The Leela Palace New Delhi

Delhi, India
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About The Leela Palace New Delhi

Delhi's only hotel awarded the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating consecutively positions The Leela Palace New Delhi as a benchmark property for planners who cannot afford a shortfall in service delivery. Opened in 2011 on Diplomatic Enclave Road in Chanakyapuri — the city's embassy district — this 254-room luxury property draws its architectural vocabulary from Lutyens' Delhi and Mughal palace design, a combination that makes the physical setting a credible part of the event narrative rather than a neutral backdrop. The Leela Palace New Delhi accommodates up to 500 guests in a floating setup, with meeting and banquet infrastructure distributed across multiple named spaces, each with its own capacity ceiling and configuration logic.

Grand Ballroom and Banquet Spaces for Large-Scale Delhi Events

The centrepiece is the Grand Ballroom, which seats approximately 500 guests in a banquet arrangement and scales to a theatre-style configuration for corporate plenary sessions. The pre-function corridor outside the ballroom is wide enough to support a structured cocktail reception or registration zone without congestion — a practical detail that distinguishes this facility from properties where the arrival flow and the event floor compete for the same square footage. Smaller breakout rooms, including dedicated boardroom-style spaces for hollow-square or U-shaped configurations, extend the property's MICE usability beyond single-room events. In-built audio-visual infrastructure, including projection and PA systems, is part of the venue's standard offering, and a dedicated events team manages technical coordination in-house.

Corporate Conferences and Luxury Social Gatherings in Chanakyapuri

For MICE bookers, Chanakyapuri's proximity to Ministries, embassies, and the IGI Airport — approximately 16 kilometres away — makes delegate logistics measurably simpler than venues positioned deeper in South or Central Delhi. For social events, including milestone celebrations and high-profile receptions, the Mughal-influenced interiors and the property's dining portfolio — anchored by MEGU for Japanese cuisine and Le Cirque for contemporary European fare — allow the hospitality programme itself to become a differentiator. One contextual nuance planners should factor in: the property's position within the Diplomatic Enclave means that certain dates see heightened vehicular security protocols in the surrounding zone, which can affect guest arrival timings and should be built into event-day run-of-show planning.

Recognised Excellence That Translates to Planner Confidence

The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star designation — one of the most operationally rigorous third-party assessments in global hospitality — is evaluated annually across more than 900 service touchpoints. For planners preparing an RFP or presenting a shortlist to senior stakeholders, this independently verified rating carries weight that the property's own marketing cannot replicate. The Leela Palace New Delhi has also received recognition through Condé Nast Traveller India's Readers' Travel Awards, further establishing its standing among discerning clients for whom the venue's reputation is itself part of the event's value proposition.

Exploring This Property on Spalba Before Requesting a Proposal

The Leela Palace New Delhi's Spalba listing provides verified capacity figures, a curated photo gallery of the Grand Ballroom and event spaces, and direct access to the property's availability and pricing enquiry flow. Planners comparing this facility against other Chanakyapuri or Lutyens' Delhi properties can use Spalba's side-by-side venue tools to evaluate PAX, catering models, and room-night packages within a single session — reducing the turnaround time between initial shortlisting and formal proposal request considerably.

Explore Rooms & Suites

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

An epitome of uber luxury, spanning over 4,800 sq ft (446 sq mt), the design and décor of the suite personifies the palatial grandeur of the royal heritage of India. The opulence of gold leaf ceilings, intricate wood work, pure silver and semi-precious stones art pieces, deep toned rich tapestry are complimented with the state-of-the-art functionalities and exclusive facilities.


An eight-bay suite comes with privileges like complimentary airport transfers in our luxurious BMW fleet, 24-hour Butler service, Asprey London toiletries, private gymnasium, two separate living rooms with a powder room, private study room, private dining room that seats 12 guests, 24-hour in-room dining, fully-functional butler’s pantry, a separate bedroom with a spacious walk-in wardrobe and the sprawling bathroom, Jacuzzi, a rain shower head and a couple spa suite.


