The Imperial
in New Delhi is not only a distinguished hotel but one which
is primus interpares within the community of Asia's fine
hotels. The 24 king palms that lead on to the porch, are
an integral part of and witness to the very creation of
New Delhi. Designed by Bromfield, one of Sir Edwin Lutyen's
associates, it was placed on the prestigious Queensway,
now Janpath, and bequeathed with a somewhat unconventional
style and design. A mixture of Victorian, old colonial and
a playful dosage of informal art-deco. |