The Leela
The Leela has 14 properties in the Luxury Intel index, across 1 country and 1 continent, with an average score of 4.9 out of 10. Rates range from $11 to $2,259 per night.
THE RANKING
The Leela hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · THE LEELA
Category leaders
Value
9.9
The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru
Karnataka, India
Service
9.8
The Leela Palace New Delhi
NCT, India
Food
9.7
The Leela Palace New Delhi
NCT, India
Ambiance
8.9
The Leela Palace Bengaluru
Karnataka, India
Location
7.4
The Leela Kovalam A Raviz Hotel
Kerala, India
Rooms
7.3
The Leela Palace New Delhi
NCT, India
BROWSE BY COUNTRY
The Leela by country
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best The Leela hotel?
The Leela Palace New Delhi tops the brand at 9.7/10. It's Delhi's benchmark for warm, detail-obsessed luxury hospitality, with service, dining, and a rooftop pool that justify the premium. Communication around renovations and occasional peak-hour service strain keep it from flawless, but for travellers prioritising genuine care over location buzz, it's Delhi's strongest choice.
What is the cheapest The Leela hotel?
The Leela Palace New Delhi has the brand's lowest entry rate at $11/night. Despite the price floor, it's the same property that tops the portfolio at 9.7/10 — Delhi's benchmark for warm, detail-obsessed luxury, where service, dining, and the rooftop pool drive the experience. Rates climb sharply at peak dates, so the $11 floor is an off-peak outlier.
What is the most expensive The Leela hotel?
The Leela Palace Udaipur reaches $2,259/night at the top end. It's the warmest luxury hotel in Udaipur on the evidence, with butlers and F&B teams that turn a stay into a memory. Book a lake-view room and confirm no large wedding is scheduled during your dates. Temper expectations slightly at Sheesh Mahal. It competes convincingly with Taj and Oberoi in the city.
Where does The Leela have hotels?
The Leela operates 14 hotels, all in India. The portfolio is concentrated across Asia only, with properties spanning NCT Delhi, Rajasthan, and other Indian states. There is no international presence — the brand remains a single-country luxury operator.
What is The Leela known for?
Value is The Leela's strongest portfolio metric, averaging 7.5 across the 14 hotels, and every property scores at least 4.4 in that category — unusual consistency for a luxury brand. Location is the weakest average at 3.5, reflecting palace-style properties often set away from city centres. The trade-off: interior experience and service over walkable surroundings.
Is The Leela worth the price?
Mixed. The portfolio averages 4.9/10 with rates from $11 to $2,259/night, and location scores just 3.5 on average — a real drawback if you want to walk to restaurants or sights. Value holds up at 7.5, and flagships like The Leela Palace New Delhi (9.7) and Udaipur deliver genuine luxury. Worth it for destination stays; skip for city-base trips where location matters.
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