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INTERVIEW -
Captain C. P. Krishnan Nair
• If someone calls out for Leela Krishnan Nair

who will respond? Leela or Krishnan Nair?
Having confronted this question Captain C.P. Krishnan Nair

gives the rejoinder . Both Leela and Krishnan Nair merge into a
single entity. There is no Krishnan Nair estranged from Leela.
Hence we both are known by the same name.
All are Krishna's miracles.Otherwise would Kannur born captain
Krishnan Nair have adorned the front page of American
economic magazine Business Week. Would he have ascended
to the forefront of world hospitality industry opening his first
hotel at the age of sixty five.The Chairman of Leela group of
hotels occupying a place among the fifty great industrialists
along with American millionaire investor Warren Buffett and
media king Rupert Murdock is different from all these men. Life,
belief and perspectives distinguish Krishnan Nair from them.
He began his social life as a communist. Cherished Subhash
Chandra Bose as an idol and made kinships with the socialists.
Empathizing with Vivekananda, nurtured the dream to be a
sanyasi...... At the age of 84 Krishnan Nair has conquered
unparalleled heights combining a stream of conflicting
ideologies in his thought process.. While leading about 30000
employees of Leela Hotel and Leela Lace, he is constantly
reminded of his mother Madhavi, from whom he learned the
basics of human resource management. His first teacher in HR
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management is his mother who remembered the name of each

labourer in the field. Even after many decades Krishnan
savours the taste of rice water seeping into his lips while
carrying porridge for 10 to 20 workers of his field in Edakkad,
as part of sweet remembrances.
Among the wide array of companions ranging from Venezuela
President Hugo Chavez to Dalai Lama, AKG is like his guide and
philosopher.
Krishnan Nair was the class leader during his school days in
Kannur-Chirakkal Raja’s school. One of those days he was
visited by a distinctive leader. During the interval, there was a
study class for students union led by leaders A.K. Gopalan and
P. Krishnapillai. The Communist Party of India was not
constituted at that time. The sparks of independence struggle
was slowly getting ignited. At the age of 13, Krishnan Nair
became a part of the independence struggle. He maintained
this kinship with AKG throughout. He points out that he became
a socialist when he found the communist mode of action to be
violent. But in his evaluation, the socialists ranging from
Jayaprakash Narayan to George Fernandez have miserably
failed as observed during his close association.
Krishnan Nair constructed his first hotel at Sahar in Mumbai at
the age of 65 when an average Indian would dream of a
peaceful retirement life. Sahar was a group of slums at that
time. The proximity of the airport was the only attraction which
prompted him to take up the challenge. He approached the
then Maharashtra Chief Minister Vasant Dada Patil. Patil and
completed the formalities within no time. Krishnan Nair got the
special concern of being former Captain at Maratha Infantry.
But when five storeys of the hotel were completed, Bombay
media made it controversial. As per the headlines the height of
the hotel would hinder the landing of flights. It didn't require
deep thinking to probe into the source of the news. Soon the
construction was blocked. He met Rajiv Gandhi and explained
the real picture. In 1986, while Leela Hotel complex was
inaugurated in 11 acres, Krishnan Nair realized the manthra to
greater heights- Success is for those who face crisis without
cursing the darkness, for those who cling on to the last straw of
even a candle light. Today in the Chairman's chamber on the
eighth floor of Leela Kempinski Krishnan Nair enjoys the
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five minutes he envisions India's progress.
• What is the turning point ?
Now and then I have only one answer to this. My marriage to

Leela in 1950. Then she was 18 years old. I was constantly
reminded of the limited prospects of an army captain. In 1950 I
volunteerly retired from the army and took up the charge of
Rajeswari Mills owned by Leela's father M.K. Nair. The mill was
in the sinking stage then. The programme 'company for
weavers' was soon implemented which made them work hard
day and night. The first handloom export society at Kannur was
formed. Captain started his voyages abroad searching foreign
markets for Malabar handloom. Through Leela Lace, Malabar
checks and crapes reached foreign markets thus opening up a
big leap for the textile industry.
The first lace manufacturing plant in India was opened by Leela
Scottish Limited. The West Germany trip in 1957 made
Krishnan Nair seriously consider the prospects of hospitality
and hotel industry. He was a member of the central trade
delegation to West Germany as a representative of the
handloom board during which he stayed at Kempinski Hotel. As
the dream of the hotel came to a reality in 1987, Krishnan Nair
didn't forget Kempinski. The hotel acquired the assistance of
Kempinski, West Germany in technical management: the name
connoted an experience of over hundred years in the industry.
Leela Kempinski got regular customers from Lufthansa and
British Airways through Kempinski.
"In Leela group of hotels no one says don't know or not possible
to the guests. The guests are welcomed heartily with folded
hands. Hotels are not lifeless mansions. They have soul and life.
Without acknowledging this reality one cannot be successful in
this profession" - Krishnan Nair points out.
When Ramakrishna Hegde was Karnataka Chief Minister,
Krishnan Nair was invited as the chief guest for the Dussehra
celebrations. Hegde put forth the suggestion”Mr. Nair can't you
make a hotel in Bangalore in the model of Mysore Palace?” In
2001, the hotel constructed in eight acres with 357 rooms at
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constructed at a cost of 600 crores was selected as the best

business hotel in the world by Condenast Traveller in the next
immediate year.
Krishnan Nair invited kings of Jodhpur, Mysore and Baroda for
an appraisal of Bangalore Leela Palace. They
evaluated the seven star hotels in Bangalore better than
Mysore Palace. He was congratulated for achieving something
that even the kings seldom can. In the midst of all the
compliments Krishnan Nair said "This is the peak of creativity. I
cannot make a better hotel. This is not a hotel. Therefore I call
it a palace - Leela Palace. As I was making the 7 star hotel in
Bangalore, I was thinking of Indraprastha of the Pandavas. If
such exuberance was possible at that time shouldn't we think
of something greater than that?"
Once Krishnan Nair got an unexpected call from the White
House when Bill Clinton was the President. The message said
Clinton has chosen Leela Resorts at Goa to spend his holidays.
Ten membered presidential team visited the hotel. They went
back deciding on the place to land Air Force 1 - the official
aeroplane of the President. But soon message from Delhi
reached White House. When American President visits India,
Delhi cannot be ignored as it is the national capital. The visit
has to be rescheduled through Delhi Goa. Anyway Clinton made
up for his disappointment after retiring from the office of the
President. He spent 4 days at Leela Resorts Goa with wife
Hillary and children during a vacation.
Krishnan Nair’s day begins at 6’o’ clock in the morning. Then
after a black tea with honey he goes for morning walk. He
maintains this routine mostly. The house and the hotel in
Mumbai are in the same locality. He uses a round framed
spectacle as that of Subhash Chandra Bose. While wearing his
three piece suit every day he meticulously pins a gold medal of
the size of a small button. This international medal has become
a part of Krishnan Nair's life. The medal has been awarded by
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) for making
Sahar green. In 1999, Krishnan Nair and his wife Leela accepted
the award from Japanese emperor Akihitho.
"My hotels are not constructed in constricted space. Leela
Mumbai is situated in 14 acres. The coconut trees planted here
have been brought from Kerala. The greenery in the airport and
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hotel is situated in 75 acres. One lakh truckloads of red soil was

brought to envelope the resort in greenery. It was earlier the
infertile dry beach sand" - Krishnan Nair says enjoying the
silhouette of greenery.
Personal relationships are his strength and weakness. His
relationships extend from Prakash Karat to Pinarayi Vijayan and
Sonia Gandhi to Margaret Thatcher. Dalai Lama is another close
friend of Krishnan Nair. Recollecting the great personalities who
contributed to tourism development in Kerala, Krishnan Nair
acknowledges five names - E.K. Nayanar, E. Chandrasekharan
Nair, T.K. Divakaran, tourism secretary Amitabh Kant and T.
Balakrishnan. In his opinion he had not even dreamt of buying a
hotel at Kovalam.
"I approached the then minister T.K. Divakaran with the idea of
a Government hotel at Kovalam many years back. Baby John
also was much interested in the project. Everyone liked the site
and thus KTDC's hotel was constructed. I was the one who
suggested the designer Charles Correa. I was not interested in
buying Ashoka. Galfar Muhammed Ali who bought it from ITDC
approached me and said that I only would be able to run it well.
Finally after discussing with children and Leela it was bought as
an investment in my own homeland.”
“I am not interested in controversies. But as an investor of
Kerala origin, I expect total support from the Government.
Actually my interest was in Bolghatty Palace. In the tender the
highest amount was quoted by Leela Hotels. But the tender was
cancelled in apprehension of controversies."
Krishnan Nair's belief lies in Advaitha of Sree Sankara. His star
sign is Punartham in the Malayalam month of Makaram. But he
hardly goes to the temple even on his birthday. Yet he is a
devotee of Mata Amritanandamayi. He is attracted to Amma’s
philosophy that sees the entire humanity as one. He is not
pleased by his close friend and neighbour Sukumar Azhikkode
who criticised Amma recently.
He deeply worships and adores one person - V.P. Menon who
was constitutional advisor to British Governor General. Krishnan
Nair addresses him as 'uncle' who made the unification of the
princely states of India possible along with Sardar Patel. The
immense strength and vigour shown by Menon during the
crucial situation of India’s independence has been Krishnan
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books published by Orient Longman on India's unification and

transfer of power have been published again by Krishnan Nair.
India has forgotten Menon after the death of Patel. But Krishnan
Nair keeps him in live memories. For the dignitaries who visit
the hotel Krishnan Nair gives these books.
Krishnan Nair has not written his autobiography. If he writes
one he has decided on the title - 'My Guests, My God'.
• From Army to the Palace?
When Kannur Chittarath Poovakkatt Krishnan Nair was working

as the wireless operator in the army in 1947 his monthly salary
was 160 Rupees. Now the per day rent of Presidential suite in
Bangalore Leela Palace is Rs.1,70000 . This is the growth of
Captain Krishnan Nair as an industrialist. This is a glittering
graph similar to that of stars who conquer the skies.
When Leela Hotel was started in Mumbai in 1986, Krishnan Nair
was 65 years old. Following Leela Mumbai, Leela Resorts in
Goa, Leela Palace in Bangalore and Kovalam Leela have a
towering place in world hospitality industry. By 2012, Leela
Hotels aims at a growth of 2588 rooms and still the project is
led by Chairman Krishnan Nair in his 84th year.
Eight projects have been under construction in various places
namely Gurgaon (2008), Udaipur (2009), Chennai (2009), New
Delhi (2010), Hyderabad (2012), Pune (2012), Jaipur (2011) and
Agra (2011). His son Vivek Nair is the Managing Director and
Vice Chairman to Leela Group of Hotels. The younger one
Dinesh Nair is Joint Managing Director. Lakshmi Nair and Madhu
Nair are daughters in law.
• Leela Group founder will candidly admit that

he has been lucky early in his life. But that
shouldn't take anything away from his
determination and business acumen that
shaped his success
New York is a city that Captain C P Krishnan Nair loves. "I have
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discover a city," says the octogenarian hotelier. He has a home

in the Big Apple and takes time off to be there whenever he
can.
There are a lot of places close to Nair's heart and New York is
just one of them. We are seated comfortably at The Lobby
Lounge in Mumbai's Leela Kempinski. We are surrounded by a
medley of guests and the picturesque location, which is a
botanist's delight, could pass for any part of the world. It is
evident that Nair, chairman of the Leela Group of hotels, loves
to travel and he remembers his first overseas visit as clearly as
what he had for breakfast this morning.
It was way back in 1957 and I was part of a delegation to West
Germany," he recalls. That trip involved visits to Frankfurt,
Cologne, Munich and Hamburg. Sure, he was impressed like
any other first timer but the reasons were a little out of the
ordinary. "I like the hotels in that part of the world. The idea of
getting into the hospitality business was really a result of that
visit," says Nair.
• The wonder years
Growing up in Kerala in 1920s and the decade after that left

some very strong impressions on Nair. "Issues like
untouchability shocked me and I was really young when I was
exposed to it," he says with a trace of regret. The young boy at
seven was hugely impressionable and like a lot of his peers
reacted to it with horror and rebel. This was an India of a
different era where the thought process was representative of
the time.
Nair was a bright student and was quick to make an impression
on his teachers. He was just about 10 years old when the
Maharaja of Chirakkal - Nair's native place - was the guest at
the school's annual day. It was a big moment for all and
everyone was in awe of the dignitary. Nair was no exception
and decided to do something impromptu. "I had a few minutes
during the break and penned a poem about the Maharaja. It
turned out quite well and the audience was spellbound," he
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For the highness, the line of the poem speaking of his

greatness was overwhelming. Nair was hugged warmly and was
told he would not have to pay for his education for life. For
someone who came from a hard background, it was an
unforgettable moment. Moreimportantly, there was a rapport
that was struck between the two individuals.
It was during school that he first came into contact with veteran
communist leader A K Gopalan. That was in 1936 and Nair, who
was all of 13, got together 18 students to form a rather basic
version of the students union, not a hugely momentous
development then but it is interesting since that was the first
ever students union from Kerala. "A K Gopalan was a mentor
and a good friend," he says quite succinctly. Nair speaks
passionately of that period and was hardly prepared for the
mini-crisis that lay ahead.
• Work and breaking out
To most people in South India, moving to Madras (now Chennai)

for education was the logical next step. "It was the Mecca for
that part of the country," say Nair. When the moment to go to
college came knocking, he knew he could bank on the
Maharaja's word. Sadly, he had fallen on bad times and Nair
was distraught
I went to him when he was going through a difficult period and
he spontaneously gave me his diamond ring. Those days, it
fetched Rs 3,000," says Nair drawing into his cup of coffee. It is
hard to imagine how much that would be worth in today's
context and we don't even attempt to go in that direction.
College was followed by a stint in the army (that's where the
Captain prefix came from). "My biggest strength has been the
love I have for my country. India will be the biggest
superpower," says Nair with finality. The business bug bit him
much later in life and it was a foray into the handloom business
which set the tone for that. For those who think Nair entered
the hospitality business early in life, they could not be more off
the mark. The man was in the 60s when the foray into
hospitality took place. Today, The Leela has hotels in
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will be present in Chennai, Delhi and Hyderabad to name a few

locations.
For someone who lives and breathes the business day in and
day out, we can't help but ask him what kind of food he loves.
"I just love my appam and fish curry. I have a soft corner for
avial too," he says with a smile. Even at this age, he is at work
by 10 am and has an eight hour schedule. "I watch Malayalam
serials on satellite television once I get back home," says Nair.
All this is done with his wife, Leela. They got married in 1950
and it is apparent that a she is a hugely important part of his
life. "I am very fond of Leela," says Nair quite joyously.
• Films, family and friends
Even after being away from Kerala for an incredibly long period
of time, a visit back home is eventful. "We have a group of
friends and we make it a point to watch the late night show at
one of the theatres," he says. Films are something that the man
enjoys and he speaks of the recent multi-starrer Twenty:20, as
something that was very well made. "Even in, Mumbai, I watch
films at the multiplex. I quite liked Chak De," he exclaims.
Nair's interest in films has also brought him into close proximity
with actors from the Malayalam film industry. Among them are
Mammootty, Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi. "Mammootty stayed in
this hotel for almost two years while he was shooting for
Ambedkar," says Nair. Well known singer Yesudas is another
good friend.
Nair is a multi-faceted man and has a razor-sharp memory. "I
love gardening and some of the flowers here are from the
Thailand and Argentina," he says as he shows us around the
garden. A believer of Buddha's teachings and the five principles
of Panchsheel, the man is supremely confident about what
India can achieve. "We will be a completely literate nation in a
decade and will be the knowledge centre of the world," says
Nair in a manner that can at best be described as understated.
To him, India and its youth are the beacons for a bright
tomorrow.
There is an interesting anecdote he shares. A few years ago, his
granddaughter was applying to the Culinary Institute of
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two years. "She was quite determined and wrote back to them
saying her grandmother owned four hotels in India," recollects
Nair. Suitably impressed with the credentials and having taken
a good, close look at the lineage, she was admitted.
"I got into the hotel business when I was 64. To me, my wife,
Leela has been the spirit behind the hotel and that has been
the most important thing," he says very candidly. Looking at
how large the business today is, it will be hard to disagree with
that statement.
• Captain C.P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman of The

Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, and
honoured Hotelier, Exporter, Enterpreneur
and Environmentalist in a conversation with
Jetwork.
Jetwork Management writer, Professor of

business at Harvard and former CEO of Medtronic
USA, Bill George writes recently of a leader's
sense of true north, the magnetic pole of one's
own life that pulls you toward the purpose of
your leadership. What is your sense of true
north?
Krishnan Nair: When I was nine, maybe ten, I was the rebel
in the class. My teacher in the class was a socialist leader. He
gave me study classes. He organized a group of students to
come together for a study class. The slogan he gave us Nothing
to lose, you have the whole world to win. That means you may
be a pauper but you have nothing to lose. And you can win the
whole world. That is a very great thought. I don't think it'll be in
any textbooks. That spirit, that idea, still dominates me. Some
people may think there is no meaning in it. There's a world of
meaning in it.
• Let's go back into your past a little. You

helped set up the All India Handloom Board

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in 1954. You were instrumental in instituting

the Apparel Exports Promotion Council. And
you pioneered the export of handloomed and
readymade garments. You have received
numerous accolades from the Indian
government in recognition of your success in
developing exports. Now how does your
experience in textiles fit into your trajectory
in hospitality?
My mother was an oilmonger, an agriculturalist, a farmer. My

wife's father was a handloom weaver. And my wife inherited
the handloom establishment. She said, I want you to take up
my father's business and help develop it worldwide. It was then
small and confined to India. I said yes, we will find export
markets, we will find markets in America. That's how it started.
As a young man and even now, every young man wants to go
to America. In those days [in the 1950s] this was the biggest
urge of Indians. They were not asking to go to Russia but to
America. The land of wealth, the land of accomplishment. So I
said we'll export to America. Like that. All that would come later
but in the beginning I resigned my army job to take up this
work. In the army I was a staff officer to a general. I had a
privileged life. But when I resigned my commission and came
into handloom, I had to take the samples around. I had no car. I
had to walk the markets and see customers one by one. It was
a very tough job for me. But I wouldn't give up. I said, Okay, I
will take this job and make a success of it. I will succeed in
selling textiles. And I succeeded.
And when I had succeeded, I thought how will I reach the
American market? I started with Australia and Southeast Asia
as I didn't have any contacts with America. But then fortunately
a big trader came from America to see the Indian textile
commissioner. He wanted exclusive fabrics from India. Can you
supply? he asked. The textile commission phoned me and said,
look, a big buyer has come from America. Today is different but
at that time no one knew all that much about the America
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I made my success in America with a fabric called bleeding

madras. It's a checked fabric, very colorful. Even now Ralph
Lauren carries bleeding madras in their line. Jackets and
trousers and shorts. The fashion industry was taken by storm
by bleeding madras. Now the yarns used with the fabric are
dyed with vegetable dyes. Turmeric is the yellow color, indigo
bark gives the blue and laeterite stone gives the brown. That's
how villages make yarn still today, a two-thousand year old
tradition of handloom industry, unbelievable for some people in
today's world. They make a beautiful fabric.
So this American came, saw the fabric and was very interested.
He bought some and took it back to America and it was taken
by Brooks Brothers. They loved it. They took a small
consignment and when it got to the stores, beautiful! Many
people bought it. But then in a month's time garments were
coming back to Brooks Brothers. It is all running, they said. The
colors are running. It's because of the vegetable dyes, I said.
You can't put them in washing machines! I told the buyer that!
Now keep in mind they were selling the jackets at Brooks
Brothers for 50 dollars but the fabric only cost one dollar, then
the stitching maybe one dollar. It was most beautiful.
So the American trader called me on the phone. You SOB! he
said. All your garments have come back. You have to take them
back and give me compensation. And I said, Okay, I will give
you compensation. But you see, I did not give up there. He took
me to Washington from New York to see their lawyers. I stayed
at the Mayflower Hotel, where US senators were coming and
going. Now the American buyer said to me, a friend told me he
wanted beautiful exotic fabric. So I showed him the bleeding
madras and he liked it. But now we have this big problem. And I
said, but this was made out of vegetable dyes and guaranteed
to bleed, not guaranteed fast. I told you that. And the lawyers
said, you said that? And I said, Of course. If the fabric is washed
with care the colors will not run. You have to wash it with cold
water. Hand iron. Over time the colors will move little by little.
With every washing you get a new fabric, a new color. Not
washed out but very nicely blended. Blended! You get an exotic
feeling. For every wash you get a new garment.
So the lawyers said, That's great. And I said, yes, that's what I
told the buyer, but he did not give these instructions to his
buyer. Well, Mr. Nair, the lawyers said, the story of the fabric is

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a great one but you still have to pay compensation. And I said,
Okay, I am prepared to pay compensation. Now listen to what
happens next. 17 Magazine contacts me and says, they want to
do a story about the fabric. America had not seen fabric like
that before. It was something nice, something new, something
different, something to talk about. So I said, Okay, I'll be glad to
talk to the magazine. And a 19 year old woman came to
interview me at the hotel. I had many photographs, the people
in the pit doing the weaving, the washing the cloth on the
riverside. Everything. The interviewer said, Can I have these
pictures? I said, Of course, you can have all of them. Now what
did she do? She wrote a ten-page article called: Bleeding
Madras, miracle fabric from India. Available in America only at
Brooks Brothers. It hit the news-stands and people said, My
God, what a wonderful fabric from India. And you know what?
10,000 inquiries came to Brooks Brothers. People wanted to
buy it but then, well, they had to say that the fabric had been
all returned!
So the American trader called me. He said, we want to take the
fabric back and I said, No return. Now you must pay the price.
25 dollars for the fabric. Remember it had been two dollars
before. Yes, he said, 25 dollars. We'll take it. And not only did
they take back all that we had sold them before, we took an
order for 100,000 more pieces. And the orders kept coming in.
That's how I started my career in America. And there was no
looking back.
Now about the hotel, back in the 1980s the airport was coming
here [Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, in Mumbai]. You
can see the airport from my lobby. At the time the textile
factory was here. So I said, the airport is coming, there must be
an airport here. Why not take the location advantage and start
a hotel here? But I hardly had any capital. Not even five
thousand dollars. But I had the will, the will to start a hotel. So I
went to the bank and said I want to put up a hotel and they
said, How much money do you have? I said, Five thousand
dollars. And they said, How can you put up a hotel? I said, We'll
make money. And can you believe it, I went to America, I
contacted about 200 people, people I had met during the
handloom and fabric days, you see. And everyone said we are
interested in your hotel. How much of a share can you give?
And it was like that that we got a million dollars collected that
became the seed capital. I remember speaking to someone in

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LA who said, Why are you hawking around to the people? I'll
give you a million, I'll give you five million dollars! But I said,
No, I only want five thousand dollars from you. I wanted a
broad base. And from that start the hotel was made.
• How are you going to find your talented work

force to meet your expansion plans?
As for the Indian work force, there are so many colleges rising
up everywhere for hotel management courses. A billion people,
youngsters studying in the colleges to join the industry. It's not
a big problem. We won't find any difficulty in getting people.
• And attrition?
It is there but I encourage it. You want to prosper, you can go

abroad, there is another man waiting to get a job. Then some
people go abroad, get a little experience there and come back
to India and want to work for me again. So some people go,
some people remain, some people come back. I tell my people
don't get too concerned with attrition. It is all part of the
progression of life.
• Any walk in your hotel properties reveals a

deep enduring love of the environment. How
compatible is environmentalism to the
necessities of business?
Environment is a way of life. Wherever you are you want to be

in the best environment. India has been a nation of greenery.
India has a temperate climate like America. The only ice is in
the Himalayas. Everything can grow and flourish here. India can
flourish. When India was made free, my uncle had a plan to link
the rivers. For example, rainwater goes into the Ganges and
flows into the Indian ocean. We lose a lot of water. Why not
retain that water in the ground? We've got so many rivers.
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the land mass, in lakes, in ponds, with the help of these water
bodies you could cultivate much more, you could grow more
food everywhere. So much of India is still not cultivated or
under-cultivated. If the rivers were linked, there could be one
crop, two crops, three crops in a year. You could not only
supply India, but you could supply the whole world. India should
be doing that. That is the biggest task for India.
Now how did I become an environmentalist? I would say, My
childhood friends were trees. I was living with coconut, mango,
jackfruit, tamarind. Our life is mingled with the trees. In those
days I never thought of anything else. My wife brought in 5000
coconuts to plant on the roadside here near the airport. Now
the whole area around the airport has been landscaped by us.
• And the properties themselves, what energy

efficiency technologies are you using?
My new hotels all use water harvesting. And the water for the
gardens here [in Mumbai] we collect here. We also use solar
and windmill technologies. In Madras we bought ten acres of
land for solar power and are linking that power to the grid. All
the lighting in the hotel there is done by solar power.
• Last question: you love orchids. Why do you

love orchids so much?
They bring brightness to life. And we can grow them in
abundance. We supply orchids to the whole world. Now since
you ask me the question, the orchid is a lovely flower. Every
home would like to have an orchid. So I grow them in Goa, and
every room there has a big pot of orchids. Growing plants is a
great interest in life for me. You know, I never thought you
would ask me that question! Would you believe that when the
former president of India Abdul Kalam came to Goa, he took
hundreds of plants back with him to the president's house.
Orchids, spice plants, herbals. You know, we have enough
pepper here in the garden to supply the hotel. We don't buy
from others. We grow enough here in my home.

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Chairman's Message
Tourism, the world over, has clearly emerged as a major driver

of the economy after infrastructure, energy and petroleum
sectors. As India claims its rightful place on the global tourism
map, The Leela is clearly poised to tap this great opportunity to
its optimum potential. An indication of our growing success is
our guest list which includes some of the biggest and most
prominent persons in the world.
This cannot be achieved without your support. At the core of
Leela’s appeal is its very personalised top quality service.
Although, we are creating the finest hardware in the world, it
needs the best software (human touch) to offer the highest
standards of service, a crucial differentiator from our
competitors.
I am introducing a Newsletter for our team which, I trust, shall
help in building bonds and creating a strong pool of the finest
talent in the world which is critical to take our guest experience
to reverential heights.
I wish all of you success in building the world’s most admired
hospitality brand.
“Mission & Vision”

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• THE LEELA VISION

To sustain and surpass excellence in service, ambience and
performance. Hall marks that distinguish The Leela Group. The
strategic locations, individuality, architectural aesthetics, lush
greens and the intrinsic Indian culture holds true for every
Leela property. Reflecting thereby 'The Essence of India'.
Our focused operating philosophy is personalized service and
comprehensive logistic support. We ensure that our esteemed
clients, devote their time to the sole purpose of their stay - to
conduct business and relax in the most conducive environment.
• THE LEELA MISSION
Innovation - Excellence - Perfection
These are precisely the three pillars on which The Leela Group
has built its reputation.
They also represent the three faces of modern India. World
class technology, great tradition enriched over the centuries
and the obsessive desire to be hospitable to global travellers.
But beyond all this is the simple fact :
We love people. It is this that has made The Leela what we are
today and must inspire us in the years to come.
“GROUP DHARMAS”
The Upanishads, or the summation of The Vedas are ancient
Indian scriptures that date back to the 4th century B.C. They
describe various 'Dharmas' which means - something
established or firm that forms the basis for philosophies, beliefs
and practices originating in. Across Leela properties in India, we
practice the eight 'Leela Dharmas'.
A doctrine of duties and simple virtues which are to be followed
by each individual employee. Derived from the deep rooted
Indian tradition of hospitality 'Atithi Devo Bhava' ( Guest is God
as translated from Taittiiya Upanishad), these Dharmas stand
for what the Leela Group firmly believes in. Principles that
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of conduct - with the organization, towards each other and with

our most cherished heritage, our guests.
• PRATHAMA DHARMA
As an integral part of the Leela Group, this will be our primary
dharma. No matter what role we perform as team members, we
shall place the guests first and foremost, the organization
second, and the self last, while performing our duties to the
finest standards.
• DVITIYA DHARMA
Everything we do shall be laced with courtesy and
consideration for others and the highest standards - whether
qualitative, ethical, intellectual, social, monetary or moral.
• TRITIYA DHARMA
It shall be our constant endeavour to understand, anticipate
and satisfy the needs of our guests with warmth and attention
to detail; apart from maintaining excellence, aesthetics, style
and the utmost regard for comfort and privacy.
• CHATURTHA DHARMA
Trust and team spirit will be the foundation stones upon which
we raise our company's future and success. The taller we grow,
the deeper we shall attempt to cultivate these virtues.
• PANCHAMI DHARMA
We shall be fearless in performing our duties with conviction
and pride, while seeking constructive feedback and dissent in
order to enhance our standards. We shall adhere to industry
standards of quality and certification and constantly strive to
outperform ourselves.
• SASHTI DHARMA
We respect each other as much as we cherish our guests. We
are not an organization of employees, we see ourselves as a
company of stars. Here, every employee is rewarded on an
individual basis, in terms of stellar achievements as well as
personal growth.
• SAPTAMI DHARMA
Like Mother Nature, we seek to nurture and protect. In all
aspects of business, we shall diligently safeguard the wellbeing,

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safety and security of our guests, co-workers, as well as our

corporate assets and environment.
• ASHTHAMI DHARMA
We believe in the dharma of fairness. While we may encounter
challenges, we shall never forsake the establishment of a
healthy code of conduct or adopt practices influenced by
personal preferences or prejudices.
“INTRODUCTION & HISTORY”
• Overview :
Founded in 1957 by Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair, the Rs.450 crore
Leela Group is engaged in the business of ready-made
garments and luxury hotels and resorts.
• Background :
Behind every institution lies the vision of an individual. In Capt.

Nair’s case, this vision has flowered, given his unshakeable
belief in India’s ability to compete with the best in the world as
an equal. This belief, forged to a large extent during Capt.
Nair’s early years as a freedom fighter in India’s fight for
Independence, finds expression in each of the group’s
endeavors.
• Leela Lace Ltd.

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It was in 1957 when Capt. Nair, after completing his stint in the
army, set up a small industrial unit in suburban Mumbai.
Inspired by the handloom weaving industry in Cannanore,
Kerala, this was the Leela Scottish Lace Ltd., India’s first and
only lace manufacturing plant.
With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Leela Lace
Ltd. grew from a small beginning to become the first company
to introduce the “Bleeding Madras” fabric and other handlooms
such as Cheese Cloth and gauze fabric to the fasion capitals of
the west, specifically the USA. Their runaway success was
reflected in the magic words “Guaranteed to bleed”, which
became the key to the popularity of India’s textile export.
In the early 70’s, the company launched its ready-made
garments unit and is today, India’s premier export house. Since
the 80’s, the client list of Leela Lace reads like the veritable
who’s who of the American fashion industry : The Gap, Liz
Claiborne, Polo Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger, JC Penney, Macy’s, Van
Heusen, Walmart…..
Mr. Dinesh Nair, the present Managing Director of Leela Lace
Ltd., took over from his father Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair, in the
early 80’s. After consolidating the the company’s position, he
shifted his focus to the American woven sportswear market
with a continuous emphasis on fast turnaround and big
volumes. Rapid growth has been the result, and has made
Leela Lace the largest garment exporter from India to the USA.
Today Leela Lace has 20 factories with state of the art
equipment – 10 in Bangalore, 5 in Chennai and 5 in Mumbai,
with an annual turnover of US$ 75 million. It is Leela Lace Ltd.,
the parent company, which is the promoter of Hotel
Leelaventure Ltd.
• Hotel Leela Venture Ltd.
The Leela Kempinski Mumbai and The Leela Kempinski Goa are
two of the best hotels in India, and have also won considerable
international acclaim. For this to have been achieved in 12
short years is nothing short of remarkable.
In fact, The Leela Kempinski Mumbai has received many
rewards for being the best 5 star deluxe hotel in India, and The
Leela Kempinski Goa voted the best luxury beach resort in
India.

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Recently in 2001 Capt. Nair fulfilled his longstanding dream of

constructing a palace hotel in the garden city of Bangalore. The
Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore is built in art deco style
recreating the grandeur of The Mysore Maharajas Palace. It is
set amidst 8 acres of landscaped garden and waterfalls. It is a
palace with the heart of a modern hotel. Its 254 rooms are
opulently furnished and are befitting royalty.
The newest addition The Leela Kovalam is Kerala’s largest
resort, built on a rock face cradled between two wide sweeping
beaches with a stunning view of the famous Kovalam coastline.
Achieving these levels of excellence has been the result of a
three pronged business strategy, best described in the words of
Capt. Nair.
Fundamental to our business is the all pervasive Indian
tradition of hospitality. Secondly, we honour the cultural
heritage of India. Lastly, we operate on the basis of world class
technology, backed up fully by the commitment of the staff.
MANAGEMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Capt. Nair (Chairman) pioneered the export of fabrics to
the USA in the late 1950s with the “Bleeding Madras” fabric. He
was the first in the organized sector to set up a unit to produce
cotton laces in India with Scottish Collaboration in Leela
Scottish Lace Private Limited. He was also instrumental in
organizing the “Small Exporters’ Guild” which helped many
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1986, The Leela Kempinski Goa in 1990 and The Leela Palace
Kempinski Bangalore in 2001.
Mr. Vivek Nair {B.A. (Hons) Hotel Management}

(Vice Chairman and Managing Director) After
graduating from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Mr. Vivek Nair
underwent a post graduate programme in Hotel Management
from Cornell University's school of Hotel Administration in
Ithaca, New York, USA and has over 31 years experience. He is
also the Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hotels &
Restaurants Association of India, which represents 1800 hotels
and 800 restaurants in the country.
Mr. Dinesh Nair (B.Com) (Joint Managing

Director) took over management of Leela Scottish Lace
Private Limited in the early 1980s and focussed on the
American Juniors Sportswear market. He was instrumental in
ensuring rapid growth in sales, transforming Leela Scottish
Lace Private Limited into one of the largest manufacturer and
exporter of fashion garments from India to the USA. Mr. Nair
has been associated with the Company since its inception, and
has 32 years' experience in management, administration,
exports, marketing, materials and hotel management.

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Mrs. Madhu Nair {B.A. (Hons) Sociology} joined the

Board in September, 2001 and has a wide and varied
experience in the field of interior design and project
coordination spanning a period of approximately eighteen
years.
Mrs. Malhotra is a retired I.A.S. officer who has held

positions in the Government of India, including those of
Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Education and
Chairperson of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the high-tech
port of India based in Mumbai.
Mr. Narasimham, (M.A. Economics) was the former

Governor, Reserve Bank of India and Finance Secretary to the
government of India. He was also the Executive Director on the
World Bank and the IMF, besides being the Vice President of the
Asian Development Bank.

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Mr. Nambiar, {M.A. (Hons) C.A.I.I.B} is the Ex-

Chairman of the State Bank of India and its seven associate
banks for over five years. Mr. Nambiar has extensive
experience and knowledge of national and international
banking and finance, spanning a career of over 39 years.
Mr. Amritraj, {B.Com, D.Lit (Hons)} is a graduate of

the University of Madras and has been India's captain of the
Davis Cup team and a renowned international tennis star and,
more recently, television entrepreneur. He was also appointed
an international peace ambassador by the U.N. Secretary
General, Kofi Annan.
Mr. Harish, {B.A., LL.B, LL.M (USA) } is an eminent

advocate and non-executive director of several Indian
companies.

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Dr. Mada, (M.A. {Econ), Ph.D Dip. In Fin. Mgt.

FICA} has 27 years' experience working for the RBI / Industrial
Development Bank of India (where he was appointed Executive
Director). Dr. Mada is an experienced development banker,
economist and company director. Dr. Mada has served as a
director of various corporate bodies for the past 31 years, and
has been a participant and speaker at several international
conferences on management, corporate and economic affairs.
Mr. Venu Krishnan, Deputy Managing Director has

been associated with the Company for over 26 years. He has
extensive experience in project implementation, commercial
and administrative matters. He led the project team that
implemented the Goa Hotel Project in 1991. He is currently
responsible for the commercial operations of Leela Scottish
Lace Private Limited and is also involved in the commercial and
legal issues of the Company.
Mr. R. Venkatachalam, (B.Com, F.C.A.) is a Chartered

Accountant with over 26 years of post-qualification experience
in handling finance, taxation, corporate law, accounts,
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related matters. He has been associated with the Company

since 1999. He has also been associated with many corporate
revivals, project implementation, M&A matters and corporate
restructuring of companies in a variety of industries.
Mr. Kutty, (B.A., B.Eng., M.B.A.) (Director)

A seasoned executive based in the United Arab Emirates, Mr.
Kutty is a well known proprietor, businessman and
entrepreneur. He is the principal of a few enterprises in the
Construction, Project Management, Trade, Hospitality &
Consulting industries in the Middle East, Asia & North America.
As a Director on Board, Mr. Kutty's guidance was available for
development of all Leela properties. Mr. Kutty continues his
exposures and he is also a member and Chair of the Board of
Directors of AASK International based out of North America.
Mr. A. K. Dasgupta is Qualified Civil Engineer with

approximately 50 years of experience and has worked in
several Engineering Companies in India. Mr. Dasgupta is having
extensive experience in setting up projects in Diverse
Industries. He was awarded the Shiroman Award in 1990. He
has also published several journals. Presently, he is also the
independent Directors of several well known textile companies.

