ANdAZ New Delhi

Pushing the boundaries of the boutique hotel experience

Imagination partnered with the Hyatt Group to redesign ANdAZ New Delhi, upgrading the property to reflect a fresh, barrier-free environment. Our team delivered a comprehensive design scheme across the entire hotel, integrating traditional Indian elements and curated contemporary art to connect guests with the spirit of the local culture.

After seven years of operation, The ANdAZ team wanted to review the hotel, creating a barrier-free environment where guests could explore their personal style. They asked us to convey a fresh design perspective that would push the boundaries of the standard boutique hotel formula and place the property in the context of India’s broader cultural and social transformation.

Integrating traditional elements into a contemporary scheme

We reassessed the property’s needs across 401 residential-style guestrooms and 45 suites. Our team deconstructed the rich imagery of India, integrating traditional elements, colours, and textures into a contemporary, state-of-the-art design scheme. The resulting spaces were fresh, decluttered, and transformed by light, featuring bright accent colours, varied materiality, and unique furniture.

Curating showpieces with contemporary Indian artists

To connect the environment with the local culture, we introduced bespoke design insertions throughout the property. The team collaborated with renowned Indian art curator Raijeev Sethi to select and integrate curated showpieces from new Indian contemporary artists, placing the hotel firmly within the context of modern India.

Expanding the public and hospitality spaces

Our wide scope extended beyond the accommodation to include the lobby, studios, spa, ballroom, and private apartments. Alongside these upgrades, we developed a new cocktail bar and expanded the dining experience with a new restaurant, Melograno, which complemented the hotel’s existing Annamaya FoodHall.

For the audience

Guests experienced a culturally connected hotel experience featuring fresh luxury accommodation, curated Indian contemporary art, and expanded public and dining spaces.

For the brand

ANdAZ New Delhi successfully pushed the boundaries of the boutique hotel formula, updating its 401 guestrooms, 45 suites, and wider public areas to reflect the cultural and social transformation of India.