This suite comes with an option of an additional bedroom to accommodate more guests. Keeping in mind the need for privacy and enhanced security, the suite is equipped with bullet-proof glass. 

Maharaja Suite
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Maharaja Suite

Enjoy a feel of the royal era in this suite which is equipped with every conceivable modern-day luxury. At 1,520 sq ft (141 sq mt) in size, the Maharaja Suite is a two-bay suite with splendid ornate floor-to-ceiling doors that greet as you enter the magnificent suite. Spectacular and opulently decorated with rich fabrics and exclusive art pieces, this suite promises to be a perfect fit for for a modern day maharaja.


A grand living room, a temperature-controlled in-room plunge pool area with Jacuzzi overlooking the city’s skyline and some of the finest amenities are available in this regal suite.

Experience Dining

Jamavar
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Jamavar

Jamavar is the signature fine dining restaurant of The Leela. Celebrating the famous 16th century Jamavar shawls of Kashmir, semblances of the intrinsic ‘paisley’ pattern of the shawl can be found at each Jamavar restaurant at The Leela. The cuisine and spectacular décor ensure a rich, royal and a majestic experience. 


Relish the varied flavours of the royal kitchens, accompanied by an exclusive wine selection of international labels. Pick our Murgh ki Chaap or Tandoori Murgh and savour the tender-cooked meat packed with loads of flavours. Sample the most famed dessert in our menu—Jamavar’s homemade Kesar and Pista Kulfi. 


Signature dishes that our chefs recommend are Dhaniya Murgh, or boneless drums of chicken cooked with pounded coriander, and Gosht ki Nihari, an Awadhi lamb delicacy lightly flavoured with saffron, Daal Jamavar, Bharwan Tandoori Broccoli and Heeng Moong Tikki. To add to the royal touch, throw a grand treat for your family and friends at the plush, one-of-its-kind Maharaja Table.


Restaurant timings

Lunch: 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm

Dinner: 7:00 pm to 11:45 pm

Megu
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Megu

One of the best Japanese restaurants in New Delhi, Megu offers authentic Japanese delicacies to its guests. This restaurant is the go-to option for some Japanese fine dining during your time in New Delhi. Choose a private dining room or opt for dining at the Sushi Bar, you will likely be mesmerized by the food, the ambience, and the service at this specialty restaurant.


Try more than the Sushi-Sashimi staples. How about dipping into our House Special or Vegetable Rolls? Asparagus Tempura , Crispy Salmon Skin or Spicy Tuna. Fine dining at its best.


Enjoy exclusivity in addition to authentic Japanese flavours. Megu brings you dishes prepared using genuine Japanese ingredients, which are served with finesse, in the most dramatic ambiences. Find your own space, in the comforts of multiple dining rooms including the spectacular Buddha Hall. Enjoy a luxury dining experience in the Kimono, a private dining room seating up to eight guests. And relish the chic Sushi bar to elevate your dining experiences at the Megu.


Signature dishes that our chefs recommend include yellowtail carpaccio, Salmon Tartare and MEGU original crispy asparagus.


Lunch: 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm

Dinner: 7:00 pm to 11:45 pm

M Lounge: 7:00 pm to 12:45 am 

Experience by the Space

The Spa
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The Spa

Pamper yourself, body and soul at The Leela spa, where skilled therapists use ancient wellness rituals and modern treatments that focus on your physical and emotional wellbeing.

Swimming Pool
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Swimming Pool


Explore Near by Places

Baha'i Lotus Temple

Baha'i Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Baháʼí Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.

Chattarpur Temple

Chattarpur Temple

Chhatarpur Temple (Officially: Shri Aadya Katyayani Shakti Peetham) is located in a downtown area in the south of Delhi - Chhatarpur, India, and located near the Gurugram border. This temple is dedicated to Goddess, Katyayani. The entire complex of the temple is spread over a wide area of 70 acres. It is located at Chhatarpur, in the southwest area of the city of Delhi, and is just 4 km (2.5 min) from Qutub Minar, off Mehrauli-Gurgaon road.

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