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1,356 reviews

Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City

Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City

36, Arakashan Road, Ram Nagar, Diagonally Opposite To Church, New Delhi, New Delhi, 110055, India

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City

Hotel Ajanta, a Colonial Charm award-winning luxury hotel in the heart of New Delhi, offers a three-star stay that blends classic flair with modern comfort. Perfect for travelers chasing culture, markets, and Delhi's legendary energy, this stop invites a lively mix of heritage and convenience.

Located in New Delhi, India, at 36, Arakashan Road, Ram Nagar, diagonally opposite to Church, this property sits just 0.8mi from the city center. With 1,356 reviews, it provides a budget-friendly gateway where prices start from $31.

Featured amenities include a restaurant, free private parking, free Wi-Fi, and room service, with optional airport shuttle and shuttle service for an extra charge. Others include air conditioning, a tour desk, private entrance, on-site parking (free), a terrace, soundproof rooms, a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking and wheelchair-accessible rooms, an elevator, upper floors accessible by elevator, free toiletries, soundproofing, and a bathtub.

After a day chasing Delhi’s markets and monuments, on-site eateries make refueling delightful. Cafe Vagabond pairs Indian and Italian favorites with local grills in a modern, family-friendly setting, while Voyage Cafe serves French, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, and seafood in a breezier, contemporary atmosphere. Between bites, the vibe invites curious travelers to unwind and swap stories about the day’s discoveries.

Practical comforts are built in: free private parking and free Wi-Fi keep plans flexible, and room service adds a handy option for late-night cravings. An airport shuttle and shuttle service are available for an extra charge, while a 24-hour front desk stands ready to tackle late check-ins or last-minute itineraries. A terrace and soundproof rooms offer spots to recharge, a tour desk helps map Delhi’s highlights, and on-site parking remains free, with essential toiletries provided for a smooth stay.

A broad range of room configurations keeps every traveler comfortable, from Standard King and Deluxe Queen to Family rooms and Suites. All rooms are non-smoking and feature practical touches like air conditioning, with bed layouts ranging from twin to double and queen options. For larger gatherings, multi-occupancy configurations and suites can accommodate eight to ten guests, ensuring everyone can travel together in comfort.

Closest airports

Indira Gandhi International Airport

8.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

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Deluxe, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

270 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The air-conditioned twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Family

2 Double Beds

345 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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x4

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The air-conditioned rooms come with satellite TV, a safety deposit box, mini-bar and tea/coffee making amenities. Each room has a private bathroom with shower facilities

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Superior

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Featuring a colonial layout, the spacious air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and tea/coffee maker. The private bathrooms come with shower.

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Premier

375 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The air-conditioned rooms come with satellite TV, a safety deposit box, mini-bar and tea/coffee making amenities. Each room has a private bathroom with shower facilities

Superior Double Room with Free Airport Pickup  in Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Premier Room with Free Airport Pickup in Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City

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Premier, 1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

355 sqft

Smoking allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

x4

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

Smoking not allowed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Deluxe

1 Double Bed

Smoking not allowed

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Deluxe, Triple

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Family, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

Smoking not allowed

x8

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x4

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Family Room Two Double Beds

Suite, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

x8

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x5

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Suite Queen Size Bed

Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

x4

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x3

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Standard includes a king-size bed 150-183 width.

Guest reviews

8.1

1,356 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Sandor

8.2

November 2024

- Nice spacious room, we really enjoyed the place. - Clean spacious bathroom. - Nice friendly personnel, helpful with requests. - Free Airport transfer included - in our case it was a free Airport drop off instead possible - Good hotel restaurant (Vagabond restaurant), breakfast buffet was good. - Hot water in the shower (but it really needs 10min to be turned on, to get warm) available.

- Until 23:30 there was quite a loud music from the adjacent party location, thank god it stopped at 23:30. It is not the fault of the hotel itself, but it mades a little bit uncomfortable for guests. - One or two days before our stay the Hotel contacted me via Whatsapp with a generic message that I should pay the whole payment for the room in advance on a me unknown payment website to fix my reservation. I did not do that, but paid at the stay. It would be better if Hotel Ajanta would stop that practics, due to it violating the booking.com rules as well as it makes for (especially western) guests an uncomfortable feeling and gives a impression of lack of professionality.

