The Leela Palace Chennai Featured In The Best Hotels And Resorts In The World: Conde Nast Traveller The Gold List 2024

• In previous years, The Gold List featured The Leela Palace Bengaluru in 2023 and The Leela Palace New Delhi in 2022, marking this year as the 3^rd consecutive prestigious win for the brand

India, 20^th December 2023: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts continues its triumphant journey on the global stage by clinching a prestigious spot among the top 68 hotels worldwide on the esteemed Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2024. This remarkable achievement follows the brand's previous victories as the Best Hotel in 2022 and 2023, making this year its third consecutive win and international recognition. The Leela Palace Chennai stands among the select three Indian hotels to be featured in this illustrious list this year.

Condé Nast Traveller's Gold List is a pinnacle accolade in the travel industry, defining excellence in hospitality and travel. It is a celebration of the finest hotels, resorts, and travel experiences globally, expertly selected and curated by Condé Nast Traveler’s global editorial team. Reminiscent of the Chettinad Palace and its thoughtful architecture, The Leela Palace Chennai reflects rich historic influences that lead you on a voyage of age-old traditions and hospitality. Spread across nearly five acres of seafront in the heart of the city, the property has something to offer to all kinds of travellers seeking business or leisure. Adorned with intricacies from Chettinad architecture like high ceilings, an enviable collection of art and artefacts and immaculate gardens, breath-taking sea facing rooms, exotic Cantonese restaurant - China XO and Jamavar - one of the best restaurants in Chennai known for its Indian cuisine, this expansive property will leave you spellbound.

“We are honoured to be featured in the Conde Nast Traveller Gold List 2024 for the 3^rd consecutive year. As a brand that strives to deliver authentic, luxury experiences that represent the best of Indian hospitality, this recognition is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our associates. We look forward to continuing to curate bespoke and meaningful experiences that celebrate the essence of India and bring its rich heritage to the world while remaining true to our ethos of Atithi Devo Bhava – Guest is God.”

Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

Condé Nast Traveller is the world's leading travel title providing inspiration and advice for discerning travellers. The Gold List 2024 spotlights some of the most sophisticated and extraordinary hotel experiences around the world and is designed to showcase the places that their global network of editors passionately endorse.

The Leela's success is rooted in its dedication to understanding and meeting the evolving needs of luxury travellers. The brand takes pride in curating meaningful and relevant experiences that resonate with their guests. The Leela experience is infused with a distinct aesthetic that celebrates India’s rich tapestry of art, cuisine and culture ingrained in all their offerings. This achievement is not only a recognition of what the brand has been able to achieve but also a tribute to the love that Indian hospitality enjoys globally.

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About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset Management-sponsored private real estate fund and operates twelve award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship hotel in the capital city of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar and now Kovalam and Ashtamudi in Kerala. The Leela celebrates each hotel through its unique location, art, culture and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, USA, World’s Best Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021. In 2023, the brand has once again been featured in the top 3 World’s Best Hotel Brands. An epitome of true Indian luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India. The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.

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