The Ashok is in a category of its own in Delhi's MICE landscape. Set upon 25 acres of prime land in the capital's diplomatic area — Chanakyapuri — this ITDC property has been the default venue for national and international conferences, state functions, and diplomatic gatherings for decades. The sheer scale is difficult to match: a Convention Hall that seats 2,000 in theatre style, over 40,000 sq ft of indoor event space, and outdoor lawns that extend to over 40,000 sq ft.
The Ashok is not a boutique conference hotel. It is a dedicated convention destination with hotel accommodation attached. That distinction matters when you're quoting for events of 500+ that need multiple concurrent spaces, outdoor components, and in-house expertise for formal or presidential-style programmes.
Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 50-B, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 |
| Phone | 011 2611 0101 |
| Website | theashok.com |
| Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3) |
| Domestic Airport | IGI (T1, T2 & T3) |
| Railway | New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin |
Meeting Capabilities
The convention complex spans a ground floor, third floor, and second floor. The Convention Hall in its full form covers over 16,435 sq ft (theatre style: 2,000). Outdoor spaces — Swimming Pool Lawns, Front Lawns, and Front Lawns (GA) — add a further 40,000+ sq ft combined. The Banquet Hall on the third floor is a separate 7,448 sq ft space; the property also manages Hotel Samrat nearby with interconnected meeting rooms.
| Venue | Location | Dimension LxWxH (ft) | Gross Area (sq ft) | Theatre | Class Room/Style | U-Shape | Standing Buffet | Buffet Sitdown | Sitdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convention Hall (Full) | Ground Floor | 52.73x28.95x5.41 / 173x95x21 | 16,435 | 2,000 | 650 | 160 | 1,500 | 550/1000 | 550/600 |
| Convention Hall (Part A & C) | Ground Floor | 54x95x21 / 64x56x21 | 5,130 / 476.52 | 500 | 160 | 80 | 350 | 220 | 180 |
| Convention Hall (Part B) | Ground Floor | 64x65x21 | 6,175 | 480 | 175 | 80 | 350 | 100 | 140 |
| Convention Hall Stage | Ground Floor | 42x20x14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Banquet Hall | Third Floor | 98x76x16.5 / 75.8x2316x5.03 | 7,448 | 300 | 120 | 49 | 400 | 160 | 100 |
| Banquet Hall Stage | Third Floor | 26.40x14x14.5 | 42.42 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Friendship Lounge | Third Floor | 30.78x12.80x2.39 | 393.98 | 150 | 60 | 50 | 160 | 120 | 70 |
| Board Room 341-C | Third Floor | 22x20x8.25 / 7.01x6.09x2.57 | 460 / 47.69 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Suit No 292 (Ruby) | Second Floor | 43x33x9.40 / 12.80x10.06x2.84 | 1,386 | 60 | 30 | 28 | 50 | 36 | 20 |
| Suit No. 293 (Sapphire) | Second Floor | 42x33x9.40 / 6.02x10.06x2.84 | 1,518 | 60 | — | 30 | 42 | 50 | 36 |
| Suit No 294 (Emerald) | Second Floor | 43x33x9.40 / 14.02x10.06x2.84 | 1,518 | 140 | 40 | 32 | 60 | 36 | 24 |
| Swimming Pool Lawns (Hard Court) | Ground Floor | 73x100 / 22.25x30.48 | 7,900 / 678.18 | — | — | — | 600 | — | — |
| Swimming Pool Lawns (GA) | Ground Floor | 129.23x29.26 | 3,781.26 | — | — | — | — | 2,000 | — |
| Front Lawns | Ground Floor | — | 36,000 | — | — | — | — | 3,000 | — |
| Lilly Pool Lawns | Ground Floor | — | — | — | — | — | 500 | — | — |
| Open Air Theatre | Ground Floor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating capacities subject to revision per social distancing requirements.
Facilities
- Convention Hall: 16,435 sq ft (Covered); Banquet Hall: 7,448 sq ft (Covered); Front Lawns: 40,704 sq ft (open)
- Large Front Lawn with multi-dimensional access for International Bazaar/Exhibitions
- Sound-proofed halls with Multi-lingual simultaneous translation for up to 8 languages
- Parking for approximately 300 vehicles
- Highly secure building: CCTV surveillance, vehicle scanners, boom barriers, door frame and hand-held metal detectors, RT sets
- Fire safety with all fire fighting equipment and fire alarm systems
- Internet backbone (Wi-Fi): High-speed broadband internet and Wi-Fi
- Business centre: 8 meeting/conference rooms (seating 9–12)
- Photocopying, personal computers, laptop, printers (colour & black/white), fax and other office equipment
- Secretarial service, video conferencing
- Public rest room for differently abled available at convention areas
- In-house Amphitheatre (300-person seating capacity) for cultural events
- Hotel Samrat nearby with interconnected meeting rooms (with capacity up to 20 per seating arrangement)
Accommodation
550 rooms with 162 suites, 8 dining venues, 7 event venues, and 3 out-door venues all under one roof. The Ashok property is complemented by Hotel Samrat (250 rooms, three halls, spacious lawns).
F&B
An array of international cuisine options. Hotel Samrat's F&B is accessible, and the 25-acre campus provides room to run themed outdoor dining across different lawn zones.
Nearby
- Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan)
- India Gate and the diplomatic enclave
- World-class recreation, health club, and destination health spa on-property
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
- Large national conferences, government summits, and state-level events (2,000-person Convention Hall)
- International conferences requiring simultaneous interpretation in multiple languages
- Events with significant outdoor components (Front Lawns: 36,000 sq ft, capacity 3,000 for outdoor seated)
- High-security programmes for government or VIP delegations (CCTV, vehicle scanners, DG sets in all convention halls)
- Cultural events using the Amphitheatre (300-person seating)
- Formal sit-down banquets at scale (Convention Hall banquet sitdown: 550–1,000)
Operator Tips
On the Convention Hall size: 2,000 theatre is the largest single-room capacity among Delhi's hotel-based venues. At this scale, production quality — sound reinforcement, projection, lighting — needs a specialist AV vendor. The multi-lingual translation provision (up to 8 languages) is relevant for international summits.
On the outdoor lawns: Front Lawns at 36,000 sq ft with a 3,000 dinner capacity is extraordinary. If you're planning an outdoor gala for a large group, The Ashok's grounds are operationally superior to any hotel rooftop or pool terrace alternative in Delhi.
On the swimming pool lawns: The hard court area (678 sq ft) and GA area (3,781 sq ft) serve different functions — the GA lawn handles large seated dinners; the hard court is better for cocktail receptions or live entertainment.
On Hotel Samrat: The interconnected Samrat adds overflow accommodation and additional meeting rooms. For large-group bookings where The Ashok's 550 rooms are insufficient, Samrat rooms can be blocked together. Confirm cross-property transfer and security logistics in the contract.
Planning a Delhi NCR event? See the full Delhi NCR MICE Venue Guide for a city-level comparison across properties.
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