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1,500 guests max34,460 sq.ft.
Delhi, India, India
Maple is one of the distinctive event spaces within India Habitat Centre (IHC), a landmark cultural and convention destination in Lodhi Estate, New Delhi. IHC has long been a preferred address for organisations and individuals seeking a refined, intellectually engaged setting for their events, and Maple reflects that character. The space carries the warm, understated aesthetic that defines IHC as a whole — designed for focused gathering rather than spectacle, making it well suited to events that benefit from an atmosphere of considered elegance.
As part of a campus that houses multiple auditoriums, conference rooms, galleries, and dining venues, Maple draws on the full support infrastructure of the Habitat Centre. This means event planners have access to a seasoned events team, on-site catering through IHC's own food and beverage operations, and a range of technical and logistical support that the institution has developed over decades of hosting events at scale.
Maple is positioned for a broad range of professional and social gatherings. Corporate events such as seminars, workshops, board meetings, product presentations, and networking sessions find a natural home here, benefiting from IHC's established reputation as a credible, neutral venue in the capital. The space equally accommodates social celebrations — intimate receptions, cultural evenings, private dinners, and milestone gatherings — where guests appreciate the Habitat Centre's cultivated environment.
Literary meets, panel discussions, and association conclaves are also among the event formats that align well with the Maple space, given IHC's identity as a hub for India's policy, arts, and academic communities. Planners organising events where the venue's institutional credibility matters to their audience will find that Maple carries that association naturally.
India Habitat Centre sits in Lodhi Estate, one of central Delhi's most well-connected and leafy enclaves. The address places guests within easy reach of the Lodhi Road corridor, with Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station (Violet Line) providing a public transit link. The diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, Khan Market, and the India International Centre are all in close proximity, making IHC a logical choice for events drawing attendees from across the city's central neighbourhoods.
The campus itself offers parking for guests arriving by private vehicle, and its position along Lodhi Road means it is accessible from both South Delhi and Lutyens' Delhi without navigating congested inner-city routes. For out-of-town delegates, the campus's familiarity among Delhi's professional and cultural community means directions and navigation are rarely a challenge. Taken together, the location reinforces Maple's suitability for events where the ease of arrival is as important as the quality of the space itself.
Booking: To be made by members only for themselves and their guests. Members can book up to five rooms at a time based on availability. More rooms for…
Booking: To be made by members only for themselves and their guests. Members can book up to five rooms at a time based on availability. More rooms for…
Booking: To be made by members only for themselves and their guests. Members can book up to five rooms at a time based on availability. More rooms for…
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Maple at India Habitat Centre is well suited to a range of professional and social gatherings, including corporate seminars, workshops, panel discussions, board meetings, private receptions, and cultural evenings. Its setting within IHC's campus makes it a particularly strong choice for events where institutional credibility and a cultivated atmosphere matter to attendees. Specific suitability for any given event format can be confirmed directly with IHC's events team.
India Habitat Centre is located in Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, on Lodhi Road — one of the capital's well-connected central corridors. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station on the Violet Line is among the nearest metro access points, and the campus is accessible from South Delhi and Lutyens' Delhi without navigating heavily congested routes. On-site parking is available for guests arriving by private vehicle.
India Habitat Centre operates its own food and beverage facilities across the campus, and in-house catering is available for events held at Maple. Whether external caterers are permitted is a matter of IHC's current event policy, and organisers should check with the events team to understand the options and any applicable conditions.
As part of the India Habitat Centre campus, Maple benefits from the broader technical and logistical infrastructure that IHC has developed through decades of hosting events. Specific AV equipment, sound systems, projection capabilities, and setup support should be discussed with the IHC events team when planning your event, as configurations may vary by booking.
Yes — Maple's setting within India Habitat Centre, which has a long-established identity as a hub for India's policy, arts, and academic communities, makes it naturally suited for literary meets, conclaves, and association gatherings. The venue's institutional reputation adds credibility to events of this nature. Organisers from these communities will find IHC's staff experienced with the particular requirements of such formats.
Maple is available for social occasions including private receptions, cultural evenings, and milestone gatherings, in addition to corporate and professional events. The space's understated, refined character suits events where guests value an atmosphere of considered elegance over a high-gloss banquet setting. Availability and specific arrangements should be confirmed with the IHC events team.
India Habitat Centre does have residential facilities on its campus. Whether guest rooms are available for delegates attending events in the Maple space, and how to book them alongside an event, should be confirmed directly with IHC, as availability and eligibility may depend on the nature of the event and current occupancy.
Availability and bookings for Maple can be initiated by reaching out to the India Habitat Centre events team through the official website at indiahabitat.org. IHC's staff can advise on open dates, walk through the booking process, and help match your event requirements to the appropriate configuration of the space.
Yes — Lodhi Estate places IHC in close proximity to several significant landmarks, including the India International Centre, the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, and the Khan Market area. This central positioning means events at Maple are convenient for attendees based across the city's core neighbourhoods.
Pricing for the Maple space at India Habitat Centre varies depending on the type of event, the duration of the booking, catering requirements, and any additional services required. For an accurate quote tailored to your specific event, it is best to contact the IHC events team directly through the official website.
India Habitat Centre's events team works with organisers to configure spaces according to the needs of specific events, whether that involves theatre-style seating for a panel discussion, round-table arrangements for a board meeting, or reception-style layouts for social gatherings. The extent of décor customisation — including whether external decorators are permitted — should be clarified with IHC when finalising the booking.
Maple is an indoor event space within the India Habitat Centre campus. Specific details about climate control systems and their configurations are best confirmed with the IHC events team, particularly if your event has specific comfort or technical requirements related to temperature.
Maple benefits from its position within India Habitat Centre — a campus with a decades-long reputation as a credible, intellectually engaged venue in the capital, drawing from the policy, arts, cultural, and business communities. Events held here carry the association of that institutional standing, which can be meaningful for organisers whose audience places value on the venue's identity. The Lodhi Estate address, green surroundings, and full on-site support infrastructure further differentiate it from purely commercial event spaces.
India Habitat Centre's campus provides on-site parking for guests arriving by private vehicle. For events with a large number of attendees, it is advisable to check with the IHC team in advance regarding parking capacity and any arrangements that may need to be made for your specific event.
Cancellation and rescheduling terms for event bookings at Maple are determined by India Habitat Centre's event agreements and may vary depending on the type and scale of the booking. Organisers should review the applicable terms with the IHC events team at the time of inquiry to understand notice periods and any applicable conditions.
