Maidens Hotel New Delhi

A Gracious Tribute to The Maidens Hotel, New Delhi My recent stay at Maidens Hotel was nothing short of exquisite. This splendidly preserved heritage property exceeded every expectation I hold for a historic hotel. A place where timeless elegance meets meticulous upkeep. What truly elevated the experience, however, was the extraordinarily courteous and remarkably youthful team. Their professionalism, warmth, and unwavering dedication to guest satisfaction were simply outstanding. Few establishments manage to deliver service with such genuine care and attentiveness. I remain deeply grateful for the hospitality extended to me. Every request was met with gracious efficiency, and the staff’s helpfulness never wavered. The in-house cuisine deserves special praise, it was refined, flavourful, and beautifully presented, contributing to an experience that lingers well beyond departure. This was, without doubt, not my last encounter with this property — or the Oberoi group more broadly — when I next travel to India. I leave with sincere appreciation and every intention of returning to this remarkable hotel on future visits to India.

This was our third stay at the Maidens this year, and each time it has been amazing: we still think it is the best hotel we ever stayed at in our 40+ years of global travel, with thousands of hotel nights in 50-odd countries. We actually decided to stop over in Delhi on our way to Australia specifically to stay at the Maidens for some days, just to have the experience once again: it's that kind of really unique and special place! Right in the middle of bustling Delhi, there's this oasis of calm, with quiet gardens and mature trees, where peacocks and squirrels roam, and traffic noise is far away. The hotel was built as a luxury hotel in 1903, and been in use as such ever since. And today, 120 years later, it still magically exudes the atmosphere of that historic past. We just love coming back each time, that feeling of "coming home" we experience here and nowhere else: because the place still largely looks like it did in 1903 (the photos prove it), but it's otherwise an amazingly modern five-star hotel. And with an incredible team managing it: and that makes this place so special, and adds so much to the experience, beyond the historic element. We had another great reception when we arrived this time, with Prachi, the Hotel Manager, personally taking care of us and ensuring our stay was yet again amazing. We got our favourite room, and enjoyed every minute of our time there. The restaurant has this great variety of delicious dishes on the menu (Western, Asian, Indian), and thanks to the two chefs and their team, we loved having dinner there each night, as always. Overall and in every respect, this remains our favourite hotel in the world. It's just beautiful, and in a way you won't find anywhere else. Stay here if you can: it's a unique experience.

We would like to join all those who recommend the hotel and also those who thought that maybe it was exaggerated, so it is true. An exceptional hotel is an understatement. We have never experienced a stay and service experience like this hotel in any hotel in Israel or in the world. They upgraded our room to a luxurious suite, because we were celebrating a wedding anniversary, they decorated the room in our honor and at the reception we received a special cake in honor of the occasion. We were really surprised by this special gesture. The hotel staff preserves the British atmosphere of yesteryear and gives a feeling of both luxury and romance. The staff, without exception, and especially Ishani and Ankita who helped us especially, were kind, welcoming and give a feeling of caring and concern for the customer for every detail, even the smallest. An exceptionally beautiful quiet hotel with vintage and tasteful design. The rooms are quiet, clean, spacious, towels with a pleasant smell, a large bathroom with an extra large shower and bathtub, Clean swimming pool, warm and pleasant water just right for body temperature. Breakfast like a king, rich, varied with options to order additional dishes beyond the already rich buffet. We have no doubt that next time we come to Delhi, this will be the hotel we choose to sleep in. Booking should be proud that they market this hotel. Thank you for everything ❤️

What can I say, an amazing experience. I felt like I was in an oasis in the middle of the city, where peace and quiet reign, and every effort is made to make guests feel at home. What struck me the most was the genuine kindness, warm hospitality, and the sincere willingness to meet all my needs, from the always warm welcome, to the front desk and reception, to the restaurant. I travel a lot for work, but I’ve never encountered such thoughtful and courteous attention anywhere else! Compliments to the whole team and to Mrs. Prachi Sati, who, as the general manager of the hotel, is a true leader from whom her team clearly draws inspiration.

Staff were phenomenal, emailing a few days before to check everything was going ahead and if we needed anything. On arrival, staff were incredibly attentive and congratulated us on our honeymoon, and gave us a room upgrade and some celebratory cake. The room was lovely, a.c. worked and the shower might be the best I've ever had. The dinner we had was so tasty, and the included breakfast was varied and tasty. The pool area was amazing, and they literally thought of everything from towels to drinks, and even a plastic bag for your wet swim wear. Perfection.