LEELA PALACES HOTELS & RESORTS LIMITED

https://www.theleela.com

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is an Indian luxury hospitality brand headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1986 by Captain C.P. Krishnan Nair, the company's core mission is to deliver exceptional luxury experiences rooted in the timeless Indian philosophy of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (Guest is God), aiming to be the definitive expression of Indian luxury hospitality on the global stage.

The Leela's portfolio comprises a collection of luxury hotels, palaces, and resorts across key destinations in India and international markets, including iconic palaces, landmark city hotels, and immersive resorts. The brand offers personalized luxury services, gracious Indian hospitality, curated experiences, wellness programs, and award-winning food and beverage options, notably featuring The Leela Palace Services with dedicated butlers. The company operates through direct ownership and hotel management agreements with third-party owners.

As of July 2026, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was ranked the #2 Best Hotel Brand in the World in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026 Survey, consistently earning recognition among the finest hospitality brands globally. The company recently unveiled The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, a newly acquired wellness-anchored resort, and plans to expand its portfolio from 15 to 24 hotels over the next three years, including The Leela Jaisalmer. Anuraag Bhatnagar serves as the Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer, with Deepak Parekh as the Chairman.

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