Top 10 Best Vacation Places To Visit In Dubai

Top 10 Best  Vacation Places To Visit In Dubai

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates and is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. It has the largest population with the second largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi. In the country’s legislature, only Dubai and Abu Dhabi have the veto power over the critical matters of national importance. In 2007, Dubai was the 8th most visited city of the world and it is expected to accommodate over 15 million tourists by 2015. It is a great place for tourism and is famous world over. The primary activity of the tourists is shopping but there are also other modern and ancient attractions in Dubai which are a tempting factor for the tourists to visit this place.

Let us see some of the worth seeing places in Dubai. These places are not numbered in the increasing order of their attractiveness because everybody has his own taste about tourism. What I have tried here is to encompass some of the best places which you must visit in Dubai. Do let me know if you guys have some other interesting places to visit as it will help the other readers.

1. Desert Safari

In this, you use an off-road vehicle and set out for an exciting journey into the sand dunes. This is really a thrilling activity and this needs pertinent driving skills and experience to handle the car on the sand. For all the adventurous people out there, do try this and give it your best shot.

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2. The Dubai Mall

This behemoth shopping mall is the world’s largest shopping mall based on total area and includes 1200 shops. It is the part of Burj Khalifa and this mall can be reached via Doha street. Now as we go into the mall the things you would see there are; the world’s largest Gold Souk with 220 retailers; the 850,000 sq ft (79,000 m2) Fashion Catwalk atrium; Fashion Island (Avenue), with 70 stores dedicated to haute couture; the Middle East’s first Galeries Lafayette department store; Oasis Fountain Waterfall; and WaterFront Atrium.

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3. Ski DubaiSki Dubai is actually an indoor ski resort and is the part of one of the world’s largest shopping mall, Mall of the Emirates. It was developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties and has an indoor ski area of 22,500 square feet. It was opened in November 2005 and has many things for the people as a 60-meter high indoor mountain with 5 slopes of varying steepness and difficulty, including a 400-metre-long run, the world’s first indoor black run, and a 90-metre-long quarter pipe for snowboarders. This is not the end of the list guys as there are a lot of other things to enjoy there. Once you pay for the admission ticket, you are provided with winter-clothing, ski and snow-board

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4. Dubai MuseumIt was built in 1787 and is the oldest building in Dubai. The aim of this museum was to present the traditional way of life in the Emirate of Dubai to the people. Lot of visitors come to visit the Dubai Museum and in March 2008, the Museum had 80,000 visitors. The museum includes local antiquities as well as artifacts from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai.

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5. Burj Khalifa

It is the tallest building in the world and measures over 828 meters. You can enjoy the stunning scenes of Dubai from the top of this building. Burj Khalifa has also got the world’s tallest restaurant situated on the 122nd floor at 442 meters (1350 ft) up in the sky.

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6. The Palm Islands Dubai

These are the world’s three man-made islands, so large that they can be seen from space with the naked eye. In 2002, the original two islands announced were the Palm Jumeirah and the Palm Jebel Ali and this project is being undertaken by Al Nakheel Properties (Nakheel Corporation). These islands are built in the shape of palm trees and there are houses on these islands to live in. It is simply marvelous

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7.The World Islands In Dubai

It is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands constructed in the shape of a world map, four kilometers off the coast of Dubai, UAE. The islands project was actually the idea of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, and was developed by Nakheel Properties. The overall cost of the project was estimated at 14 billion USD. Each island in the archipelago ranges from about 14,000 m² (150,000 square feet) to 42,000 m²

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8.BURJ AL ARAB

It is the tallest hotel in the world and the first 7-star hotel in the world. Its construction started in 1994 and was opened to the public in 1999. It is the iconic symbol of Dubai and it resembles a dhow (Arabian sea vessel) with a billowed out sail.

