Pullman New Delhi Aerocity Review: Why This is Our Top Delhi Hotel Pick | India Purple Travel Guide

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The Pullman New Delhi Aerocity is a fantastic, contemporary 5-star hotel that excels in convenience and modern luxury standards. It is located within Aerocity, a high-class hotel development complex close to the airport. As such, it is an excellent choice for business customers and for international arrivals and departures.

Location and Accessibility

The hotel is located a 5–10 minute taxi/Uber ride from all terminals of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), making it a logical choice for late arrivals, early departures, and business travelers whose schedules demand fast transit.

The hotel is also only a 10–15 minute walk away from the Airport Express Metro Line (Aerocity Station). The Metro ride itself takes less than 5 minutes to the airport, or allows for quick, air-conditioned access to central Delhi (Connaught Place) in under 30 minutes, bypassing the city’s traffic entirely.

Factoring in the walk to the metro, the ride, and then a taxi/rickshaw to your specific attraction in Delhi, you will need to calculate more than one hour of total travel time in the morning and evening if you choose to stay at the Pullman. Alternatively, you can take an Uber directly from the hotel, which may reach your attraction in the same or slightly shorter time.

Our personal opinion is that the high quality of the Pullman makes the one-hour travel time worthwhile, but this is a decision every traveler must make. Our Delhi itinerary in this Purple Travel Guide takes this travel time into account.

Design and Comfort

Our flight arrived early in the morning, and while the hotel could not guarantee availability at 10 a.m., we were fortunate to be immediately escorted to our room without any surcharge.

The Pullman distinguishes itself with a sleek, international, and very spacious design. The ambiance is professional, quiet, and contemporary, relying on modern Indian art to provide local flair. The rooms are a major highlight; our room was a generous 388 square feet (36 m2), and spotlessly clean with almost no signs of wear. Considering the proximity to the busy DEL airport, the soundproofing was excellent and important. Also excellent were the comfortable beds, the A/C, and the large bathroom with its powerful rainfall shower.
The hotel provides two complimentary bottles of water, and staff are happy to provide more upon request.

Dining and Facilities

Breakfast is served buffet-style, offering a huge selection of Western, Indian, and other international items. The staff is attentive, happy to make you any type of coffee or tea you desire.
The hotel also features excellent restaurants for dinner. These are, as expected, on the pricier side, but we found the food quality and taste to be totally worth the money.

For amenities, the hotel provides everything expected of a top-tier brand, including a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and a well-equipped 24-hour fitness center.

Verdict

The Pullman New Delhi Aerocity is a fantastic base for travelers who prioritize luxury accommodation, excellent food, and comfort. While it is close to the airport and therefore excellent for early departing and late arriving flights, the distance to the tourist attractions in downtown Delhi should not be neglected. But if you consider this in your travel plans, we think you will love the hotel and find it a wonderful experience to start or conclude your once-in-a-lifetime trip to India.

The Pullman New Delhi Aerocity was our favorite hotel in Delhi, and our second favorite hotel in all of India, with the Courtyard by Marriott Agra being our most favorite hotel in India.

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Author: Rudy at Backpack and Snorkel

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