“The Umrao” is a Boutique hotel located in Delhi on NH-8 in close proximity to the IGI International Airport, designed to cater to the discerning business traveler. Sitting regally yet lightly on 10-acre manicured greens, the boutique hotel is a brand to reckon with.
Standing testimony to time, the architectural character adopted is in sync with its name yet contemporary in its offerings. The word UMRAO denotes the life and luxury of kings and “The Umrao” successfully captures the monumental scale and luxury of the past in a modernistic set up. At “The Umrao”, the Architect syncs heritage with the present.
Transforming modern geometry into an exotic creation, ”The Umrao” makes for one of the most uniquely designed boutique hotels Delhi has ever seen. Minimalist, straight line character, purity of form and subtle colors gives this Boutique hotel a unique charm.
The idea was to establish a hotel that combines the exclusivity expected by the guests in regards to luxury which is visually pleasing and functionally upscale. The architect pays tribute to the resplendence of India’s culture with a project like “The Umrao” in the contrasting urban fabric of New Delhi.
Having a strong indoor-outdoor connect; this boutique hotel has an imposing entrance. Resting stately amidst lush green lawns, an imposing palm lined vista takes the visitor to the transitional court having a focal obelisk from where the guest experience begins to unfold. It combines classical architectural exterior design with contemporary warm interiors. The stunning exteriors with intricate décor envelop guests in a royal mystique.
An independent banquet hall approach separates the hotel guest from the banquet visitor. Manicured banquet lawns and state-of-the-art landscaping, swimming pool with deck and water features add the nature element to the built mass.
Large number of windows are used. The windows are aptly placed to maximize day lighting, reducing the need for artificial lighting. Keeping the ground coverage low and stressing upon the large expansive greens, the carbon footprint of the built mass has been reduced.
All in all at “The Umrao”, relax in leisure where the past engages the future to make a stylish present.