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9. Dubai BeachesDubai has got some of very beautiful beaches in the world and they run along Jumeirah Road. There are many hotels and private clubs along the length of the beach but at the same time there are many public access places which include playgrounds, barbecue sites, food kiosks, and picnic areas for families. January is the best month to visit these beaches as the temperatures are pleasant and one can enjoy to the hilt there.

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10. Dubai Autodrome

It is actually a motor sports facility and is a part of the Union Properties Motorcity development. It was first inaugurated in October 2004 and hosted the final round of the FIA GT Championship. Dubai Autodrome includes an FIA sanctioned 5.39km circuit, a Race & Driving school and a CIK approved Karting track.

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Padmanabhapuram Palace | Kerala | Best Tourist Places in India

Padmanabhapuram Palace | Kerala | Best Tourist Places in India

 

LOCATION:

The palace is emplaced in Padmanabhapuram fort in Thuckaley, near Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. It is at a distance of about 65 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala.

HISTORY :
The palace was built by Trippapur Moopam, the head of the Trippapur Swarupam Dynasty that ruled over Padmanabhapuram. It was constructed in the 14th Century, as a mud palace in the Nalukettu style of architecture that prevailed in Kerala.

The palace was restructured in the 18th Century, using granite in most of the parts of the fort, by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, King of Travancore, who named the palace Padmanabhapuram after the name of prime deity of Travancore, Lord Padmanabhaswamy.

ARCHITECTURE :

The palace is known to be an architectural marvel of the south, being the largest wooden castle in Asia. The palace gets its uniqueness from its subtle facade, differentiated style of architecture and its intricately carved woodwork and granite work. A collection of 14 ethnic palaces and 127 beautiful royal rooms, Padmanabhapuram palace is a restores the rich cultural heritage and royal styles of living, safely within its periphery.

The palace consists of the King's Chamber called Mantrasala, for council meetings, constructed in the traditional style of Kerala using egg-whites, burnt coconut shells and decorated with colored mica. The King's mother's palace is the oldest one which comprise of sloping roofs and carved pillars, one of which is a masterpiece as it is carved out of a single piece of wood. Natakshala, a huge hall where performances used to take place, has a shiny polished granite flooring and a room for the royal women folk to watch the performances from. Thekee Kotaram also known as the Southern Palace, houses the royal artifacts and various articles of cultural and traditional importance.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS:

The royal balcony called Ambarimukhappu, from where the King used to give public appearance and watch various celebrations.

Thaikkottaram or King's mother's palace, with its smooth red flooring, decorated ceilings, open courtyard at the centre and carved pillars is a must-see for visitors. Though much of the curiosity is generated by the dark pathway which acted as a secret exit leading to Charode Palace, which is around 2km from the Padmanabhapuram Palace.

Navratri Mandapam is considered to be the most attractive segment of the palace with its reflective marble flooring and carved pillars, where dance performances take place. It is placed near the Saraswati Temple.

The palace also houses an informative museum that treasures artifacts from 8th to 18th Century including scriptures, arms, murals, paintings and coins, enough to create one's curiosity to know about the ancient culture of the south.

Time tested wooden architecture and carvings in the interiors of the palace, Chinese carvings on the furniture used by the royal family, open air bath, Chandra Vilas, Indra Vilas and the continuously lit brass lanterns are some of the other attractions to check out in the Palace.

NEARBY SIGHTSEEING:

Puthenmalika Palace Museum, Kovalam Beach, Museum Complex, Attukal Bhagvathy Temple, Kannakanu Palace, Karikakkom Temple and Christ Church are the important sites near the Padmanabhapuram Temple to enjoy the colors of the beautiful southern India.

Top 10 Leading Expensive Luxury Hotels in London

Top 10 Leading Expensive Luxury Hotels in London

London is one of the most visited and most expensive places in the world. Here is a list that brings to you aspects of both. The most expensive places to stay at when you visit London.

