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Feb 4, 2010, 11:13 pm

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Originally Posted by travelexpert

Understand that Hilton is the champ when it comes to delayed openings.

I typically add one year to when they say they will open.

In the current economic climate--you may want to add two years to the stated date.

the garden inn new delhi was originally due to open march 09 & it finally opened december 09....similarly, the hilton new delhi was due to open june 09 & it is now scheduled to open its doors next month....

Feb 5, 2010, 5:02 am

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Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket
A4 DLF Place Saket District Centre
New Delhi, India, 110017
91-11-39191919

Hilton New Delhi Janakpuri
Janakpuri District Centre Complex, New Delhi, India 110058
Tel: 91-11-4123-4123 Fax: 91-11-4123-4124
This hotel will soon be joining the Hilton Worldwide Portfolio of Brands and is presently accepting reservations for arrival March 1, 2010 and beyond.

Hilton Chennai Guindy
124/1 J.N. Salai, Ekkaduthangal, Chennai, India 600 097
Tel: 91-44-222-55555 Fax: 91-44-222-55600
This hotel will be joining the Hilton Family soon but is not yet accepting reservations. It is scheduled to open in the Second Quarter of 2010.

Hilton Garden Inn Gurgaon Baani Square Opening Q4 2010

Feb 5, 2010, 5:38 am

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like i said before, all 3 properties were supposed to open in 2009....now only one is open, with the 2nd due to open next month & god knows when the chennai property will open....

Feb 22, 2011, 1:31 am

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hilton new delhi or hilton garden inn

i have to go to the taj palace hotel in new delhi - address: Taj Palace Hotel
Sardar Patel Marg
Diplomatic Enclave
New Delhi 110 021

it would be very kind, if someone could help me out, which one of the hilton hotels would be the better choice to stay and how long would it take me to get to the taj palace during the day?

thanks!

Feb 23, 2011, 12:36 am

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noone - anyone?!

thanks!

Feb 23, 2011, 7:14 am

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I've stayed in both of them and I'd say they are probably equidistant from your destination. Can't speak to whether the drive times would be the same, but do allow plenty of time. Traffic is pretty bad.

The Hilton is a nicer property IMO, although the HGI is in a nicer area. If you're just there for business, I'd pick the Hilton.

You might PM saad, who lives in Delhi.

Mar 23, 2011, 10:43 am

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Email address Hilton New Delhi

Hi!

I tried to find a master thread for this hotel but with no luck so please forgive me for creating a new thread.

Could someone give me the email address of the Hilton New Delhi Hotel? Preferably the congiere´s one.

Thank you!

Mar 23, 2011, 3:32 pm

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I'd suggest calling HHonors to get that information.

Jul 21, 2011, 5:49 am

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Which Hilton in New Delhi?

I have noted there are 3 Hilton branded hotels in New Delhi: Eros; Mayur Vihar and Janakpuri: I cant find any thread on the prios and cons of each; Does anyone here have a favourite?

Jul 21, 2011, 9:06 am

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Interestingly enough, the thread positioned immediately above yours when I looked was this one: Hilton New Delhi Janakpuri.

In New Delhi, price, accommodations and location are fairly important; getting around and moving long distances because one chooses only by amenities but has business across town is wearing.

Jul 21, 2011, 10:00 am

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Well- this is a conversation we couldn't have had a few years ago- good on Hilton for building a presence.

Agree location trumps all else in Indian cities- you don't want to spend hours getting from your hotel to where you want/need to be to get a few points or lounge access.

I think the Eros property used to be an IC. I stayed there once and wasn't impressed.

Although not HH I would recommend the CP in Gurgaon if you have business out there.

Jul 21, 2011, 3:13 pm

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I did 2 New Delhi trip reports just this week, one property you didn't note:

Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri

Hilton Garden Inn / New Delhi Saket

I also had a meeting a few buildings up from the newly re-branded Eros by Hilton, so I got my car to stop for a look-see - and the place looked tired.

Jul 22, 2011, 1:38 pm

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I only stayed at the Jankapuri, in June last year. Top 3 or floors were still being built but despite that really fantastic service. Even drove my credit card to the airport when I left it at reception. Brand new (air conditioned) metro is right outside and only 30 mins to city.

Nice pool good service, highly recommended.

Jul 22, 2011, 8:24 pm

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I'd stay the Eros Nehru Place...I'm actually writing this from there. The rooms aren't that great but the location and service are good and the price is well below what it should be because they are still in the transition from IC to Hilton. They also give a ton of benefits to Hilton Gold...I get free breakfast, club access, 25% points bonus, no health club fee (not that I ever use it), and internet. The website says the only benefit here is free internet so I was pleasantly surprised.

Aug 7, 2011, 3:41 am

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I have delayed visiting India (as a tourist), in hopes that HH will develop a significant presence with some excellent properties in the major tourist areas.

It seems to me that I'll have to wait a while longer...