The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts receives top rankings in Tripadvisor 2016 Travellers’ Choice Awards

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce its top rankings in TripAdvisor 2016 Travellers & rsquo; Choice™ awards for Hotels.

The Leela Palace New Delhi named among ‘Top 25 Hotels in India’ ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in India’ and ‘Top 25 Hotels for Service’ in India
The Leela Palace Udaipur named among ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in India’

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce its top rankings in TripAdvisor 2016 Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Hotels. The Leela Palace New Delhi marks the beginning of the year with three prestigious awards and is named among ‘Top 25 Hotels in India,’ ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in India,’ and ‘Top 25 Hotels for Service in India.’ The Leela Palace Udaipur is named among the ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in India.’.

The awards are determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from travelers worldwide by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website. The hallmarks of Travelers’ Choice winners are remarkable service, quality and value.
Commenting on the accolades, Rajiv Kaul, president, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts said: “We are delighted to have Leela Palace New Delhi and Leela Palace Udaipur rated as India’s best luxury properties, based on the opinions of true experts – global travellers who share their unbiased reviews on TripAdvisor. We deeply thank our guests for recognising us with their highest ratings, which is their appreciation of the inimitable Leela service delivered by our dynamic service team, who are dedicated to going above and beyond to deliver heartfelt and memorable experiences to our guests.”
Commenting on the recognition, Louis Sailer, general manager, The Leela Palace New Delhi said, “This is a great way to mark 2016, my team and I humbly thank all our patrons, guests and friends of The Leela who have shared their experience on TripAdvisor. These awards motivate us further to continue the legacy of providing India inspired most memorable guests’ experiences”.

The iconic palatial hotel, The Leela Palace New Delhi has been the leading luxury address in region on the world’s largest and most trusted travel site, TripAdvisor for its par excellence service and guest experience ever since its inception in 2011.
Commenting on the award, Rajesh Namby, general manager, The Leela Palace Udaipur said: “This accolade belongs to the team of The Leela Palace Udaipur who take great pride in creating memorable experiences in this stunning modern Palace. We delight in providing our business and leisure guests with a royal experience inspired by the rich heritage of Rajasthan, and we would like to thank our much valued guests for this honour.”
TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, in its 7th edition of Travellers’ Choice Awards has recognized most outstanding properties across 6 categories - Top Hotels, Luxury, Service, Bargain, B&Bs and Inns and Small Hotels. Established in 2009 in India, Travellers' Choice® awards are the highest honour TripAdvisor can bestow. The only travel industry awards based on millions of reviews and opinions from travellers around the world, these annual awards reflect "the best of the best" for service, quality, and customer satisfaction, from hotels and accommodations to destinations, attractions, and even brands and products.

About The Leela Palace New Delhi
The Leela Palace New Delhi is a 5 star hotel in New Delhi which perfectly exemplifies the magnificent architecture, grace and elegance of Lutyens’ Delhi. Located at the heart of the prestigious Diplomatic Enclave area, the hotel is in proximity to the Presidential Palace, the Prime Minister's office, a number of embassies, the central business district and a host of historical monuments. You can experience the luxury of 254 wide-spaced guestrooms and suites each spanning over 550 square feet and a Presidential Suite sprawling over 4,800 square feet. A royal Indian dining experience is offered at Jamavar, modern global dining at The Qube, an exclusive Japanese culinary experience at MEGU, a gastronomically entertaining evening at Le Cirque and a sophisticated retreat at The Library for wines and liqueurs. For pure, blissful indulgence an exclusive spa by ESPA is presented for the first time in the capital. The Leela Palace New Delhi combines state-of-the-art functionality with traditional warmth to ensure guests the highest levels of Indian hospitality at a global standard.

About The Leela Palace Udaipur
The Leela Palace Udaipur is a stunning modern day palace inspired by the magic and grandeur of Udaipur's past, an enchanting 16th century city in the heart of Rajasthan. Set on the banks of the pristine Lake Pichola, each of the 72 rooms and 8 suites are elegant and contemporary and offer captivating views of Lake Pichola, the City Palace, and the surrounding majestic Aravalli Mountains. Each guest room spans 580 square feet with the Maharaja Suite, an impressive 3,552 square feet. A haven for the gourmand, dining options range from enjoying multi-cuisines at an all-day restaurant to having a royal dining experience under the stars at Sheesh Mahal, to relishing fine wines and delicious cocktails at The Library. The property also offers an award-winning 10,000-square-feet ESPA, the only luxury tented spa of its kind in the country. Equipped with state-of-the-art meeting and banquet facilities, The Leela Palace Udaipur provides unforgettable settings for events, whether it is a corporate board meeting or a lavish wedding. Celebrated as one of the best resorts on earth, guests can explore the rich heritage of Mewar in style, comfort and tranquility.

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is owned by Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. The luxury hotel group owns and manages nine award-winning properties in prime urban locations and magical holiday destinations across India including Mumbai, New Delhi, East Delhi, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Udaipur and Kovalam. New properties under development include Bangalore, Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow and Kathmandu. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing warm, gracious and anticipatory service in settings that capture the essence of India. The group has a marketing alliance with Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance. For further information, please contact your travel counsellor or visit our website at www.theleela.com
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