New Dehli Hotels (L) No smoking regular floor of the Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi (M) The entrance to the Hotel (R) a bell boy in Indian style (L) No smoking sign plate on the Club floor of the Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi (R) No smoking plate on the receptionist of a dinning room (L) A pool side of the Metropolitan Hotel (R) Guard men are patrolling the hotel yard No smoking sign plate and a main dinning room of the Metropolitan Hotel (L) Sakura Japanese restaurant and elevator hall of the Metropolitan Hotel (R) A pool side scene at the Metropolitan Hotel No smoking sign plate at the elevator hall and at the corner of restaurant in the Imperial Hotel, New Dehli The Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi is a 185 Rooms 8 Storied property located on Bangla Sahib Road near Connaught Place. This hotel is a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts, an international luxury business hotel brand. Total guest rooms are 185, of which 110 are smoking room, with the rate of 59.5% of all rooms. Japanese tour guests and business men often uses this hotel. (L) The Hilton New Delhi Janakpuri hotel (R) New Dehli Metro Janakpuri West station The Hilton New Delhi Janakpuri hotel, is conveniently located West of New Delhi, in front of the New Dehli Metro Janakpuri West Station ( Blue Line ), which provides an easy access to the main commercial, business and others districts. The total number of guest rooms is 152. However, at present, 108 rooms are in operation. The number of non-smoking rooms is 46, vs, smoking rooms are 62, which consists of 57.4% of total rooms. Le Meridian New Dehli Le Meridian New Dehli is situated two kms from Rashtrapati Bhawan, the home of President of India, the Presidential Palace, Parliament Hpuse and Connaught Place. The hotel is close to the most alluring shopping and entertainment districts. The numbers of smoking rooms are 105, compared with 253 non-smoking rooms. The percentage of smoking room is 29.3% of the total (358). (L) The entrance of Dinning room in Shangri La Hotel, New Dehli (R) Washroom of the hotel Rolls-Royce Motor Cars New Delhi at Shangri La Hotel Centrally located amid landscaped gardens in the historic government district, Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi is an elegant oasis nestled withinthe heart of New Delhi's bustling metropolis. Guests of this New Delhi hotel can enjoy an excellent range of facilities and services that includes a fine selection of restaurants, a spa and a range of fitness options. There are 320 guestrooms, of which smoking rooms 126, vs, non-smoking rooms.194. The percentage of smoking rooms is 39.4% to total guest rooms. (L) Undereneath royal palm trees, a walking path to the Imperial Hotel New Delhi (M) Main entrance to the Hotel (R) Entrance hall of the Hotel Sopping arcade of the Imperial Hotel （Ｌ）No smoking sign plate at the entrance to the restaurant (R) at the stairway (L) No smoking sign at the stairway (M) A hall in contemporary colonial style (R) Cafe, Atrium with its high-domed ceiling and tropical surroundings (L) The Spice Route, heralded as one of the top ten Asian restaurants in the world (R) A designated smoking area of the Imperial Hotel New Delhi The Imperial Hotel is reckoned among Asia's finest hotels, and offers a unique experience embracing facets of India's history. The 24 king palms, that lead up to the porch, stand a witness to the creation of New Delhi. Built in 1931, the Hotel is known for its contemporary colonial style.As New Delhi's landmark Hotel, it is located on Janpath, the erstwhile Queensway. The number of all guest rooms is 233. There are 144 non-smoking rooms, in comparison with 89 smoking rooms. The rate of smoking room is 38.2% of total rooms. A designated smoking space in king palm trees outside of the building is provided by the hotel. Agra Hotel A beautiful garden welcomes travelers to India. The Jaypee Palace Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra An Entrance to the Jaypee Palace Hotel An entrance hall and corridor of the Jaypee Palace Hotel Royal palm trees, pool and Jaypee Palace Hotel (L) A guest room, (R) A check-out and a money exchange service desk of the Jaypee Palace Hotel An ashtray and Malboro on a table at the outside terrace of Japee Palace Hotel, Agra The regal Jaypee Palace Hotel and Convention Centre, a glorious structural blend of red sandstone and marble, is spread over 25 acres of elegantly landscaped luxuriant greenery. Sprinkled with enormous water bodies and endless walkways, this magical creation impeccably blends Mughal and contemporary architecture with modern amenities. This Hotel Is Situated Just 8 Km From The Railway Station The Jaypee Palace Hotel and Convention Centre promote a smoke-free guest service and provide a 10 smoking room for smokers. All other 331 rooms are environmentally healthy space. A Total number of guest rooms is 341, and the percentage of smoking rooms remains 3.2%, which is equivalent to the hotels in advanced smoke-free countries. H Smoking Restriction at Hotels in the World: Actual Survey The ratio of a non-smoking guest room to the total hotel rooms was calculated, based on the on-the-spot investigation. Sheraton and Marriott Hotel Chains ban smoking. インドのホテル ニューデリーの治安が安定していない中、一流ホテルの敷地内はあたかも治外法権のような安らぎと安心感とを与える。 ホテルのゲートと玄関での二重チェックが原則であるが、明らかに宿泊客と見なされるとゲイトではほぼフリーパスと なる。玄関では必ず金属探知機のゲートをくぐる。一番厳しかったのは、サッカーのワールドカップ指定ホテルとなって いたメリディアンホテルで、歩道には砂嚢が築かれ銃をもった兵士が多数警備し、入口では金属ゲートをくぐると男女 別に厳重な身体検査が行われ、ロビー入り口では空港と同じレントゲン装置に荷物を通過させるという厳戒態勢であった。 筆者はメトロポリタンホテルに４泊したためか、顔を覚えられフリーパスであった。このホテルは日本航空の関連ホテル であり、日本食を提供する「さくら」がある。他のホテルに比し、日本人団体客と商社マンが多いとの印象を受けた。 ヒルトンホテルはニューデリーメトロの駅前にあるのでメトロで各地を巡るには適している。ただ不況のせいか、152室 のうち、稼働しているのは108室のみであるとのことであった。優雅なシャングリラ・ホテルの敷地内にはブーゲン ビリアが咲き乱れ、ロールスロイスの立派なショールーム置かれていた。 ニューデリーで一番のホテルはインペリアルホテルであろう。長く連なるショッピングアーケードにはシャネルの店も 構えている。1931年建設、コロニアンスタイルの由緒ある建物である。屋外喫煙所が設けられていたのは調査したホテル では、ここインペリアルホテルのみで、他のホテルでは室内は勿論、屋外にも喫煙所らしきものは設置されていない。 アーグラのジャイピーパレスホテルは小高い丘の上に建設され、丘全体がホテルの敷地となっている。赤みを帯びた レンガ色の建物が来訪者を圧倒する。ブーゲンビリアの花が咲き乱れ、柵で仕切られた外界とは全くの別世界である。 客室は喫煙するVIPのために10室確保している他は全室禁煙である。 India Arrival to India　 India's hotels Dehli temples Dehli Metro Indian railways New Dehli Agra Taj Mahal Cheating in India Security in India Smoking ban in India　 India 2010 インドのホテル 2010年3月執筆　写真撮影　医学博士 宮本順伯 ★This Web site is link-free. The article was written and photographs were taken in March 2010, by Junhaku miyamoto, M.D., PhD.. Copyright(C) 2010 Junhaku Miyamoto, All rights reserved.