Originally Posted by GUWonder
The standard is to stay the night and then head out the following morning/day.
The only decent hotel -- by international business standards -- that is relatively close to the hotel -- like less than 15 minutes away -- is the Radisson Delhi (not the one in Noida). There are some much cheaper hotels along the road next to the Radisson Delhi that go for 1200-1800 INR per night. However, those -- while not bad -- are very basic and feel more like a lower-end guest house than a "worldclass" 3*.
Since you are taking about taking a train, you could just as well stay closer to central Delhi rather than out by the airport. That may open up a lot more options.
Thanks, GUWonder. Radisson Delhi is a bit pricier than what I'm looking for. I probably wouldn't want to pay more than $25-50 USD per person (there will be two of us staying). I think staying closer to the train station to Ludhiana is more practical. Can you give any recommendations for hotels in this area? Also, is it safe, reliable to take a taxi from the airport past 11;00 PM?