The Qube, from breakfast to Thai Studio
Glass walls bring the garden to the table. Breakfast runs from 6:30am to 10:30am; evenings turn to à la carte dining and Thai Studio, from 7pm to 12:45am.
The Leela Palace New Delhi
The Leela Palace New Delhi rises above Chanakyapuri with rooms from 51 m² and a rooftop pool on floor 11.
A week here, month by monthThe Leela suits couples who want Indian art and 4 restaurants between days in Delhi, with the lowest seller on Google showing a night for 2 adults from INR 23,104. For sightseeing entirely on foot, I would choose a base beside the sights.
Official website The QubeWould you go?
Keep it among your hotels and see it on the budget globe, month by month.Like a regular
Ask for Royal Club
I would ask for a Royal Club Room for the airport transfers and lounge access, including high tea and cocktail hours. Its 55 m² also come with 24-hour butler service and private check-in.
The cheaper November nights
For 7–9 November 2026, single nights for 2 adults ranged from INR 23,104 to INR 23,629 on Google, read on 16 October 2026. The dearest night shown, 25 October 2026, was INR 247,936.
Drinks at The Library
For a late drink, The Library Bar welcomes guests over 25 and requires smart casual dress. It opens at 5pm; I would make it the adults’ evening stop.
What the Leela Palace is
The useful upgrade is from a 51 m² Grande Deluxe to the Royal Club. A Royal Club Room measures 55 m², so its appeal lies in airport transfers, lounge tea and cocktail hours, and butler service. A balcony comes with the Luxury Suite with Balcony; 3 further suite categories have private pools.
The interiors have a taste for chandeliers, worked timber, patterned carpets and Indian painting and sculpture. A curator-led Art Walk gives the collection a thread. Upstairs, the temperature-controlled pool on floor 11 opens onto a skyline of trees, a striking change of scale after the drive through Delhi.
Give dinner a place in the itinerary. Jamavar cooks Indian food, Megu Japanese and Le Cirque French and Italian; The Qube begins the day with breakfast. Families with younger children need to allow for Megu’s minimum age of 8. Even the entry room is generously sized, though the current category pages leave maximum occupancy unstated: use the chosen rate’s occupancy when comparing rooms.
In the Lumina Guide
Lumina Guide 2027
The Leela Palace New Delhi rises above Chanakyapuri with rooms from 51 m² and a rooftop pool on floor 11.
Distinctions
Our reading, point by point
What we found reading the hotel’s own pages, one thing at a time.
Location
Africa Avenue, Chanakyapuri
Character
Indian art, gardens and an evening ritual
Rooms
13 categories, from 51 to 446 m²
Food and social life
The Qube, Jamavar, Megu and Le Cirque
Wellness
Pool on floor 11 and a spa over 2 levels
The stay as a whole
Delhi by day, dinner and a swim on your return
The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them
What do The Leela Palace New Delhi’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.
Location
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. The Diplomatic Enclave and gardens give a pause from Delhi’s traffic.
Room
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Room space, the beds and large bathrooms stay in guests’ accounts.
Staff and service
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Drivers, reception and restaurant teams look after guests from arrival to their return upstairs.
Breakfast
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. At The Qube, the buffet’s variety and Indian dishes recur.
Price
Club Lounge access appears among the extras guests find worthwhile.
The numbers, and how we count them
| What | Score out of 10 | Guests who mention it | Happy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | 8.0 | 55 | 91% |
| Room | 8.0 | 73 | 89% |
| Staff and service | 7.9 | 254 | 83% |
| Breakfast | 7.9 | 34 | 82% |
| Price | – | 21 | 38% |
The scores come from 500 Google reviews with text, left from 28 June 2025 to 15 October 2026. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in New Delhi: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 16 October 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.
The hotels we weigh it against in New Delhi:
- The Oberoi New Delhi
- Taj Mahal New Delhi
- The Imperial New Delhi
- ITC Maurya New Delhi
Price: for two on the night of 7 November 2026, from 23,104 INR (seen on Google Hotels on 16 October 2026).
