After the wonderful opening ceremony to the New Dehli Commonwealth Games last minute flights may be on order
The commonwealth games opened to a 60000 strong crowd yesterday and has everyone excited about the game. We highlight the best last minute hotels you can book in the city.
Online, October 4, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The commonwealth games got off to an amazing grand opening ceremony yesterday in New Delhi. As one of the world's greatest sporting events almost 7000 athletes are taking part from 71 commonwealth countries.
Dancer, musicians, artist and even a giant water balloon wowed the 60000 strong crowd who were there to witness the ceremony which was enriched which Indian history and tradition. This is India's chance to show the world they can hold the greatest events the world has to offer and is a unique opportunity for people to visit this great country for such a magnificent sporting event.
Amongst the attendees where Prince Charles and his wife Camilla who were welcomed as guest of honour by the Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. After such a successful opening ceremony chants of "India, India" reverberated around Neru stadium as the crowds filled with excitement. After this it is likely that many people will be scrambling for last minute flights and hotels to New Delhi, India to witness the event.
There are many great hotels in the city of New Delhi below you can try your luck with if you are trying to go out to see the commonwealth games as a last minute decision such as the Fraser Suites New Delhi and The Imperial Hotel. Below we have outlined our top choice last minute hotels for the games.
Grand New Delhi - Close to the commercial centre of the city in the upscale Vasant Kunj area the hotel has everything a global luxury traveller to India would need. A first class 5* hotel with a diverse range of culinary choices such as Italian and Indian. Amenities at the hotel include a swimming pool, business centre and a coffee shop.
The Metropolitan Hotel New Delhi - Located in Bangla Sahib Road the hotel is in close proximity to India's business and shopping district. Another 5 star hotel with excellent, personalised first class service, the hotel provides guest a unique blend of Asian and European hospitality.
Icon Towers, New Delhi - Offers exceptional hospitality and wonderful spacious accommodation in New Delhi. A family owned hotel which is suitable for both long and short stays in the Indian capital.
There are many sites you can use to book a hotel such as http://www.hotelbook.com who offer LATEGETAWAY deals for last minute hotels. The events are due to start today and the games should go well after the high standards the opening ceremony has set.