More Traveler Reviews of Maidens Hotel, Delhi
So and so
from serenellamartini on 2006-08-22
the hotel is charming, but not so much.
rooms are large and comfortable,
BUT: if breakfast is not included,
they charge for it too much money.
the location is not so good,
because it is in old dehli,
too dirty and noisy.
A very Colonial Hotel
from A TripAdvisor User on 2006-05-27
This was our first stop in India, arriving at Delhi airport late at night, the journey across Delhi was an experience to behold in itself, it took about an hour but at least our driver knew where he was going. The hotel was clean and comfortable, plenty of hot water, the room was large although a bit dark. The air conditioning worked well if a bit noisy, the windows didn't open which was a bit of a nuisance but I don't think we would have had much of a view anyway. The food was good, the staff helpful especially in the restaurant when choosing Indian dishes. All our trips and cars had been pre booked so we didn't have any problems in that area. The hotel was efficient at changing our travellers cheques. The hotel is a bit out of the way, the street outside is very busy but the people are friendly. Delhi is a sight to behold in its self, but so worth a visit. We didn't see any monkeys in the area.
OK but not much more
from Levoyageur on 2006-03-07
Spent 2 nights here.The room was large and the beds comfortable, but the style was dated 70's and didn't match the elegant exterior of the building. We never had any problems with hot water, and enjoyed the breakfast , and the evening buffet meal. The pool is a good size and deep too. The hotel is out of the way though, being neither in New Delhi or the old city. That means a tiring and hectic taxi ride to get anywhere. As a tourist this was a pain- if we return to Delhi I think I would choose a more conveniently situated hotel
Not satisfying
from A TripAdvisor User on 2006-01-28
We stayed here for tree nights in December 2005 and were very disappointed as well. While the reception area doesn't look bad, the rooms are very old-fashioned, dark and do not seem to be very clean. Also we had a problem with the cold, and all we got was this small heater as well...Staff was very very slow, especially the concierge at the front desk. Everytime we asked for something, it took them hours, even if it was somethin very small...
The location of the Maidens Hotel isn't a pro either-the biggest problem is, that barely no Taxidriver knows the place and they always mixed it up with the Oberoi-Hotel, After having had dinner at The Park we really regretted that we didn't stayed there-but next time....
Disappointing!
from Spirax on 2006-01-25
We stayed here during the winter months and I must admit its a terrible hotel.Food is tasteless here and the rooms are horrible. Hotel Management turns the
hot water system off so one cant have a shower in the evening if they want to.It is turned on in the morning after a reminder call to them. The water was
lukewarm and the room was freezing. We were so tired and thought we will just doze off and not notice the cold but it was too cold to even sleep, we barely
managed to catch a few hours sleep only. The rooms arent heated so you have to request for them to provide a heater which doesnt do much to heat the room up properly. The beds are hard and uncomfortable and bedding is filthy. They have a doona which they provide in the rooms but it smelt horrible, we had no choice but to use it. A word of warning, when you leave the room you have to be extra careful not to leave the door or windows open even for one minute, the monkeys are a nuisance. I almost had one grab my handbag from my room. One tends to wonder if they are trained to do so :). If you have travelled around India you wouldve noticed the lack of toilet paper in some hotels, its best to carry your own:) You will only find toilet papers in 5 & 4 star hotels and if you are lucky then in the others. I would stock my bag up with it in advance. Usually you can buy them from the chemists and trust me it comes in handy at all times. Unfortunately, I didnt end up taking any snaps of this hotel so its obvious how much I disliked it. Due to lack of sleep I was very grumpy the next day after staying there and swore to pay a little extra and stay in nice, clean and warm
hotels.
Give it a miss
from MDMW on 2006-01-18
Stayed for 3 nights in Dec 05 . . . whilst the location is fairly quiet and the hotel looks good from outside . . its a real pain travelling across the city everytime you want to visit something, especially with the traffic and the taxi drivers always wanting to take you elsewhere, we also found it difficult to get a taxi back once we were in central Delhi . . . the rooms are huge but are dated and barely furnished (also dark as the windows of all the rooms we saw look onto the corridor not the ouside) . . .the front desk service was very poor . . we asked the hotel to arrange train tickets to Agra, which whilst they eventually did it was a huge stress -with wrong names, wrong destination, wrong time etc . . . also despite having reconfirmed our arrival the day before, on arrival we were told that we would have to move to another hotel after the first night . . I was adamant that we would not move and eventually we were told we could stay for 2 nights but may have to move on the third night . .we said we would rather move immediately than half way through our stay . .they seemed to back off after this and we ended up not moving . . if this happens to you and you do have to move ensure you know where you are going and do not commit until you have seen the hotel - they wanted to put us in a hotel near the airport!
Colonial Charm
from Peter11435 on 2006-01-10
The Maidens Hotel was the first and the best hotel (of four) that my wife and I stayed at in India on honeymoon.
Out of the city centre, it suited us perfectly as it proved a wonderfully peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Delhi at large.
The staff were both helpful and professional and nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them.
The food was equally fantastic and provided a introduction into the subtlety of Indian cooking (in hindsight, I only wish that I had been braver to eat more of the meat dishes).
As for the rooms, they were luxurious and spacious. I say rooms as we were lucky enough to get upgraded to make way for an Indian wedding party - itself a spectacle to behold.
An amazing experience.
Average, overpriced and far away
from A TripAdvisor User on 2005-12-29
This is an average hotel. I was charged $150 for a room, but was told by the hotel clerk that the room goes for $180. I felt sorry for myself that I paid $150 and sorrier for the fools who pay $180. If you are going to choose a hotel in this price range and this far away from the center of things, you are better off choosing a room at the Intercontinental at Nehru Place or The Grand New Dehli - two great hotels. The rooms and hallways at the Maidens are shabby, and restaurants/services are limited. My flight out of India was delayed for several days, so I stayed at several hotels. Maidens ranks as the most expensive and one of my least favorite.
A beautiful escape from the chaos!
from profs on 2005-07-08
The Maidens is a bit isolated, which can be an advantage if you're tired of the constant sensory overload of the city. I spent the last 2 nights of a 30 day stay in India here, and it was a delightful way to end my trip. The staff are professional, the hotel is very well maintained, the rooms are enormous and very cool (almost cold at night). The grounds are lovely, including a large pool and outdoor cafe.
When I wanted to go anywhere, taxis were waiting onsite. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit.
Atmospheric Hotel
from kingcross on 2005-05-24
We arrived late at the Oberoi Maidens and were upgraded to a suite (we'd booked a standard room) The staff were extremely helpful and we particularly enjoyed the ambience of the hotel - it is a real throwback to the days of the Raj and the dining room is hung with fascinating photographs. Historical interest - Lutyens stayed here when New Delhi was being built - and it was a favourite dining place for the British during colonial days. Food and service were good and the grounds are pretty with an attractive swimming pool.
We also stayed at the Park in New Delhi (excellent) but the Maidens has a very individual character. The surroundings are not particularly attractive but this is Old Delhi and don't you want to see the 'real'India?
