Le Meridien Delhi [Master Thread]
Nov 29, 2008, 12:03 pm
#31
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How does this hotel compare to the Sheraton New Delhi Hotel?
LM is INR 10000 and the Sheraton INR 8512 for my dates.
Also, any experience about early check-ins? I arrive at 0330, will not be booking that night, what are my chances to get a room as Plat say around 8am?
LM is INR 10000 and the Sheraton INR 8512 for my dates.
Also, any experience about early check-ins? I arrive at 0330, will not be booking that night, what are my chances to get a room as Plat say around 8am?
Nov 30, 2008, 2:01 am
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Sheraton New Delhi is better if you have business in Saket. It also has a large mall with restaurants within walking distance.
Le Meridien is in better physical shape and is in the midst of a large renovation. Rooms are more modern and the lounge is much larger. The Sheraton New Delhi lounge is a bit small. I was upgraded at both properties.
I don't count on ever getting into a room before 10AM unless I've book in advance or made a direct request to the property so I can't comment on whether you'll have luck with that. At this price difference I'd like take the Sheraton New Delhi.
Nov 30, 2008, 9:32 am
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Thanks for your comments, the Sheraton looks like the better deal then.
I have just one day in DEL, 0320 arrival and 0215 departure so I'm not really sure which night I should book. I'll have to email them if they would grant a very late check out if I booked the previous night and checked in at around 5am.
I have just one day in DEL, 0320 arrival and 0215 departure so I'm not really sure which night I should book. I'll have to email them if they would grant a very late check out if I booked the previous night and checked in at around 5am.
Nov 30, 2008, 9:57 am
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Thanks for your comments, the Sheraton looks like the better deal then.
I have just one day in DEL, 0320 arrival and 0215 departure so I'm not really sure which night I should book. I'll have to email them if they would grant a very late check out if I booked the previous night and checked in at around 5am.
I have just one day in DEL, 0320 arrival and 0215 departure so I'm not really sure which night I should book. I'll have to email them if they would grant a very late check out if I booked the previous night and checked in at around 5am.
Dec 12, 2008, 7:53 am
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That is indeed a GREAT rate for that period! Did you email or call them?
Did you get stay credit?
Access to the lounge?
Plat amenity?
What did the luxury tax come to?
Dec 14, 2008, 5:47 am
#39
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Just some quick notes from my 4 day stay:
- The rennovation looks very far along, the new lobby and first level look amazing.
- I had a superior room - well furnished and very comfortable room. No complaints about it. We had a view of india gate, but not that useful in Dec Jan because of the fog
- Service was fine - not amazing, but not disaapointing either.
- I would recommend folks skip the Lounge breakfast for the one in the main lobby unless you want to get in and out and want privacy. The selection and turnover of food is limited in the lounge.
Dec 14, 2008, 2:42 pm
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I haven't stayed yet, the trip isn't till May.
Jan 16, 2009, 8:40 am
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I stayed at this property 2 nights this week. The renovation of the cafe is completed. The cafe looks quite nice but it was very crowded during breakfast.
Also, the bathroom amenities now include the BVLGARI Eau Parfumee au the vert line. Specifically 75 ml (TSA approved!
) bottles of Bath and Shower Gel, Shampoo, Hair Conditioner and Body Lotion
Also, the bathroom amenities now include the BVLGARI Eau Parfumee au the vert line. Specifically 75 ml (TSA approved!
) bottles of Bath and Shower Gel, Shampoo, Hair Conditioner and Body Lotion
Jan 16, 2009, 10:49 am
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I stayed at this property 2 nights this week. The renovation of the cafe is completed. The cafe looks quite nice but it was very crowded during breakfast.
Also, the bathroom amenities now include the BVLGARI Eau Parfumee au the vert line. Specifically 75 ml (TSA approved!) bottles of Bath and Shower Gel, Shampoo, Hair Conditioner and Body Lotion
Also, the bathroom amenities now include the BVLGARI Eau Parfumee au the vert line. Specifically 75 ml (TSA approved!
) bottles of Bath and Shower Gel, Shampoo, Hair Conditioner and Body LotionThanks!
Feb 6, 2009, 8:22 am
#43
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Any recent experiences? I am booked for week after next.
Being told by some locals the place is a "dump" and the rennovations are very annoying. Yet I don't really get that sense from the posts here.
We have a rate of 8000 INR for three nights so I'd like to keep it unless somebody tells me it's just awful. Thanks!
Cheers,
Being told by some locals the place is a "dump" and the rennovations are very annoying. Yet I don't really get that sense from the posts here.
We have a rate of 8000 INR for three nights so I'd like to keep it unless somebody tells me it's just awful. Thanks!
Cheers,
Feb 6, 2009, 8:26 am
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