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The Leela Palace New Delhi
Diplomatic Enclave palace echoing Lutyens' Delhi, six Michelin-standard restaurants.
The Leela Palaces
- Rate
- ₹1.2L–₹5L per night (rooms and suites)
- Best months
- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
- Host destination
- Delhi →
Why this matters
The Leela Palace sits in the Diplomatic Enclave, a neighbourhood built by Edwin Lutyens for colonial administration, now home to embassies and international institutions. The hotel inherits that gravitas—its architecture modern but geometrically classical, its service deliberate. Six restaurants and bars carry distinct identities: Megu (modern Japanese), Le Cirque (Franco-Italian), Jamavar (Indian), The Qube (global), The Library Bar (cocktails), The Lobby Lounge (teas). The property earned Condé Nast Traveler Gold List recognition (2019, 2022) and placed in Travel + Leisure USA's Top 3 City Hotels in India (2025). The 2-level spa, fitness studio and 13 room categories (up to the Presidential Suite) serve heads of state, business delegations, and couples celebrating anniversaries. Honest note: ultra-luxury hotels in Delhi's Diplomatic zone are commodified—expect gilt and gloss, not grit. But the service training here is meticulous.
The moment you came for
Sunset aperitif in The Library Bar overlooking the Rashtrapati Bhawan, followed by a tasting menu at Le Cirque.
What's included
- ·Two-level spa
- ·Multiple dining venues
- ·Fitness and wellness centre
- ·Concierge services
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