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Mr. V.L. Ganesh, (FAICWA, FCS, PGDM) (Director-

Finance & CFO) has over 27 years extensive experience in
the field of Finance, Taxation,Corporate Laws, Strategic
Planning,Handling IPOs, M&A, Overseas funding and Financial
Restructuring. He has worked with well known Companies like
Rolta,Kores,Metal Box and GIC of India. He has been associated
with the Company since November 2006. He is currently
responsible for the Accounts, Finance and Taxation matters of
the Company
The Subsidaries of Hotel Leelaventure Limited

are
• Amin Group Hotel Limited
• Leela Hotels and Palaces Limited
• Iskon Estates Private Limited
“HR PHILOSOPHY”
In the emerging economic scenario, The Leela Palaces and
Resorts has repositioned its market presence as a successful
chain of hotels and strives to attend to the needs of
International business travelers.
Constant upgrading of the existing operating hotels and

commissioning of new hotels is a conscious effort towards the
same. The Leela Kempinski Mumbai, The Leela Kempinski Goa
& The Leela Palace, Bangalore continues to be market leader in
terms of operational excellence. “The biggest single asset of
our chain is our human asset who put in tremendous work
through bubbling enthusiasm, stupendous energy and very
high spirits to achieve and excel. Excellence is not a matter of
chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited
for; it is a thing to be achieved…. Achieved through the

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zeal and dedication of the team that constitutes The Leela

Family.
It is our philosophy that it is the People of the Leela Palaces &
Resort who make the Leela experience an exceptional one.
Guided by our corporate values we strive to equip and
empower our people to develop careers with us.
Our goal is to attract and retain a work force that is motivated
to provide a level of service, which is a constant reminder of
our motto:
“Making Excellence our way of life”.

We nurture and cherish our Employees and they, in turn, relish
the opportunity of working with an organization that takes care
of their need. The Leadership at the Leela is committed to not
only Employee welfare but also to create a work culture that is
challenging and rewarding.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Code of Conduct for Board Members And Senior
Management Personnel Of Hotel Leelaventure
Limited
1.0 Introduction
Hotel Leelaventure Limited commits itself to ethical and lawful
business in line with its Mission Statement, that is, to grow and
build its reputation on
• Innovation
• Excellence
• Perfection
Consistent with its values and beliefs, Hotel Leelaventure
Limited has formulated the following Code of Conduct as a
guide:
1.1. This Code of Conduct (“this Code”) shall be called “The
Code of Conduct for Board Members and Senior Management
Personnel” of Hotel Leelaventure Limited (hereinafter referred
to as “the Company”).
1.2. The subject Code has been framed specifically in
compliance with the provisions of Clause 49 of the listing
agreement with stock exchanges.

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1.3. The purpose of this Code is to further enhance the ethical

and transparent process in managing the affairs of the
Company.
1.4. It shall come into force with effect from 1st day of January
2006.
2.0 Definitions & Interpretations:
2.1 The term “Board Members” shall mean Directors on the
Board of Directors of the Company.
2.2 The term “Whole-time Director” shall be the Directors on
the Board of Directors of the Company who are in whole-time
employment of the Company.
2.3 The term “Non-Executive Director” shall mean Directors on
the Board of Directors of the Company who are not in whole
time employment of the Company.
2.4 The term “Conflict of Interest” means where the interests or
benefits of one person or entity conflict with the interests or
benefits of the Company.
2.5 In this Code, words importing the masculine shall include
feminine and words importing singular shall include the plural
or vice versa.
2.6 Senior Management Members shall mean individuals who
are designated as President / Vice President / General
Managers and above and which term shall include all
operational heads, irrespective of their designation.
3. Applicability:
3.1 This Code shall be applicable to the following persons :
• 3.1.1. Whole-time Directors including
the Chairman of the Company.
• 3.1.2. All Non-Executive Directors
unless specifically exempted from
some provisions of this Code.
• 3.1.3. All Employees in the category
of General Managers and above of
Hotel Leelaventure Limited
(hereinafter referred to “Senior
Management Personnel”).

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3.2 The Whole-time Directors and Senior Management

Personnel should continue to comply with other applicable / to
be applicable policies, rules and procedures of the Company.
4.0 Key Requirements :

4.1. The Board Members and Senior Management Personnel
must act within the authority conferred upon them and in the
best interests of the Company and observe the following Code
of Conduct:
• 4.1.1. Shall act honestly, diligently
and in good faith and integrity in all
their dealings with and for the
Company.
• 4.1.2. Shall act in accordance with
highest standards of integrity,
fairness and ethical conduct while
working for the Company as well as
in representing the Company without
their judgment being subordinated
and also to fulfill their fiduciary
obligations.
• 4.1.3. Shall not involve themselves in
making any decision on a subject
matter in which a conflict of interests
arises or could arise, between their
personal interest and the interests of
the Company. In the event of
apprehending such conflict of
interests the relevant facts shall be
disclosed in writing explaining the
circumstances that would create or
could create the conflicts of interests
to: (a) the Board of Directors in the
case of Directors (whole-time and
non-executive) and (b) Vice
Chairman and Managing Director in
the case of Senior Management
Personnel for further directions in the
matter.
• 4.1.4. Shall avoid having any
personal financial interests in works

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or contracts awarded by the

Company.
• 4.1.5. Shall avoid any relationship
with a contractor or supplier that
could compromise the ability to
transact business on a professional,
impartial and competitive basis or
that may influence decision to be
made by the Company.
• 4.1.6. Shall not hold any positions or
jobs or engage in outside business or
other interests that adversely affect
the performance of duties of the
Company. Whole-time Directors and
Senior Management Personnel are
expected to devote their full
attention to the business interests of
the Company and as, more
particularly, subject to terms and
conditions laid down in their
respective contracts / appointment
letters.
• 4.1.7. Shall not exploit for their own
personal gain, the opportunities that
are discovered through Company's
business, information or position,
unless the opportunity is disclosed
fully in writing to the Company's
Board of Directors and Vice Chairman
and Managing Director as the case
may be.
• 4.1.8. Shall not seek to accept
directly or indirectly any gifts from
anyone having business dealings
with the Company.
• 4.1.9. Shall immediately bring to the
notice of the Board about any
unethical behaviour, suspected fraud
or violation of the Company's
policies.

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• 4.1.10. Shall be free to pursue any

kind of civil / political activities and
can become Member or Office
Bearers of any Trade Organization so
long as it does not adversely affect
or is detrimental to the business
investors of the Company.
• 4.1.11. Shall comply with all
applicable laws, rules and regulations
and any violation thereon may make
them personally liable. Directors and
Senior Management Personnel may
be subjected to disciplinary action by
the Company for violation of
provisions of law.
• 4.1.12. Shall ensure that the
Company's services are made
available to the guests in line with
the Company's philosophy that is
"Athithi Devo Bhava" i.e. Guest is
God and shall not make any
misleading statement about the
competitors or indulge in any unfair
trade practices.
• 4.1.13. Shall not derive benefit or
assist others to derive benefit by
giving investment advice from the
access to and possession of
information about the Company, not
in public domain and therefore
constitute insider information. The
Board Members and Senior
Management Personnel shall make
timely disclosures of (i) trading in the
shares of the Company, (ii)
transactions having personal interest
and (iii) related party transactions
that are required to be made under
laws, rules and regulations and Code
of Conduct / Internal Procedure for
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Securities of Hotel Leelaventure

Limited.
• 4.1.14. Any information concerning
the Company's business, its
customers, suppliers, etc, which is
not in the public domain and to
which the Board Members and Senior
Management Personnel have access
or possesses such information, must
be considered confidential and held
in confidence, unless authorized to
do so and when disclosure is required
as a matter of law. No Board
Members and Senior Management
Personnel shall provide any
information either formally or
informally, to the press or any other
publicity media, unless specifically
authorized.
• 4.1.15. Shall not encourage any
activity which would result in
misusing the Company's assets. This
would include both tangible and
intangible assets.
• 4.1.16. Shall be committed to
shareholders' worth value and shall
strictly comply with all regulations
and laws that govern shareholders'
right. The shareholders shall be
informed about all relevant aspects
about the Company's business and
disclose such information as may be
required from time to time, in
accordance with applicable rules and
regulations.
• 4.1.17. Non-executive Directors who
are categorized as independent
directors shall inform the Chairman
in case of changes in their interest
which impacts their independence as
a Board Member.

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5.0 Enforcement of Code of Conduct

5.1. Company Secretary shall be the Compliance Officer for the
purpose of this Code.
5.2. Each Board Member and Senior Management Personnel
shall be accountable for fully complying with this Code.
5.3. Compliance Officer shall report breach of this Code, if any,
which comes to his notice to the : (a) Board in the case of all
Board Members and (b) Vice Chairman and Managing Director
in the case of Senior Management Personnel.
5.4. The Company shall ensure confidentiality and protection to
any person who has, in good faith, reported a violation or as
suspected violation of law, of this Code or other Company
policies, or against any person who is assisting in any
investigation or process with respect to such a violation.
5.5. Penalty for breach of this Code by Senior Management
Personnel shall be determined by the Vice Chairman and
Managing Director. In case of breach of this Code by the Whole-
time or Non-Executive Directors, the same shall be examined
by the Board of Directors for initiating appropriate action as
deemed necessary.
6.0 Waiver and Amendments of the Code
6.1 No waiver of any of the provisions of this Code shall be valid
unless the Board of Directors of the Company approves such
waiver in case of Board Members and by Chairman in the case
of Senior Management Personnel.
6.2 The provisions of this Code can be amended by the Board
of Directors of the Company from time to time.
7.0 Insertion of the Code in website.
7.1. As required by Clause 49 of the listing agreement, this
code and any amendments thereto shall be posted on the
website of the Company.
8.0 Affirmation of compliance of the Code
8.1. In terms of Clause 49 of the listing agreement, all Board
Members and Senior Management Personnel shall within 30
days of close of every financial year affirm compliance with the
Code. A proforma of Annual Compliance Report is annexed to
this Code as Appendix I. The Annual Compliance Report shall be
forwarded to the Compliance Officer of the Company.

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9.0 Acknowledgement of receipt of the Code

9.1. All Board Members and Senior Management Personnel shall
acknowledge the receipt of this Code in the acknowledgement
form annexed to this Code Appendix II indicating that they have
received, read and understood, and agreed to comply with the
Code and send the same to the Compliance Officer.
10.0 Conclusion.
10.1. This Code embodies the belief that acting always with the
Company's legitimate interests in mind and being aware of the
Company's responsibility towards its stakeholders is an
essential element of its long term growth and excellence.
“ALLINES & TIE UPS”
LEELA TAKES KEMPINSKI ALLIANCE TO NEW

HEIGHTS.
Founded in Germany over a hundred years ago, Kempinski

Hotels represents the highest standards.
Located in many of the world’s most well know cities, the
Kempinski collection include a range of hotels varying from the
grand and opulent to pace-setting modern establishments and
older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their
surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb
cuisine and unrivalled facilities – complemented by impeccable
service.
For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has
long been synonymous with style, nobility and efficiency. Put
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Infact the India story is so hot that Kempinski, its international

marketing and distribution partner, held its first ever global
sales and strategy conference outside Europe at Leela hotels in
Mumbai, Bangalore and Kovalam.
Kempinski Hotels is proud of its long-standing relationships with
partners from the travel, hospitality, lifestyle and credit card
industries. Guests can enjoy numerous additional benefits and
services as a result of these partnerships.
The Leela Palaces-Hotels-Resorts expands its wings by

partnering world’s largest luxury Global Hotel Alliance ( GHA
)
The Leela Palaces-Hotels-Resorts, India’s premium hotel group,
is all set to broaden its international market reach by joining
the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of
independent luxury hotel brands. The Leela Group, which is
expanding at a scorching pace in India by adding five new
world class hotels by 2009 to its existing family of four
properties, is already an associate of Kempinski, Europe’s
oldest luxury hotel group.
The Kempinski association was enhanced a year back, to cover
international marketing and distribution support for The Leela’s
existing and future five hotels. The GHA partnership will enable
The Leela penetrate the international luxury hotel market even
more effectively.
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world´s largest
alliance of independent hotel brands. GHA currently comprises
of eleven Member Brands, Anantara, Cham, Dusit, Kempinski,
Landis, Leela, Marco Polo, Omni, Pan Pacific, Parkroyal and The
Doyle Collection, encompassing 190 upscale and luxury hotels
with over 50,000 rooms in 44 different countries.
'This is a great opportunity for The Leela brand to expand its
customer network by working with our GHA partners in markets
otherwise difficult to penetrate. In today’s global economy, the
frequency of international travel continues to grow, elevating
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customers in other parts of the world.’ Says Mr. Peter Leitgeb,

President, The Leela Palaces -Hotels - Resorts.
The new agreement offers GHA members a great opportunity to
spread its footprints in a dynamic and rapidly growing market
like India. The Indian hospitality industry is experiencing a
boom and most international brands are constantly eyeing
entry opportunities in this market.
The Leela Group intends to increase its’ awareness among
international travelers and enjoy the benefits of global scale by
leveraging GHA partner sales network, sales road shows,
frequent flyer program partnerships, trade shows, consortia
contracting strengths, PR and advertising campaigns and
preferred partnerships.
The Leela Palaces-Hotels-Resorts has established a global
leadership position in the luxury hospitality industry by offering
hotels in premier locations, elegant facilities and personalized
service to the world’s most discerning travelers. Its bouquet of
award winning hotels comprises The Leela Kempinski Mumbai,
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore, The Leela Kempinski
Goa and The Leela Kempinski, Kovalam Beach. The group
successfully pioneered The Club or hotel within a hotel concept
at its resorts in Goa and more recently in Kovalam where it
offers India’s only cliff-top resort.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts announce a

Partnership with Preferred Hotel Group
June 1, 2008 marks the initiation of the sales and marketing
agreement between The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts and
US based, Preferred Hotel Group headquartered in Chicago. The
preferred group is a global leader in the refined hospitality
industry. It facilitates reservations, sales and marketing

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services to more than 600 independent hotels and resorts in

over 65 countries.
Onno Poortier, President of The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts,
stated that “USA is the largest source market for The Leela, and
this alliance will strengthen our brand positioning, awareness
and market penetration.”
Following an aggressive growth plan, The Leela Group seeks to
amplify its presence in key Indian cities over the next four
years. This coalition will bring The Leela Group in direct contact
with the four largest consortia namely– Ammex, CWT, BCD and
Hogg Robinson, PHG’s Airlines and Credit Card partnerships.
Additionally, it will increase international sales via the 29 Global
Sales Offices (GSOs) of Preferred Hotel Group.
Confirming the alliance, John Ueberroth, CEO, The Preferred
Hotel Group said, “I have a deep appreciation for India and
have visited many times throughout my career. We are proud
to partner with The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts because we
complement one another in several key areas - strong
leadership, dedication to growth in key strategic locations, and
vision for a new standard of luxury in India.”
Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. owns and operates The Leela Palaces,
Hotels and Resorts in Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa and in Kovalam
(Kerala); have new developments in Gurgaon (opens Nov.
2008) and Udaipur (opens Jan. 2009), Chennai (opens 2009),
New Delhi (opens 2010), Hyderabad and Pune (opens 2011),
and already have marketing alliance with Kempinski (Hoteliers
since 1897) and are members of Global Hotel Alliance
headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
“AIRLINES PARTNERS”
Air France / KLM
Flying Blue members can now earn 500 miles per eligible
stay at all Leela hotels.
Additional benefits for Platinum tier Flying Blue

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members:Upgrade to next room category upon request and

subject to availability upon time of check-in.
Visit Air France / KLM.com
British Airways
British Airways Executive Club members can now earn

500 miles per eligible stay at all Leela hotels.
Additional benefits for Executive Club Gold Card
holders: Upgrade to next room category (subject to
availability upon time of check-in.)
Visit BritishAirways.com
China Eastern
Eastern Miles members can now earn 800 points per

eligible stay at all Leela Hotels.
Visit China Eastern.com
Emirates
Skyward Members can now earn 500 miles per eligible

stay at all Leela Hotels.
Visit Emirates.com
Etihad Airways

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Etihad Guest members can now earn 500 miles per

Visit Etihad.com
Jet Airways
JetPrivilege members can now earn 500 miles per eligible

stay at all Leela Hotels.
Additional benefits for all Jet Privilege Members:

• No extra charge on room for double
occupancy.
• Complimentary use of health club,
including steam, sauna and Jacuzzi,
where available
• Late check-out up to 1800,
guaranteed
• Upgrade to the next available room
at the time of check-in within the
room category booked, subject to
availability
Visit Jetairways.com
Kingfisher Airlines
King Club members can now earn 500 King Club miles per
Additional benefits for King Club Members:

• Early check-in at 9:00 hrs subject to
availability of rooms.
• Late check-out upto 14:00 hrs
subject to availability of rooms.

