Blending the rich tradition and architectural legacy of Edwin Lutyens with the regal ambience of a stately mansion, The Leela Palace New Delhi is a luxurious jewel in the heart of the capital city of India. Nestled in Chanakyapuri, a diplomatic enclave home to the majority of foreign embassies and governmental organisations, the award-winning hotel not only offers business travellers a convenient stay, but also the very best in Indian hospitality.

Having the largest sized rooms in the capital, The Leela Palace New Delhi boasts 254 expansive rooms and suites, including a Presidential Suite spanning over 445sqm. All rooms are elegantly-furnished and equipped with an array of modern amenities, including Sony high definition LCD TVs with Blu-ray capabilities; dual line internet protocol phones; wireless high-speed internet; gourmet corners with a fine selection of spirits and refreshments; and spacious bathrooms with spa mood lighting and hands-free speaker phones. To make the most of your stay, pick a lavishly-appointed Royal Club guest room, which features delicately carved furniture, a spa style shower, and a range of curated artwork. On top of that, guests can arrive in style thanks to complimentary airport transfers with the hotel’s BMW fleet; enjoy complimentary food and beverage in the Royal Club Lounge; and take advantage of a boardroom for up to two hours.

Known for its gastronomic wonders, this luxurious hotel is the destination at which business travellers can set off on a culinary journey. The Qube features a live kitchen and an eclectic menu of international cuisines, while Jamavar offers an authentic taste of northern and southern Indian fare. Guests also have opportunities to dine in New York’s legendary restaurant Le Cirque, which serves contemporary French and Italian dishes, and to savour hand-made tofu, sushi and sumibi aburiyaki  – a grilling technique using Kyoto charcoal – at Japanese restaurant Medu, which also boasts an extensive wine list with 400 labels and ten different types of sake. For intimate business meetings, book a table at The Library, where you can ensconce yourself in a Chesterfield chair and enjoy a glass of whisky or a cigar.

The Leela Palace provides a multitude of options for conferences and meetings of various sizes thanks to its wide range of banquet facilities. Perfect for gala dinners and international conferences, the 324sqm Grand ballroom and the 102sqm Royal Ballroom are decked out with gold leaf domes, ornate ceilings and handpicked artifacts; while the eight meeting rooms, equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment and sound-proof partitions, are suitable for company presentations, seminars and negotiations. In addition, guests can organise outdoor events at The Terrace Garden, which can accommodate up to 300 people.

After a day of hectic work, spoil yourself at the Spa by ESPA, which features seven treatment rooms, a private spa suite, steam and sauna rooms and a café area. Treat yourself to one of the Ayurvedic-inspired treatments, such as the Kiziswedana Ritual, a synchronised massage with two therapists working in perfect unison to achieve total relaxation; or try the Royal Leela Facial, which includes the marma point massage using warm poultices with indigenous herbs. To stay fit on the road, guests can work out at the state-of-the-art fitness studio or swim a few laps in the rooftop temperature-controlled swimming pool.

With a prime location, sophisticated facilitates, and a variety of culinary offerings, The Leela Palace New Delhi promises business travellers high-end luxury as well as the comfort of modern technology. www.theleela.com