10. Sanderson

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9. Blakes

 

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8. St Martin’s Lane Hotel

 

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7. Covent Garden Hotel

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6. Hazlitt’s

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5. The Halkin
 

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4. The Soho Hotel

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3. Hempel
 

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2. The Gore
 

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1. Knightsbridge Hotel

 

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Top 10 Romantic Best Restaurants in Singapore | Tourism

Top 10 Romantic Best Restaurants in Singapore | Tourism

For young and old couples and lovers enjoyment have look at beautiful Singapore city having a romantic meal with your spouse should not be restricted to Valentine's Day. Whether its for a special occasion, a celebration or just because, here are 10 of Singapore's most romantic restaurants to dine in.

Singapore has an abundance of romantic restaurants, (we can thank the romance Singapore campaign for that!), but which of them are THE MOST romantic ones for dinner?

To find out, we send our team of picky journalists to scout around and bring you their favourite 10 most romantic restaurants for dinner in Singapore. These restaurants don’t just have a view/luscious surroundings to die for, but their service standards are A class and their food is pretty good too. *List is in no particular order.

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1) The Altivo Bar & Glass Bar

If you are a sucker for a sweeping sunset view of Singapore’s skyline, then Altivo, at Mt Faber is the right place to dine for you! If you’re heading there on a weekend or the eve of a public holiday, it’s advisable to call for a reservation first as they are usually fully booked.

Cuisine: Local/Western
Main Courses: $16 – $30
Address: The Jewel Box, 109 Mount Faber Road, Singapore 099203
Opening Hours: Mon to Sun: 12.30pm – 3am
Tel: +65 6377 9688

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2) Il lido

 

Located within the Sentosa Golf Club, this establishment boasts spectacular views of manicured greens and picturesque sunsets quite unlike any you will find on our sunny island. Dining here is as good as it gets…really! The drinks are pretty magnificent too.

Cuisine: Italian *Veg Friendly
Main Courses: $35 – $68
Address: 27 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore 099892
Operation Hours: Mon to Sun 11.30 – 2.30 pm, Mon to Sun 6.30 -11.30 pm
Tel: +65 6866 1977

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3) Roast

Forget top 10, Roast is considered one of the top 5 most romantic restaurants in SIngapore. It has a unique communal menu that was conceived on the simple fact that a beautiful meal is more so when shared with loved ones. The menu includes an extensive offering of entree platters, crudites (raw fresh vegetables), pasta, roasts, dessert platters and a selection of artisanal cheeses gorgeously presented to be shared.

Cuisine: Western
Main Course: $65 onwards
Address: 1 Rochester Park, Singapore 139212
Operating Hours: Mon to Thurs: 6pm – 1am, Fri to Sat: 6pm – 2am, Sun: 10am – 3pm, 6pm – 1am
Tel: +65 6773 0070

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4) Halia, Botanical Gardens

Set in Singapore’s emerald crown jewel, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Halia is the perfect restaurant for a romantic night out. Also a great place for brunch.

Cuisine: Western
Main Courses: $18 onwards
Address: 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden, (enter via Tyersall Avenue), Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569
Operating Hours: Mon to Fri (except public holidays): 12pm – 10.15pm / Sat, Sun & PH: 10am to 10.30pm
Tel:+65 6476 6711

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5) Indochine Waterfront

Amidst the grand backdrop of the towering skyscapers in the financial hub and mesmerizing riverfront at Empress Place, IndoChine Waterfront is a swanky restaurant which offers authentic IndoChinese cuisines.

Cuisine: Vietnamese, Lao/Cambodian, French
Address: IndoChine Empress Place, 1 Empress Place, Asian civilization museum, Singapore 179555
Operation Hours: Lunch (Mon to Fri): 12pm – 3pm, Dinner (Sun to Thur): 6.30pm – 11.30pm, Dinner (Fri & Sat): 6.30pm – 12.30pm
Tel: +65 6339 1720

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6) Au Jardin Les Amis

The romantic ambiance of Au Jardin Les Amis is a wonderful place to spend some special hours with your beloved. Nestled in an elegant colonial house the restaurant is a perfect blending of rich artistic splendor and unique atmosphere. Set amid the lush Botanic gardens, the restaurant offers you a wide variety of exquisite French delicacies.