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• No extra charge for double

occupancy.
• Complimentary use of Health Club
and pool during stay, where
applicable.
• Upgrade to the next available room
at the time of check-in within the
room category booked, subject to
availability.
Visit Flykingfisher.com
Lufthansa Miles & More
Members of the Miles & More programme are offered 500 miles
per eligible stay on presentation of their card at all Leela hotels.
Miles & More is the frequent flyer programme of Air One, Air
Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa und
SWISS.
Visit miles-and-more.com
Lufthansa Worldshop - Summer 2009
Redeem your miles for a weekend stay at any of our hotels.
Qatar Airways
Privilege Club members can earn 500 Privilege Club miles

for eligible stays at all our hotels.
http://www.qmiles.com/
Double miles offer with Qatar Airways for the period
Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2009

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Singapore Airlines
KrisFlyer members can now earn 500 miles per eligible stay
at all Leela Hotels.
Visit Singaporeair.com
Thai Airways
Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus members can now earn

500 miles per eligible stay at all Leela Hotels.
Visit Thaiairways.com
“CORPORATE GOVERNANCE”
Corporate Governance is based on the principles of integrity,
fairness, equity, transparency, accountability and commitment
to values. Good governance practices stem from the quality
and mindset of the organization. Companies stand to gain by
adopting systems that bolster the stakeholders’ trust through
transparency, accountability and fairness. With increasing
interdependence and free trade among countries and citizens
across the globe, good Corporate Governance should be
followed by any company to distinguish itself.
Keeping the above in mind, your Company has also committed
itself to the philosophy of good Corporate Governance in all its
dealings, utmost integrity in its conduct and in compliance with
the highest standards of corporate values and ethics. Your
Company considers Corporate Governance as a continuous
journey to provide a congenial environment to harmonise the
goals of maximizing the stakeholders' value and maintaining a
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besides keeping important segments of the society adequately

informed.
It has been the endeavour of “The Leela” group to give fair and
equitable treatment to all its stakeholders, including
employees, customers and shareholders.
INVESTOR CONTACTS
FOR INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS
Mr. V. L. Ganesh (Director – Finance & Chief Financial
Off
icer) /
Mr. Jairaj Nair (Vice President - Corporate Finance)
The Leela Kempinski
Sahar, Mumbai – 400 059
Tel : 022 - 6691 1234
Fax: 022 - 6691 1456
FOR RETAIL INVESTORS

Mr. Dinesh Kalani (Company Secretary)
The Leela Kempinski
Sahar, Mumbai – 400 059
Tel : 022- 6691 1182 / 83
Fax : 022 -6691 1458
Exclusive E-mail ID for registering investor grievances:
investor.service@theleela.com
REGISTRARS & TRANSFER AGENTS

Sharepro Services (I) Pvt. Ltd.
13 AB Samhita Warehousing Complex, 2nd Floor
Off. Andheri Kurla Road
Sakinaka Telephone Exchange Lane
Sakinaka, Andheri East
Mumbai 400 072

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Tel : 022 – 67720300 / 67720400

Fax : 022 – 28591568
Giants International Award

(Business & Industry)
Giants International Award (Business & Industry)

• Capt. C. P. Krishnan Nair conferred The
GIANT INTERNATIONAL AWARD

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17 September 2009, Thursday: Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair,

Chairman, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts was conferred
The GIANT INTERNATIONAL AWARD for Excellence in
"Business and Industry". The award honours and recognizes his
outstanding contribution to the industry. The glittering
ceremony was presided by Smt. Rajashree Birla, Director,
Aditya Birla Group at Hotel Hilton Towers, Mumbai on 17
September 2009. The evening was also witness to several
luminaries from different walks of life on one platform.
On receiving the award Capt Nair’s said, "It seems just like
yesterday when I started my purposeful life journey just 8
decades ago and now I feel proud to stand tall with the
recognition that the GAINTS Award brings with it. "
With this award Capt Nair’s joins the ranks of eminent
personalities including Dr. Manmohan Singh, Shri Keshub
Mahindra, Shri Bajaj, Shri Ratan Tata &Shri Deepak Parekh.
GIANTS INTERNATIONAL, is the first and only India based
International Service Organization that has since 1972 always
endeavored to resolve some of country’s pressing problems by
executing projects and programmes in the areas of Family
Planning, Low Cost Housing, Consumerism, Flood Relief Work,
Earthquake Relief Work and similar public spirited activities.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has established a global
award winning hotels comprises of The Leela in Mumbai,
Bangalore, Goa Kovalam, Udaipur and Gurgaon.
In 2010, it is introducing hotels in India’s most dynamic
markets, New Delhi and Chennai; with future plans to develop
hotels in Agra, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Pune. The group has
marketing alliances with Germany based Kempinski (Hoteliers
since 1897); US based Preferred Hotel Group and are members
of Global Hotel Alliance based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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• Capt. C. P. Krishnan Nair honored by the

American Academy Of Hospitality Sciences
(AAHS)
Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman, The Leela Palaces, Hotels &
Resorts has been honoured by the American Academy of
Hospitality Sciences (AAHS) for his contribution to
environment beautification and corporate social responsibility.
The American Academy for the first time has instituted an
award honouring corporate czars who have championed the
cause of environment and Capt.C.P.Krishnan Nair is the first
recipient of this prestigious award. A visionary hotelier, who has
ensured that each of The Leela hotels & resorts is a green oasis
Capt.C.P.Krishnan Nair says "Environment is no longer about
being green, reusing towels and recycling paper. Today, the
main focus is on corporate responsibility by practicing
environment protection and sustainability."
1999 saw Capt. C P Krishnan Nair being conferred the
prestigious UNEP's Global 500 Laureate Roll of Honour by His
Majesty Emperor Akhito of Japan, for his environmental
initiatives. In 2005 again Pacific Asia Travel Association
awarded him the PATA Gold Award for environment excellence.
Today, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, support the UNEP's
billion Tree Campaign, a global initiative to encourage tree
planting. The existing Leela properties have planted and
nurtured a total of 35,56,633 trees and plants to date, and
have pledged to plant another 78,447 trees and plants in the
upcoming, The Leela Palace, Udaipur, scheduled to open in
March 2009.
The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences is renowned for
awarding excellence in global travel and luxury services sector.

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The awards salute true quality in the hospitality industry

worldwide. All its recipients are deemed to be of pinnacle
quality and command global recognition. "THE ACADEMY'S
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT FIVE STAR DIAMOND AWARD is
the most prestigious emblem of achievement bestowed
exclusively to individuals with vision who demonstrate
exemplary dedication and commitment to a cause." says Mr.
Joseph Cinque, President of AAHS.
Hotel LeelaVenture Ltd. owns and operates The Leela Palaces,
Hotels and Resorts in Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa and Kovalam
(Kerala). New hotels will soon open in Gurgaon (Jan. 2009),
Udaipur (March. 2009), Chennai (late 2009) and New Delhi
(2010); with future plans to develop hotels in Agra, Hyderabad
and Pune. The group has marketing alliances with Kempinski
(Hoteliers since 1897); US based Preferred Hotel Group and are
members of Global Hotel Alliance headquartered in Geneva,
Switzerland.
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts bags
Indira Award of Excellence
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was recently recognized
and awarded the Employer of the year 2008-09 by Indira Group
of Institutions. Mr. Mohan Rao, Vice President- Human
Resources of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
received the award on behalf of the Leela group. It was a
dazzling event as the who's who of the business community
came together at the Indira Group of Institute's annual function,
the 8th Indira Awards for Marketing Excellence. Eminent
members of the corporate world were felicitated for their
outstanding contribution in related fields.
"It is the management and the staff who made it possible for us
to be judged as the Best Employer for 2008-09", says Mr. Vivek
Nair, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, The Leela Palaces,
Hotels and Resorts. The award reinforces the commitment of
the Leela team across the group towards quality, distinction
and excellence. The group keeps aloft the torch of tradition and
excellence. Incidentally, The Leela Group was also recognized
as one of the 5 best managed Workforces in the country by the
Hewitt and CNBC.
The Indira Group of Institutes was established in February 1994
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the fields of Business Management, International Business and

Information Technology. The Institutes have maintained high
academic standards and have successfully provided trained
manpower to the industrial and services sector of the country.
The Indira Awards for Marketing Excellence has been instituted
since the last eight years and has become a recognized award
in the industry now.
Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. owns & operates The Leela Palaces,
Hotels & Resorts in Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Kovalam (Kerala),
Gurgaon and Udaipur. New hotels will soon open in Chennai
(2010) and New Delhi (2010); with future plans to develop
hotels in Agra, Hyderabad and Pune. The group has marketing
alliances with Kempinski (Hoteliers since 1897); US based
Preferred Hotel Group and are members of Global Hotel
Alliance headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
ENVIRONMENT INITIALITVES
ISO 14001 :
The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts aims to have all its
operating properties ISO14001 certified by late 2009 to early
2010. This is the International Standard for the Environment. All
new properties will require six months of full operations before
the certification.
Note: To date, only The Leela Palace Bangalore is ISO14001
certified.
LEED :
The organization is in discussions with regards to implementing
LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) standards

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for its new developments. The Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System,
developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, provides
standards for environmentally sustainable construction, and
was created to accomplish the following:
• Define "green building" by
establishing a common standard of
measurement
• Promote integrated, whole-building
design practices
• Recognize environmental leadership
in the building industry
• Stimulate green competition
• Raise consumer awareness of green
building benefits
• Transform the building market
ENVIRONMENT COSERVATION
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES @ THE LEELA KEMPINSKI
KOVALAM BEACH, KERALASophisticated Sewage Treatment
Plants (STP) : Sewage treatment is a multi-stage process to
renovate wastewater before it reenters a body of water, is
applied to the land or is reused. We have Degremont Sewage
Treatment Plant capacity of 250 KL / Day. We submit Sewage
Treatment Plant water testing reports quarterly to Goa State
Pollution Control Board. Quality of the treated water is always
maintained as per the standards of Pollution Control Board.
• Mumbai
• Bangalore
• Kovalam
• Goa
Mumbai :
• There is rich landscaping around the
hotel spread over almost 100 acres
of land straight from the airport to
the entire Sahar area.

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• 5000 trees and variety of plants, and

shrubs have been planted, rockeries
have been built, mini forests and
landscaped gardens created to
beautify the area.
• The airport road has not only been
widened but also is now bordered
with several meters of plumerias,
hibiscus, bougainvillaea and exora.
These trees are not given any
chemical fertilizers but natural
manure and purified water.
• The Hotel has its own nursery, which
supplies exotic flowers and trees for
beautification of both the hotel and
city of Mumbai conserving natural
resources.
• We have a non CFC Vapour
Absorption air-conditioning plant
which runs on steam generated from
boiler running on natural gas.
• We have installed silencers for Diesel
generator sets. Soundproof partitions
are used in the Ballroom, glazed
windows are installed in rooms,
which totally block outside noise.
• Waste is separated as dry and wet
and recyclable items are sold to
different agencies for reuse and
remaining garbage is disposed off by
the local BMC (Bombay Municipal
Corporation).
• All chemicals and pesticides used in
the hotel are bio-degradable. Plastic
covers and bags are replaced by
recycled paper covers and bands.
• We reuse envelopes, both sides of
paper. We also recycle empty cans of
chemicals, bottles of guest supplies
in rooms through suppliers.

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• Campaigns (Cleaning and greening

drives by involving staff in
organisation) with posters and
signage for public are put up. ‘Help
keep Mumbai Clean and Green’, this
statement by Staff of the Leela Hotel
in the form of hoardings are put up
around the hotel supported with
green waste bins and landscaping
around.
• Organic pesticides
• Used Vegetable oil from the kitchen
converted into Bio- Diesel. Bio Diesel
is environment friendly contributes to
reducing global warming.
• RO plant installed,
• Water Softening Plant: Water
softening to minimise scale and
corrosion. Scale quickly reduces heat
transfer efficiency of heat
exchangers and clogs up piping over
time, resulting in increased
resistance to flow and eventual need
for replacement.
• Waste water treatment plant- for
gardening.
• Guest Room Showers equipped with
water restrictor, which ensures:
Water reduction and Maximum
pressure.

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Bangalore :
• Its an ISO-14001 certified hotel
• Garbage segregation is done at
source by using colour coding of
dustbins & thereafter dry garbage is
sent o the authorized scrap vendor
for recycling.
• We use eco friendly chemicals e.g.
Herbal pesticides for pest control.
• Waste flower & dry leaves are used
as manure.
• We carry out vermipost & use the
vegetable waste for it.
• The waste water is treated in house
in sewage Treatment plant & is used
for watering our garden.
• Sprinklers are used for watering.
• Seedlings are used instead of well
grown plants for maintaining the
garden.
• Cold fogging is done instead of
Thermal fogging for mosquito
control.
• Scrubbers in the chimneys are used
where required to reduce carbon
mono oxide.
• To reduce noise pollution acoustic
enclosures are used where required.

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• Used Vegetable oil from the kitchen

converted into Bio- Diesel. Bio Diesel
is environment friendly contributes to
reducing global warming.
• RO plant installed,
• Water Softening Plant: Water
softening to minimise scale and
corrosion. Scale quickly reduces heat
transfer efficiency of heat
exchangers and clogs up piping over
time, resulting in increased
resistance to flow and eventual need
for replacement.
• Waste water treatment plant- for
gardening.
• Guest Room Showers equipped with
water restrictor, which ensures:
Water reduction and Maximum
pressure.
Kovalam:
• In 65 acres of land, there are 2400
coconut trees and around 100 other
trees. Saplings are added each year
to maintain this green belt zone.
• Rain water harvesting is done for 4
months in a year.
• We have developed our own
vegetable, fruit and herb gardens.

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• We also have orchid and heliconia

cut flower gardens in the hotel.
• Organic fertilizers are being used for
horticulture.
• Waste flowers and dry leaves are
used as manure.
• Sprinklers are used for watering in
few areas.
• Seedlings are used instead of well
grown plants for maintaining the
garden.
• Root zone secondary treatment plant
is there for Sewage treatment.
• Garbage segregation is done at
source by using colour coding of
dustbins & thereafter dry garbage is
sent o the authorized scrap vendor
for recycling.
• To reduce noise pollution acoustic
enclosures are used in the generator
room.
• Biodegradable chemicals are being
used for laundry and kitchen cleaning
from Johnson Diversey.
• Cloth bags for newspaper delivery in
rooms.
• Cloth bags and wooden baskets for
laundry delivery in rooms.
• Only paper bags are used in the
hotel.

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Goa :
• No Hazardous waste is generated.
• Have exclusive garbage storage
space for Wet and Dry garbage. The
Wet garbage storage space is
temperature would be maintained
around 4-6 deg celsius.
• All natural features in the landscape
are incorporated in the architectural
design of the properties.
• All refrigerant equipments used for
Air Conditioning and refrigeration are
CFC free.
• All guest rooms are equipped with
Vapor Absorption freezers instead of
Vapor Compression freezers.
• Electric Golf carts are used to shift
the materials to prevent air pollution.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT

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Energy Management System

The flagship property (The Leela Palace Bangalore) is ISO-
14001 certified, which is a world-renowned and complete
Environment management system. The same principles &
guidelines are followed in the other units as well.
• Waste minimization
• Promotion of prudent and efficient
use of energy/raw materials
• Recycling
• Use of raw materials from
sustainable or renewable sources
The following are the details of initiatives for waste
minimization, promotion of prudent & efficient use of
energy/raw materials, recycling and use of raw materials from
sustainable or renewable sources:
MUMBAI
The Leela Kempinski Mumbai Energy Initiatives :

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• Swimming pool water is heated by

solar panels fitted on top of the main
porch of the hotel.
• Thermostatic controls in kitchen
equipment and guestroom air-
conditioning.
• Low energy lighting in guestrooms
and public areas
• Heat recovery in laundry. Use of
flashed steam
• Cooling tower plant temperature
controller
• Use of CFLs as replacement of
incandescent lamps
• Double glazing of windows which
reduces air-conditioning load
• Retrofitting existing 4 feet tube lights
with electronic ballasts
• Use of auto flushes in guest and
public areas
• Flow restrictors in guestroom taps,
showerheads and kitchen taps
reducing water consumption
• Energy saving device (key card
switch) ensures that the FCU runs on
lowest speed when room is not
occupied and at a preset
temperature
• Solenoid control of chilled water
supply in FCU's. The chilled water
supply is controlled according to the
thermostat setting viz warm, normal,
cool
• Use of fans in lockers, stores,
cafeteria, laundry, linen /uniform
room to reduce air-conditioning load
• Dimmers in Restaurant and timers
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approach road and swimming pool

area
• Garden lawns & plants: Sprinklers for
lawns
• Maintenance & Housekeeping
• Sealing and stripping- insulation of
steam, chilled water and hot water
• Monitoring of operating time/impulse
of all the machines in hotel
• Timer control for AHU's and exhausts
• Usage of Energy Saving Equipment
such as Pumps with variable speed
• Use of Flash Steam for Hot water
system
• Recycling of wastewater for the use
in air-conditioning, gardening and
flushing
• Brighter colors are used for better
reflection
• Discarded linen is used as dusters
• Laundry
• Optimum loading of machine to
reduce no. of cycles
• Regular cleaning of filters, lint bags
to ensure optimum drying time
• Steam traps are serviced regularly.
Leakages if any are attended and
stopped immediately
• Use of flash steam
• Vented evaporated steam from Boiler
condensate tank is used to heat
water instead of letting off to the
atmosphere
• Flat work ironer and presses' chests
are kept free dirt and deposits to
guarantee maximum heat transfer

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• Preventive maintenance of machines

to ensure proper functioning
• Complete condensate recovery
• Kitchen
• Use of steam in main dish washing
machine
• Use of microwave ovens
• Optimum loading of Dish wash and
glass washing machine.
• Gas leakages are checked and
attended and burners are cleaned
regularly
• Use of quarter turn taps for reduction
in water wastage during opening and
closing
• Restaurants
• Dimmer control of lighting
• Air Handling Unit's for different
outlets are run only during operating
periods
• Common Areas of the hotel
• Elimination of water leakages
• Installation of Water Taps with
sensors - to control the water
wastage
• Selective lighting according to use
• Complete condensate recovery
• Use of solar energy for water heating
and swimming pool
• Frequent servicing of cooking
burners to avoid wastage of gas
• All hot water and steam lines are
insulated properly to avoid radiation
loss
• Regular preventive maintenance of
boiler through professional agency

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• Laundry: the machines are operated

with optimum washing loads
• Boilers: Complete condensate
recovery, steam leakages are
arrested immediately
• Check on daily water consumption
and take corrective measures in
laundry, cooling tower and guest
floors
• Effluent treatment plant - reuse of
treated waste water
• Chemical containers are thoroughly
checked for leakages and if any are
attended immediately
• Replacement of existing equipments
by energy efficient equipment in
Italian Kitchen
• Replacement of existing AHU's by
energy efficient AHU's in Ballroom
• Waste oil is also sent to the
authorized scrap vendor for
recycling.
• Batteries are sent to the supplier for
reuse or refill.
• A4 sheets are used again as one side
paper.
• Newspapers are sent for recycling.
• Dimmers are used in the
Restaurants.
• Discarded linen is used as dusters.
Many of the above points are applicable in The Leela Palace
Kempinski Bangalore & The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach,
Kerala.

