Delhi. The very name conjures up a city which is at once full of history and power. To begin with, it is the seat of India's power. Delhi was the centre of power during the Mughal period and during British rule. The legacy of power continues. To add to that, Delhi can be described aptly as a marriage between the old and the new: ancient and well-preserved monuments sit cheek by jowl with upmarket shopping malls.

The city has temples, forts, colonial mansions, parks and museums. If all that does not impress or attract visitors, India's capital has some fantastic eateries and an equally interesting nightlife.

The Grand Hotel, New Delhi

Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj Phase-II, New Delhi -110 070

From International Airport: 8 km; Railway Station: 18 km; and, Bus Station: 20 km

Formerly known as the Grand Hyatt, The Grand set amidst 10 acres of landscaped gardens and fountains is in the vicinity of posh South Delhi and in close proximity to the new commercial centre of Gurgaon. The Grand has 390 guestrooms with extraordinary amenities which include bathrobe and slippers, safety deposit box, telephones with voicemail, mini bar, dataport for Internet, hair dryers, color televisions and work desk with lamps.

The hotel has a beauty parlour, barber shop, health club, swimming pool, billiards room, safe deposit boxes, a tennis court and sauna.

Hotel Grand InterContinental, New Delhi

Barakhamba Avenue, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110 001

From International Airport: 23 km; Railway Station: 2 km; and, Bus Station: 6 km

Located in the city's main business and shopping district of Connaught Place and in close proximity to the theatre area, international trade fair grounds and major sight-seeing attractions, the Grand InterContinental has 444 rooms designed to suit different categories of travelers. The rooms are luxurious and large enough to accommodate the latest in modern conveniences and services. The rooms in the hotel have high speed internet access, direct dial telephone, televisions with satellite connections, tea/coffee maker, minibar and refrigerator.

The hotel has a profusion of restaurants. One is the Blue Elephant, well-known for its Thai cuisine. The others are the Grill, Woks for Chinese delicacies and Baluchi, the Indian specialities restaurant. In addition, there is the all-day The Rendezvous for meals throughout the day and Art Junction, an art gallery with a cafe. The InterContinental has a discotheque, Annabelles, which is open during the weekends. The hotel also has a Beauty Parlour, a Travel Desk, a Barber shop, Safe Deposit Boxes, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Swimming Pool and Health Club.

Hotel Maurya Sheraton & Towers, New Delhi

Diplomatic Enclave, S.P Marg, New Delhi-110 021

From International Airport: 15 km;Railway Station: 8 km;and, Bus Station: 17 km

Located in the heart of the Diplomatic Enclave, the Maurya Sheraton Hotel & Towers offers a view of Delhi's green forested ridge. Its 515 rooms, including 44 suites. 76 ITC one rooms, and 107 Tower rooms provide guests the finest in hospitality and personalised service in an atmosphere of gracious elegance. The hotel provides a Beauty Parlour, a Barber shop, Safe Deposit Boxes, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Swimming Pool, Health Club, Shopping Arcade, Pastry Shop, Florist, Golf, Tennis and Yoga. The Maurya is the only hotel with an exclusive lounge at the international airport.

One of the hotel's restaurants, The Bukhara - which serves food from the North-West Frontier - has featured in Time and Newsweek magazines for its cuisine. The other restaurant for fine dining is the Dumpukht, which serves royal Indian cuisine from Lucknow, Hyderabad and other places. The hotel also has a very popular coffee shop which serves lunch and dinner buffets

The Maurya has been the recipient of the British Safety Council's Sword of Honour Award for three consecutive years for its commitment to safety.

The Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi

Dr. Zakir Hussain Road, New Delhi -110 003

From International Airport: 22 km;Railway Station: 10 km;and, Bus Station: 14 km

A modern, luxury hotel, The Oberoi, provides guests the ultimate in comfort and personalised service. Centrally located and close to the tourist attractions, the hotel overlooks the greens of the Delhi Golf Club. It has a beautiful open-air pool and a Spa and Fitness centre.

The hotel's 300 rooms and suites are spacious and feature conveniences like data ports, fax machines, colour TVs with satellite transmission and mini bars. The hotel also provides 24-hour personalized butler service. The hotels has a Beauty Parlour, a Barber shop, Safe Deposit Boxes and a Shopping Arcade.