Cuisine: French
Main Course: $100 – S$300
Address: 1 Cluny Road, EJH Corner House, Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Singapore 259569
Operating Hours: Daily: 7.00pm – 12.00am, Fri: 12.00pm – 3.00pm, Sun: 11.30am – 3.00pm
Tel: +65 6466 8812

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7) Graze at Rochester Park

Housed within a classic pre-war colonial bungalow, Graze exudes the aura of an unhurried world, where you and your wife can unwind and simply enjoy a contemporary dining experience.

Cuisine: Australian
Main Courses:: $18 – $42
Address: 4 Rochester Park, Singapore 139215
Operating Hours: Tue to Sat : 6pm – 12am, Sun : 12pm to 11pm
Tel: +65 6775 9000

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8 ) Iggys

Winner of the Meile Guide top 20 restaurants in Asia, this is definitely the ONE place to sweep your queen off her feet while giving her a gastronomical adventure. Their degustation menu is a MUST-try. This place is hot! So, call weeks in advance for reservations.

Cuisine: European
Address: The Regent Hotel, 1 Cuscaden Road, Level 3, Singapore 249715
Dinner: Set Meal at $195
Operating Hours: Lunch (Mon to Fri): 12pm – 1pm, Dinner (Mon to Sat): 7pm – 9.30pm
Tel: +65 6732 2234

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9) Braise

The first words that came to mind when I saw this restaurant, was oooh lala! This breezy waterfront restaurant is super chic and sophisticated. With it’s stunning view, you definitely can’t go wrong! So do remember to come early (around 6.45 or so to catch the sunset). Also bear in mind that there is a no slipper dress code at this restaurant.

Cuisine: European. Must tries include the lamb shanks, capellini with lobster & lobster oil
Main Courses: $35 – $46
Address: Sentosa, 60 Palawan Beach Walk, Level 2
Operating Hours: (Mon-Sat): Lunch: 12pm – 3pm / (Mon-Sun): Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.0 pm

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10) The Cliff

The Cliff is an epitome of the tantalizing gourmet cuisine styles that have been set by the restaurants in Sentosa Island. Perched on a cliff overlooking the South China Sea with gentle breezes, it features a show kitchen, cascading water features and a split-level platform built over lush jungle. This alfresco style restaurant is a haven for connoisseurs of ambrosial cuisine inspired by the seasonal finest ingredients and superior wines. . Do come early to view the nice sunset at this relaxed bar before you feast!

Cuisine: Contemporary
Main Course: $100 – $200
Address: The Sentosa Resort & Spa, 2 Bukit Manis Rd Singapore 99891
Operating Hours: Daily: 6.30pm – 12am
Tel: +65 6275 0331

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Top 10 Leading Shopping Places in Singapore | Tourism

Top 10 Leading Shopping Places in Singapore | Tourism

1. Orchard Road

Orchard Road is the region’s most famous shopping area. This place is also known as the ‘city’ of Singapore and it is the most popular shopping area among tourists and locals. The street is lined the major local and international department stores, tiny boutique, supermarkets, movie theatres, restaurants ,cafes ,snack bars and famous hotels. Some of the renowned hotels are - The Boulevard, Hilton International, Mandarin Hotel, Hyatt Regency, The main shopping complexes would be Centre point, The Far East Plaza, Paragon, Orchard Point, Far East Shopping Centre. Here, you will be enjoy shopping especially for clothes since there are a variety of brands ranging from designer labels like Louis Vuitton to fairly cheap wear like Giordano.