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The additional initiatives of these two hotels are as

given below:
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore Energy
Initiatives:
porch of the hotel.
conditioning.
and public areas
flashed steam
controller
incandescent lamps
public areas

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temperature
cool
area
lawns
system
flushing
reflection
• Laundry

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The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala

Energy Initiatives:
porch of the hotel.
conditioning.
and public areas
flashed steam
controller
incandescent lamps
public areas

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temperature
cool
area
lawns
system
flushing
reflection
• Laundry

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The Leela Kempinski Goa Energy Initiatives:

porch of the hotel.
conditioning.
and public areas
flashed steam
controller
incandescent lamps
public areas

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temperature
cool
area
lawns
system
flushing
reflection
• Laundry

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• Steam traps are serviced regularly.
Leakages if any are attended and
stopped immediately
• Use of flash steam
• Vented evaporated steam from Boiler
condensate tank is used to heat
water instead of letting off to the
atmosphere
• Flat work ironer and presses' chests
are kept free dirt and deposits to
guarantee maximum heat transfer
Enviornment Achievements:
The Group Chairman, Capt. C P K Nair has won various national
& international awards on the basis on the group's initiatives
towards environment.
Maharana Udai Singh Award - National Level for distinguished
services in the field of environment. Pata Gold Award
Excellence in corporate Environmental Programme - The Leela
Kempinski, Mumbai The United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) - Global 500 Roll of Honour for the year
1999. Corporate Environmental achievement award from 6th
World Wilderness Congress for the year 1997-98. The Green
Hotelier Award from the International Hotel and Restaurant
Association for the year 1996. The BCCI (Bombay Chambers
Civic and Industry Award) from Bombay Chambers of
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conditions of Bombay for the year 1995-96 and 2004-05. Also,

The Leela Palace, Kempinski, Bangalore has been adjudged as
the best eco friendly five star deluxe hotel in the country by the
Govt of India in the year 2006
Targets & Monitoring:
Targets have been defined in units for Energy, Fuel & Water
consumption. The same are part of Key Result Areas (Balanced
Scorecard) of senior executives as well.
We monitor the daily power consumption in various hotel areas
like Laundry, Kitchen, Banquet halls, Bakery, A/C plant, Cold
Storage, Administration block, Cooling tower and make
corrections if required. Internally: Monthly details of heat
/light/power consumption with breakup for kitchen & laundry
are put up in staff cafeteria, for all to see and to renew their
efforts to reduce them. These are discussed in the
management team meetings, energy conservation meeting and
staff briefings.
The flagship property is ISO 14001:2004 certified which is an
Environment management System. Other units also follow
similar standards.
Environment Policies:
The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts is committed towards
prevention of pollution and continual improvement in
environmental performance by controlling the impact of
activities, products and services on the Environment. The
organization will achieve the above by :
• Managing all operations in an
environmentally responsible manner,

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• Implementing state-of-the-art waste

management practices,
• Conserving all natural resources,
• Complying with applicable legislative,
regulatory & other requirements, and
• Providing training and education of
stakeholders which will include
Employees, Suppliers, Vendors,
Customers and Society
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES @ THE LEELA

KEMPINSKI KOVALAM BEACH, KERALA
BLOOD CAMP
Leela Blood Donors Forum

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As part of The Leela Kempinski Kovalam’s community

development activity, we have agreed to donate blood to the
needy though Medical College Hospital Blood Bank.
On 31st January 2008 Mr.Biswajit Chakraborty, our General
Manager formally inaugurated the program. Dr. Usha (HoD,
Blood Bank, Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum) gave a
lecture on the importance of blood donation. Major General M K
V Panicker extended felicitated. Blood group identification test
was also done by the Public Health Centre during the program.
Employees have identified their blood group and have shown
their willingness to donate their blood to the needy by joining
the forum.
Aim of the Leela Blood Donors Forum:
• To motivate all the staff for the noble
cause.
• To maintain an 100% blood group
data base.
• To donate blood on a fort nigh basis
to the Medical collage Hospital to
help the needy.
• To arrange blood for the emergency
cases to the nearby hospitals.
Dental camp
Free Dental Camp for the Community at

The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach
The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach in association with the
Trivandrum Round Table -66, organized a Free Dental Camp at

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the Rajiv Gandhi Convention Centre (Pandal) attached to the

Resort for the community on 22nd March 2009.
Hon’ble M.L.A (Kovalam) Mr.George Mercier inaugurated the
Dental Camp at The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach in the
presence of Mr. Biswajit Chakraborty, General Manager The
Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum Round Table
representatives Dr.Sandeep Elias, Smile Stylers Dental Clinic,
Dr.Koshi Philip, Associate Professor, Government Dental
College.
Mr. Mercier was in full praise of the Leela Group and the
Hon’ble Chairman, Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair, when he stated
that, the Hon’ble Chairman was a True Visionary and a Pioneer
in exploring the Frontiers of Luxury Hotels in India, which is
evident in the opulence and grandeur at all Leela Hotels across
the country. He also added that the Hon’ble Chairman, Captain
C.P Krishnan Nair and the Leela Group have been focusing a lot
in Social and Environmental concerns which have been
heralded as path breaking initiatives.
The response to the Dental Camp was good and around 200
people from Kovalam and nearby areas participated in the
camp. 8 Dental Surgeons offered their assistance and expertise
for the Camp. Medicines and a Colgate kit were offered
complimentary to all the attendees.
"BRAILLE WITHOUT BORDERS"

International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs
at the Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach
9 out of 10 visually impaired children in developing countries
have no access to education. The organization Braille Without

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Borders believes that this situation can be changed, particularly

by visionaries who are visually imapired/partially sighted
themselves.
Braille without Borders sees blind and visually impaired people
who have gained self confidence by overcoming obstacles in
life as natural detectors of social problems in society. Through
the battle against daily discrimination a number of blind and
visually impaired people developed strength and are able to act
as problem solvers in their own surroundings.
Through the IISE, Braille without Borders aims to empower
especially those blind and visually impaired people who feel an
urge to make a positive change in their country, society or
surrounding.
The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach played hosts to the
delegates from the International Institute for Social
Entrepreneurs (IISE) on 28th February, 2009. It was a fun filled
day for a group of 26 visually impaired members from the IISE,
along with their mentors, as they rejoiced in the hospitality of
the Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach.
An afternoon of fun and frolic swimming around at the Leela
Pools and the Beach, followed by a sumptuous buffet spread,
made the day a memorable one for the IISE members and the
Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Celebrating the season
The Leela Kempinski Kovalam, as part of its ongoing corporate
social responsibility invited deprived girl children from the SFS

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(St. Fransis Sale) Girls Home, Kalluvetankuzhi, Venganoor, for

the Christmas celebrations at the Hotel.
Around 30 children from the Girl's Home were the special
guests at the Leela Kovalam on December 20. It was a day of
mirth and merrymaking for these little angles as they rejoiced
with fun, food and frolic at the hotel. The day started off with a
tour of the hotel, followed by a bunch of activities including
indoor and outdoor games, painting competition and so on.
A special Christmas lunch spiced with Christmas carols, cultural
programs and Santa's gifts made the day a memorable one for
the kids.
The Leela Kempinski Kovalam, help spread some
Christmas cheer
SunTec Business Solutions and The Leela Kempinski
Kovalam, help spread some Christmas cheer
CORPORATE CULTURE
At the ‘Leela’ Group, our commitment to service excellence is

rooted in our two guiding principles called the Five Steps of
Service and the ’19 Habits’. One of our key priorities is to
empower our people to deliver on our legacy of impeccable
service.
Five steps of Service
1. A warm and sincere greetings. Use the guest name,
whenever possible.
2. Anticipation of guest needs and provide anticipatory service.
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4. Confirming satisfaction
5. Fond and sincere farewell.
19 Habits
1. Warm and sincere greetings with all our guests
2. Address our guest [internal and external] by name,
whenever and wherever possible
3. We escort our guest rather than pointing our the directions
4. We adhere to The Leela telephone etiquettes and
phraseology
5. We always demonstrate a great sense of urgency for our
entire guests needs – deliver it in time all the time.
6. We always maintain The Leela grooming standards by
wearing an immaculate uniform and proper name tag
7. We internalize and Practice “Cleanliness is everyone’s job”
8. We are knowledgeable about all the hotel information and
facilities
9. We listen to all our guests without interrupting; we never
justify or argue with any guests.
10. We own and follow – up personally on the guest request ro
complaint till the guest is satisfied.
11. We always put ourselves in the guest’s shoes by focusing
on all our guests. 12. We comply and practice – “Safety is
everyone’s responsibility’
13. We showcase a positive, confident, cheerful and
enthusiastic attitude – “We are on stage”
14. We never say No, “I do not know”, “I can’t” or “It is
impossible”, but always offer alternatives.
15. We always deliver more than promised
16. We take pride in what we do yet be humble in our attitude
17. We practice lateral service for all – there is no – “It is not
my job”
18. We genuinely thank our guest for their support and
patronage
19. We respect and guard the privacy of all our guests.
PRESS RELIEASE

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CORPORATE
• Launch Of ‘Captain Krishna’, India’s first Mobile Diabetes
Assessment Unit.
• India’s Luxury Hotel Group The Leela Partners with
Lufthansa
• Giants International Award (Business & Industry)
• Hotel Industry Welcomes Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)
Guidelines
• CNBC Travel and Tourism Awards 2009
• The Leela Kempinski Mumbai - World Environment Day
• Hotel Leela - FCCB Buyback
• The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur - A jewel by the lake -
Opens
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts bags Indira Award
of Excellence
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts announces its third
quarter results
• Capt. C. P. Krishnan Nair honored by the American
Academy Of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS)
• Mr. Vella Ramasawmy appointed as General Manager, The
Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon, Delhi (N.C.R)
• Mission Expansion - Despite the ongoing lows in the hotel
industry, Hotel Leelaventure is optimistic about its eight
upcoming hotels
• Leela Kempinski Goa announces new General Manager
• Strict Security Measures at The Leela Mumbai
• Leela, Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announces New
Marketing Alliance for The Leela Kempinski Goa with
Kempinski Hotels and Resorts
• Hotel Leela - Q2 Income up by 9 %

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• Hotel Leela - Net up 11% in Q1-2008-09

• The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts signs with 'Lobster
Experience'
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts announce a
Partnership with Preferred Hotel Group
• Hotel Leela - Net up - 19% in 2007-08
• Global Hotel Alliance announces jurysdoyle to be its tenth
member; Signing ceremony to be held in dublin as part of
bi-annual CEO meeting; Jurysdoyle re-branding will herald
official entrance to alliance
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts to Expand its Airline
Partnerships
• New Global Partnership between Etihad Airways and

Global Hotel Alliance
• Emirates Skywards and Global Hotel Alliance sign
partnership agreement
• Global Hotel Alliance launches its first four airline
partnerships
• Jet Airways, a new global travel partner of Global Hotel
Alliance
• Global Hotel Alliance becomes a partner of Singapore
Airlines KrisFlyer
• Comments of Mr. Vivek Nair, Honorary Secretary,
Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India
(FHRAI) on the Budget proposal given by the Finance
Minister on 29th Feb. 2008

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India’s Luxury Hotel Group The Leela Partners

with Lufthansa
Surender Mohan and Farman Ali treat passengers

to royal Indian cuisine in the skies
Wednesday, 7 October 2009: One of India’s most renowned
luxury hotel groups is partnering with another industry leader.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has joined forces with
Lufthansa, the European airline offering the most flights to
India, to provide authentic Indian cuisine to travelers. For the
next two years, First and Business Class passengers on
Lufthansa flights to and from India can enjoy royal Indian
cuisine prepared by two award-winning chefs of The Leela
Group as part of the airline’s Star Chefs program.
Lufthansa passengers can dine on prawn curry masala with
thalimpu sadamor lal mans, a Rajasthani meat dish, or Alleppy
fish curry. For vegetarians, the menu offers an appetizer of
moong dal pakoda chat with Imli chutney, followed by khade
masale ka paneer (cottage cheese) with jeera rice and dal
tadka, and for dessert, kacha golla.
A chef for over 36 years at some of India’s finest luxury
properties, Corporate Master Chef Farman Ali has distinguished
himself as a pioneer in preparing fine Indian cuisine and
presides over the kitchens at the group’s flagship hotel, The
Leela Palace Bangalore. His culinary mastery ranges from
Hyderabadi, Marwari, Kashmiri and Awadhi cuisines to those of
Gujarat and the northwest frontier. "Royal menus from the four
corners of India and culinary fare of bygone eras have always
fascinated me," says Ali. Under his stewardship, the property’s
signature Indian restaurant, Jamavar, was ranked as one of the
world’s top dining places by Forbes Magazine.
"With the world going global and seeking to explore new
cuisines, The Leela’s royal Indian menus being served on board
Lufthansa flights, is a great initiative to experience the culinary
arts at its finest, in the skies”, said Aishwarya Nair, Food &
Wine Merchandising Associate.
Surender Mohan, one of India’s leading culinary ambassadors,
is Corporate Sous Chef at The Leela Mumbai where he is at the
helm of the award-winning Jamavar. He trained in the royal
kitchens of one of India’s Maharajas and was a gold medalist at

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the China Gourmet Expo. "When I cook, India comes alive,"

Mohan explains. His culinary skills impressed former President
Bill Clinton when he visited The Leela in Goa.
"We look at our partnership with Lufthansa as excellent synergy
and branding for The Leela," says Rajiv Kaul, Senior Vice
President, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts.
"Our aim is to make each of our flights a truly memorable
experience for our passengers, and this includes savoring the
cooking skills of our famous Star Chefs from around the world,"
explains Jens Bischof, Lufthansa’s Vice President, Americas.
"Together with our selection of world-class wines, fine Masala
teas and friendly personalized service, guests are assured a
unique dining experience."
About Lufthansa
With 54 weekly flights during the summer, Lufthansa is the
number one European carrier to India. This year the airline is
celebrating 50 years of operations in the country and was voted
"Best International Airline in India" at the CNBC AWAAZ Travel
Awards in 2009. Lufthansa is also the largest carrier from its 21
North American gateways to India with one-stop service via
Frankfurt or Munich to seven Indian destinations: Delhi,
Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai.
Globally, Lufthansa flies to 206 destinations in 78 countries.
The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance. For more
information, visit www.lufthansa.com.
About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and

Resorts
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has established a global
award-winning hotels includes The Leelas in Mumbai,
Bangalore, Goa, Kovalam, Udaipur and Gurgaon. In 2010, the
group is introducing hotels in India’s most dynamic markets:
New Delhi and Chennai, with future plans to develop hotels in
Agra, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Pune. The group has marketing
alliances with Germany based Kempinski (Hoteliers since

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1897); US based Preferred Hotel Group and are members of

Global Hotel Alliance based in Geneva, Switzerland.
INTERNATIONAL
• New Divya Spa at The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach,

Kerala in India
• The Leela Kempinski Mumbai set to redefine corporate
luxury
• The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon Delhi (NCR) to open in
winter 2008
• Divya Spa brings Light to The India's Keralan Coast
• The Leela Place Kempinski, Bangalore gets grander with a
40% increase in room inventory
• The Leela Kempinski Goa - A Haven of Peace and
Tranquillity
• Divya, The SPA at The Leela Kempinski Beach Kovalam,
INDIA
• Martini Master at The Leela Palace in Bangalore
Give The Ultimate Gift of Bliss for the Holidays and Open Your
Third Eye The Ayurvedic Way At the New Divya Spa at Leela
Kovalam In India
New York, NY – Oct. 2007 – The deluxe, five-star Leela
Kovalam Beach Resort in Kerala on the Arabian Sea
coast in southwest India, announces the opening of the
luxurious Divya Spa and Ayurvedic Center. Special holiday
spa packages are offered for this gift giving season
promising a taste of nirvana and bliss to be remembered

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forever. Ayurveda is the ancient traditional Indian healing

science, believed to be the oldest in the world and originally
born in Kerala thousands of years ago.
Luxury and exclusivity go hand in hand at The Leela Kempinski
Kovalam Beach Resort and this ethos has been carried into the
stunning new 8,000-square-foot spa. Nestled on an outcropping
of rock with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea, the resort has
181 rooms and suites on 44 acres, and two stunning infinity
pools. Relaxation and wellness are the top priorities in this
atmospheric and luxurious hideaway.
By indulging your special someone this holiday season with the
most sumptuous and timeless gift of bliss and serenity at The
Divya Spa, they will face the New Year renewed, relaxed and
rejuvenated.
This once in a lifetime present offers a taste of enlightenment
with a range of treatments including Shirodhora, where warm
oil is drizzled from a copper pot on your ajna chakra, the third
eye that gives you a direct connection to your soul and is the
gateway to inner realms of higher consciousness. The
treatments in this Relaxation and Renewal Package include
rejuvenation of the body and soul with herbal oils and
medicines that nourish the tissues and essentially slow down
the aging process and detoxify.
Benefits include: an awakening of the soul, improvement to
physical health, prolonged life span, enhanced memory,
greater intelligence and creativity, brightened complexion, and,
increased mental and physical endurance. Packages start at
five days for $1,490, seven days for $2,225 and fourteen days
for $4,225. Conditions may apply and are based on availability.
When guests emerge from the treatments in Divya’s Skin Care
& Beauty Care Package they radiate true lovely warmth and
attractiveness. Designed to improve the complexion and tone
the body, treatments include detoxification and skin cleansing
and enhancement therapies including facial massages, herbal
face packs and intake of herbal recipes. Guests can expect
general improvement to the skin tone as well as lasting relief
from such skin ailments as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis,
folliculitis as well as slowing down of premature greying and
hair loss. Packages start at five days for $1,490, seven days for
$2,225 and fourteen days for $4,225.

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All packages include beach-view deluxe rooms (double

occupancy), one-to-one consultations with on-staff Ayurvedic
doctors, herbal medicines for the duration of the program and a
daily 75-minute therapeutic Ayurvedic massage. Special dietary
options to contribute to the success of the treatments are also
available. All Ayurvedic treatment programs are strictly
personalized following an in-depth consultation with one of four
Divya spa resident doctors.
An exquisitely peaceful Meditation Hall which is open to the air
is where the Yoga Master teaches superb yoga and guided
meditation based on his training in the Himalayas. Classes are
private and tailored to the individual’s level of experience from
beginner to advanced. The yoga activities are priced from $20 -
$37.
All packages can be pre-booked at the spa before travel or on
arrival at the property. For the longer treatment packages,
guests should contact the hotel to book prior to arrival.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

The award winning Leela Palaces, Hotel and Resorts India’s
premier hotel group owns four luxury properties, located in
Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa and Kovalam. Each hotel is
individually designed, offering the most spacious hotel rooms in
India. Six new hotels will be added over the next three years in
Gurgaon-Delhi, central Delhi, Udaipur, Chennai, Pune and
Hyderabad, more than doubling Leela’s room capacity. The
company is expanding in India at a time when the country’s
economy is booming with demand of luxury hotels growing
rapidly. For more information visit www.theleela.com.
THE LEELA KEMPINSKI MUMBAI

MEWAR FOOD FESTIVAL AT THE LEELA, MUMBAI
The Leela, Mumbai is hosting the ‘Mewar Food Festival’ from
June 9 to 22, at its signature Indian Restaurant ‘Jamavar’.
Following the success of the Awadh, Punjabi and Kashmiri Food
festivals, Chef Surender, Corporate Sous Chef at The Leela
Mumbai with celebrated gourmet, Jiggs Kalra bring together the
gastronomic delights of the colourful and spicy Mewar cuisine.

