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The '''Ashok Hotel''' is a five-star deluxe resort in the | The '''Ashok Hotel''' is a five-star deluxe resort in the 50, Niti Marg, Diplomatic enclave of [[Chanakyapuri]], New Delhi. This hotel is part of [[Ashok Group]], owned by the [[India Tourism Development Corporation]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The hotel has 550 guest rooms and houses the largest pillar-less convention hall in New Delhi. Situated in the [[Chanakyapuri]] diplomatic enclave, it neighbors the official residence of the prime minister of India, and the [[British High Commission, New Delhi|British High Commission]]. It has hosted several royals and heads of state including, [[Queen Elizabeth II]], Prince [[Aga Khan IV|Aga Khan]], [[Josip Broz Tito|Tito]], [[Margaret Thatcher]], President [[Bill Clinton]], [[Che Guevara]] and [[Fidel Castro]]. The presidential suite was used for three years as the official residence of the Saudi Arabian ambassador.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/50-years-of-ashok-106062401009_1.html|title=50 years of Ashok|last=Sharma|first=Ravi Teja|date=2006-06-24|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref> | The hotel has 550 guest rooms and houses the largest pillar-less convention hall in New Delhi where the iconic ''Dehlvi'' family hosted the [[Shama (magazine)|Shama-Sushama Film Awards]] every year through the mid-twentieth century. Situated in the [[Chanakyapuri]] diplomatic enclave, it neighbors the official residence of the prime minister of India, and the [[British High Commission, New Delhi|British High Commission]]. It has hosted several royals and heads of state including, [[Queen Elizabeth II]], Prince [[Aga Khan IV|Aga Khan]], [[Josip Broz Tito|Tito]], [[Margaret Thatcher]], President [[Bill Clinton]], [[Che Guevara]] and [[Fidel Castro]]. The presidential suite was used for three years as the official residence of the Saudi Arabian ambassador.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/50-years-of-ashok-106062401009_1.html|title=50 years of Ashok|last=Sharma|first=Ravi Teja|date=2006-06-24|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref> | ||
The hotel is owned by [[India Tourism Development Corporation|ITDC]], of which the Government of India owns a 87.03% stake. The hotel is named after emperor [[Ashoka|Ashoka The Great]], who had conquered almost the entirety of the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE. | The hotel is owned by [[India Tourism Development Corporation|ITDC]], of which the Government of India owns a 87.03% stake.{{cn|date=March 2022}} The hotel is named after emperor [[Ashoka|Ashoka The Great]], who had conquered almost the entirety of the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Ashok was built in 1956 by the first Prime Minister of India, [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 25 acres of parkland donated to the government by the [[Prince regent|Prince Regent]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Karan Singh]] and designed by architect E.B. Doctor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/travel/the-suite-life-when-hotels-dream-big/article20450887.ece|title=The Suite Life: When hotels dream big|last=Narayanan|first=Chitra|date=2017-11-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-01-08|url-status=live|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is an Indo-[[Modern architecture|Modernist]] architectural style landmark and was completed in 1956 to host world leaders and dignitaries for the ninth [[UNESCO]] conference held in New Delhi. Of the original 23 shareholders, 15 were rulers of [[princely | The Ashok was built in 1956 by the first Prime Minister of India, [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 25 acres of parkland donated to the government by the [[Prince regent|Prince Regent]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Karan Singh]] and designed by architect E.B. Doctor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/travel/the-suite-life-when-hotels-dream-big/article20450887.ece|title=The Suite Life: When hotels dream big|last=Narayanan|first=Chitra|date=2017-11-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-01-08|url-status=live|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is an Indo-[[Modern architecture|Modernist]] architectural style landmark and was completed in 1956 to host world leaders and dignitaries for the ninth [[UNESCO]] conference held in New Delhi. Of the original 23 shareholders, 15 were rulers of [[Princely state|princely states]] that had been recently merged into India, including the [[Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji|Maharaja of Nawanagar]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/the-iconic-hotel-that-nehru-built-the-ashok-itdc-india-tourism-travel/20161228.htm|title=The iconic hotel that Nehru built|website=Rediff|language=en|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref> | ||
In 1968, | In 1968, Prime Minister [[Indira Gandhi]] hosted, a large banquet at Ashok Hotel to celebrate her son [[Rajiv Gandhi|Rajiv]]'s wedding to [[Sonia Gandhi|Sonia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/CjWPfwrUmsPVXg1pqzlbqI/Ashok-the-great.html|title=Ashok the great|last=Soofi|first=Mayank Austen|date=2016-05-06|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref> | ||
In the 1980s, film actor [[Shah Rukh Khan]] was known to frequent the hotel during the fledgling part of his career,<ref name=":0" /> and it served as the location for [[Yash Chopra]]'s motion picture ''[[Chandni (film)|Chandni]]'' in 1989. | In the 1980s, film actor [[Shah Rukh Khan]] was known to frequent the hotel during the fledgling part of his career,<ref name=":0" /> and it served as the location for [[Yash Chopra]]'s motion picture ''[[Chandni (film)|Chandni]]'' in 1989. | ||
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The Ashok hotel received LEED Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rathod |first1=Mohit |title=The Ashok becomes India’s 1st govt-owned hotel to earn LEED Gold Certification |url=https://www.foodhospitality.in/latest-updates/the-ashok-becomes-indias-1st-govt-owned-hotel-to-earn-leed-gold-certification/382070/ |website=Express Food Hospitality |accessdate=29 July 2020 |date=16 February 2017}}</ref> | The Ashok hotel received LEED Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rathod |first1=Mohit |title=The Ashok becomes India’s 1st govt-owned hotel to earn LEED Gold Certification |url=https://www.foodhospitality.in/latest-updates/the-ashok-becomes-indias-1st-govt-owned-hotel-to-earn-leed-gold-certification/382070/ |website=Express Food Hospitality |accessdate=29 July 2020 |date=16 February 2017}}</ref> | ||