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2. Arab Street

Popular with Singaporeans of all races, Arab Street is the heart of Singapore’s Muslim community with the impressive Sultan Mosque. This street beginning just north of Beach Road is filled with many interesting shopping surprises. Wonderful merchandise such as handicrafts, clothes, basket ware, jewelry and etc have a characteristic Islamic, Malay, Indonesian, Arabic influence. The most attractive goods are textiles, fabric in every color and pattern imaginable, handmade batiks, French chiffons and Chinese silks.
Location: Arab St, Singapore, Singapore
Open hours: Mon-Sat

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3. Chinatown

This place was set-up by migrants from China in the late 19th century. Chinatown is full of unique shop houses mostly in cloth, medicine, gold and food imported from China. The stores here are populated with shops offering antique stuffs, Chinese fashions, accessories, crafts and foods in cheap price. If you’re hungry, authentic Chinese meal is everywhere, along with good Korean food and inexpensive food at the Smith Street Hawker Centre. Enjoy shopping and negotiating in a traditional Chinese atmosphere.

Location: Smith St, Singapore, Singapore
Open hours: Mon-Sat

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4. Holland

Holland Village is a unique area where you can find a lot of expatriates shop houses and popular pubs. It houses a lot of conserved and renovated antique stores which promote it to be the distinctive characteristic place. You can discover everything you want such as archaic curio shops peculiar art galleries, trendy music stores, nice coffee shops, a wet market, several fast food restaurants and well-known pubs include Wala Wala, Tango’s and La Luna.

Location: Holland Rd, Singapore, Singapore

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5. Little India

Spend your wonderful time on shopping at an exotic and exciting place. Touch Indian ambiance and stunning with lots of brightly-painted shop houses every street corner. This place sells a lot of gold, jewelry, clothing, textiles, spices and handicrafts. If you are hungry, you can have affordable and wonderfully satisfying food prepared by the kitchens of all the little family-run restaurants.

Location: Serangoon Rd, Singapore

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6. Marina Square

Marina Square is one of the largest shopping mall in Singapore. This nice shopping place is in Suntec City which is the popular business centre, and shopping mall- Millenia Walk. Now it is linked underpass through City Hall MRT- with a new underground shopping place called Raffles Link. You also find famous hotels like Raffles Hotel, Marina Mandarin, Oriental and Pan Pacific.

Location: 6 Raffles Boulevard, 01-101 Marina Square Singapore 039594
Tel: (65) 6339 8787

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7. Clarke Quay

Have fun and enjoy shopping on every Sunday with the great colorful flea market.Clarke Quay offers plenty of out-of-the-ordinary items, antiques and home decors, chic souvenirs and nice t-shirts. There are a number of food choices including inexpensive satay or high quality partake from high-price restaurant.. This is also a fun place for Nightlife such as jazz bars, hard-partying dance clubs. And if you want to be sour-stiring, check out the G-Max Reverse Bungy, have a thrilled experience.

Location: 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore, Singapore

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8. Linking City Hall

Linking City Hall, the first underground mall in Singapore, is located in City Hall and connects the City Hall MRT Station to several main developments in the area. There are over 50 shops providing a variety of merchandises including home accessories, beauty services, jewellery, fashion, books and music. You also discover nice cafés and restaurants like Dining at Sakae, O’Briens Irish Sandwich Bar, Thai Express and so on. Whether you are in the mood of hanging out or crazy shopping, Linking City Hall is the perfect choice for you. Find the wonders of Linking City Hall and you will never forget them.

Location: 1 Raffles Link Singapore 039393 Singapore
Tel : (65) 6339 9913

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9. North Bridge Road

Are you looking for home appliances, gadgets and computers? North Bridge Road is the excellence choice for everyone. Meet your desire at Funan Centre and Sim Lim Square at North Bridge Road. In the same area you can also enjoy shopping at Pargo Bugis Junction, Peninsular Shopping Centre, High Street Centre, Capitol Theatre and building, Raffles Hotel Arcade, Blanco Court and Bras Basah Complex and Raffles City Complex. You can easy reach there by taking the train to City Hall MRT or Bugis MRT stations.