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The cuisine of Mewar is inspired by the rugged topography of

Rajasthan and indigenously available ingredients. “Plenty of
legumes, pulses and the use of milk, curd and buttermilk for
the gravies is the hallmark of Mewar cuisine” says Chef
Surender.
The menu has been created after extensive research, with the
ingredients and equipments specially brought from Mewar to
lend the authentic taste of the true Mewar cuisine. The
signature dishes include Rajasthani specialties such as Dal Batti
Churma, Kaer Sangri and Ghewar, while food connoisseurs can
indulge in Methi Kishmish, Maas ke Sooley, Laal Maas etc with a
variety of appetizers and Indian breads. Open only for dinner,
from 7pm to 12:30am.
THE LEELA MUMBAI COMMEMORATES WORLD
ENVIRONMENT DAY
On June 5, 2008, The Leela Mumbai celebrates the world
environment day and continues its sustained efforts for its
green initiatives with renewed vigor and zestful participation.
Capt C.P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman, The Leela Palaces, Hotels
and Resorts is a visionary and an environmentalist at heart. His
own personal passion that led him to beautify the environment
in the last two decades now inspires him to be a leading
example in the hotel industry for its protection and survival. He
has been awarded many accolades, including the Global 500
Roll of Honour Award by the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) given to him by the Emperor of Japan,
which is the highest award given to supporters of the
environment movement.
As said by Capt Nair, “Environmental protection is no longer
about being green, reusing towels and recycling paper. Today,
the main focus is on corporate responsibility by practicing
environment protection and sustainability”.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, supports UNEP’s Billion
Tree Campaign, a global initiative to encourage tree planting
and pledges. The existing 4 Leela properties have planted and
nurtured a total of 35, 56,633 trees and plants to date, and
have pledged to plant another 78,447 trees and plants for The
Leela Palace Udaipur, cheduled to open in January 2009.
Keeping with the tradition, Capt. Nair has actively initiated a
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Leela Mumbai. The day will dawn with a 4km environment

walkathon, where the Leela employees and children invited
from the neighboring orphanages take active part in. Colourful
floats decorated with the theme “Let’s Save the World We Live
In” will accompany the environmental enthusiasts as they
march and plant saplings en route to create awareness and re-
iterate the message of sensitivity towards the environment.
THE LEELA PALACE KEMPINSKI

BANGALORE
• The Leela Bags The National Tourism Award - Best Eco-
friendly Five Star Deluxe Hotel in the Country Award
• The Leela Palace, Bangalore is once again India's Leading
Business Hotel at World Travel Awards, 2008
• The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore in The Condé Nast
Gold List 2008
The Leela Bags The National Tourism Award - Best Eco-

friendly Five Star Deluxe Hotel in the Country Award
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore has been recognized as

"the best eco friendly five star deluxe hotel" in the
country by the Government of India. The Union Home Minister,
Mr P.Chidambaram & Minister for Tourism, Ms. Ambika Soni
presented the National Tourism Awards (2007-08) to Mr. Rajiv

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Kaul, Sr. Vice President ,The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts at
a ceremony in New Delhi on February 24, 2009.
The Leela Palace Bangalore is ISO14001 certified and has made
this garden city proud by evoking the architectural glory of the
royal palace of Mysore amidst acres of lush green landscaped
gardens. Leading by example, The Leela Palaces has a
corporate philosophy of responsible conduct towards the
environment in its operations and new development. It is
committed towards prevention of pollution and continual
improvement in environmental performance by controlling the
impact of activities, products and services on the Environment.
Mr. Charles de Foucault - General Manager of The Leela Palace
Kempinski Bangalore says `I take this opportunity to thank
everyone in the hotel who drives this initiative as well as the
Environment Leadership Team which assists in protecting the
environment and also profit by practicing environment-friendly
technologies that generate savings'. We use eco friendly
chemicals like Herbal pesticides for pest control as well as use
waste flower & dry leaves as manure. The waste water is
treated in house in sewage Treatment plant & is used for
watering our garden. Cold fogging is done instead of Thermal
fogging for mosquito control to name a few.
According to Capt. Nair, "This prestigious recognition from the
Government of my country is a very special honour, which I will
always cherish. Recently The American Academy of Hospitality
Sciences conferred on me The Lifetime Achievement Award in
recognition of my contribution as a visionary environmentalist.
UNEP and the Emperor of Japan have bestowed me with the
illustrious title of a Global Laureate for my environmental
initiatives. When India recognizes my crusade to green mother
earth, My wife Leela and I feel fulfilled." Says Capt. C.P.
Krishnan Nair, Chairman, The Leela Palaces,Hotels and Resorts.
His own personal passion that led him to beautify the
environment in the last two decades now inspires him to be a
leading example in the hotel industry for its protection and
survival.
The Leela group's love for nature has constantly won it
recognition which includes The Green Hotelier Award from the
International Hotel and Restaurant Association, Paris, Pata Gold
Award for excellence in Corporate Environmental Programme,
V.P. Menon award for environment initiatives, Maharana Udai

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Singh Award for distinguished services in the field of

environment and Corporate Environmental Achievement award
from 6th World Wilderness Congress including the Global 500
Roll of Honour Award by the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) given to him by the Emperor of Japan,
which is the highest award given to supporters of the
environment movement.
The Leela Palace, Bangalore is once again India's

Leading Business Hotel at World Travel Awards, 2008
The Leela Palace, Bangalore has been chosen as ‘India’s
Leading Business Hotel’ by the World Travel Awards for the
second time consecutively. Hailed as "the Oscars of the
Travel Industry", by the Wall Street Journal, WTA is the travel
industry's most prestigious and comprehensive awards
program.
Receiving the award in Shanghai, Mr. Charles de Foucault,
general manager, The Leela Palace, Bangalore said, “We are
humbled by this award. More than 167,000 travel professionals
voted us to be the best in India for the second time in a row
and we strive to delight & satisfy our guests. We deliver warm
gracious Indian hospitality & extraordinary service to ensure
that our guests conduct business and relax in the most
conducive environment in Bangalore.”
The achievement is yet another milestone for the hotel which
was voted the ‘World’s No.1 Favourite Overseas Business Hotel
2007’ by Conde Nast Traveller, UK. The Leela Palace, Bangalore
has also been declared by Forbes as one among the 10 hottest

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wedding destinations in the world while its signature Indian

restaurant, ‘Jamavar’ features in the Forbes list of top ten
power dining spots in the world.
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore in The Condé
Nast Gold List 2008
Celebrations rule the Leela Group with its flagship hotel, The
Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore featuring in the coveted
Condé Nast Gold List 2008. The list which features the
crème de la crème players of the hospitality industry lists the
young hotel in the Best Rooms' category.
Condé Nast describes the spacious contemporary rooms
furnished in cream & beige as the hotel's X factor. The new 105
rooms, furnished at an investment of over $10 million are 52
sq.m; making them the largest & the best business rooms in
the country. Occupying five floors, these rooms are a treat for
the corporate travellers with Wi-Fi connectivity, 42'' Plasma
screens, ergonomically designed work desk, stylish furnishings
& marble bathrooms.
The year has been a master stroke for the hotel which has been
setting new benchmarks in service excellence right from its
inception. Forbes has ranked its Indian restaurant 'Jamavar' in
the top Ten Power Dining Spots in the world while this year the
hotel was chosen as the "World's No.1 Business Hotel" by
30,000 discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine.
The hotel was also chosen as the "Best Business Hotel in
India" at the regional World Tourism Awards (WTA), 2007.
The coming year is special for the Leela Group as it unveils two
new hotels - The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur & The
Leela, Kempinski Gurgaon Delhi (NCR) in the winter of
2008. It marks the first step of the emerging brand in
broadening its pan India presence. At present, the Leela's
portfolio includes The Leela Kempinski Mumbai; The Leela
Palace Kempinski Bangalore, The Leela Kempinski Goa & The
Leela, Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala. The Group has
planned a strategic presence in India's most dynamic markets
in the coming years-Chennai (2009); Hyderabad (2010); Pune
(2010) & New Delhi (2010).
The Leela Kempinski Goa

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Affordable Monsoon Getaways @ The Leela Goa
May 23, 2008. Witness the real beauty and grandeur of Goa at
its height during the monsoon season at The Leela Goa.
The Leela Goa, cradled by the heavenly water bodies, amidst
green lush gardens, provides a haven to getaway and romance
the rains.
Goa in the rains is a serene and peaceful refuge for those
seeking respite from the concrete jungles of the urban world.
Relish a cup of steaming hot tea in the private patio of your
own room overlooking the blue lagoons. Watch the world pass
by while the hours waft into wonderful long rain soaked days.
Experience the tranquility splurge over you. Walking barefoot
along the beach listening to the roar of the ocean and feel the
rain and salt spray splash on your face.
Relive your child hood cycling in the rain around the scenic
beauty surrounding The Leela Goa.
Plan a day out to experience the picturesque south Goan
countryside by ferry ride. Be a part of the carnival like
atmosphere at the Bonderam Festival, celebrated at the quaint
island of Divar surrounded by rice fields and wooded hills at the
peak of monsoon in August.
Indulge in some exotic ayurvedic massages for the relaxation
and rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul at the spa as the
wet monsoons further aid the body to react to the therapeutic
and restorative powers of herbs and concoctions used in
ayurveda.

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This year make sure you say hello to the rains at the Leela Goa
The Leela Goa with 185 guest rooms is tucked away in the
Southern tip of Goa, cradled between the Arabian Sea and
River Sal. The Leela Goa is an idyllic 75 acre resort just 50
minutes by air from Mumbai and a scenic 45 minute drive from
the airport through verdant coconut groves. Designed to reflect
its Portuguese and Indian heritage. The Leela Goa pampers
guest with a choice of luxurious villas, suites and rooms
characterized by plush furnishings and serene ocean views.
The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach,

Kerala
• Catch this once-in-a-lifetime offer to have a ‘presidential
experience’ at The Leela Kovalam.
• The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach wins the Pevonia Asia
Spa Award.
• The first Beach Resort in India to be certified ISO 22000 by
Bureau Veritas
• Monsoon Getaways @ The Leela Kovalam Beach Kerala
• The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala played host
to Sir Richard Branson and his family, Chairman of Virgin
Group, UK.
Catch this once-in-a-lifetime offer to have a ‘presidential

experience’ at The Leela Kovalam

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Saturday, 31 October, 2009 : Corporate czars also need a

break, even if it is a two-night getaway, and every once in a
while, it’s a good idea to pamper yourself. The stunning Leela
Kovalam Beach invites you to experience ‘suite’ luxury and so
much more. From the moment you step out of the airport, allow
us to transport you to pure indulgence - a world of champagne
and gourmet cuisine from around the world, all in an ambience
that allows you to be. You could explore an enchanting
afternoon on the languid backwaters in a traditional houseboat,
or de-stress at our award-winning spa with a therapeutic spa
treatment, tailor made to suit your needs.
Three spectacular suites are on offer at an unbelievable, all
inclusive price package for a double occupancy for two nights.
Call in to know more and check out the conditions that apply.
The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach wins the Pevonia

Asia Spa Award.
April 14, 2009 : The Divya Spa at The Leela Kempinski

Kovalam Beach was recently awarded the prestigious Pevonia
Asia Spa Award for the category of the Best Ayurvedic Spa
(Hotel), 2008.
"This recognition is a very special honour which I will always
cherish. I believe that a modern setting that meets world class
standards of comfort and convenience is the need of the hour
for Indian Ayurveda" said Capt. C. P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman,
Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts.
Divya Spa features Ayurveda, an age old Indian science of life
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today's needs. The signature treatments of the spa include

Udvarthanam, Shiodhara, Elakkizhi and Navarakkizhi. A team of
sixteen highly trained therapists and dedicated Ayurvedic
doctors work towards offering a retreat to every guest who
seeks solace from the rigorous complexities of their daily lives.
An elevated yoga hall offers a stunning 180 degree view of the
Arabian sea.
"The award is a testimony to the vision of Mrs. Madhu Nair,
Director - Interior Design & Operations and her team for their
constant endeavor to create a complete and unique spa
experience for the guest," said Mr. Biswajit Chakraborty,
General Manager, The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach.
The Pevonia Asia Spa Awards was instituted in 2005 in order to
recognise exceptional sensational spas in Asia. The awards
have set a benchmark for spas in the region and have been
instrumental in focussing international recognition on Asia's
best spas.
The first Beach Resort in India to be certified ISO

22000 by Bureau Veritas

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August 19, 2008: The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach Resort

was certified ISO 22000 by The Bureau Veritas group. It is the
first beach resort in India to have received it. The certification is
valid for three years and rigorous timely surveillance audits will
be conducted by the group to assure maintenance of quality.
Commenting on the certification, Mr. Biswajit Chakraborty,
General Manager, The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, said
"ISO 22000 Certification is the bench mark for hygiene
standards. As hoteliers we owe this to our guests who use 5
star hotels expecting highest global hygiene standards." He
also added that "The challenge now is to maintain these
standards and improve further."
The Denmark based Bureau Veritas Certification Mark is a
globally recognized symbol of an organization's commitment to
excellence, sustainability and reliability in their hygiene
standards. The ISO 22000 certificate is the international
standard for implementation of a certified food safety
management system.
According to Mr. Ratheesh Asst. Manager, Hygiene
/Microbiology of The Leela, the ISO 22000 certification is the
ultimate recognition for our industry, being recognized by
Bureau Veritas is a great sense of achievement.
The Leela Kovalam Beach is the largest beach resort in Kerala
with 182 guest rooms and suites. It is spread across numerous
acres of the sprawling 1.5 Km beachfront. The Resort sits
perched on a cliff top cradled between two wide sweeping
beaches and offers a stunning view of the famed Kovalam
coastline and the coconut groves beyond.

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Monsoon Getaways @ The Leela Kovalam Beach Kerala
May 23, 2008. Shed your inhibitions and bring out the child in
you to enjoy the rains to its fullest in the solitude of your
personal rain decks. Relax and indulge in some sinful
appetizers as you witness the bloom of nature during the
monsoons or dance your heart out to the melodious harmony of
natures own music as you get soaked in the enchanting rains.
Experience some exotic ayurvedic massages for the relaxation
and rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul at our Divya spa,
as the wet monsoon months aid the body to be more receptive
to the therapeutic and restorative powers of herbs and
concoctions used in ayurveda.
A getaway to the Leela Kovalam Beach Kerala sets a tranquil
tempo and leaves you refreshed and recharged for another
round of battling urban life’s oddities.
Explore the rich culture of Kerala, watch Kathakali or
Kalarippayattu (form of martial arts), or plan a trip to
Alappuzha, known as the “Venice of the East” with its intricate
maze and narrow canals, bridges and back waters to watch the
Nehru Trophy Boat Race which is held on the second Saturday
of August every year is as much part of the lands ethos as the
elephant pageant.
This year make sure you say hello to the rains at the Leela
Kovalam.
The Leela Kovalam Beach is the largest beach resort in Kerala
with 194 guest rooms and suites. It is spread across numerous
acres of the sprawling 1.5 Km beachfront. The Resort sits
perched on a cliff top cradled between two wide sweeping
beaches and offers a stunning view of the famed Kovalam
coastline and the coconut orchards beyond.