What a night costs, season by season
Single nights for 2 adults ranged from INR 45,798 to INR 102,264 between 16 January and 31 March 2027, and from INR 30,444 to INR 41,300 between 1 April and 11 September 2027. For a longer visit, I would check the whole stay together before choosing dates.
| Period | Rupees a night |
|---|---|
| 16 October to 22 October 2026 | 20,398–44,420 |
| 23 October to 29 October 2026 | 41,361–247,936 |
| 30 October 2026 to 15 January 2027 | 23,104–76,404 |
| 16 January to 31 March 2027 | 45,798–102,264 |
| 1 April to 11 September 2027 | 30,444–41,300 |
The lowest calendar price Google Hotels showed for each night for 2 adults, read on 16 October 2026; no room or meal plan was named. The calendar stops at 11 September 2027, with 50 later nights showing no price. Within the table, 14 November 2026 showed INR 54,977 and 15 November 2026 INR 34,051. For a search of 7 nights from 16 to 23 November 2026, the lowest seller Google listed that day asked INR 55,730 a night; the hotel’s own listing, INR 62,649.
The room and the pool above Delhi
5 moments from the tour published in May 2026: the room, pool terrace, skyline, lunch and breakfast.
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From The Qube to the garden ritual
Indian cooking at Jamavar
Paisley-patterned walls, chandeliers and the Maharaja Table surround a menu that ranges from coriander chicken to Gosht Ki Nihari. Lunch is 12:30–2:45pm, dinner 7–11:45pm.
Megu and its outdoor izakaya
Japanese cooking and omakase, with shared plates beneath the lanterns of Izakaya at Megu. The restaurant welcomes children aged 8 and above; the izakaya opens from 7pm.
Wine and dinner at Le Cirque
On floor 1, French and Italian cooking sits alongside a temperature-controlled wine cellar and tasting tables. Dinner has 2 sittings: 7–9pm and 9:30–11:45pm.
A spa over 2 levels
European and Ayurvedic treatments, sauna, steam room and a salon. The signature 60-minute ritual begins with a foot ritual; the gym opens 24 hours a day.
The garden ceremony
Classical music and dance accompany the evening ritual, which finishes with tea and local delicacies. It gives the evening a reason to begin back at the hotel.
Good to know before you book
Megu welcomes children aged 8 and above. The official restaurant policy applies during a hotel stay too.
Airport transfers are included with Royal Club Rooms and several suites. Expedia lists a charge for the general shuttle service.
Breakfast is included with Festive Getaway; other rates can charge for it.
Expedia, read on 16 October 2026, lists extra beds at INR 5,000 per night and 2 children up to 12 staying free in their parent’s existing beds.
13 room and suite categories, from 51 m²
Getting here
| Address | Africa Avenue, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110023 |
|---|---|
| Airport | About 30 minutes by car according to the hotel, depending on traffic |
| Check-in / check-out | From 2pm / by noon |
| Parking | Free self and valet parking, according to Expedia |
Official access guidance and policies published on Expedia, read on 16 October 2026.
In Chanakyapuri
Africa Avenue, in the Diplomatic Enclave
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A day at the Leela Palace
6.30am
Begin at The Qube
Take breakfast on the lobby level, where The Qube’s buffet opens at 6.30am.
The morning
Book the spa ritual
The 60-minute signature wellness session starts with a foot ritual and consultation, then a massage, steam and sauna.
The afternoon
Follow the art curator
Join the complimentary Art Walk through the palace’s installations, murals, sculptures and paintings with its in-house curator.
At dusk
Return for the ceremony
Classical music and dance lead into tea with local delicacies at the evening ritual in the gardens.
7pm
Sit down at Jamavar
Dinner at Jamavar begins at 7pm, with Indian cooking on the lobby level.
The Leela Palace New Delhi reviews
The Google listing includes stays and restaurant visits. Score read on 16 October 2026.
Guest voices
GoogleFrom airport to bedroom
A guest visiting from Canada wrote in October 2026, praising the consistent care from drivers, reception and housekeeping.
October 2026Read the review
GoogleThe pool and the gym
A guest wrote in September 2026 about enjoying the gym, sauna, steam room and rooftop pool, and describes the attention paid to a question about a dish’s ingredients.
September 2026Read the review
GoogleSpace and decoration
A guest wrote in August 2026, recalling the spacious room, chandeliers, marble and artwork, with the decoration becoming part of the stay.
August 2026Read the review
Questions about The Leela Palace New Delhi
What kind of hotel is it, and when did it open?
A 5-star city hotel in The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, with contemporary palace architecture in Chanakyapuri. The official factsheet counts 254 rooms and suites, while the current catalogue has 13 categories. It opened in 2011, according to a group press release. The hotel page and factsheet read on 16 October 2026 give no date for an overall renovation.
Where is The Leela Palace New Delhi?
On Africa Avenue in Chanakyapuri’s Diplomatic Enclave, among embassies and gardens. The official FAQ estimates the drive from the international airport at about 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
How much does a night at The Leela Palace New Delhi cost?