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10. VivoCity

VivoCity is Singapore’s most modern mall and largest mall, at over 92,000 square meters (a million square feet). It is designed to be full of energy and vitality filled with wide open space for waterfront relaxation and entertainment. Its concept is the combination of retail and entertainment to activate and surprise patrons and to be modern and accessible for everyone. There are many big-name retailers here such as Tang’s, Toys ‘R Us, ESPRIT, Marks & Spencer, a Metropolitan Museum of Art New York gift shop, Swarovski, Liz Claiborne and L’Occitane.

Location: 1 Maritime Sq, Singapore, Singapore 099253
Tel : (65) 6377 6860

Top 10 Hotels in Delhi | Best Accommodations in India | Tourist Places 2011

Top 10 Hotels in Delhi

Delhi, the capital city of India is one of the most attractive tourist destinations. Along with Agra and Jaipur , it forms the famous Golden Triangle, which draws maximum tourists in India.

Many of the renowned hotels are located in Delhi. There are numerous luxury, budget and government approved hotels in Delhi. Most of Delhi hotels offer world-class facilities and service and can compete with the best hotels anywhere else in the world.

Most of the five star hotels in Delhi are located in the city center or important business districts. Some others are on the outskirt or the airport . Enjoy a stay in any of the excellent hotels in Delhi when you visit New Delhi, the capital of India.

1. The Oberoi
2. Taj Palace Hotel
3. The Imperial
4. The Claridges
5. Le Meridien
6. Hyatt Regency Delhi
7. Ashok Hotel
8. The Park
9. The Hans Plaza
10. Hotel Janpath

The OBEROI Hotel Delhi | Best Tourist Accommodation in India 2011

The Oberoi

Located within close proximity of the commercial and shopping districts of the capital city and overlooking the prestigious Delhi Golf Club, The Oberoi is one of the finest luxury hotels in Delhi.

Awarded ‘Best hotel in New Delhi Annual Travel Award 2000’ by The Business Traveler Asia Pacific, The Oberoi, New Delhi is only 18 kilometers away from the airport and 10 kilometers away from the railway station.

Accommodation in The Oberoi

The Oberoi Delhi houses 287 well-furnished guestrooms and luxurious suites. All the accommodation units are equipped with a wide range of modern facilities and services like air conditioning system, en-suite bathroom, non-smoking floor, IDD telephone, Internet access, satellite TV, DVD player, hairdryer, mini bar, refrigerator, in-room electronic safe, 24-hour room service.

The guests can choose from the following lodging options:

Deluxe Room == Premier Room == Luxury Room == Executive Suite == Deluxe Suite == Luxury Suite == Duplex Suite == Curzon Suite == Kohinoor Suite

Dining in The Oberoi

Guests can dine at the in-house food and beverage outlets of The Oberoi

• Threesixty: Serves the best of world cuisine
• Travertino: Serves traditional and authentic Italian cuisine along with an extensive range of Italian wine and cheese selection
• Taipan: Offers cuisine from all the provinces of China
• Club Bar: Serving tea, coffee and snacks along with a large variety of international beverages, it is the perfect venue to relax and meet with the friends and business associates

Business and Conference Facilities in The Oberoi

The well-equipped business center at The Oberoi can be the ideal venue for any kind of meeting, conference and seminar. Spread over 4,150 square feet, the business center comprises a reception area and waiting lounge.

Adjacent to the reception area, there are 5 web-enabled work stations and a library where guests can access Internet services. Facilitated with state-of-the-art equipment and communication facilities, 4 two-seater Private Offices, 2 six-seater Conference Rooms, 2 twelve-seater Board Rooms and 1 sixteen-seater Board Room are also tastefully decorated.

