Ambassador, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions

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The Indian Hotels Co Ltd
9 (1676 reviews)
Sujan Singh Park, Subramania Bharti Marg , New Delhi , in

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great location
Comfortable stay
Outstanding service
Cons:
Very old property and facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
No specific mentions about cleanliness, but standard quality expected for this hotel tier.
Service
9.61
Numerous mentions of excellent and attentive staff throughout the reviews.
Location
9.15
Highlighted as the best in Delhi, with proximity to key sites and no noise complaints.
Room Quality
8.6
Some complaints about old property and facilities, with general satisfaction noted.
Amenities
8.63
General mention of charm and comfortable features, but no specific amenities discussed.
Value for Money
9.09
Guests feel well treated and satisfied with their experience overall.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Breakfast buffet praised and quality of food noted positively.
Overall Experience
9.11
Multiple reviews confirm positive overall experiences and recommendations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:31

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Luxury
Located in a 1947 heritage building, Ambassador, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions offers a blend of historic charm and modern luxury. The hotel's proximity to Khan Market and key historic sites like Lodhi Gardens and Humayan’s Tomb makes it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a cultural experience.

Luxurious Rooms and Personalized Services
Experience comfort in thoughtfully planned rooms with Egyptian cotton towels, balcony, and lounge area. Enjoy personalized services like evening turndown service, tailor-made itineraries by the concierge, and a 24-hour business centre.

Culinary Delights and Art Deco Bar
Indulge in a gastronomic journey at Yellow Brick Road offering Thai, Indian, and Continental cuisines, or savor Cantonese and Szechuan delicacies at Larry’s China. Unwind at Insomnia, an art deco bar known for its creative cocktails.

Book now to immerse yourself in luxury and history at Ambassador, New Delhi - IHCL SeleQtions.

Important information:

Please note that for security purpose all Indian guests are required to present a valid photo ID proof (Voter's ID, Driving License, Aadhar Card, any other ID with address approved by the Government of India. A Pan Card is not acceptable). All international guests are required to present a valid passport and visa. For Indian guests, cash settlements of INR 25000 and above will require a pan card copy during check out.

We speak Punjabi language.

Please note that the swimming pool is under renovation. Guests who wish to use the pool, this facility will be provided at Taj Mahal New Delhi that is 1312 feet from the property.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DEL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for Rs. 1,920 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

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Based on 1676 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Davinder • family_with_children • gb
5
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Davinder • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Yellow Brick Road and Larry's Chinese restaurant were great

Cons:

The hotel rooms we stayed in were very dated and need refurbishment, had problems with the ac switching off, took 4 attempts to fix the problem, room smelt of cigarettes and was also very mus

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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zigmec • Couples
10
Great Place
Pros:

I had a wonderful dining experience with my wife at Larry's China. The ambiance was warm and welcoming, and the staff were extremely attentive and courteous. The food was delicious, well-presented, and served promptly. Every dish was full of flavor and cooked to perfection—especially the crispy spinach and Kung Pao chicken.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and excellent service. A special mention to our host, Hriveine, who was incredibly helpful and hospitable. Her recommendations were spot on. Thank you so much!

2026-03-17 • via Tripadvisor
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ANIL • solo_traveller • in
8
Thanks
Pros:

Traditional layout, specious rooms and bathrooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Pradeep • solo_traveller • in
8
Restful and comfortable and pleasant stay!
Pros:

The location is excellent and the hotel has great character and charm. Super spacious room, very comfortable stay. A nice balance of new and updated aspects like the shower and toiletries with some of the old world furnishing and the exceptional art prints in the corridors. Loved the book exchange in the lobby. I have stayed here before too and enjoyed it very much then too.

Cons:

The price was very high because of the AI conference in the city but still it felt unfair. A small quibble, but the coffee and pastries in the small bakery cafe at the entrance could be much better. Good coffee and baked goods is not difficult to source I would think.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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VetusVulpes • Couples
8
Faded glory but very good nevertheless. Renovation promised soon.
Pros:

The Ambassador hotel was clearly once a fine top class hotel but it now needs some renovation. It must have had beautiful grounds around it once but these now have been built over with rather shabby blocks of flats. Now part of the IHCL (Taj) Seleqtions brand, I understand that it will be renovated in the coming year. My main criticisms are that the bathroom of my room was very dated with an old bathtub and shower curtain, and that the original single glazed wood framed windows not only desperately need repainting but provide no sound-proofing from the busy road outside. That said, the service was excellent and the food served at the Yellow Brick Road restaurant was delicious with a comprehensive menu and comparatively inexpensive. One major plus was the free taxi service to the Taj Mahal Hotel up the road where my wife and I were able to enjoy free use of their wonderful facilities and outdoor pool. The public areas of the hotel are very much 5 star quality as is the quality of the staff of the hotel. It will just take a few improvements to take the whole hotel up to 5 star rating in my opinion but I can definitely recommend it despite that.

2026-03-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Curiosity25032873300 • Family
10
Experience
Pros:

Amazing experience. Loved the food and service. Mr. Sandeep is very friendly and kind. Great hospitality.

2026-03-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Anonymous • extended_group • us
9
Amazing & Surprising luxury with superior customer service in a very central location.
Pros:

Staff were very helpful providing exemplary customer service. Breakfast staff was amazing. Housekeeping was wonderful and taking care of all our needs. Front Desk staff was super helpful taking care of all our needs as well. The air conditioning worked wonderfully. The bathroom was so special with an amazing shower and quick draining drains… a little detail but makes all the difference.

