The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has opened The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi (formerly known as Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi), offering one of the largest convention and event spaces in India.

Strategically located near the central business districts of Ghaziabad and Noida, the five-star 480-room property offers 6,503sqm of multi-purpose meeting and banqueting spaces, including a pillar-less ballroom with the capacity to host more than 6,000 guests in reception style or 2,500 in seated theatre-style. Two well-appointed business centres are available, comprising of seven additional boardrooms, equipped with LED screens, office equipment, and personalised executive service.

“The addition of The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi to our portfolio further consolidates our presence in the Delhi-NCR region and underscores our asset light growth strategy,” says Rajiv Kaul, president, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. “The hotel is designed to offer a seamless experience for large conferences, weddings, exhibitions, [and] product launches to guests from here and overseas.  As India emerges as a significant destination for world-class banqueting, conventions and events, this property shall further assist in making Delhi a preferred upscale MICE destination.”

The Leela’s signature culinary excellence will be reflected in all four restaurants and its scenic, glass-enclosed bar.  For relaxation, guests can enjoy a bespoke treatment at the spa, complete with a hammam, an ice fountain, two fitness studios, a trendy beauty salon, and two outdoor heated swimming pools. www.theleela.com