Health and Recreation at The Oberoi

The Oberoi provides the following recreational facilities:

• Swimming pool
• The Oberoi Spa
• Sauna
• Gym
• Beauty parlor
• Shopping arcade

Other Facilities and Services in The Oberoi

In addition to this, other facilities and services offered at The Oberoi include:

Car parking area == Reception == Lobby == Doctor on call == Currency exchange == Babysitting facility == Laundry == 24 hour room service == 24 - hour security

Exquisite interiors, exceptional service and fine cuisine combine to make The Oberoi one of the most graceful and elegant accommodations in the city.

OTHER HOTELS IN DELHI:

1. The Oberoi
2. Taj Palace Hotel
3. The Imperial
4. The Claridges
5. Le Meridien
6. Hyatt Regency Delhi
7. Ashok Hotel
8. The Park
9. The Hans Plaza
10. Hotel Janpath

Taj Palace Hotel Delhi | Best Tourist Accommodation in India 2011

Taj Palace Hotel

The Taj Palace Hotel is one of the popular luxury Hotels in Delhi. The hotel is known for its world-class services and amenities. It has played host to several Heads of State, corporate tycoons and entertainment stars from all over the world. The Taj Palace Hotel is spread over six acres of greenery in the city’s Diplomatic Enclave.

The hotel is just 10 minutes drive from the airport and close to the city of Gurgaon. The hotel is known as ‘The Convention Centre of the city’ because of its excellent business facilities. It is located at Sardar Patel Marg in the Diplomatic Enclave.

Accommodation in Taj Palace Hotel

At the Taj Palace Hotel guests can look forward to stay in ultimate comfort and luxury. There are 422 rooms, 40 suites and two luxurious Presidential Suites to choose from. The rooms available are as follows–

Taj Club Rooms – Guests staying here can avail exclusive check-in and check-out and complementary airport pick-up. They can also enjoy complimentary breakfast, tea and coffee and cocktails at the Taj Club lounge. Guests staying here are entitled to the complimentary use of the steam, gymnasium and Jacuzzi in the hotel’s fitness center and the meeting room of the Taj Club.

Presidential Suites – This luxurious suite features two bedrooms with bathrooms and a sauna. There is a spacious living area with a separate dining room and a kitchenette.

Superior Rooms – These elegant rooms are provided with PC’s and modems, mini bar, channel music, international direct dial and voicemail facility, broadband wireless Internet, color television with satellite programs and laundry service.

Deluxe Rooms – These rooms face the pool and have wonderful views of the open ridge of the city. The room provides all facilities of the Superior Rooms.

Grand Luxury Suites – There is a dining area, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, living room, a terrace garden and a private study.

Executive Suites – The suites come with a separate living and bedroom and various other facilities.

Luxury Suites – The spacious suites have a dining area, a bedroom with two bathrooms and living room. Some of the suites also have private gardens.

Dining in Taj Palace Hotel

The Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi features casual and formal restaurants and bars. Guests can enjoy dining at –

Orient Express – This restaurant and bar serves various regional specialties along with live Jazz performances.

Tea House of August Moon – Guests can enjoy mouth watering Chinese cuisine here.

Kafe Fontana – This 24-hour café features Mediterranean fares along with live entertainment.

Masala Art – At this contemporary Indian Restaurant, guests can enjoy Northern Indian traditional cuisine.

Business and Conference Facilities at Taj Palace Hotel

This business hotel features 9 conference or meeting rooms, which can seat up to 2000 guests. It also features a 32,000 square foot Convention Center. The center is equipped with broadband Internet access, courier facility, workstations and secretarial and translation services.

Health and Recreation at Taj Palace Hotel

There are a number of relaxation and recreation facilities at the hotel. Guests can relax at the swimming pool, workout at the fitness center or play golf. The spa provides various herbal and Ayurvedic massages.

Other Facilities and Services in Taj Palace Hotel

The other facilities provided at this Delhi Hotel are express laundry and dry cleaning, shopping arcade, beauty parlor and hair salon, car hire service, travel assistance, babysitting, currency exchange and doctor-on-call.

