During his two-day visit to New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin is staying at ITC Maurya’s ultra-luxurious Grand Presidential Chanakya Suite, one of India’s most expensive hotel accommodations. The suite, which has hosted several world leaders, is estimated to cost between ₹8–10 lakh per night and combines grand Indian heritage with high-security comfort for heads of state.
What The Chanakya Suite Costs Per Night
- The Chanakya Suite at ITC Maurya spans around 4,600 sq ft, making it more like a private residence than a hotel room.
- Multiple reports place the nightly tariff in the ₹8–10 lakh range, depending on season, security arrangements and inclusions during VVIP stays.
This places the Chanakya Suite firmly in the league of India’s most exclusive and expensive presidential suites.
Inside The Chanakya Suite: Design And Facilities
The Chanakya Suite is designed to evoke Mauryan-era grandeur while offering every modern luxury:
- Interiors and decor:
- Silk-panelled walls and dark wooden flooring
- Curated artworks, including Tyeb Mehta pieces and illustrations inspired by Kautilya’s Arthashastra
- Hand-carved details and rich textiles that blend royal Indian aesthetics with contemporary luxury
- Spaces and amenities:
- Master bedroom with a walk-in closet
- Private steam room and sauna
- Fully equipped in-suite gym
- Large reception and living areas for meetings and delegations
- 12-seat formal dining room
- Additional guest room, study and office spaces
- Sweeping views of New Delhi from multiple sections of the suite
Dining is finished with high-end touches like Villeroy & Boch crockery and Cristal De Paris glassware, reinforcing the suite’s fine-dining credentials.
Fortress-Level Security With Five-Star Luxury
For Putin’s visit, ITC Maurya effectively operates as a high-security fortress while maintaining its luxury image:
- All rooms are booked out around the presidential floor.
- Corridors are barricaded and entry points tightly controlled.
- Multiple Indian and Russian security agencies have created layered security grids and rapid-response teams across the property.
Despite this, the Chanakya Suite is designed to feel private, quiet and self-contained, allowing visiting leaders to work, host meetings and unwind without leaving the secure bubble.
ITC Maurya: Preferred Address For World Leaders
ITC Maurya has long been one of New Delhi’s most prestigious five-star hotels and a default choice for state visits:
- The hotel offers 411 rooms and 26 suites, along with nine F&B outlets and multiple banqueting and meeting spaces.
- It has hosted numerous heads of state, including US presidents and other top dignitaries, over the past four decades.
Room categories span from:
- Executive Club rooms (around 26 sq m) aimed at business travellers,
- Through The Towers and ITC One rooms with added privacy and premium services,
- Up to Deluxe and Luxury Suites, and finally the Grand Presidential Chanakya Suite, which remains the crown jewel reserved for the most high-profile guests.
Why The Chanakya Suite Stands Out
The Chanakya Suite is more than just an expensive room; it is a symbolic and functional space for high-level diplomacy:
- Combines Indian imperial aesthetics with modern business infrastructure.
- Offers the space and security required for closed-door meetings, strategic discussions and confidential briefings.
- Allows world leaders like Putin to live, work and host delegations in a setting that reflects both India’s hospitality and its status on the global stage.
For most travellers, ITC Maurya’s standard rooms and regular suites will be the realistic option. But during major visits, it is the Chanakya Suite ITC Maurya that quietly becomes the most-watched—and most guarded—address in the capital.