Google Hotels, read on 16 October 2026, showed these calendar prices for individual nights for 2 adults: INR 20,398 for 20 October 2026, INR 23,572 for 8 November 2026 and INR 30,876 for 28 December 2026. The October night falls close to the reading date; consecutive calendar dates from 7 to 9 November 2026 start at INR 23,104 per night.
These are the lowest nightly calendar prices Google displayed, with no room named; breakfast and tax depend on the seller’s rate.
What rooms and suites are available?
The current catalogue has 13 categories, from the 51 m² Grande Deluxe to the 446 m² Grand Presidential Suite. Premiere, Royal Premiere and Royal Club Rooms measure 55 m². The current Grand Premiere Suite page gives 78 m² and 2 bathrooms; Luxury Suites, including the balcony version, measure 90 m².
What does a Royal Club Room include?
The Royal Club Room page lists airport transfers, butler service and Royal Club Lounge access, including high tea, cocktail and cordial hours. The room measures 55 m². These benefits belong to the category booked.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes. The official FAQ places the temperature-controlled rooftop pool on floor 11. Grand Suite with Plunge Pool, Royal Suite with Plunge Pool and Presidential Suite with Pool each have a private pool.
What are the spa and gym like?
The Spa occupies 2 levels, with European and Ayurvedic therapies, steam, sauna and a salon. A signature 60-minute ritual includes a massage followed by steam and sauna. The gym opens 24 hours a day.
Is the spa included, and can non-residents visit?
The wellness page, read on 16 October 2026, publishes no general access price or non-resident day-pass rule. Steam and sauna are included with the 60-minute signature ritual.
Where and when is breakfast served?
The Qube serves its breakfast buffet on the lobby level, 6:30–10:30am. Festive Getaway includes breakfast; Google and Expedia show that it can be an extra with other rates.
Which restaurants are in the hotel?
The Qube serves international food and Thai Studio; Jamavar cooks Indian food, Megu Japanese and Le Cirque French and Italian. There are also The Library Bar and The Lobby Lounge. Megu’s minimum age is 8, with a smart-casual dress code.
Is it suitable for a family?
Rooms start at 51 m². Expedia, read on 16 October 2026, lists 2 children up to age 12 staying free in existing beds in their parent’s room, free cots on request and extra beds at INR 5,000 per night. Maximum occupancy follows the chosen rate; current room pages leave it unstated. Children must be 8 or older to dine at Megu.
Are parking and airport transfers free?
Expedia lists free self and valet parking, and a charged airport shuttle. Royal Club Rooms and several suites include airport transfers as a category benefit.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Google Hotels and Expedia, read on 16 October 2026, give check-in from 2pm and check-out by noon. Expedia lists midnight as the end of check-in and possible charges for early arrival and late departure.
Are pets allowed?
The policy published on Expedia, read on 16 October 2026, excludes pets and service animals.
Does the hotel host weddings and private events?
Yes. The official venue factsheet gives the Grand Ballroom a capacity of 250 in theatre layout or 180 for a reception; The Palace Terrace holds 200 for a reception. Capacity depends on the layout. There are also the Royal Ballroom and 4 meeting rooms and boardrooms. The factsheet and FAQ, read on 16 October 2026, publish no prices or packages for weddings and private events.
What does Festive Getaway include?
The official offer covers stays on 17–25 October and 5–15 November 2026. It includes breakfast, a festive welcome, a turndown gift, a cultural activity, ceremonial rituals and tea, and an artisan keepsake. The page says the details can vary by hotel.
Is there a compulsory New Year’s Eve dinner?
The official restaurant and offer pages read on 16 October 2026 publish no price or compulsory supplement for dinner on 31 December 2026.
Is the hotel open for the travel dates? Are there seasonal closures or works?
The official site, read on 16 October 2026, publishes no seasonal opening or closing dates. Availability for a trip needs to be checked for the selected booking dates. Its notice reserves restaurant and facility access for resident guests during a private event on 11–15 October 2026, with operations resuming on 16 October. The hotel page and FAQ read that day announce no building works.
Can guests take an art tour?
The complimentary Art Walk follows the hotel’s paintings, sculpture, murals and installations with its in-house curator.
What do guest reviews say?
Google Hotels, read on 16 October 2026, showed 4.6/5 from 15,266 reviews. Its counted mentions frequently concern service, atmosphere and dining. The Google listing also covers restaurant visits; the 5 guest things draw on the newest written accounts.
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