OTHER HOTELS IN DELHI:

1. The Oberoi
2. Taj Palace Hotel
3. The Imperial
4. The Claridges
5. Le Meridien
6. Hyatt Regency Delhi
7. Ashok Hotel
8. The Park
9. The Hans Plaza
10. Hotel Janpath

The Imperial | Hotels in Delhi | Best Tourist Accommodations in India 2011

The Imperial 

Surrounded by 24 huge and shady palm trees, The Imperial is the ultimate destination for comfort and luxury. Counted as one of the finest Asian hotels, this five star hotel offers its guests a comfortable stay. It offers top notch facilities and the most efficient and warm services.

Location of The Imperial

The Imperial in Delhi is located at the strategic venue of Queen’s Way in Janpath. The Connaught Place is located only a stone’s throw away from the hotel. Close to the hotel, you can find the fashionable shopping market and the busy business district of New Delhi. The international airport is only a 30 minutes drive from The Imperial.

Accommodation in The Imperial

The Imperial Delhi offers a total of 231 well-appointed guest rooms and 43 luxurious suites. Choose from the various types of rooms on offer at this hotel. The room types include Imperial rooms, heritage rooms, heritage suites, deco suites, luxury suites, Lutyen’s Suite and Royal Imperial Suite. The elegant decors and furnishings render a distinctive character to the rooms. The various facilities and Amenities that are appointed in the rooms include the following:

Air conditioner == Cable and Satellite Television == Telephone == Modem or data port connection == Voice mail == Tea and coffee making facilities == Radio == Hairdryer == In-room safe == Mini bar

Dining in The Imperial

The Imperial offers a number of restaurants that serve delectable culinary delights. For gastronomical bliss, step in to the restaurants of your choice and relish some delectable dishes. The restaurants and bars in this hotel include the following:

The Spice Route: Heralded as the top ten restaurants in the world, this restaurant serves the tastiest Southeast Asian delicacies.

1911: This restaurant is a tribute to the historic milestone of India. The ethnic and elaborate decor and the cuisines reflect the tradition and culture of India. The 1911 Brasserie and 1911 bar are located overlooking the lush green lawns of the hotel.

San Gimignano: For authentic and delectable Italian gastronomical delights, this restaurant is the best choice. It serves refreshing wines and grappa from Italy.

Daniell’s Tavern: For delectable Indian delights, visit this restaurant.

Patiala Peg: This bar has a remarkable collection of wines and drinks. The bar is beautifully decorated with the photographs of the Maharaja of Patiala, during the Second World War.

La Baguette: This pastry shop serves lip smacking pastries, chocolates, snacks, gateaux and breads.

The Atrium: To spend quality time with your loved ones over a cup of tea and snacks, it is the ideal place to be.

Business and Conferences in The Imperial

For business purposes, this hotel is the perfect venue. It arranges for various important meetings and social gatherings. The royal ballroom is spacious. Emily Eden and Hodges rooms hold corporate events. The conference room can hold 20 to 50 people.

Health and Recreation at The Imperial

Counted as one of the most prominent and prestigious hotels in Delhi, it offers a range of fitness and recreational facilities, which include the following:

Swimming pool == Fitness center == Gymnasium == Lush green gardens == The Imperial spa == Sauna == Whirlpool == Hydrotherapy == Meditation room

Other Facilities and Services in The Imperial

Besides all these facilities and services, The Imperial offers other facilities like baby-sitting service, laundry, lobby, parking facilities, room service, Chanel store, art galleries, beauty salon and barber shop.

OTHER HOTELS IN DELHI:

1. The Oberoi
2. Taj Palace Hotel
3. The Imperial
4. The Claridges
5. Le Meridien
6. Hyatt Regency Delhi
7. Ashok Hotel
8. The Park
9. The Hans Plaza
10. Hotel Janpath