The Oberoi, New Delhi

At The Oberoi, New Delhi, the garden and pool sit in front of the hotel’s long facade.

A week here, month by month

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.

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Is it for you?

A higher-floor room can be enough for 2. I’d spend on the outlook before a private dining room that might go unused.

I’d ask for
Luxury for a higher floor; Deluxe Suite if a balcony matters.
Worth knowing
Balconies belong to selected suites, rather than every room.
Luxury Room

Like a regular

The dining room at 360°

11 min readHow we write the guide

  1. Premier or Premier Plus?

    Both measure 51 m². I’d pay for Plus when I expected to use the Residents’ Lounge; the move from Deluxe to Premier already buys the extra room.

  2. Put the treatment in the diary

    Allow 24 hours for an Asmi appointment. The spa is for resident guests, so it would not work as a spa-day meeting point with friends staying elsewhere.

  3. Read the cancellation line

    Early Advantage cannot be cancelled after confirmation. With an itinerary still taking shape, I’d favour a more flexible condition even at a higher opening price.

What The Oberoi, New Delhi is

I’d book The Oberoi for a Delhi visit with room to stop: a late lunch, greenery outside the window and an evening upstairs. It suits several days of sightseeing with time to return. A trip that keeps you out from dawn until midnight gives you fewer reasons to spend on this address.

Think about how you will use the accommodation before moving up to a suite. A couple spending most of the day out can use the entry categories well; for work or a family, a separate living area can matter more than the extra square metres alone.

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do The Oberoi, 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.

  1. Location

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest remembers the calm beside the golf course; a top-floor event also leaves a fond memory of the view.

  2. Room

    Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. One stay brings memories of a bath overlooking greenery and toys prepared for the child.

  3. Staff and service

    One guest appreciates consistent care without intrusion; another remembers a spa booking that had not been recorded.

  4. Breakfast

    Few guests mention breakfast: one remembers a meal made with ingredients specially ordered for him.

  5. Price

    Accounts of the bill are few: one guest finds the hotel taxi expensive, while another feels the service is worth the spend.

How we count
The Oberoi, New Delhi in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.35593%
Room8.46797%
Staff and service8.323891%
Breakfast8.616100%
Price–825%

500 guests said so on Google, from 25 December 2024 to 25 October 2026. Stored Google reviews dated from 4 November 2024, collected on 28 October 2026. The latest 500 with text in this bounded collection are read; these are not every Google review. The 21 comments solely about egg-sourcing policy remain in the raw data and are excluded from this comparison of experiences. Negative stay and meal accounts remain. 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:

Price: for 2, the night of 6 November 2026, from 19,842 INR on Google Hotels on 4 November 2026.

When I’d go

Compare the dates before settling the length of your stay: a night for 2 starts at INR 19,842 on 6 November 2026 and INR 59,736 on 12 February 2027. Each figure is the minimum for that date; the room category and terms remain to be checked in the individual quote.

PeriodINR a night
5 November to 30 November 202619,842–60,656
December 202622,445–45,240
January 202722,620–53,969
February 202759,736–82,675
March 202744,122–63,428
April 202727,364–41,453
May 202727,364–31,500
June 202727,319–31,500
July 202724,722–28,500
August 202728,400–28,500
September 202728,438–38,000

Minimum for one night searched on its own for 2 adults; room category, breakfast, taxes and cancellation depend on the selected rate. Prices from Google Hotels, 4 November 2026.

Inside The Oberoi, New Delhi

2 views from the hotel’s official film.

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Pools and restaurants

An indoor swimPhoto: The Oberoi, New Delhi

An indoor swim

The indoor pool sits beneath a softly lit ceiling, offering another place to pause. Pool water is kept between 26 and 28°C.

Delhi on the menuPhoto: The Oberoi, New Delhi

Delhi on the menu

Dhilli draws on Chandni Chowk, Nizamuddin and other city neighbourhoods for its contemporary Indian cooking.

Dinner at BaoshuanPhoto: The Oberoi, New Delhi

Dinner at Baoshuan

Chinese cooking and dim sum at lunch and dinner, in a red-walled room with windows towards the greenery.

Good to know before you book

  • Smoking and non-smoking rooms are offered: select the right configuration.

  • Pets are not allowed.

  • Under the general terms, suites are non-cancellable and non-refundable; modification, no-show or early departure incurs the whole stay’s accommodation charge. Specific contractual agreements take precedence.

  • Dhilli and Baoshuan require gentlemen to wear full-length trousers and closed footwear.

From 33 m² to a home within the hotel

Deluxe RoomDeluxe Room33 m² · King or twinA picture window faces the golf course or Humayun’s Tomb; this is the compact starting category.View the room Luxury RoomLuxury Room33 m² · King or twinOn the higher floors, with an oak desk and frosted-glass bathroom. Between Deluxe and Luxury, I’d start with the floor you prefer.View the room Premier RoomPremier Room51 m² · KingA larger room with an oak desk and Italian-marble bathroom; daily breakfast is included in the category description.View the room Premier Plus RoomPremier Plus Room51 m² · KingResidents’ Lounge access and a pillow menu. The floor area is the same as Premier.View the room

Getting here

AddressDr. Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi 110003, India
From the airportRoughly 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic; chauffeur transfers available.

