
Karan321 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 233	Both Nikko and Grand are quite allright, Grand being more popular. But as mentioned by others Nikko is more convenient in terms of location. I would rate Ambassador one notch lower. Oberoi Maidens is just too far off from everything. I recently had a business associate from the UK staying there and it was so inconvenient just to get him to my office in South Delhi everyday.

Aug 4th, 2006, 18:44	#7
anuragmehra Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: deLHI Posts: 1	Good Service - Close to CP/Central Delhi. Recommended highly for busines travellers

Aug 9th, 2006, 13:36	#10
jees Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 2	yes Service at Nikko is good Yes I also agree to you guys that Nikko have very good staff and good service standards. Try Japanese cuisine, its amazing.

Aug 9th, 2006, 15:33	#11
ninasimone Here comes the Sun Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sydney australia Posts: 194	How far in distance is Manju Ka Tilla from all the hustle and bustle of Delhi, walking distance? I don't mind a good walk, am thinking of staying at Wongdhen House, anyone heard of it?

Aug 10th, 2006, 10:16	#12
Mays Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, Kolkata Posts: 58	The Grand is good too with large sopacious rooms...service is good "not great" though....its away from the hustle and bustle and one can actually laze around....

Aug 23rd, 2006, 02:08	#13
Bonita Dreaming Of India Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NEW DELHI..NEW YORK..Wherever i am.. Posts: 110	The GRand is a gorgeous Property, one of my favvorites, but located far south in Vasant KUNJ. It would be a good choice if u need to be near the airport, or depending on what are your needs in Delhi. The Grand has wonderful diverse resturants and a great health club/spa! And the rooms are superb, some of the best in Delhi. I have stgayed here quite a few times, and realy lux! And absolutely gorgeous bathrooms, Huge!!! Also, lovely pool area! However, if u are sightseeing, i wld say best to stay more central. The NIkko is a good central five star choice, but another hotel u may consider, in about the same price point is the Intercontinental on Barakanamba road, right on the cusp of Connaught Place. I prefer the Intercontinental that to the Nikko on atmosphere and overall feeling. The Intercontinental has Excellent resturants too! I have stayed at all the above properties, so feel free to drop me a line with quesitons, etc.. happy travels, namaste. __________________ Dreamingofindia@aol.com

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