Taj Palace occupies six acres of lush gardens in the Diplomatic Enclave on Sardar Patel Marg — the same prestigious corridor as Chanakyapuri's embassies, missions, and the seat of the Indian government. It sits close to IGI Airport and the NCR's commercial districts, making it a practical choice for international delegations that need both proximity to Delhi's power centres and the operational reliability of the Taj brand.
The property carries a specific reputation in MICE: it is a legendary food and wine destination, with multi-award-winning fine-dining restaurants specialising in Vietnamese, Continental-European, and Indian cuisines. For programmes where the gala dinner is a core experience element, Taj Palace is often shortlisted on the F&B credential alone.
Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Taj Palace, 2 Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi 110021 |
| Phone | 011-2611-0202 |
| Website | tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/taj-palace-new-delhi |
| Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3) |
| Domestic Airport | IGI (T1, T2 & T3) |
| Railway | New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin |
Meeting Capabilities
40,000 sq ft of convention space across 10 separate halls, a private preview hall for screenings, and two garden areas — Raja Bagh and Rani Bagh — each at 9,253 sq ft for outdoor events.
| Room | Theatre | Class Room | U-Shaped | Cocktail | Sit Down Round Table | Dimensions (Meters) LxB | Dimensions (Feet) LxB | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durbar Hall | 1,000 | 500 | 100 | 1,100 | 450 | 34x35 | 112x114 | 4.2m / 14ft |
| Shah Jehan | 700 | 300 | 100 | 800 | 250 | 34x22 | 111x72 | 4.2m / 14ft |
| Mumtaz Mahal | 175 | 80 | 50 | 175 | 90 | 24x11 | 73x34 | 2.7m / 9ft |
| Jehangir Hall I | 50 | 30 | 25 | 50 | 30 | 13.4x5.7 | 44x19 | 2.7m / 8ft |
| Jehangir Hall II | 50 | 30 | 25 | 50 | 30 | 13.4x5.7 | 44x19 | 2.7m / 8ft |
| Jehangir Hall I and II | 100 | 60 | 50 | 90 | 60 | 21.21x10 | 70x33 | 2.7m / 8ft |
| Roshanara Hall | 60 | 35 | 25 | 60 | 40 | Pentagonal | Pentagonal | 2.7 / 9ft |
| Jahanara Hall | 50 | 30 | 25 | 40 | 30 | 13.5x5.7 | 44x19 | 2.7m / 9ft |
| Sheesh Mahal | 50 | 30 | 25 | 40 | 25 | 13x7 | 43x24 | 2.7 / 9ft |
| Alamgir Lounge | 40 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 30 | 10x10 | 32x31 | 2m / 8ft |
| Vazir Lounge | 40 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 30 | 10x10 | 31x31 | 2m / 8ft |
| Raja Bagh | — | — | — | 800 | — | 9,253 sq ft | — | — |
| Rani Bagh | — | — | — | 800 | — | 9,253 sq ft | — | — |
Seating capacities subject to revision per social distancing requirements.
The Durbar Hall is the flagship: 1,000 theatre, 1,100 cocktail, 450 sit-down rounds — 112x114 feet at 14-foot ceiling height. Shah Jehan runs as a secondary plenary or independent gala dinner venue (700 theatre, 800 cocktail). The Mughal-named rooms below these two serve as concurrent breakout and smaller function spaces.
Facilities
- 40,000 sq ft total exhibition area (fixed and flexible), 10 separate halls plus a special preview hall for private screenings
- Simultaneous translation facilities: numerous combinations of space and seating arrangements with simultaneous translation capability
- Fire safety: electrical installation of bollards at all gates and DG sets in all convention halls, checked and approved
- Symbols of facilities: Yes
- Internet backbone (Wi-Fi): Complimentary Wi-Fi for staying guests
- Business centre: Seamless meeting and conference services — highest levels of creativity, convenience, and efficiency for every business requirement
Accommodation
403 luxurious rooms and suites. The six-acre garden setting gives the property a campus quality — guests staying on-site experience a distinct contrast from the busy city outside the gates.
F&B
Multi-award-winning fine-dining restaurants covering Vietnamese, Continental-European, and Indian cuisines. Taj Palace is described as a legendary food and wine connoisseur's heaven — this is a genuine operational differentiator for MICE programmes where the gala dinner experience is a key client deliverable.
The Raja Bagh and Rani Bagh gardens (9,253 sq ft each) run outdoor cocktail events for 800 each — a meaningful outdoor capacity for Delhi garden evenings.
Nearby
- Diplomatic Enclave, foreign embassies, and government ministries
- IGI Airport
- NCR commercial and business districts
- Seat of the Indian Government
How to Reach
- International: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3
- Domestic: IGI T1, T2 & T3
- Rail: New Delhi, Old Delhi, or Hazrat Nizamuddin stations
Best For
- International delegations and diplomatic-quarter conferences
- Events where fine-dining gala dinners are a core programme deliverable
- Corporate summits requiring a prestigious Taj brand address in Delhi
- Outdoor evening events and garden cocktails (Raja Bagh and Rani Bagh: 800 cocktail each)
- Parallel-track conferences using the Mughal hall naming as thematic space identifiers
- Private screenings and VIP-only reception events (special preview hall)
Operator Tips
On the Durbar-Shah Jehan combination: Running both simultaneously gives you a 1,000-seat plenary in Durbar and a 700-seat alternate in Shah Jehan. This is useful for association conferences with two concurrent programme streams at scale, or for segmenting VIP and general delegate experiences.
On the Jehangir rooms: Jehangir Hall I and II are identical at 50 theatre each. Combined they deliver 100 theatre in a room that is 70x33 feet — a solid parallel breakout configuration. The pentagonal Roshanara Hall is operationally unusual; confirm sightlines and AV positioning during the site visit.
On complimentary Wi-Fi: The Wi-Fi is complimentary for staying guests — confirm whether day-delegate or external-attendee Wi-Fi is included or separately chargeable. For large conferences with external attendees, this is a line item to clarify before the contract is signed.
On the F&B reputation: Taj Palace's award-winning restaurant roster is a genuine sales tool. If your proposal is competing against another five-star in the Diplomatic Enclave, leading with the F&B story can tip a client decision.
Planning a Delhi NCR event? See the full Delhi NCR MICE Venue Guide for a city-level comparison across properties.
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