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The Ashok

The Ashok, Delhi

Nestled in the shades of old fat Neem trees, The Ashok Hotel is a splendour showing the romance between the modern day architecture and ancient Indian artistry. The hotel facade flaunts the grandeur of ancient heritage with its elaborate red sandstone finish making it a landmark in the city. Be it the majestic exterior or the lavishly decorated interior, The Ashok Hotel maintains its glory of royal Indian hotel with every minute details. Located in the Diplomatic Enclave of Delhi, the hotel makes a beautiful view with its rose-pink walls and arched arc. But the specialty of The Ashok lies in hosting a number of business meetings, conferences and conventions with excellence on the international scale making it an undisputed business meeting destination in the city. The Ashoka hotel has completed its fifty years journey and is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year. Its close proximity with the international and domestic airports and the city centre makes it an ideal place to make your base in the historic city Delhi.

Facilities that Flatter in Ashok

Spread on the sprawling 25 acres of beautiful landscape, The Ashok Hotel houses 550 well appointed rooms that attain a new height of opulence with their elegance and charismatic charm. The magnificent red stone frontal view of the hotel ensures the fact that it stores a bouquet of gem inside. Diverse cultural medley of the country is very much present in the décor of the suites. You will love the the rich South Indian cultures with temple like motifs and traditional architecture of Natraj Suite whereas the Kashmir Suite brings the breeze of Kashmir valley with the exquisite paper Mache and Kashmiri carpet. The Rajput Suite on the other hand fetches the royalty inside. The red and yellow shaded walls decorated with beaten copper and brass artifacts are ready to take you for a voyage in the regal era. The Emerald and Neelam (Sapphire) Suites, named after the precious stones, dazzle in green and blue fabric with graved mirror surface and truly resembles like a peacock dancing with its feathers spread wide. But the Presidential Suite is all ready to leave its guests speechless with its exquisite decoration which stores the glimpse of every aspect of Indian culture and heritage. Attached with smaller suites inside, the Presidential Suite looks imperial with velvet crystal and silk curtains, ornate chandeliers and Kashimiri throwrugs, all adding a different dimension to the absolute luxury of the suite.

Amatraa - City Spa, a famous address in the town, continues to rejuvenate people for last five decades with sophistication and poise. A sprawling 20,000 sq ft sanctuary located in the heart of the city features personal therapy room, a poolside gymnasium, salons, dedicated yoga and aerobic studios, saunas and relaxation lily pool that help you to access and unwind your secret reserve of energy giving a refreshing experience to both the body and soul. The special Ayurveda therapy offers a range of treatment that varies from therapeutic massage to toxic eliminations harmonizing the entire body equilibrium.

Corporates Prefer to be in Ashok

A pioneer in the arena of business conferencing and meeting arrangements, The Ashok is undoubtedly the most preferred destination in the city to organize any event of international or domestic scale. Spread over 16,435 sq ft, the pillar-less Convention Hall at The Ashok is a favourite venue for the top businessmen and government officials. Be it the compact Ruby Suite or the spacious Convention Hall accommodating upto 2000 in theatre style, The Ashok ensures to attain its tradition of success. Since 1956 after hosting the first ever international event in free India, the hotel has come a long way by setting a number of milestones with international conventions, conferences, congresses and political as well as commercial events. The restructured Convention Hall is the largest in India and with an accommodation of 2500 delegates and special lighting effects is the first choice of business travellers across the globe. The Ashok Business Centre is the ultimate business meeting destination with sound proofed rooms and 8-language simultaneous translation facilities among the others. The stylish Committee Room, Banquet Hall and Exhibition and Board Rooms are the perfect venue for any function.

Fond Caress of the Cuisines

'Darbar' the Indian restaurant of the hotel is famous for arranging a lavish buffet where you may be flabbergasted with the number and varieties of Indian food being served. A strain of live ghazal performance makes along with the delicacy of Awadhi food creates a magical evening for the guests. 'Kum Bang' serves some mouthwatering Korean cuisine and arranges a fantastic Tatami style seating.

'China Town' is the hotel's Chinese restaurant and is famous for serving the food from the four regions of China. The inbuilt bar, dance floor and live band combined with Chinese delicacy makes your evening a memorable one. The new additions to the taste of hotel is 'Mashrabiya', serving the excellent delicacy of Lebanese cuisine and Kashmir Club serving the authentic Kashmiri cuisine.

The night clubs 'Ssteel' and 'Capitol' are the regular destinations of the city's night life lovers.

Accessibility

Located at Diplomatic Enclave, 50B, Chanakyapuri, The Ashok Hotel is 20 minutes drive from the Indira Gandhi International airport and finds itself close to the city centre.