The Palace has been designed in the architectural style of Lutyens’ Delhi. Located in the heart of the Diplomatic Enclave area, The Leela Palace New Delhi has 260 guestrooms and suites which are said to be the largest in the city, with the smallest room measuring over 500 square feet. The property also features a 6,500-square-foot spa by ESPA, a heated infinity pool on the rooftop, a whiskey and wine bar and a tea lounge.
F&B options include international cuisine restaurant The Qube, housed in a glasshouse and a live kitchen, Indian specialities at the Jamavar and iconic restaurants from New York, Le Cirque with French and Italian cuisine and Megu with Japanese cuisine.
Speaking on the launch of his seventh luxury hotel in India, Capt. C. P. Krishnan Nair, chairman of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said, “The opening of The Leela Palace New Delhi has strengthened our presence in the northern region of India. This property will be our flagship hotel, setting new benchmarks for luxury in the hospitality industry in India. As we enter the 25th year of our operations, The Leela Palace New Delhi is a befitting landmark in our journey towards excellence.”
Decor includes Murano chandeliers from Italy; hand-woven carpets from Turkey; an art collection valued at US$5 million; royal-elephants hand-carved using sandstone from Qatar; miniature paintings by the craftsmen of Rajasthan and bidri work from Uttar Pradesh adorning the walls and ceilings and a gold-leafed dome similar to the one at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The palace has also taken sustainablity into consideration. The Leela Palace New Delhi has been designed for Gold LEED certification. Design has included the use of gas turbines with vapour absorption machines, rain – water harvesting, solar energy application and a sophisticated sewage treatment plant.
