BACKGROUND The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts operates 12 properties in India, in locations including Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai and Udaipur, with hotels to follow in Hyderabad, Agra and Sikkim. The group is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, and Preferred Hotels and Resorts.
The Leela Palace Bengaluru opened in 2001 in the fast-growing city of Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), while The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru followed in 2021 in the city’s Special Economic Zone.
WHERE IS On Old Airport Road – but unfortunately 45km from the (new) Kempegowda International Airport – which is at least an hour’s drive due to heavy traffic. Closer attractions include Cubbon Park (an 11-minute tuk-tuk ride) and the central business district.