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The Leela, Kovalam, plays host to Sir Richard Branson

and family
4th March 2008 “A hotel is not the concrete that holds it
together but the people who work there and makes it so
special. Every person who works here couldn’t have been
friendlier ’, says Sir Richard Branson, Chairman, Virgin
Group of The Leela Kovalam Beach resort. Cutting a relaxed
figure amidst the contemporary décor of the cliff-top
resort, Sir Richard muses over his India connect.
Clearly upbeat about his new hush hush India venture, Sir
Richard only reveals that “It is in communications and will
make a big difference to Indians, adding a bit of competition to
one particular segment’.
This is not the group’s first foray into the Indian market. Virgin
Atlantic, the group’s international carrier, currently operates
flights from London to New Delhi & Mumbai. Bowled by the lush
Kovalam coastline, the group is exploring investment
opportunities in Kerala. In conversation with the General
Manager, Biswajit Chakraborty, Sir Richard expressed “We
certainly have never been so pampered in our lives, like the
way you and your team have indulged us in true Indian
hospitality style.
The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, Delhi
(NCR)
The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon now open
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts today announced the
launch of its first property in northern India - The Leela

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Kempinski Hotel and Residences - in the gateway business

district of Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR).
Located within 15 minutes drive from the Indira Gandhi
International Airport and on the Delhi-Gurgaon border, The
Leela Kempinski Gurgaon offers 322 luxuriously appointed
guestrooms and suites and 90 Residences in configuration of
one, two and three bedroom options - making it the only
property in the region with comprehensive accommodation
solutions for modern luxurious living.
The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon is the first amongst the
upcoming properties of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
in north India. It not only marks the foray of Leela’s presence in
the region, but is also the first managed property of the group.
Commenting on the management collaboration, Capt. C P
Krishnan Nair, Chairman, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
said, “It is a momentous occasion for us to have opened the
first business hotel in north India. Our management alliance
with Ambience Group, headed by the well recognised Mr. Raj
Singh Gehlot is an important milestone in the group’s
expansion plan. At The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon, our patrons
and guests will experience the same distinguished hospitality
as experienced elsewhere in other Leela hotels.”
Further speaking on the opening, Mr Raj Singh Gehlot,
Chairman, Ambience Group said, “We are delighted to join
hands with the Leela and in bringing the experience of
foremost Indian chain to the city of Gurgaon. The hotel is
amongst several other key luxurious projects at the Ambience
Island. The addition of The Leela Kempinski is an integral part
of this mixed-use complex, qualifying the Ambience Island as a
luxury destination for residents, visitors and guests.”
The hotel guestrooms are a balanced synthesis of space,
beauty and advanced technology. The rooms feature a full
range of modern amenities and facilities including Wi-Fi
internet connectivity, Internet Protocol (IP) Phones, LCD
Television with Blue Ray Player, Bose iPod Dock, electronic
safes and Ergonomic mattresses. Two exclusive floors of The
Royal Club offer guests personalised and complimentary
services with added Royal Club Lounge facilities.
Amongst dining alternatives is a unique 225 capacity
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112 capacity Indian restaurant - Diya; 76 seating capacity

Italian restaurant - Zanotta and an eclectic Bar. Apart from this,
the hotel has an exclusive Business Club offering membership
by invitation only. Located at the upper lobby level the Club’s
plush interiors offer a relaxed ambience for unwinding.
The hotel offers the largest banqueting facilities in the region
with over 27,000 sq ft of function space including pillar-less
ballrooms, board rooms and meeting rooms with state-of-the-
art equipment that meets the most advanced requirements of
discerning social getaways and business functions. In addition,
a full service Business Centre is offered to guest for their
business needs.
For the relaxation needs of the guests is the outdoor heated
Swimming Pool with spectacular views of the city greens, the
state-of-the-art Fitness Centre with TechnoGym equipments,
Yoga & Aerobic Studios and a full service Beauty Salon. The
hotel boasts an expanse of 20,000 sq ft of Day Spa – Lavanya
with eleven personal therapy rooms including two Ayurvedic
treatment rooms offering international and holistic Ayurvedic
treatments for a relaxing & de-stressing experience.
Amongst many interesting features of the hotel is a grand
showcase of Indian contemporary art and an extensive use of
advanced technology at public areas, rooms and banquet
spaces, qualifying The Leela Kempinski as a delightful
destination for discriminating business and vacation guests.
Musical pleasure
There are four musical pillars in the Padmanabhaswamy

temple-dedicated to Lord Vishnu-where music can be heard if
they are tapped from the other side. Don't forget to visit it.
Press your ear against one pillar and ask someone to tap from
the other side. If you listen carefully you will be able to hear
faint instrumental music in the background.
The blue colour was really soothing-I had forgotten how
relaxing it is to just sit by the pool and be at peace with
yourself. But Kerala's monsoon soon caught up with me,
disturbing this extremely private moment, and sadly I was
forced to dash out of the pool area.

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The Frenzied Sea
What is a trip to Kerala without getting a flavour of its culture,

and what better way to do it than to watch a kathakali and
kalaripayattu performance. I did all this while sipping mojito
and nibbling pepper fry prawns, which made the experience
special. The martial arts started slowly but with each
performance, the tempo became more vigorous, till it seemed
that the men were ready to kill each other as they clashed
using knives and swords.
Browsing through the umpteen number of dishes on the menu,
I chose chemmeen curry first and luckily seemed to have hit
upon the right dish. It was the most heavenly prawn curry I had
ever tasted-mildly flavoured with coconut and Kerala spices.
Just when I was satiated and ready to retire a group of merry
revellers pulled me into a frenzied dancing spree. It actually
turned out to be pretty relaxing and gave me a fresh appetite.
I headed straight for desserts, and ignoring my all-time
favourite moist chocolate cake, I tried ada pradhaman, a warm
dish made with rice, jaggery and coconut milk. Feeling bloated,
I decided to walk till my room instead of going by car.
A pillow menu with a choice of 12 options awaited me on the
bed. Going through the list-'Horse Hair Pillow' for kids and a
fire-resistant 'Smokers Pillow'-I was tempted to order one, but
left it for another night. Sinking into the soft mattress and
covering myself with the goose down feather duvet, all I could
hear was the crashing waves.
Next day was my tryst with the famed Kerala ayurveda. Divya,
the ayurvedic spa of the hotel had warm wooden interiors and
fragrance of lemongrass floating in the air.
A treatment had been chosen for me- a combination of
shirodhara with abhyanga snana. My therapist welcomed me
into the softly-lit room, and for the next 90 minutes, with
soothing music playing in the background, massaged my body
with hot medicated herbal oils. I couldn't help worrying about
how I'll get rid of all the oil dripping into my hair!
My fears came true as it refused to come off even after three
shampoos. But the entire process left me refreshed,
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Reluctantly I decided I had luxuriated enough and must explore

some of the city. On my way to the Napier Museum and the
Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, the hotel
guide told me that girls wearing western clothes and foreigners
are not allowed in the temple. So before entering, a white
muslin cloth was tied around my waist.
For dinner that night I tasted karimeen, a fish only found in the
backwaters of Kerala. Wrapped in banana leaves, it was cooked
to perfection with delicate flavours of coconut, lemon and
spices.
The next day as I packed, I felt something was amiss. I checked
the luggage and everything was in place. Suddenly it hit me; I
hadn't had a moment to spend at the resort's exclusive beach.
I rushed down with barely 20 minutes before leaving for the
airport. Almost running, I reached the beach where foreigners
swam. Taking off my floaters, I strolled down the coast as the
cool waves of the Arabian Sea washed my feet.
As I walked away, I turned back for a last glance and promised
myself to return sometime, maybe with someone special.
Travel stats
Getting there: Fly on Jet Airways from Delhi via Mumbai to
Thiruvananthapuram.
Fare: Rs. 30,000 (approx)
When to go: The best time to visit Kovalam is between
November and February. The weather is pleasant. But the
monsoon season is the best time for ayurvedic treatments.
We recommend
Stay: The Leela Kempinski, Kovalam beach.
Tel: (0471) 248 010
www.theleela.com
Eat: Choose from multiple cuisines at any of the restaurants at
The Leela. 'Tides', their sea beach restaurant serves fresh
seafood.
Shop: Banana chips that are available in different flavours-
spicy, masala and others. Handicrafts made from seashells sold
at the beaches are popular too.
See: Visit the Light House beach in Kovalam and
Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Diwali offer
Rs 10,500 a night for a Beach View Deluxe Room. Includes
buffet breakfast, use of the gym and swimming pool. Valid from
October 16 to 31.
THE LEELA KEMPINSKI KOVALAM

BEACH KERELA
The Leela, Kovalam... Another Reason to Visit
Kerala
Sandy beaches bordered by swaying coconut palms, pleasant

hill stations, peaceful backwaters, heritage sites, cultural
festivals including the world-famous elephant pageant and
snake boat races, ayurveda therapies: now one can add
another item - The Leela, Kovalam - to the list of valid reasons
to visit Kerala.
By William Hawke
Linda and I (Diplomatist publisher and managing editor) spent a
relaxing weekend in Kerala in August. The resort where we
relaxed, the Leela Kovalam, consisting of 'The Club' and the
'Leela Kempinski' is indeed a resort within a resort, and in our
opinion a destination in itself. Perched on a rocky bluff
alongside of Kovalam Beach, the Leela, Kovalam is just a 13 km
scenic drive south of Thiruvanhapuram and 15 from Trivandrum
International Airport. 'The Club,' the venue wherein we spent
our weekend, is unique in the fact that one enters the
lobby/reception and descends to the rooms and various
restaurants, lounges and other facilities, all of which offer up
splendid views and sounds of the breaking waves of the
Arabian Sea, only metres below. A fascinating pastime is to
observe the fishing boats not far offshore and the brave young
men casting their lines from the slippery rocks below the resort.
We checked in at about 4:30 pm on a Friday afternoon. After
settling in, we went back to the lobby where we asked a Leela

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team member to show us around the facilities. Believe it or not;

the tour took over an hour. My Goodness! There was just so
much to see!
We were accommodated in 'The Club,' the facilities of which
include: 56 rooms and suites all with sundecks overlooking the
sea; The Library, a place to go if one is looking for a place to
unwind; The Livingroom, where one can find solitude; Divya, an
Ayurvedic wellness spa; The Infinity Pool, so named because its
edge seems to merge with the horizon; and, The Café, an
exclusive restaurant under the supervision of award winning
chef Mr. Thomas. And then of course there's the Main Lobby, a
masterpiece of architecture and comfort in itself. The other
resort within the resort, the 'Leela Kempinski,' is just a
coconut's throw away from 'The Club,' its companionhaven.
Multi-cuisine restaurant, a couple of great bars, 130 luxurious
rooms/suites, conference and banquet facilities, Ayurvedic
wellness spa - this consists of much more than we can describe
herein, unless of course, we eliminated photos. That wouldn't
do; so let's allow the photos to portray the thousand words that
we could write. In summing up: All-in-all, we had a delightful,
peaceful and relaxing weekend. The facilities were 'out of this
world;' the staff was more than friendly; the food was delicious,
and guess what? The Club and the Leela Kempinski may be
separate entities with separate check-in counters, but they are
definitely not standalone. For instance residents of either can
simply sign for meals, drinks and services in the whole Leela
Kovalam complex.
Obviously, we recommend the Leela, Kovalam to our
readership.
Infinite wonder - In Kovalam, our senses are fed with

sunshine, stories, seafood and siesta
By : Alpana Lath Sawai

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I had plans. I would eat as many appams as I could manage on

this holiday. I would eat them with stew. Appams and stew
mean comfort food to many Malayalee friends and their spine
stiffens with pride if you tell them you love it. I was very hungry
the first time I had it. We were waiting to begin our backwater
trip, from Allepey to Kollam I think, and made our way to a
small "family restaurant" opposite the jetty.
The appam came to us in a pond of stew. I don't like messy
food, so I was wary, but the first bite did to me what food show
host Anthony Bourdain says oysters did to him. Fireworks
exploded in my brain. On its way down to my stomach, the
appam-stew first warmed a significant portion of my heart.
Then it slid into my stomach and I knew satiation. I equate all
my food experience of Kerala with that one event. When we
were hosted by The Leela Kempinski in Kovalam last week,
senior sous chef Thomas Joseph made us an offer. "We can
teach you to make that," he said, pointing to the steaming hot
stew slavering over the appam on my dish. To these, I had
been adding dabs of a fiery red curry of baby onions with a
tangy-sweetness. I envisioned myself in a kitchen with copper
pans all around and cooking one epicurean wonder after
another, much like Babette's Feast. Then chef Thomas said,
"but those baby onions take a long time to peel." I persisted.
'What about appams, or stew?' He said that would not take as
much time, and I could let him know the following day if I was
still keen. I now know why he had an 'if', although he may not
have made as much of a study of it as I did. The next day,
gorged on food, drink and hospitality, I chose sea, siesta and
walks around the hotel's 45-acre coastal property. Exhausted
after my two-hour walk-through, I chose one spa treatment
after another to recover. Cooking would wait for when I came
back to earth.
The Leela, or any hotel, is a place where stories happen and I
heard many. Like, because of political opposition to the hotel's
last owners, dharnas were held at all entrances to prevent
guests from entering. So they were brought in surreptitiously,
baggage and all, over cliffs and beaches. Things were
smoothened out only after the indomitable Capt C P Krishnan
Nair took over. The original size of the property was some 65
acres, but almost 20 acres are being used by the government.
You now see a post-office when you enter, a handicrafts shop,
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at all times except when there is someone of the stature of the

President visiting, or if there is a Parliamentary Committee
meeting. That's when the guesthouse gets the mother of all
beauty treatments at a price tag of Rs 1 crore. This apparently
happened the last time President Pratibha Patil was in town.
There is the story of The Leela itself. Its main building was
originally designed by the famed architect Charles Correa.
While the shell of his work remains, the interiors were recently
overhauled at a cost of over $10 million. Every element that
delighted us had a trail going back to Madhu Nair, Capt Nair's
daughter-in-law. This Leela was her leela (meaning 'sport',
'play').
The hotel's main lounge area is a warm space and not just
because the sunny skylight roof high above it. Children run up
and down colourful corridors or jump on the sunken sofas.
Couples wait in half embrace, families look out for each other,
elderly individuals make the most of retirement.
The lounge area opens out onto an infinity pool that falls off,
seemingly, into the Arabian Sea. Here people catch up on
reading while others soak in the sun. Kids jump into the pool,
swim a lap, pulled themselves out and then repeated the whole
thing in an endless loop.
Next to the pool is a terrace café where everyone feeds off the
fantastic view, live stations and buffet spreads. You can almost
touch the sense of well-being. We headed back to our rooms
after our appam-stew reunion. We were staying at The Club.
About US$ 4.65 million were spent on The Club's refurbishment.
The result? A mix of Kerala's scenic beauty and modern décor.
Outside the balcony, the vast ocean and fishing boats. Inside
the room, LCD televisions on two walls, wi-fi and international
travel magazines.
The Club is a dark wood skeleton with white everything-else.
For someone who likes making decisions, The Club is a dream
come true. There are menus to enhance different aspects of
our stay here. Its spa, exclusive to Club residents, has its own
menu like any other spa but this one has a music menu too -
choose from earth, air, water, fire and other themed tunes to
unwind to. Rooms have pillow menus. Choose from 12 types
and although your choice may not always be available, they'll
try and send you the next best thing closest to it.

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We were staying in the suite (Rs 25,000 per night plus taxes,
double occupancy. Rooms at the Club cost Rs 11,000 per night
plus taxes while rooms at the main hotel start at Rs 5,000). A
living room led into the bedroom and both were fronted by a
balcony with a view to the Arabian Sea. We lived our days to
the original soundtrack of waves crashing, churning and stirring
up a cappuccino of foam all around us. Did I mention the
butler? He's complimentary in both room and suite stays at The
Club. Ours, Mr Pintu, made our stay hassle-free. He held on to
my camera when we were busy going back and forth between
buffet and table, and made reservations at the hotel's
restaurants for various meals. And when the sun came on too
strongly, Mr Pintu fetched our sunnies from our room. He was
also the conduit between the housekeeper and us. So
everytime we moved out, even if it was just for 10 minutes,
we'd come back to find our room touched up. Pillows
straightened out, duvets tucked back in, waterbottles and
chocolate tray replenished.
Club members also have an exclusive gym, cigar lounge and
library. The last has high tea presentations every day with petit
fours and tartlets. And there is the café exclusive to The Club,
open only to residents, around the clock. Whether you're sitting
indoors or out, there's some serious unwinding coming your
way. Outdoor, you sit next to another infinity pool - and this
one is right on the edge of the world. If it trembled, you'd fall
off its lip.
Every morning saw us attack the breakfast buffet at The Club's
café. The fruit - papaya, watermelon, muskmelon - all as sweet
as sin. Stuffed parathas as good as any we'd had. Eggs, south
Indian snacks, pancakes with fruit compote, baked croissants,
Danish tarts, a spread of muesli, yoghurt with fruit, cheese.
every day was a Sunday brunch day.
Though the mains were not always as sophisticated as in most
major cities, they got local and basic international dishes right.
But the crème brulee that we had for one lunch was an
unappetising greyish yellow without the crisp caramel. The
Kerala style prawn curry was sumptuous, and you could taste
the freshness of the ingredients. I can't say we ate till we felt
sick because our food experience was inconsistent. But we
loved the atmosphere - inside the hotel and of the gorgeous
coastline of Kerala that it was imbedded in.

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This trip was courtesy The Leela, Kovalam
The Leela Kempinsiki Mumbai

Mumbai is the dynamic commercial capital of India with
shimmering lights, towering skyscrapers and a cosmopolitan
culture. Set amidst 11 acres of lush landscaped gardens,
cascading waterfalls, lotus fountain, The Leela Kempinski
Mumbai is a convenient 5 minutes drive from the Chatrapati
Shivaji International Airport and 15 minutes drive from the
domestic airport in one of the best Mumbai hotels.
Located in close proximity to North Mumbai’s commercial
center and export zone, The Leela Kempinski Mumbai is an
oasis of tranquility amidst this bustling metropolis. It offers all
the facilities the discerning traveller would expect from a 5 star
luxury hotels in Mumbai with an experience of the essence of
India.
Accommodation
Discover the essence of India in the comfort of The Leela

Kempinski Mumbai. Unwind in our beautifully appointed
guestrooms whether travelling for business or leisure with all
the facilities of a contemporary luxury hotel near the airport.
The 390 rooms and suites include 1 Presidential Suite, 3 Junior
Presidential Suites, 6 Deluxe Suites, 20 Executive Suites, 13
Royal Club Parlours, and 45 Clubrooms.
Premier Rooms - Pool and City View

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The Premier Room offers a well appointed space. To make you

feel at home some of the guestroom features are bathrooms
with natural lights, massage cubicles with twin massage
showers, goose down feather pillows, posturepedic mattresses,
pure cotton bed linen, parquet natural wood flooring, hand
tufted woollen rugs and wall-mounted plasma television. For
business travelers there is provision of a generous work station
with sliding desktop and high-speed internet access.
To enhance your sleeping comfort, our Pillow Menu offers
choice of special pillows. Ecological pillow filled with spelt chaff,
Horse Hair Pillow for young guests, Smoker Pillow, Non Allergy
Bolster, Exclusive Neck Supporting Pillow and many more.
ROYAL CLUB
The Royal Club, located on the 7th and 8th floors, is an

embodiment of a hotel-in-a-hotel where the discerning
travellers can feel at home. It offers exclusive facilities and
services – two way limousine airport transfers, dedicated check-
in and check-out counter, a glass of champagne or choice of

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fresh fruit juices on arrival, traditional welcome on arrival with

photograph of the same gifted as memento, a personalised
butler, dedicated concierge service, Quercus and Aromatherapy
toiletries, Bose wave audio system, air purifier, 24 hour access
to the Royal Club Lounge that offers selection of international
food and beverages for breakfast, midday, high tea, cocktail
and night cap. Staying in the Royal Club Rooms also entitles
you to a host of business hotel services - complimentary usage
of the 8th floor meeting rooms for two hours per stay, half an
hour internet access per day at a fully serviced Business Centre
at the 8th floor. Additional complimentary benefits for suite
guests - internet access during the stay in the room as well as
at the Business Centre on the 8th floor, soft beverages from the
minibar and in room breakfast.
ROYAL CLUB PARLOURS
Located on the 7th and 8th floors the 51 sq. mt. Royal Club
Parlours are tastefully decorated for your comfort and pleasure.
Complete with exclusive room amenities and facilities, the best
feature of these rooms is the spacious living room. To add on to
your luxury, there is user friendly television in the bathroom.
EXECUTIVE SUITE

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The Executive Suite is a perfect urban retreat. This beautifully

appointed 41 sq. mt. room includes a luxurious living room and
an inviting bedroom with aesthetic Indian theme. Paintings by
Suhas Bahulkar and Ramini Talwar; and the Indian antique
pieces reflects a simple yet sophisticated decor.
DELUXE SUITE
The Deluxe Suites ensure comfort and exude an ambience of

traditional Indian elements with a contemporary design. Wall
decoratives like antique stamps, silk zardozi artwork and
architectural sketch on golden frames; and embroidered bead
work paisley on brass frames truly compliment the decor and
imparts an elegant look.
Measuring 73 sq. mt. the Deluxe Suite provides a living and a
dining area, spacious bathroom with jacuzzi, separate
washrooms for your guests and a pantry with basic
conveniences.