Cons:

Everything was great. Our every need was anticipated. No complaints at all.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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saratchandra • family_with_children • in
9
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Patty • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • family_with_children • de
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Scenic57457 • Couples
10
A great place to start in New Delhi - close to Khan market
Pros:

Such a friendly and helpful staff. Nice quiet place

2026-03-07 • via Tripadvisor
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devinemilo • Couples • Berkeley, California
10
Great stay at the Ambassdor Hotel in New Delhi
Pros:

Spent two and a half nights at this hotel (with a 3am flight on the last night) and it's great. Our deluxe queen room was large, clean and comfortable. The restaurants and bar very good, including a wonderful breakfast service. Small but nice gym. Staff were friendly, helpful and professional. Pretty much what you need and without excess.

The best part is the location. It's a two minute walk to the Khan Market and the metro, and in walking distance of many monuments, museums, and restaurants (if you dare to walk in New Delhi, which we did). Taxis and rickshaws right outside if you don't dare walk. We could get everywhere we wanted to go quickly and easily, which is not usually the case in this huge city!

We would stay again and highly recommend the Ambassador.

2026-03-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Kerry • couple • au
7
Disappointing stay but the best located hotel in New Delhi.
Pros:

The location, next door to Khan Market.
The staff are very attentive and welcoming,
The breakfast is delicious

Cons:

The bedroom had plumbing problems and the room had an awful damp smell.
On arrival the room wasn’t presented as other rooms were with a bedspread.
My room key never worked so I always had to go downstairs for another key.
The view from my balcony was looking into the ugly internal court which was full of rubbish. Very ugly.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Explorer08926661334 • Family
10
Super food with amazing Ambience & warmth from staff
Pros:

Warm, kind and smiling face staff (Prakash Ji, Apoorva, Smaranika, Chiisiini)
Visit here for their amazing buffet on weekends & dine in any day for yummy food. We had veg and non veg platter along with makhani daal. Yum Yum

2026-03-05 • via Tripadvisor
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camila • solo_traveller • br
10
Excellent hotel near Khan Market
Pros:

- Very well located (2 min walk from Khan Market)
- Wonderful and helpful staff, from reception&bar to general services (I went to a wedding and needed help getting my saree ironed and draped). A few names to highlight: Zaffar, Lakshmi, Guddi, Sachin
- Rooms are very comfortable

Cons:

NA

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • family_with_children • de
10
Tolles Hotel in grüner Oase mit sehr freundlichem Service.
Pros:

Das Ambassador Hotel war unsere erste Anlaufstelle, nachdem wir per Inlandsflug aus Bhubaneswar in Delhi angekommen waren. Das Hotel liegt ganz in der Nähe des Botschaftsviertels und gehört offensichtlich zu den besseren und sehr grünen Gegenden von Delhi. Der Khan Market ist direkt nebenan und Sehenswürdigkeiten, wie das Indian Gate, sind theoretisch fußläufig zu erreichen. Aber selbst für kurze Strecken bietet sich natürlich ein Tuk-Tuk 🛺 an.

Angekommen am Flughafen wurden wir von Transfer-Service des Hotels abgeholt. Keine 30 min fuhren wir auf das gesicherte Hotelgelände. Nach einem kurzen und unkomplizierten Checkin bezogen wir unser geräumiges Zimmer mit Balkon und haben direkt den In-Room-Dining-Service in Anspruch genommen. Das Zimmer im 2. OG war sauber und ruhig.

Die Vereinbarung von weiteren Transfer-Services (wir wollten am nächsten Tag per Schnellzug nach Agra zum Taj Mahal) war schnell organisiert. Dabei hatten wir die Wahl zwischen einem öffentlichen Taxidienst oder einem hoteleigenem Fahrer. Wir haben uns für letzteres entschieden. Ein bisschen teurer aber für uns als Familie die bessere Wahl. Außerdem konnten wir einen Teil unseres Gepäcks problemlos im Hotel lassen, da wir nach dem Besuch des Taj Mahals zwei Nächte später zurückkehren wollten.

Aufgrund des kurzen Aufenthalts lässt sich hier zunächst nur noch das Frühstück erwärmen, bei dem indische und internationale Speisen und Getränke zur Verfügung standen. Sehr lecker und wie immer in Indien mit einen sehr freundlichen Service.

Wir freuen uns schon sehr auf unseren erneuten Besuch des Hotels.

Cons:

Es gibt nichts auszusetzen!

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Catarina • couple • ch
7
Good location, tired building.
Pros:

Good location in a pleasant part of Delhi. Good restaurant and coffee shop.

Cons:

It was worn and old. It felt like staying in an old Holiday Inn in the UK, but more expensive. Our room had been renovated, but key details like the bath room door, entrance door and ceiling hadn’t been touched. This gave the room a very worn appearance despite the renovation.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Didier • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Emplacement exceptionnel à 200m d un.centre commercial et d une station de métro.

Cons:

Salle du petit déjeuner trop froide.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Venture30415516721 • Couples
10
Extraordinary Stay and Super extraordinary Food
Pros:

Amazing Experience.. Taj Hospitality is at Best particularly food was extra ordinary delicious. People who served food and tea has been amazing host… Fully enjoyed the stay and food at Ambassador

2026-03-03 • via Tripadvisor