Aman Delhi MI Evaluation - Platinum

Just within reach of Delhi’s bustling city centre, Aman New Delhi – Aman resorts’ newest city-based resort - is a luxurious retreat in spacious surroundings, offering guests an ideal base from which to explore the city’s many diverse charms. 

Amidst the lush order of Lutyens' Delhi, just minutes from the grandeur of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the peaceful Lodhi gardens and many other iconic sites, Aman New Delhi provides one of the world’s most colourful and cosmopolitan capital cities with a tranquil new retreat.

Offering essential respite in spacious surrounds, this city-based resort is an elegant haven exuding an air of sophisticated calm, and provides guests with the ultimate in comfort, as well as the ideal base from which to experience the city's wealth of historical, cultural and contemporary attractions.

Suites & rooms
Rooms and suites at Aman New Delhi are designed with a contemporary flair, drawing their aesthetic references from local materials as well as the architecture and design of the region. Khareda stone quarried in northern India has been chosen for all the floors and is complemented by handmade rugs.

Rich dark timber panels are accentuated by discrete lighting, while traditional jaali screens adorn building terraces and exteriors, lending an aura of mystery, as they have done, for so many buildings over many centuries. 

Aman rooms & Aman deluxe roomsThe 31 Aman Rooms and eight Aman Suites are housed in a gracious nine-storey structure. Each of the 31 Aman and Aman Deluxe Rooms opens onto a combined bedroom and living area that is furnished with a king-size bed, daybed, reading chairs, table, writing desk and bar area. Sliding screens separate a dressing area and the bathroom facilities, which include twin vanities, a shower, bathtub and separate toilet.

Outside on the room’s terrace, a large daybed sits invitingly on the edge of a private plunge pool which measures 15 square metres. The 11 Aman Deluxe Rooms are located on the top three floors, offering higher views of the city. 

Aman suites
The eight two-bedroom Aman Suites differ from the Aman Rooms with the addition of a central foyer area, an extra bedroom and a combined living and dining area. 

Lodi suites
The Lodhi Suites are housed in a five-floor structure facing the hotel pool, central garden and courtyard. There are in total 14 one/two-bedroom Lodhi Suites. All Lodhi Suites have a spacious living room with rich wooden panelling. The dining and lounge setting comfortably accommodate six people. Adjacent to the dining area is a pantry from which the butler provides service to the suite. 

Lodi pool suites
There are seven one/two-bedroom Lodhi Pool Suites and seven three-bedroom Lodhi Pool Suites. In the one and two-bedroom Lodhi Pool Suites, the external ground floor terrace opens onto a small private garden featuring a daybed and a 32 square-metre private pool.

The three bedroom Lodhi Pool Suites offer a double-height terrace and private pool with a guest bedroom conveniently located off the entry lobby. The upper level is accessed via stairs and accommodates the master bedroom and a third guest bedroom.

Cuisine

The Aman features an elegant mirrored interior with a high vaulted ceiling. Furniture is made from polished timber and white marble, and upholstered with leather and natural linens in muted tones.

The Aman serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as afternoon tea. The menu features a selection of Indian and Thai dishes, along with French Kaiseki at the Naoki counter, which fuses the best of French technique with Japanese artistry.

Adjacent to the restaurant is the leather-panelled Lounge, an ideal meeting place, offering classic cocktails, light snacks and an extensive wine list. 

The Tapas Lounge, located on the lower level, offers a selection of authentic Spanish tapas and features a central serving area with elevated seating, creating an informal setting. 

Wine Cellar offers an intimate tasting area as well as cigar humidors. 

Library
The Library includes a wide selection of material on various subjects in several languages, from rare books on Delhi to historic and photographic works on the subcontinent. Wireless internet access is available. 

Cigar lounge
The Cigar Lounge features comfortable leather armchairs in which to relax and enjoy a glass of spirits or a premium cigar from the selection available. 

Spa
The Aman Spa features eight private Treatment Rooms, Hair and Beauty Salon, two traditional Hammam Steam Baths and Bamboo Garden Relaxation Areas. Each treatment room is fully-equipped with a private shower, steam room, bathtub, vanity and daybed. An extensive spa menu features luxurious spa treatments for both ladies and gentlemen. 

Swimming pool
The lap pool is overlooked by the Pool Bar. Here informal seating is set beneath a colonnade which runs along the edge of the 50-metre Pool. Light Indian snacks and Continental fare is served. 

Health centre
The Health Centre is set in a sunken courtyard that is a focal point for fitness and recreational activities with three Tennis Courts, three Squash Courts, a Pilates Studio and a Gym. Professional instructors are always on hand to offer personalised guidance for all levels of experience.