A state palace in the heart of the diplomatic district, where protocol replaces the tumult of Delhi.
The Leela Palace New Delhi
From
660.289 €
“Outdoor pool and free private parking, a rare luxury for an urban palace of this scale.”
The Leela Palace New Delhi stands in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, between embassies and state gardens. The white marble of the lobby captures light filtered by a central dome, more like an official residence than a hotel hall. We reach it via an avenue lined with palms, a rare calm for a capital of 20 million inhabitants. The generous rooms play on embroidered fabrics and dark wood, with views over the pool or inner gardens. The outdoor pool, lined with shaded loungers, remains one of the few cool spots during Delhi's hot months. On the dining side, Jamavar and Le Cirque raise the bar, between refined Indian cuisine and an international register. From 660 € a night, a rate that mainly reflects service and calm rarely found elsewhere in the neighbourhood. 😌
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend The Leela Palace New Delhi to business and diplomatic travellers seeking calm and discretion near the embassies. It is also an address for couples on honeymoon or occasional luxury stays, far from the bustle of the historic centre. Families find spacious rooms and a pool, yet the atmosphere stays hushed, more corporate than playful.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The building, completed in 2011, follows the classic lines of avenues designed by Edwin Lutyens that structure Delhi's diplomatic quarter. Columns, central dome and white marble dominate the lobby, in a style that aims for a state residence rather than a contemporary hotel. The rooms, spread over several floors around inner patios, focus on dark wood and embroidered Indian fabrics. The whole remains human-scale for a palace, without towers or overwhelming volumes.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
Two tables carry the hotel's gastronomic reputation: Jamavar, for refined Indian cuisine, and Le Cirque, the Delhi version of the classic Franco-American. Room service completes the offer for meals in the room at any hour. We regret the lack of precise information on opening hours or the chef in the kitchen at the time of writing, which invites checking directly before booking a table.
Highlights
- Score 9.5/10 from 1937 reviews, among the highest rated in Delhi
- Outdoor pool and spa centre on site
- Located in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, a calm and secure district
- Free private parking, rare in an urban 5-star hotel
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the property, including outdoors
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in New Delhi
The Leela Palace New Delhi occupies the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, away from the tumult of Connaught Place. The district groups embassies, gardens and wide avenues, quiet from nightfall. India Gate and the Lodhi gardens lie about fifteen minutes by car, Indira Gandhi international airport around 30 minutes depending on traffic. The atmosphere is residential and secure, far from the bustle of Old Delhi's bazaars.
Good to know
Before you book
- Parking
- Free and private, available on site.
- Wifi
- Free throughout the hotel, including outdoor areas.
- Accessibility
- Facilities for guests with reduced mobility available.
- Pool
- Outdoor pool available on site.
- Spa
- Wellness centre and spa on site.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Room service
Restaurant
Spa and wellness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Free parking
Private parking
Free Wi-Fi connection
Location
Where The Leela Palace New Delhi is located
Exact address
The Leela Palace New Delhi
Address
Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri
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