Chosen as India s best  Luxury Historical Hotel  by World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015  The Imperial is an iconic property in Delhi's 5 star hotel category and the most distinguished address situated in the heart of the capital, reminiscent of the halcyon days of the Raj. A luxury hotel with an iconic and awe-inspiring heritage interwoven in colonial elegance  it dwells in its modern delivery of old-style class, magnificence and luxuries aplenty. Built in 1931 by Blomfield, one of Sir Edwin Lutyen’s associates and inaugurated by Lord Willingdon in 1936  it is New Delhi s landmark Hotel  located on Janpath  the erstwhile Queensway. The Hotel is steps away from Connaught Place  the renowned shopping district and is very close to the city’s major attractions. The hotel is just a 30-minutes drive from the international airport.