In May 2019, directly following the [[2019 Indian general election|Indian General elections]], and prior to forming his next government Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi|Modi]] hosted a dinner chaired by [[Amit Shah]], at Ashok Hotel for leaders of their [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA]] coalition. Those in attendance included Shiv Sena leader [[Uddhav Thackeray]], Akal Dal leader [[Parkash Singh Badal|Prakash Singh Badal]], JD(U) leader [[Nitish Kumar]] union ministers [[Rajnath Singh]] and [[Nitin Gadkari|Nitin Gadkahri]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www. | In May 2019, directly following the [[2019 Indian general election|Indian General elections]], and prior to forming his next government Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi|Modi]] hosted a dinner chaired by [[Amit Shah]], at Ashok Hotel for leaders of their [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA]] coalition. Those in attendance included Shiv Sena leader [[Uddhav Thackeray]], Akal Dal leader [[Parkash Singh Badal|Prakash Singh Badal]], JD(U) leader [[Nitish Kumar]] union ministers [[Rajnath Singh]] and [[Nitin Gadkari|Nitin Gadkahri]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhardwaj |first=Animesh |date=2019-05-21 |title=Nitish Kumar and galaxy of leaders to attend NDA dinner meet called by Amit Shah today |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-amit-shah-pm-modi-host-nda-dinner-meet-ashoka-hotel-nitish-kumar-521455 |access-date=2022-05-07 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ahead Of Poll Results, NDA Leaders Attend Amit Shah's Dinner In Delhi: Highlights |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ahead-of-lok-sabha-polls-results-pm-narendra-modi-amit-shah-at-ministers-meet-in-bjp-office-live-upd-2040836 |access-date=2022-05-07 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Ashok Hotel | |
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 The front facade of the hotel. | |
The front facade of the hotel. | |
| General information | |
| Location | Diplomatic Enclave, 50-B Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
| Opening | 1956 |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Management | ITDC |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 7 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | E.B. Doctor |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 550 |
| Website | |
| https://itdc.co.in/hotels/the-ashok/ | |
The Ashok Hotel is a five-star deluxe resort in the 50, Niti Marg, Diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. This hotel is part of Ashok Group, owned by the India Tourism Development Corporation.
Description[edit | edit source]
The hotel has 550 guest rooms and houses the largest pillar-less convention hall in New Delhi where the iconic Dehlvi family hosted the Shama-Sushama Film Awards every year through the mid-twentieth century. Situated in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave, it neighbors the official residence of the prime minister of India, and the British High Commission. It has hosted several royals and heads of state including, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Aga Khan, Tito, Margaret Thatcher, President Bill Clinton, Che Guevara and Fidel Castro. The presidential suite was used for three years as the official residence of the Saudi Arabian ambassador.[1]
The hotel is owned by ITDC, of which the Government of India owns a 87.03% stake.[citation needed] The hotel is named after emperor Ashoka The Great, who had conquered almost the entirety of the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE.
History[edit | edit source]
The Ashok was built in 1956 by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru on 25 acres of parkland donated to the government by the Prince Regent of Jammu and Kashmir, Karan Singh and designed by architect E.B. Doctor.[2] It is an Indo-Modernist architectural style landmark and was completed in 1956 to host world leaders and dignitaries for the ninth UNESCO conference held in New Delhi. Of the original 23 shareholders, 15 were rulers of princely states that had been recently merged into India, including the Maharaja of Nawanagar.[3]
In 1968, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi hosted, a large banquet at Ashok Hotel to celebrate her son Rajiv's wedding to Sonia.[4]
In the 1980s, film actor Shah Rukh Khan was known to frequent the hotel during the fledgling part of his career,[3] and it served as the location for Yash Chopra's motion picture Chandni in 1989.
In the 1970s, Ashok hosted one of the first night clubs in New Delhi, called the Supper Club. Usha Uthup, Sharon Prabhakar, Hema Malini, Uday Shankar all performed at the venue prior to attaining stardom, and a notable scene from Laawaris (1981) starring Amitabh Bachchan was shot there.
The Ashok hotel received LEED Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance in 2017.[5]
In May 2019, directly following the Indian General elections, and prior to forming his next government Prime Minister Modi hosted a dinner chaired by Amit Shah, at Ashok Hotel for leaders of their NDA coalition. Those in attendance included Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, Akal Dal leader Prakash Singh Badal, JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar union ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkahri.[6][7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sharma, Ravi Teja (2006-06-24). "50 years of Ashok". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ↑ Narayanan, Chitra (2017-11-15). "The Suite Life: When hotels dream big". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The iconic hotel that Nehru built". Rediff. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ↑ Soofi, Mayank Austen (2016-05-06). "Ashok the great". Livemint. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ↑ Rathod, Mohit (16 February 2017). "The Ashok becomes India's 1st govt-owned hotel to earn LEED Gold Certification". Express Food Hospitality. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ↑ Bhardwaj, Animesh (2019-05-21). "Nitish Kumar and galaxy of leaders to attend NDA dinner meet called by Amit Shah today". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ↑ "Ahead Of Poll Results, NDA Leaders Attend Amit Shah's Dinner In Delhi: Highlights". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2022-05-07.