
Axel’s take
Useful for embassy visits, but uneven upkeep makes this a compromise.
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Axel’s rating: 6.0/10 · an aging, government-run 4-star in Delhi’s diplomatic enclave
Hotel Samrat is an aging, government-run 4-star in Chanakyapuri, best considered for embassy appointments rather than a polished Delhi break. Its strongest assets are the diplomatic-enclave location and generous rooms. Recent Expedia and Google guests also praise helpful staff and clean accommodation, though experiences vary considerably. We’d consider it for a practical short stay, with expectations below its advertised class.
The recurring weakness is upkeep: dated furniture, tired bathrooms and inconsistent cleaning appear across guest reports. Several 2025 guests also found no functioning restaurant, despite room service being available. Room and kitchen renovations were reported in 2026, so confirm dining arrangements and whether your room has been refurbished. The pool was refurbished and relaunched in 2026, making older closure complaints less relevant. We’d skip it if reliable four-star comfort and full-service dining are priorities.
- Rooms
- Spacious, but repeated reports describe aging furniture and bathrooms; request a refurbished room.
- Cleanliness
- Many guests report clean rooms, but complaints persisted into June 2026; consistency is the concern.
- Service
- Courteous, helpful staff earn praise, although check-in and response times receive mixed reports.
- Amenities
- Officially offers Wi-Fi, basic cardio fitness and a pool refurbished in 2026; verify current dining availability.
- Fees and surprises
- Expedia lists free parking and breakfast at a surcharge; check whether breakfast is included in your booking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · wanderlog.com · pib.gov.in. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
The location
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Convenient for Chanakyapuri’s embassies; the official site places Lok Kalyan Marg metro about one kilometre away.
Amenities and check-in
Officially offers Wi-Fi, basic cardio fitness and a pool refurbished in 2026; verify current dining availability.
Check-in
after 1:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Parking (free)
- Valet parking
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Early check-in fee: INR 0 (subject to availability); Rollaway bed fee: INR 1250 per night
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: ₹1,680 per guest per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hotel Samrat: from $137 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $137 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Samrat on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hotel Samrat is an aging, government-run 4-star in Delhi’s diplomatic enclave in Delhi, India.
Address: Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Property ID: 1124513. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/delhi/hotel-samrat-1124513
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/delhi/hotel-samrat-1124513/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $152 | $158 on Expedia | $6 less (4%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $254 | $262 on Expedia | $8 less (3%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $256 | $262 on Expedia | $6 less (2%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $137 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $271 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $408 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $545 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $769 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $906 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,043 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,263 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,487 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,694 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,912 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $2,038 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $2,166 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $2,294 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#4 of 5 hotels in Chanakyapuri & Diplomatic Enclave by Axel's take. Chanakyapuri & Diplomatic Enclave is #10 of 10 places to stay in Delhi. The best hotels in Chanakyapuri & Diplomatic Enclave, ranked · Where to stay in Delhi
Axel's take: 6.0/10
Useful for embassy visits, but uneven upkeep makes this a compromise. an aging, government-run 4-star in Delhi’s diplomatic enclave, scored for what it is.
Hotel Samrat is an aging, government-run 4-star in Chanakyapuri, best considered for embassy appointments rather than a polished Delhi break. Its strongest assets are the diplomatic-enclave location and generous rooms. Recent Expedia and Google guests also praise helpful staff and clean accommodation, though experiences vary considerably. We’d consider it for a practical short stay, with expectations below its advertised class.
The recurring weakness is upkeep: dated furniture, tired bathrooms and inconsistent cleaning appear across guest reports. Several 2025 guests also found no functioning restaurant, despite room service being available. Room and kitchen renovations were reported in 2026, so confirm dining arrangements and whether your room has been refurbished. The pool was refurbished and relaunched in 2026, making older closure complaints less relevant. We’d skip it if reliable four-star comfort and full-service dining are priorities.
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Best for: embassy and consulate appointments; short, location-first business stays
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Watch out for: uneven room condition and cleaning; uncertain full-service dining; confirm room-renovation disruption
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Location: Convenient for Chanakyapuri’s embassies; the official site places Lok Kalyan Marg metro about one kilometre away.
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Rooms: Spacious, but repeated reports describe aging furniture and bathrooms; request a refurbished room.
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Cleanliness: Many guests report clean rooms, but complaints persisted into June 2026; consistency is the concern.
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Service: Courteous, helpful staff earn praise, although check-in and response times receive mixed reports.
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Amenities: Officially offers Wi-Fi, basic cardio fitness and a pool refurbished in 2026; verify current dining availability.
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Fees and surprises: Expedia lists free parking and breakfast at a surcharge; check whether breakfast is included in your booking.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Samrat, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · wanderlog.com · pib.gov.in. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
About Hotel Samrat
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
- Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 7,116 reviews (location 4.2/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Indira Gandhi International Airport: 20 min by taxi · National Museum, New Delhi: 9 min by taxi · Lodhi Garden: 11 min by taxi · Lotus Temple: 29 min by taxi
- Optional charges: Early check-in fee: INR 0 (subject to availability); Rollaway bed fee: INR 1250 per night
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: ₹1,680 per guest per night
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Fitness center, Parking (free), Valet parking, Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
- Check-in from: 13:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Delhi
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Single room
Economy Triple room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard room
Standard Duplex room
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Standard room with pool view
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Standard Triple room with sea view
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Quadruple room with sea view
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Standard Family room
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Standard Family room with sea view
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Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Business room
Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Superior room
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Deluxe room
Deluxe Single room
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Deluxe Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; With view
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Executive room
Executive Single room
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Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Executive Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Junior Suite
Suite
Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
3 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 3
Studio
Villa
Cottage
Bungalow
Chalet
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