The hotel has a number of restaurants specializing in Chinese, Continental and Indian cuisines.

Hotel Imperial, New Delhi

1, Janpath, New Delhi -110 001

From International Airport: 17 km;Railway Station: 3 km;and, Bus Station: 8 km

Located in the heart of the city, The Imperial is not only one of the most distinguished hotels in the city but also the oldest. The 24 king palms that line the path leading to the porch of the hotel have witnessed the creation of New Delhi. The Imperial was designed by Bromfield, one of Sir Edwin Lutyen's associates, and boasts of a mixture of Victorian, colonial and informal art-deco architecture.

The hotel has a discotheque, restaurants, swimming pool and provision for water sports, a shopping arcade, a health centre, a Business Centre, Safe Deposit Lockers, a beauty parlour, Sauna and Jacuzzi facilities.

Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi

1, Mansingh Road, New Delhi -110 011

From International Airport: 22 km;City Centre: 2 km

Centrally located amidst the green environs of Lutyen's Delhi, the Taj Mahal hotel is distinguished by its spacious split-level lobby with murals which bring alive the grandeur of the royal era of the Mughals. Its regal charm is completed with state of the art technology for the discerning guest.

The 300 centrally air-conditioned rooms including 27 suites are elegant and offer conveniences like speakerphones with international direct dial facility, Internet connectivity, in-room fax, mini bar, personal safe, channel music and colour television with satellite programmes. The hotel's luxury suites - each with a living room, bedroom and dining room -- are designed around unique themes like Versailles, Khush Mahal, Oriental, Rajput and Tanjore.

The hotel has a Beauty Parlour, a Barber shop, Safe Deposit Boxes, Shopping Arcade, bar and restaurants which serve cuisines from France, the Continent, China and India.

Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi

Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi -110021

From International Airport: 13 km;Railway Station: 16 km;City Centre: 13 km

Situated in the Diplomatic Enclave amidst 6 acres of landscaped greenery, the Taj Palace Hotel is luxurious, comfortable and convenient. Barely 10 minutes away from the centre of the city and the airport, the hotel has 421 centrally air-conditioned rooms including 40 suites. The superior rooms have amenities like Internet connectivity, speaker phones with international direct dial facility and voice mail, mini bar, personal safe, channel music and colour television with satellite programmes. The deluxe rooms face the swimming pool while the exclusive Taj Club provides guests with complimentary airport limousine transfers, private check-in on the Club Floor, complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast, Cocktail Hour and tea/coffee throughout the day at the Club Lounge.

The hotel has a beauty parlour, a barber shop, Bar, Restaurants, Sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, health club and gymnasium.

Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi

8, Windsor Place, New Delhi -110 001

From International Airport: 15 km; and, Railway Station: 2 km

Le Meridien is located in the centre of the city and Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan or the Presidential Palace is within a two-kilometre radius. The hotel offers excellent leisure facilities, high standards of comfort and excellent restaurants.

Le Meridien's 355 guestrooms include 7 designer suites, 54 exclusive Club President rooms and 44 deluxe suites caters to every wish of guests. The rooms offer views of Lyutens Delhi, India Gate and the Parliament.

The hotel has a beauty salon, a barber shop, Bar, Restaurants, Sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, health club, gymnasium, jogging track and tennis courts.

Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

Bhikaji Cama Place, Ring Road, New Delhi-110066

From International Airport: 16 km; Railway Station: 11 km; and, Bus Station: 19 km

The Hyatt in New Delhi offers comfort and traditional Indian hospitality. Constructed with red sandstone, the Hyatt Regency has 518 elegant rooms and suites. The hotel's Regency Club is a hotel within a hotel and provides extraordinary service and privacy. The Regency Club handles entertainment and travel arrangements, sight-seeing, and help with shopping in the area. The Regency Club offers one way limousine airport transfer, Continental breakfast, evening cocktails, exclusive lounge, 24 hour concierge & butler service, daily international newspaper and special amenities. The rooms with views of the pool have work desks, mini-bar, voice mail and data ports, TV, hair dryer, bathrobe, in-room electronic safe, climate control, herbal bathroom amenities.

The hotel has a beauty parlour, a barber shop, Bar, Restaurants, Sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, health club, gymnasium, pastry shop and florist.

The Hyatt's speciality restaurants are acknowledged to be among the best in the city and its pub Djinn's is recognized as a well-known nightspot.