Curved staircase and lanterns in the Taj Palace lobby

Taj Palace, New Delhi

Name: Taj Palace, New Delhi
Address: 2 Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India, New Delhi, IN
Telephone: +911126110202

At Taj Palace in New Delhi, a curved staircase opens beneath golden lanterns.

I’d book Taj Palace for a Delhi stay where dinner is part of the reason to come back. For stepping straight into market streets, I would choose another neighbourhood.

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Is it for you?

For 2, I would leave one evening free after dinner rather than coming back only to sleep. A private terrace makes sense if I expect to use it, including in the heat.

I’d ask for: Accommodation with outdoor space, specifying the dates and the outlook I want.
Worth knowing: A private terrace and a pool view are different requests: have both specified in the reservation.

Like a regular

Updated 4 November 20269 min readHow we write the guide

Move up for actual space
Before moving up a category, decide how much time you will spend in the room. For reading away from the bed I would look at the Junior Suite, with its walk-in wardrobe and corner work area.
Fit Club to your habits
I’d book Club if I would actually use breakfast, afternoon tea and the one-way transfer. Cocktails run from 6–7.30 pm and are only for guests over 25; with older children, the value changes.
An evening on the train
One evening I would book Orient Express for dinner in the railway-carriage-inspired room. Leave Loya’s northern Indian cooking for another night rather than trying to fit everything into one.

What Taj Palace, New Delhi is

Taj Palace has stood in Chanakyapuri’s Diplomatic Enclave since 1983. Its 6 acres contain 354 rooms and 57 suites, with conference and reception spaces on the scale of a large capital-city hotel.

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Taj Palace, New Delhi’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

Location
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest appreciates the calm setting; another would have liked more to see on foot nearby.
Room
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Room comments include praise for cleanliness, beds and showers.
Staff and service
Guests appreciate the staff’s helpfulness during their stay.

How we count

Taj Palace, New Delhi in numbers
What	Guests’ score	Guests who mention it	Happy
Location	7.8	35	86%
Room	7.3	50	80%
Staff and service	7.9	163	84%
Breakfast	6.3	17	47%
Price	–	13	69%

379 guests said so on Google, from 27 January 2026 to 18 October 2026. Stored Google reviews dated from 4 November 2024; the latest 500 with text, or every available text when fewer. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in New Delhi: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 4 November 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in New Delhi:

The Oberoi, New Delhi
The Leela Palace New Delhi
The Imperial New Delhi
ITC Maurya New Delhi

Price: for 2, the night of 27 December 2026, from 22,244 INR on Google Hotels on 18 October 2026.

When I would change dates

Available February nights cost more than those in November and June. I would compare nearby dates before fixing the trip.

Period	Rupees a night
5 November to 30 November 2026	16,027–41,690
February 2027	62,282–78,824
June 2027	20,886–31,801
September 2027	34,810–38,940

One night for 2 adults, searched separately; check room, meals, taxes and cancellation. Nights without a price remain excluded.

Inside the hotel

**The Taj Club lounge**from 0:05 · Taj Palace, New Delhi · 7 October 2024Watch on YouTube

**Loya’s dining rooms and arches**from 0:46 · Taj Palace, New Delhi · 26 September 2023Watch on YouTube

Good to know before you book

Pets are not allowed. ¹
Access to the spa, pool and gym begins after check-in.

30 square metres or a suite with living space

Superior Room King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Superior Room King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View30 m² · up to 3 guestsThe current design uses blue and red with large windows.View room

Superior Room King Bed Forest and Pool View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Superior Room King Bed Forest and Pool View30 m² · up to 3 guestsThe current design pairs large windows with blue and red details.View room

Superior Room Twin Bed Diplomatic Enclave View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Superior Room Twin Bed Diplomatic Enclave View30 m² · up to 3 guestsView room

Deluxe Room King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Deluxe Room King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View30 m² · up to 3 guestsIndian decorative motifs.View room

Deluxe Room Twin Bed Diplomatic Enclave View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Deluxe Room Twin Bed Diplomatic Enclave View30 m² · up to 3 guestsView room

Deluxe Room King Bed Forest and Pool View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Deluxe Room King Bed Forest and Pool View30 m² · up to 3 guestsView room

Luxury Room King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Luxury Room King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View30 m² · up to 3 guestsWoody tones and a marble bathroom.View room

Luxury Room Twin Bed Diplomatic Enclave View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Luxury Room Twin Bed Diplomatic Enclave View30 m² · up to 3 guestsView room

Taj Club Room King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Taj Club Room King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View30 m² · up to 3 guestsOn the hotel’s top 3 floors.View room

Taj Club Room Twin Bed Diplomatic Enclave View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Taj Club Room Twin Bed Diplomatic Enclave View30 m² · up to 3 guestsView room

Taj Club Room King Bed Forest and Pool View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Taj Club Room King Bed Forest and Pool View30 m² · up to 3 guestsView room

