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TLP New Delhi Factsheet.Cdr NEW DELHI Places of interest Red Fort India Gate Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb Raj Ghat Taj Mahal, Agra: 3 hours by car Jaipur: 5 hours by car The Leela Palace New Delhi is located in close proximity to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s residence, the Secretariat, the Central Business District and historical monuments. Climate In summer, the min is 25°C and the max is 46°C In winter, the min is 4°C and the max is 29°C General information Languages: English, Hindi Currency: Indian Rupee All major credit cards accepted DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE, Chanakyapuri NEW DELHI The Leela Palace New Delhi represents the magnificent architecture, grace and elegance of Lutyen’s Delhi. Experience luxury of oversized suites and guestrooms of 550 sq. ft. and above, equipped with the latest technology. Dine at any one of the many über chic restaurants. Rejuvenate at The Spa. www.theleela.com The Leela Palace New Delhi Welcome to a place where the age old Indian tradition of “Atithi Devo Bhava”, meaning “Guest is God”, is a way of life. At The Leela, everyone is committed to taking guest service to reverential heights. “Welcome to a world of grandeur & luxury” Accommodation • Tea and coffee maker • MEGU - Modern Japanese • Total no. of suites and • Luxury bathrooms with spa cuisine rooms - 254 mood lighting, Ad Notam • Le Cirque - Franco-Italian • 124 Grande Deluxe Mirror TV and hands-free fine-dining restaurant guestrooms speaker phone • The Library Bar • 59 Premiere guestrooms • Power supply: 110/220 volts • The Lobby Lounge • 5 Grande Premiere Guestroom Services Conference & Banquet guestrooms • 24 Hour butler service Facilities • 6 Royal Premiere guestrooms • In-room dining • Grand Ballroom divisible in • 36 Royal Club guestrooms • Laundry and dry cleaning two parts with a • 6 Royal Club Parlour • Clefs d'or recognised pre-function area guestrooms concierge services • Adjoining Royal Ballroom for • 7 Executive Suites • Wake-up call service break-out sessions • 7 Luxury Suites • Doctor on a call • 8 meeting rooms and • 1 Grande Suite with plunge The Royal Club boardrooms pool • The Terrace • Complimentary airport • 1 Royal Suite with plunge pool transfers by hotel limousine Spa and Fitness • 1 Maharaja Suite • Express check-in and • The Spa • 1 Presidential suite check-out • Steam and sauna Guestroom Amenities • Exclusive Club lounge • State-of-the-art fitness studio • Sony High Definition LCD TV • Complimentary food & • Rooftop temperature- with a Blu-ray player beverage presentations at the controlled swimming pool • iPod dock & iPod-Touch lounge Special Features • Dual line internet protocol • Complimentary access to • AMALYA, the lifestyle boutique phone meeting rooms • Broadband wireless high • Round the clock butler service speed internet Dining • Electronic safe • The Qube - All-day dining • A gourmet corner with fine • Jamavar - Signature Indian selection of spirits, soft restaurant beverages and snacks Megu Diya - Meeting Room Junior Suite Deluxe Room BANQUET & MEETING ROOM FLOOR PLAN CHANAKYAPURI 1 2 1 GRAND BALLROOM 2 ROYAL BALLROOM VENUE AREA DIMENSIONS THEATRE CLASS U -SHAPE BOARD SIT-DOWN CLUSTER RECEPTION SQ. FT. L x W x H STYLE ROOM ROOM BUFFET STYLE Grand Ballroom 3485 81 x 43 x 13 320 180 75 85 300 300 Grand Ballroom I 1800 42 x 43 x 13 145 90 35 55 120 120 Grand Ballroom II 1660 38 x 43 x 13 130 75 35 55 120 120 Royal Ballroom 1100 46 x 24 x 8 88 65 36 45 70 70 Royal Ballroom I 670 28 x 24 x 8 50 36 25 30 30 30 Royal Ballroom II 430 18 x 24 x 8 25 18 18 24 Meeting Room 1 250 18 x 14 x 7 8 Meeting Room 2 240 16 x 13 x 7 8 Meeting Room 3 240 16 x 15 x 7 8 Meeting Room 4 370 23 x 16 x 7 10 Chairman’s Boardroom 550 25 x 22 x 7 14 Diya 400 29 x 14 x 10 12 Maya 400 29 x 14 x 10 12 Le Cirque Boardroom 681 25 x 26 16 24 The Terrace 5330 82 x 65 12 300 300 450 MEGU Terrace (Lower Deck) 840 42 x 40 12 40 RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS Chandni GDS CHAIN CODE: LR Chowk THE LEELA RESERVATIONS WORLDWIDE TOLL FREE Connaught Place INDIA 1-800-1031-444 USA 855 670 3444 Janakpuri UK 08000 261 111 Rashtrapati HONG KONG 800 906 444 Bhavan SINGAPORE 1800 223 4444 India Gate PRIVATE LINES + 91 124 4425 444 Chanakyapuri Yamuna River www.theleela.com The Leela Palace PREFERRED HOTELS AND RESORTS WORLDWIDE New Delhi TOLL NUMBER 1 817 567 9633 Asia & Pacific Vasant Lotus Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Delhi Int. Vihar Temple Singapore, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand Airport Central & South America Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia Europe TRANSPORTATION The Leela Palace New Delhi Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, International Airport, 15 km Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri Switzerland, UK Domestic Airport, 13 km New Delhi 110 023 India tel: + 91 11 3933 1234 Middle East & Africa fax: + 91 11 3933 1235 Israel, South Africa, UAE e mail: [email protected] North America Canada, USA, Mexico www.preferredhotels.com August - 2021 The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts: Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, New Delhi, Udaipur, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, Mumbai, Goa and Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar. Opening Shortly: Bhartiya City (Bengaluru), Hyderabad | Future Developments: Agra. BANQUET & MEETING ROOM FLOOR PLAN CHANAKYAPURI 1 2 1 GRAND BALLROOM 2 ROYAL BALLROOM VENUE AREA DIMENSIONS THEATRE CLASS U -SHAPE BOARD RECEPTION SQ. FT. L x W x H STYLE ROOM ROOM Grand Ballroom 3485 81 x 43 x 13 320 180 75 85 300 Grand Ballroom I 1800 42 x 43 x 13 145 90 35 55 120 Grand Ballroom II 1660 38 x 43 x 13 130 75 35 55 120 Royal Ballroom 1100 46 x 24 x 8 88 65 36 45 70 Royal Ballroom I 670 28 x 24 x 8 50 36 25 30 30 Royal Ballroom II 430 18 x 24 x 8 25 18 18 24 Meeting Room 1 250 18 x 14 x 7 8 Meeting Room 2 240 16 x 13 x 7 8 Meeting Room 3 240 16 x 15 x 7 8 Meeting Room 4 370 23 x 16 x 7 10 Chairman’s Boardroom 550 25 x 22 x 7 14 Diya 400 29 x 14 x 10 12 Maya 400 29 x 14 x 10 12 Le Cirque Boardroom 681 25 x 26 16 24 The Terrace 5330 82 x 65 12 450 MEGU Terrace (Lower Deck) 840 42 x 40 12 40 Sit-down Buffet: 300 Cluster Style: 300 Reception: 450 MEGU Terrace (Lower Deck) 840 sq. ft. 78 sq. mt. Dimensions: L x W x H - 42 x 40 Reception: 40.
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