The Leela might be the latest entrant to the luxury hotel scene in Bangalore, but it has not been slow in gaining recognition: It is the only Indian Hotel to be featured by Forbes.com in it's list of the Best Business Hotels of 2001.

Built to emulate the traditional architecture of the Palaces at Mysore and of the Vijayanagara Empire, as seen in the copper domes and ornate ceilings -- but with an Art Deco twist -- the Leela Palace is a five-star property set on six acres of lush, landscaped gardens that include a mini lagoon.

254 luxurious rooms and suites, on six elegant wind-caressed floors, including two, which are worthy of the titles Maharaja and Presidential welcome guests.

In addition to world-class accommodation, the hotel also provides other Five Star amenities: a state-of-the-art fitness centre, spa, shopping mall... the works.

The Leela also features 25,000 square feet of Conference and Banquet facilities. These include:

A fine BUSINESS CENTRE, with all the necessary infrastructure, like secretarial services, workstations with internet access, mobile phone rentals etc that a businessman on the move would require.

The well-designed THE GRAND BALLROOM, one of the largest pillar-free rooms in the city that can accommodate upto five hundred people at a time and THE ROYAL BALLROOM that is well-suited for a conference of upto 160 guests or a reception hosting upto 400 guests.

Board rooms, meeting rooms, with varied capacities, all equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment round off the roster.

The Leela also provides a multi-farious eating experience:

CITRUS - A 24-hour brasserie serving contemporary International and Indian cuisine, cooked up by an imported chef.

JAMAVAR - A speciality Indian restaurant serving India's finest culinary offerings from both the North and the South, with Maharaja style service. Special attractions include the Murg Methi Malai and the Lobster Neerulli.

THE ASIAN BISTRO - For those wishing to sample the cuisines of the Far East whether Thai, Indonesian or Malay.

For after dinner drinks:

THE LIBRARY BAR - The ambience here is reminiscent of the libraries of stately English manors, where the guests can relax with their favourite brandies (or cocktails) in balloon glasses and cigars. The Bar displays a collection of valuable collectors' books and antiques.

To burn off the calories...,

THE GYMNASIUM - featuring the latest fitness gadgets,and to relax after a hard day's work:

THE SPA - featuring the ancient, ayurvedic massage and rejuvenating treatments, administered by experts from Kerala. Saunas, steam baths, jacuzzis are also on the menu.

A tee-off at the KGA Golf Club, a short walk away could also be arranged for interested guests.

For guests accustomed to exclusive luxury accommodation, there are two floors comprising, THE ROYAL CLUB, where privacy and personalised attention, of royal class are assured.

The Leela Palace,
23 Kodihalli, Airport Road
Bangalore, India - 560 008
Phone: (91) 80 2521 1234; in the U.S., (800) 426-3135
Fax: (91) 80 2521 2222
Web-site - www.theleela.com

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