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The Leela Palace New Delhi
New Delhi, India · The Leela Palaces · Grand Luxury
Architect John Gerondelis designed this Chanakyapuri palace hotel, which opened in April 2011, as a tribute to Sir Edwin Lutyens' colonial-era landmarks, its rooftop domes and carved white elephants echoing the Parliament Building and Hyderabad House. The lobby carries a $5 million art collection, including an 11-foot copper bust of the goddess Devi by sculptor Satish Gupta, and its red-lit, Venetian-mirrored Library Bar sits beside Le Cirque's first Asian outpost.
- 254 rooms
- Opened 2011
- Neighborhood: Netaji Nagar Market
- Architect: John Gerondelis
About The Leela Palace New Delhi
- It originally opened as The Leela Palace Kempinski New Delhi, dropping "Kempinski" after the two companies ended their hotel management partnership a few years later.
- The Leela group paid a then-record ₹6.11 billion (about $137.6 million) for the Chanakyapuri site in 2007, more than a decade after first trying to secure a Delhi location.
- Le Cirque's restaurant here marked the New York institution's first outpost in Asia.
- The hotel holds MICHELIN Two Keys and was named Delhi's Leading Heritage Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
The setting
5 km from Lodhi Garden.
Restaurants and bars
- The Qube — Restaurant · All-day dining
- Jamavar — Restaurant · Signature Indian
- MEGU — Restaurant · Modern Japanese
- Izakaya at Megu — Restaurant
- Le Cirque — Restaurant · Franco-Italian fine dining
- The Library Bar — Bar
Experiences
- The Spa — The Spa, The Salon, steam and sauna, state-of-the-art fitness studio and rooftop temperature-controlled swimming pool.
- Rooftop swimming pool — Rooftop temperature-controlled swimming pool.
- Palace Art Walk — A guided exploration of artworks, sculptures and architectural details, offering insight into the creative influences that shape the palace.
- Ceremonial Rituals — An evening ritual featuring classical music, dance and ceremonial traditions that celebrate India's enduring cultural heritage.
- Golf Retreat — Relaxed rounds of golf, guided coaching sessions and access to the hotel's green course in a tranquil outdoor setting.
- Spice Market Trails — Guided day journeys through Delhi's historic landmarks, vibrant markets, landscaped gardens and cultural districts.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Butler service
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Delhi's Leading Heritage Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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