The Claridges

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The Claridges, New Delhi
General information
Location Lutyens' Delhi, 12
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi
Opening1955
OwnerSuresh Nanda
Technical details
Floor count3
Other information
Number of rooms132
Website
https://www.claridges.com/

The Claridges Delhi is a five star hotel in New Delhi with 132 rooms. It is located in Lutyens' Delhi in the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road. [1] Built in 1955, the hotel's interior depicts historical artwork of royal India and is surrounded with lush green lawns and has been an important relic of independent India. [2]

Contents

The Claridges Delhi is spread across 3 acres of land, the hotel is a low-rise building of 3 floors and is divided into two wings. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, seven restaurants, a shopping arcade, health club and art galleries. [3]

In 2003, the hotel's ownership was changed, which was arranged by its Chairman Suresh Nanda. [4] [5]

Restaurants

Sevilla

Sevilla is a Spanish-themed restaurant in Claridges which serves pizzas, tapas, paella and house special sangrias. [6]

Dhaba By Claridges

Dhaba is a Punjabi highway themed restaurant in Claridges serving rustic Indian cuisine. [7] Sanjeev Nanda, CEO of The Claridges Delhi sold the restaurant to Azure Hospitality in 2016. [8]

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