Taj Club King Bed Junior Suite · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Taj Club King Bed Junior Suite45 m² · up to 3 guestsView room

Taj Club Suite King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Taj Club Suite King Bed Diplomatic Enclave View60 m² · up to 4 guestsView room

Taj Club Suite King Bed Forest and Pool View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Taj Club Suite King Bed Forest and Pool View60 m² · up to 4 guestsView room

Luxury Suite King Bed Pool View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Luxury Suite King Bed Pool View90 m² · up to 4 guestsThe bedroom and sitting room are separate.View room

Garden Luxury Suite King Bed Pool View with Private Terrace · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Garden Luxury Suite King Bed Pool View with Private Terrace120 m² · up to 4 guestsThe sitting room is separate from the bedroom.View room

Garden Presidential 2 Bed Suite Pool View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Garden Presidential 2 Bed Suite Pool View150 m² · up to 4 guestsThe garden terrace is private.View room

Presidential Suite King Bed Pool View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Presidential Suite King Bed Pool View249 m² · up to 4 guestsA primary bedroom, living room, study, pantry and dining room seating 12.View room

Tata Suite 2 Bed King/ Twin Pool View · Taj Palace, New Delhi

Tata Suite 2 Bed King/ Twin Pool View697 m² · up to 6 guests2 bedrooms with king and twin beds, living and dining spaces. A study has a treadmill, with separate steam and spa rooms; settle treatments separately.View room

Getting there

Address	2 Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Arrival and departure	Check-in 2 pm · checkout noon

Taj Palace, New Delhi · Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

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Taj Palace, New Delhi reviews

Google35159 ratings4.7/5

Guest voices

Google

Staying with an infant

A parent appreciates practical help, from finding an item for the baby to providing a bath. They would have liked more room for the cot.

Google · 2026-10-18Read on Google

Google

3 stays during one trip

A guest returning 3 times during one trip praises beds, showers and staff. They distinguish a noisier road-facing room from quieter rooms, with different space and amenities.

Google · 2026-03-11Read on Google

Google

A feeling of calm

A guest describes the location as calm and quiet and praises the staff. It is their impression, alongside other accounts of individual rooms.

Google · 2026-04-06Read on Google

Before your stay

What does a night cost?

For 2 adults, one night on 7 November 2026 starts at INR 16,027; on 27 December 2026 starts at INR 22,244; on 1 February 2027 starts at INR 62,282. Each night is searched separately; check the selected quote for the room, meals, taxes and cancellation. Prices starts at Google Hotels, 18 October 2026.

Where would I eat, and what does breakfast include?

Spicy Duck serves Sichuan and Cantonese cooking; Capital Kitchen serves throughout the day. Club continental breakfast is in the lounge from 7am to 10.30am: before booking, check which breakfast comes with the rate.

What is J Wellness Circle like?

The menu includes massage, Ayurvedic rituals, yoga and meditation. LAVANNA is a 40-minute salt-room session; several rituals run for 120 minutes. I would choose the treatment and its duration before filling the rest of the afternoon.

Can I use the spa before check-in or without staying?

For a treatment or a visit without staying, ask J Wellness Circle for its price, timing and included access: the arrival rule alone does not settle those conditions.

What is the pool like?

The outdoor pool is heated. For a stay planned around swimming, have opening hours confirmed for your dates.

Is there parking?

Parking is among the hotel’s services. Have its cost and arrangements set out before arriving by car.

How many guests can an event accommodate, and at what cost?

Durbar is listed for 450 at circular tables or 1,000 in theatre seating. These are different setups. Have the space, menu, rooms and services quoted for the actual wedding dates; that proposal needs to define the per-person cost.

What services are available?

Room service operates 24 hours. Cots are available on request and connecting rooms depend on availability.

Is there a New Year’s Eve dinner?

For 31 December 2026, request the programme, menu, entertainment and price with the quote. A room reservation or an ordinary dinner booking at Loya does not define the New Year’s Eve evening.

Which offers would I compare?

Taj Club Rooms and Suite Saver requires at least 2 nights and serves buffet breakfast at Capital Kitchen: compare the restaurant before choosing the package. Taxes are separate and early departure may incur a charge. From 3 nights, Stay a Bit Longer also offers a room-only option.

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The honey-coloured Leela Palace rising above the trees of Chanakyapuri

The Leela Palace New Delhi

Rooms from 51 m², a pool on floor 11 and 4 restaurants in the Diplomatic Enclave’s gardens.

The Oberoi, New Delhi

I’d leave some of the diary empty here. Go out, come back, choose dinner without starting another restaurant search across the city: that is how I’d use part of the stay. If a hotel is simply somewhere to sleep, I’d compare that premium with what an extra night in India could give you.

Fairmont Jaipur

I’d come to Fairmont for a celebration or two days divided between the room, meals and a treatment. I would settle the pool dates first, with frequent closures in November and December 2026; for exploring Jaipur mainly on foot, I would stay closer to the centre.