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Anonymous

10

June 2025

Amazing stay, staff were the best we experienced in all of the places we stayed in India! Particularly the staff in the restaurant were particularly obliging , helpful and friendly. Also the porters were very good and anticipated our needs before we even know them. The best part was the driver Mohamed that we had for 2 days. Best driver we have ever had, nothing was too much trouble and went out of his way to make our trip to Delhi unforgettable. Location of hotel is awesome, you are really in the middle of old Delhi so a great immersion into life here.

Only a small thing that didn’t bother us but might some people. The rooms on the street are a little noisy at night if you are a light sleeper.

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Syeda

8.2

April 2025

The room was comfortable and well-maintained. A special appreciation to Gunjan at the front desk, who was exceptionally courteous and attentive—she truly understood and responded to our needs with great efficiency. However, the only areas of concern were the delayed room service, which required multiple follow-ups, and the internet connectivity issues, which were only resolved after being escalated to the front desk on the 6th or 7th day of our stay. A heartfelt thanks to Rashid bhai at the travel desk for organizing our sightseeing tours of Delhi and Agra—both the arrangements and the drivers provided an excellent experience for my family. Also, a special mention to the elderly gentleman in the restaurant who regularly served us with warmth and dedication (regretfully, we didn’t get his name). Overall, thank you for a pleasant and memorable stay at Ajanta Hotel.

There is nothing that i dint like but yes the tea can be done better.

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Kirsty

9.1

January 2025

This is a really lovely hotel with outstanding staff who are always friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and clean and the staff go out of their way to help you if there is an issue. I can highly recommend the cafe next door. Breakfast buffet was delicious with a great choice - mostly Indian breakfast but it’s delicious. I ate most of my other meals in my six days in Delhi here and everything was fantastic, flavourful and fresh. I also booked a day trip to the Taj Mahal through this hotel and the driver was lovely - and a very safe and considerate driver. Amongst the madness that you can often find in Delhi this hotel was an oasis of calm and hospitality. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe here.

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Kaveeshab

8.2

June 2024

The room design is exemplary, featuring a dedicated corner for travel baggage and ample cupboard space for other belongings. To enhance organization, it would be beneficial to include additional shelves within the main cupboard for clothes. The hotel's restaurant offers a pleasant ambience and maintains a good standard of cleanliness. Furthermore, the hotel staff provides great service compared to external personnel.

It is advisable to offer a diverse selection of dinner options for guests on a Full Board (FB) or Half Board (HB) basis, rather than presenting the same menu each evening. Additionally, it is important to provide an adequate supply of water bottles daily to ensure guest comfort and hydration.

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Sarah

9.1

March 2025

This hotel was a good choice for a solo female traveler. The neighborhood is bustling but even though I had a street facing room, the windows are thick and the noise was not bothersome. It was centrally located enough for me to walk to the New Delhi railway and metro stations and Connaught Place. The cafe had a great breakfast buffet and the service staff was very nice! They even helped to arrange an airport driver which was very helpful for my departure. They held my bags for me without any issues after checkout until my flight.

The bathroom toilet had a small leak and was a little dingy overall but the shower water was hot and had nice pressure!

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Simon

8.2

January 2025

Very friendly and welcoming staff, our airport pick-up worked seamlessly. Our room was spacious with a big comfortable bed, and the air conditioning worked perfectly, not only for cooling but also for warming up the room (as we were there in the winter). The room was very clean in the areas that really mattered to us (bed, towels, shower, toilet, sink etc), but it has to be said that some less obvious spots (corners, walls, doors) could have used a bit more attention. The best part about this place was the hotel restaurant - they serve delicious Indian food at very reasonable prices and are also open until quite late. Many people list the location as the biggest disadvantage in their reviews. Initially, we felt the same way and found the neighbourhood to be very noisy, crowded, run-down and just overall intimidating. But we later realised that in comparison with other parts of Delhi, esp. Old Delhi, this part of Paharganj is actually not that bad. It even gets surprisingly quiet at night!

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William

10

February 2025

Great price. Airport pickup is a blessing to keep you from the taxi scams. The rooms are clean the staff is on point with being helpful. A room attendant made sure he rolled by luggage to the counter for check out. I had a balcony room (it was an upgrade from what I reserved). The room was very large with 2 beds. (1 king, 1 single) so 3 can sleep easily. The shower had HOT running water (which is important after a long day of travel). It’s not too far from the airport which is also good. Breakfast was sufficient with some basics and some Indian breakfast choices. New since our last visit is. Sweets shop, located in the restaurant area. (The mango cheesecake looked amazing).

