Aman New Delhi hotel renamed The Lodhi

Date : Feb 1, 2013

NEW DELHI: At midnight on Thursday, the elitist AmanNew Delhi hotel in the western fringes of Lutyen'sDelhi, was renamed The Lodhi, a throwback to its former name (Lodhi Hotel) when it was owned by the government.


The renaming follows the hotel's owner, real estatefirm DLF's decision to sell back Amanresorts — the luxury hotel chain — to its original owner Adrian Zecha for $300 million. DLFBSE -3.80 % will retain the marquee Delhi property, but will give up the Aman brand name, since retaining the brand would have meant paying a massive fee. 

Once a red brick-colored government hotel with a socialist hue all over it, the 1965 property metamorphosed into a popular melting pot for the cream of Delhi during its four-year romance with Amanresorts. Its patrons include Rahul Gandhi and Robert Vadra, who are often seen at its health club, bars and restaurants.

Source : http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/news/aman-new-delhi-hotel-renamed-the-lodhi/articleshow/18281077.cms