Beside Delhi Golf Course

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A day between Delhi and the hotel

Morning

Visit the spice market with a cook

The Khari Baoli outing returns to the hotel for a private cooking lesson and a 4-course meal. I’d choose it for the day when you want to understand the cooking as well as eat it.

Afternoon

Keep an hour unplanned

Come back for a swim before the day ends. The stated pool hours run from sunrise to sunset.

From 5 pm

Look out over Delhi

Cirrus 9 opens for cocktails on the terrace. This is a good time to let the outlook decide how long you stay.

Evening

Choose the restaurant first

Dhilli serves dinner until 11 pm Monday–Thursday and 11.30 pm Friday–Sunday. Lunch is offered Friday–Sunday only.

The Oberoi, New Delhi reviews

Google11,906ratings · collected28October20264.6/5

Guest voices

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After 2 months

A guest who says they stayed for 2 months early in the year praises the service, food and room design. Their enthusiasm survived a long stay.

Google · 2026-10-03Read reviews
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Cookies before leaving

A family of 8 remembers a last-minute checkout request: chocolate cookies for a daughter, promptly brought in a large box.

Google · 2026-07-13Read reviews
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The view delivers; some meals disappoint

A guest enjoys the golf-course view and service but finds some dishes at 360° inconsistent and Dhilli average. Across several meals, the tom kha soup stands out.

Google · 2026-07-11Read reviews

Before you ask

Where can you eat, and is breakfast included?

360° serves international and Indian food; Dhilli is contemporary Indian and Baoshuan Chinese. Daily breakfast is specified for Premier rooms and for Business Travel Plus. Those inclusions do not apply automatically to every rate.

What is the hotel spa like?

The hotel spa, Asmi by Oberoi, offers massages, Ayurveda-inspired therapies and face and body treatments, with private couple treatment suites. Spa hours are 7 am–9.30 pm.

What does a night cost?

For one night searched on its own for 2 adults: INR 19,842 on 6 November 2026, INR 22,445 on 22 December 2026 and INR 22,620 on 1 January 2027. These hotel-level minima do not establish room category, breakfast, taxes or cancellation. Prices from Google Hotels, 4 November 2026.

What sort of hotel is it?

A luxury hotel with 220 rooms and suites, opened in 1965 on Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg. Deluxe and Luxury start at 33 m²; butler service is provided across rooms and suites.

Can you hold a wedding here?

Yes. The hotel hosts weddings and private celebrations with configurable venues, catering and event planning.

What do guests say?

One 2-month stay highlights service and room design; a family remembers cookies before departure; another guest enjoys the service but finds some meals inconsistent. These are 3 individual experiences, rather than a promise about your stay.

Are there pools, and are they heated?

There is a heated indoor pool and a temperature-controlled outdoor pool. The wellness page states 26–28°C water and sunrise-to-sunset hours.

Which room works for a family?

The 67 m² Oberoi Suite can connect to a 51 m² Premier Plus room. Up to 2 children under 12 may share their parents’ room, with one complimentary extra bed where the category permits. Children over 12 require a separate room. The configuration and ages must be reflected in the booking. For a child aged exactly 12, have the conditions confirmed before paying.

Is parking charged?

Valet parking is complimentary for guests. EV charging is available; the charging cost remains unconfirmed.

Where is it, and how do you arrive from the airport?

The address is Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi 110003. Allow roughly 35 minutes by car depending on traffic; the hotel arranges chauffeur-driven transfers from the airport terminals.

Can non-residents use the spa?

Asmi is for resident guests. Allow at least 24 hours for a treatment appointment, and do not assume a treatment is included in the room price.

What are the rules on pets, smoking and arrival times?

Pets are not allowed. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are offered; check-in is from 2 pm and checkout by noon. The resident gym opens 24 hours, and accessible rooms are available.

Is there a New Year’s Eve dinner for 31 December 2026?

The menu and price for dinner on 31 December 2026 remain unconfirmed; do not assume it is included in a room rate.

Is it open, or does it close seasonally?

Nightly prices are offered from November 2026 to September 2027. Availability of your chosen category on the actual dates governs the stay.

Which offers are worth comparing?

Business Travel Plus includes breakfast, a one-way airport transfer, 15% savings on food, soft drinks and laundry, and 4 hours of Business Centre use subject to availability. Cancellation depends on the category and rate: suite cancellation or modification incurs the cost of the whole stay. Specific contractual agreements take precedence over the general policy.

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The lobby with gilded decoration
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Cirrus 9 at dusk
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