The only potential negative is the area around the hotel. It (area around the hotel) is a bit rough looking and more of a back packer type area. But I’ve stayed here in the past and can say it is really a nice hotel.

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Buniola

9.1

February 2025

This hotel was excellent. Very clean and the rooms were even a bit fancy. We were stressed about leaving our bags here while we travelled around India. They took care of them for us for two weeks and it didn't cost a lot. The rooms were excellent and the adjoining restaurant was really good. The breakfast buffet was superb (and varied each day) and the limitless buffet coffee was the best we had in India. The staff were very professional and accomodating, their airport transfers (with 8 bags!) was flawless.

It's not that the street outside is dirty and crazy (as other people have said) but that the location is a bit boring. There's no other restaurants or cafes nearby and you need a rickshaw if you're going to New Dehli station. The Paharganj tourist strip is about 10 minutes walk away. I would however recommend going to Bikaner Sweet Store, which is nearby.

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Mateusz

9.1

December 2024

A very nice hotel located a short walk from the main train station. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and of a good standard. There was hot water. It looks more or less like the photos. We were slightly apprehensive about the accommodation in this particular part of town due to other reviews but it turns out there’s nothing to worry about. Simply India :) We would definitely stay at Hotel AJANTA again - we have actually booked another stay with them on our way back. Also, they have a good restaurant on site with plenty affordable tasty local food options.

WiFi signal could be slightly stronger.

Points of Interest Around Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City

Attractions

Khari Baoli

0.9mi

Hanuman Temple (Hanuman Mandir)

1.1mi

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

1.4mi

St. James’ Church (Skinner's Church)

1.6mi

National Gandhi Museum

1.8mi

Rajpath

2.3mi

National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum (Crafts Museum)

2.7mi

New Delhi National Gallery of Modern Art

2.7mi

Gandhi Smriti

3mi

Khan Market

3.2mi

Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah (Nizamuddin Dargah)

4mi

Lajpat Nagar Central Market

5.5mi

Office and Residence of the President of India (Rashtrapati Bhavan)

5.7mi

Greater Kailash M Block Market

7.9mi

Kingdom of Dreams

15.2mi

Restaurants

CAFE VAGABOND

Cuisines

  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Local
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

VOYAGE CAFE

Cuisines

  • French
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Seafood

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City

Does Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City come with parking?

Yes, Hotel Ajanta offers complimentary private on-site parking for guests without requiring a reservation.

How much does a stay at Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City cost?

A stay at Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City can begin from a rate of $31. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City?

Hotel Ajanta offers a variety of rooms including Superior Double Rooms, Deluxe Triple Rooms, Premier Suites, Standard Twin Rooms, Family Rooms, and Deluxe Double/Twin Rooms. Occupancy ranges from 2 adults up to 4 adults and 1 child. Smoking is allowed in some rooms, and bed sizes vary from Twin beds to Queen and Double beds. Room sizes range from 205 sqft to 355 sqft.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City?

Guests at Hotel Ajanta can enjoy their time by dining at the two on-site restaurants, CAFE VAGABOND offering Indian, Italian, Local, and Grill BBQ cuisine in a family-friendly and modern setting, and VOYAGE CAFE serving French, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, and Seafood dishes with the same ambiance. Additionally, they can relax on the terrace, access the hotel's private parking, utilize the shuttle service and airport shuttle, and enjoy amenities such as air conditioning and room service. Moreover, they can benefit from the 24-hour front desk, wheelchair accessibility, soundproof rooms, and bathtubs for a comfortable stay.

Are there restaurants located within Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City?

The Hotel Ajanta offers two on-site restaurants: CAFE VAGABOND and VOYAGE CAFE. CAFE VAGABOND serves Indian, Italian, local, and grill BBQ cuisine in a family-friendly and modern ambiance. VOYAGE CAFE offers a variety of cuisines including French, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, and seafood, catering to a family-friendly and modern dining experience.

Can I use my credit card at Hotel Ajanta - Colonial Charm Award Winning Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Hotel Ajanta. Cash is also accepted as a payment method at the hotel.