The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences appoints General Manager – Mr. Varun Chhibber

The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences has recently announced the appointment of Varun Chhibber as the General Manager of the hotel. Leading some of the finest hotels in the world, Varun joins the team with close to two decades of experience. In his new role, he will oversee the day to day operations along with the senior leadership team while creating bespoke experiences.

Varun was the General Manager of The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi where he worked with the team and took the hotel to outstanding heights. Under his leadership, the hotel transitioned into one of the most preferred MICE and Wedding destination in Delhi NCR. Early on in his career, Varun worked with various Oberoi properties across locations and also had a stint in Maldives where he worked with Velassaru Universal Resort, a luxury getaway on the beautiful island.

An alumnus of IHM Mumbai, Varun holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree along with a post-graduate diploma in hotel management from The Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development (OCLD).

Rajiv Kaul, President of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts said, “We are delighted to have Varun helm The Leela Ambience Gurugram hotel, as it’s an important hotel in our portfolio. Having someone of his pedigree and capability shall further help us to consolidate The Leela Ambience Gurugram’s leadership position in the NCR market.”

Varun likes to lead the team by example and is consistently recognized for his impeccable achievements and ideas. His in-depth knowledge of the Delhi market combined with his business acumen and planning equip him in positioning the hotel a notch above. Coming from a strong background of Food and Beverage operations and marketing, Varun’s vision is ideal for leading the award winning hotel.

On a personal side, Varun has travelled extensively which helps him understand his guests’ better, coming in from various cultures and backgrounds. Varun is also a sports enthusiast who loves to watch a game of cricket with his friends and get on the field to play football with his son.

About The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts marked its foray in Northern India with its maiden property - The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences at the gateway business district of Delhi, NCR. Located a convenient 15 minutes’ drive from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, The Leela Ambience Gurugram offers 321 luxuriously appointed guestrooms & suites and 90 luxury Residences, in configuration of one, two and three bedroom options. The hotel features three restaurants and one bar: Spectra – 24*7, multi-cuisine restaurant with 7 show kitchens; Diya – Pan-Indian Specialty Restaurant and Zanotta, a casual authentic Italian Specialty Restaurant, Rubicon Bar & Cigar lounge- stylish & contemporary bar with cigar lounge. Another highlight of the hotel is the 20,000 sq ft of Amida Spa and a state-of-the-art gymnasium. The hotel also offers 35,000 sq ft of banqueting space including pillar less ballrooms, board rooms and meeting rooms.

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

Established in 1986, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, owns and operates nine award-winning properties in major cities and magical leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship in the capital city of New Delhi, plus, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, East Delhi, Goa, Udaipur and Kovalam Beach, Kerala. Over the last three decades, The Leela group has been recognized for its unique identity among the world’s leading hotels, and received numerous accolades by prestigious publications and industry groups around the globe. Each property is a market leader in its respective location, and internationally acclaimed for excellence in luxury hospitality. The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India.

The group has several new projects under development, including Bangalore, Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow, Kathmandu, Chandigarh, with plans to expand to Maldives, Dubai, Fujairah Beach, and Seychelles. It has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is owned by Hotel Leela venture Ltd, a publicly listed company.