Established in 1965, Delhi’s iconic The Oberoi hotel makes a New Year comeback after a hiatus of 21 months to reclaim its position as one of the country’s most luxurious properties. The picturesque hotel introduces new restaurants led by Michelin star chefs, Edward Lutyens-inspired interiors adorned with traditional Indian designs and temperature-controlled indoor and outdoor pools. Veer Arjun Singh takes a tour to see how the new design elements, technology overhauls and the old ethos come together to carve a new identify for the hotel.
The marble-finished bath tub in a premium-plus room at The Oberoi with a view of Humanyu’s Tomb
The show-only water body with mashals light up in the evenings
Inside Omya, the Indian cuisine restaurant with an international flair led by Michelin star chef Alfred Prasad
The lobby with chequered Greek Thasos marble flooring, teakwood furniture and Lutyens-inspired designs
Among the 34 suites in the hotel with a twin-side view, hand-woven bed linen and an iPad-powered remote control of in-room gadgets and an array of services

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