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MALABAR, COROMANDAL AND KONARK
Elegance, spaciousness and a comforting array of

amenities depict the Junior Presidential Suites –
Malabar, Coromandal and Konark, located on the 8th
floor.
The decor is contemporary with accents of Indian style. The
interior features a variety of Indian artifacts and decorative
pieces – brass diya (Indian lamp), urns and goddesses figurines;
intricately carved wooden yali, antique medallions and
embroidered paisley on golden frames, paintings of temples
and maharajas on canvases.
The decor with complementing conveniences evokes a sense of
luxury residence. Supremely comfortable, these suites offer a
living room and a bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-
in closet and a large bathroom with rain shower, massage
showers and jacuzzi.
Coromandal and Konark : 81 sq. mt. each | Malabar : 53 sq. mt.
MAHARAJA SUITE
Experience comfort at its finest at the Presidential Suite.

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Located on the 8th floor, this 160 sq. mt. magnificent suite is
the perfect blend of tradition with modernity. Antique Indian
artifacts, paintings, mother of pearl - teak wood cabinet and
rich silk fabrics in light soothing colours add an element of
grace and sophistication to the decor. The opulent suite offers
two luxuriously appointed bedrooms with plush king sized beds,
a living room with natural lights, floor to ceiling windows
overlooking a picturesque view of the poolside and garden, a
walk-in closet, a bathroom with jacuzzi and rain shower, a
dining room with exquisite Rosenthal crockery and a
kitchenette. Among other indulgences are 24 hours
personalized butler service, in-room dining options served from
all the restaurants, complimentary bar setup of premium
brands, Bang & Olufsen audio visual system, Frette bath linen,
Aromatherapy toiletries and an in-suite butler pantry.
ROYAL CLUB
Built to showcase our vision of a hotel within a hotel, The Royal

Club at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is actually the
embodiment of a hotel-in-a-hotel. And The Leela Kempinski
Mumbai is no exception to that rule.
Recently refurbished at a cost of $25 million, this is where the
discerning traveller can feel at home. Each one of The Royal
Club’s 45 rooms is equally focussed on both your aesthetic
needs as well as functional requirements. Platform beds,
custom-designed Leela mattresses and new bedding are
standard in every room. While the duvets, curtains and throw
pillows are made in soothing colours of taupe, cream, golden
brown and beige. From exquisite living on an exclusive floor to
bespoke services awaiting you before you can even ask, The
Club at The Leela Kempinski Mumbai is where you truly belong.

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ROYAL CLUB
The Royal Club, located on the 7th and 8th floors, is an

embodiment of a hotel-in-a-hotel where the discerning
travellers can feel at home. It offers exclusive facilities and
services – two way limousine airport transfers, dedicated check-
in and check-out counter, a glass of champagne or choice of
fresh fruit juices on arrival, traditional welcome on arrival with
photograph of the same gifted as memento, a personalised
butler, dedicated concierge service, Quercus and Aromatherapy
toiletries, Bose wave audio system, air purifier, 24 hour access
to the Royal Club Lounge that offers selection of international
food and beverages for breakfast, midday, high tea, cocktail
and night cap. Staying in the Royal Club Rooms also entitles
you to a host of business hotel services - complimentary usage
of the 8th floor meeting rooms for two hours per stay, half an
hour internet access per day at a fully serviced Business Centre
at the 8th floor. Additional complimentary benefits for suite
guests - internet access during the stay in the room as well as
at the Business Centre on the 8th floor, soft beverages from the
minibar and in room breakfast.

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Food& Beverage Service
The Leela Kempinski Mumbai offers an exciting spectrum of

culinary experiences. From authentic Indian and Chinese
cuisine to Italian fine dining and a sumptuous themed
international buffet, the hotel’s dining choices are as diverse as
they are innovative.
CITRUS
True to its name, Citrus is the refreshing contemporary all day

dining restaurant. Under the streams of natural light, an
ambience of relaxed sophistication, comfortable and stylish
environment, Citrus is a place where you can enjoy a hearty
breakfast, a casual lunch, an afternoon tea or a glass of
champagne, and a leisurely dinner. The glass paneled French
windows give an incredible view of the lush green outdoor and
cascading waterfalls. The heart of the restaurant is the show
kitchen where you can interact with the chefs and have your
food prepared just the way you want it. Our team of chefs turn
out innovative specialities which are seasonal, aromatic and
always fresh.

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The lunch and dinner buffet offers selections of international

specialities to suit all palates. In addition to the regular
international dinner buffet one can indulge in a sumptuous
themed spread offering you the experience of a different taste
each day – Mediterranean, Italian, Oriental, Spanish, American
and Indian. At the same time one can complement the meal
with one’s favourite drink from our extensive beverage menu.
Sunday, being a special day to pamper yourself and dear ones,
Citrus offers a special Sunday Brunch featuring international
specialities with interactive counters.
Operating Hours :
24 hours, with following options
Breakfast Buffet : 6 am to 11 am
Lunch Buffet : 12 noon to 3 pm
Sunday Brunch 12:30 pm to 4 pm
Dinner Buffet: 7 pm to midnight
Location : Lobby Level.
JAMAVAR
Jamavar is an authentic fine dining restaurant offering North

and South Indian cuisines. The dishes reflect the distinctive
cooking styles and dining rituals of India’s ancient nobility.
Traditional Indian spices are intrinsic to the flavours of the
specialities served. The menu offered will take you on a

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culinary journey from succulent kebabs to rich curries and

fragrant “dum biryanis” long grain basmati rice preparation.
The soft lighting and mellow music provide an intimate and
relaxed setting. The decor is modern with traditional Indian
elements. Hand-carved wooden screens, decorative Indian
Motif embroidered in gold thread artwork on the walls, flower
laden urli with floating candles, silver cutlery and crockery
create an authentic Royal Indian dining experience.
Jamavar welcomes you to an evening of grace, refinement and
congeniality with a treat to your palate.
Operating Hours :
Dinner: 7 pm to 12:30 am
Location : Lobby Level
THE GREAT WALL
The Great Wall brings to you a variety of Chinese specialities to

suit your palate and mood in a classical surrounding. Our
expatriate Chinese chefs focus on subtle use of delicate sauces,
diversity of fresh ingredients and characteristic cooking
methods.

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With its floor to ceiling windows, The Great Wall offers an

incredible view of the waterfall and picturesque garden. The
natural light creates a cosy ambience for a relaxed lunch. This
is accentuated with the calm interior colours along with wooden
furnishing. Traditional Chinese decor is highlighted with the
marble lions placed at the entrance, delicate paintings, large
porcelain vases and artifacts. For an exclusive private and
family style dining, the restaurant offers separate private dining
area of 6 seaters and 12 seaters.
In essence, The Great Wall presents a warm and elegant dining
experience.
Operating Hours :
Lunch: 12:30 pm to 3 pm | Dinner: 7 pm to 11:30 pm
Location : Lower Lobby Level
STELLA
Experience the luxury of fine dining, as Stella offers exquisitely

simple Italian cuisine enthusing the senses with subtle flavours,
creative flair and delicate finesse. The menu is based on Italian
regional dishes, authentic ingredients and the freshest seasonal
items, complemented by a wide range of fine quality wines.
The fine dining experience starts when you walk through the
impressive floor to ceiling wine library housing a vast array of
wines from around the world. Exquisite furnishings and
stunning stellar artworks complete the ambience of the
restaurant. For those seeking more privacy there is an
exclusive Private Dining Room seating upto 12 guests.

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Operating Hours :
Dinner: 7 pm to 12:30 am
Location : 8th Floor
THE LOBBY LOUNGE
The Lobby Lounge is the ideal venue that provides a convenient

meeting place to conduct formal or informal conversations over
a cup of tea, a light meal or a glass of wine. The decor has an
Indian feel with a cosmopolitan look. Brocade tapestries and
ethnic bronze statues add an Indian touch to this convivial
location. The glass paneled garden front is designed to visually
merge the interiors with the lush outdoors and picturesque
setting of the azure poolside, cascading fountain, floating lotus
plants and verdant gardens.
Operating Hours :
7 am to 11 pm

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BLING
Bling is the eclectic night club managed by the famed DJ Aqeel.

It showcases an aesthetic decor in vibrant hues of red and
purple and shiny silver disco balls hanging from the ceiling. The
overall ambience lives up to its name.
Six Degrees
Six Degrees is the lively cosmopolitan bar for discerning guests

who wish to enjoy extensive beverage options, food and music
in a vibrant and most decidedly contemporary setting. The
inviting mood lighting at the bar counter and the breathtaking
floor to ceiling wall display of champagne and vodka on either
side exudes style and stunning decor. Six Degrees also offers
the timeless luxury of unwinding outdoors at its spacious

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poolside terrace.
Operating Hours :
5 pm to 1:30 am
SPECIAL OFFERS
Long Stay Offer
Valid from 22nd August 2010 to 31st March 2011
Continuous stay of 14 nights & above Rates

Flourish this season of love with the loved ones and make it a
memorable one with the long stay special offer of The Leela
Kempinski Mumbai.
The Leela Kempinski Mumbai, offers the business facilities and

opulent comforts of state-of-the-art technology with tasteful
decor to create a haven of tranquility amidst the hustle bustle
of the Business centre. Experience the true essence of luxury
and comfort of a long stay at The Leela Kempinski Mumbai to
revel unparalleled experience of our legendary hospitality.
Business Package

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Valid from 1st April 2010 to 31st December 2010
As you visit the business capital for work we offer you exciting
packages with early check in and late check out facilities
among many more, so that you can make the most of your trip.
The Leela Kempinski Mumbai is an 11-acre oasis of tranquility
nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of the city and gracefully
serves up an array of living, dining and lifestyle choices for
business guests.
So book your room today, and let us show you the very essence
of shining modern India.
Extended Stay Offer
Valid from 22nd August 2010 to 31st March 2011

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Shower your stay with love and joy at the Leela Kempinski
Mumbai, the busy city of India where the climate is balmy and
busy. Experience the true essence of luxury and comfort of our
hospitality and beautified surrounding at The Leela Kempinski
Mumbai.
A perfect destination to spend time with the beloved ones or for
the business deal , The Leela Kempinski Mumbai welcome you
with great pleasure to enjoy their opulent comfort and leisure
with the extended stay offer at an exclusive rates and
discounts.Fascinate this special offer to the fullest and revel
yourself in a lively way.
Visit India 2009

Fancy an 11-acre oasis of tranquility nestled amidst the hustle
and bustle of the city. That is exactly what you’ll be getting on
your trip to the Financial Capital of India. Reflecting the city’s
unique culture, The Leela Kempinski Mumbai gracefully serves
up an array of living, dining and lifestyle choices giving the
guests a chance to discover the true essence of modern-day
India.

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Book yourself for one night in our special Visit India 2009
package, and get a night’s stay complimentary.
Christmas Package
Valid from 18th December 2010 to 10th January 2011

Have the peaceful holiday away from the incessant demands of
work and never-ending meetings this Christmas. As a spirit of
festivity fills the air, you get to relax in utmost luxury.
Invigorate your senses while you’re enveloped by the
quintessential Leela hospitality and try delicious cuisines at our
speciality restaurants.
Plan your holiday today with our Christmas package and avail
never-before prices.
Special Day Use rate
Valid from 5th March 2010 to 31st December 2010

As you come to India’s financial capital to conduct bussiness,
we ensure that you have the most luxurious and peaceful stay.

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Set 1.5 kms from the International Airport, The Leela Kempinski
Mumbai, combines state-of-the-art technology with tasteful
decor to create a haven of tranquility amidst the huslte bustle
of the Business centre.
And with our special day use rates, you’re sure to enjoy the
very best of Indian hospitality and comfort at phenomenal
prices. With the very best of dining and leisure options, The
Leela Kempinski, is undisputably the place you’ll want to keep
coming back to everytime you’re in this businees epicentre of
India.
Weekend Package
Valid from 1st August 2010 to 31st March 2011

Valid for stay on Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights only
Enjoy your weekend in true Leela style with the Weekend offer
at The Leela Kempinski Mumbai. Relax on the weekend and
explore this haven of peace and tranquility at unbelievable
prices. Now whether you sip our specialty cocktails at the
poolside or have a sumptuous complimentary breakfast at our
contemporary all day casual dining restaurant, Citrus – the
choice is yours. Whatever you do, just make sure you
completely loose yourself in the luxury and comfort.
Book your room today and make use of our special discounts.

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Early Bird Offer
Valid from 1st September 2009 to December 2011

Enjoy the early bird offer at The Leela Kempinski Mumbai with
your family and dear ones or for business meet in the comfort
of luxury. The Leela Kempinski Mumbai provides the discerning
travelers with memorable and relaxed stays in an ambience
that embraces the Essence of India.
The Leela Kempinski Mumbai warmly welcomes you to enjoy
their opulent services and comfort with this special offer. Take
advantage of this offer to the fullest and do advance booking
before 14 days and get 15% discount.
Meeting and Convemtion Center

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The Catering and Conference Services of The Leela Kempinski

Mumbai invite you to a defining experience in premium
hospitality. Designed to add a touch of the exceptional to both
social and corporate gatherings, the banquet facilities possess
every attribute of comfort, high technology and grandeur. The
magnificent ballroom called the Grand Ballroom and eight
excellently appointed meeting rooms are designed around a
single defining attribute ´unrivalled congregational luxury´.
To know about how the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts can
help you plan the perfect meeting, please click on the Planner
button below.
GRAND BALLROOM
The Grand Ballroom is a versatile banquet hall located at the

ground level with a dedicated entrance. It can accommodate
over 700 guests and can also be divided into 5 smaller sections
with areas capable of accommodating events upto 150 people.
Modular in design with partitions, Murrano glass leaf

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chandeliers from Vienna and equipped with state of the art

technology, the ballroom can cater to your varied needs.
button below.
NIDHI
Located on the 1st floor of the hotel, the aesthetically designed

meeting room is contemporarily stylized with a boardroom style
seating capacity upto 12 persons.
Audio visual
• Smart Board Facility
• LCD projector
• Ceiling speakers
Power
• 5/15 Amp (positioned in the wall)
• Additional power and audio visual systems receptacle are
available underneath the table with smart board facility
• Lighting on dimmer
Communication
• Data ports and ISDN lines for video conferencing
• Telephone lines
button below.

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NITYA
Spread over 920 sq.ft of plush interiors, this meeting room has
a boardroom style seating with a capacity to accommodate
upto 16 persons.
Audio visual
• LCD projector
• Ceiling speakers in individual meeting rooms
Power
Communication
• Telephone lines
button below.
MAYA

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Exuding an understated elegance, this meeting venue in

Mumbai is ideal for meetings with a boardroom style seating
capacity of 12 persons.
Audio visual
• LCD projector
Power
Communication
• Telephone lines
button below.
KAMAL

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One of the finest meeting rooms located on the 1st floor, Kamal
can comfortable seat 16 people at a time. Adorned with carpets
woven in a technologically superior manner, give a new
dimension to flooring that synergizes expert design with a
stunning range of natural colours.
Audio visual
• LCD projector
Power
Communication
• Telephone lines
button below.
DIYA

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Luxury meets business in this intrinsically designed meeting

room. This 12-seater meeting room is contemporary yet
showcases an ambience complete with elegant décor and a
variety of services and facilities customized to suit your
convenience.
Audio visual
• LCD projector
Power
Communication
• Telephone lines
button below.
TARA

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Located at the Royal Club on the 8th floor of the hotel, Tara is a
6-seater meeting room with the state of the art facilities.
Audio visual
• LCD projector
Power
Communication
• Telephone lines
button below
ROSHINI.

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Synergizing contemporary style with a variety of services to

suit your business needs, Roshni located at the Royal Club on
the 8th floor of the hotel is a 12-seater board room with various
conferencing facilities.
Audio visual
• LCD projector
Power
Communication
• Telephone lines
button below.

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The Leela Kempinski Mumbai offers unmatched services and

premium amenities to ensure that your every need is met and
every expectation exceeded, making it an unforgettable stay.
24 hour Services :
• Business Centre
• Concierge Services
• Doctor on call
• Duty Manager
• In-Room Dining
• Laundry and Pressing
4 Restaurants, a Lounge and a Bar
Art Gallery
Baby Sitting Service
Beauty Salon
Boardrooms and Meeting rooms
Broadband and Wi-Fi internet access (chargeable)
Car and Limousine Hire Service
Concierge
Courier Service
Daily Shuttle to South Mumbai
Express Laundry Service
Florist
Foreign Currency Exchange
Gymnasium
In-Room electronic laptop compatible safes
International Satellite television channels
Night Club
Outdoor Parking available

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Outdoor Swimming pool

Power adapters upon request
Private Bar ( Mini bar)
Shopping Arcade
The Spa
Tour Guides
Travel Desk
LEISURE AND PLEASURE
The Leela Kempinski Mumbai offers a range of services and

facilities that are world class for a hotel in Mumbai, for both
your leisure and pleasure.
• 100 channel cable TV with pay-per-view movies and
premium channels
• 2 Line telephones with voicemail service in all rooms
• 2 line phone in all the bathrooms
• Art Gallery
• Baby Sitting Services
• Beauty Parlour
• Board rooms & Meeting rooms
• Broadband high-speed internet access, for a fee
• Business Centre
• Convertors at Guest Relation for power supply of 220 volts
• Daily City Coach
• Electronic safes large enough for most laptops in all rooms

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• Florist
• Foreign Exchange Services
• Fully stocked mini-bar with mineral water and fine liquor
• Health Club & Fitness
• In-Room dining, available around-the-clock
• Laundry & Dry cleaning
• Car Hire Services
• Limousine Services
• Massage Service
• Outdoor Swimming pool
• Parking for 150 cars
• Pastry Shop
• Post and Parcel Services
• Same day Laundry Services
• Shopping Arcade
• Squash Court
• Travel Agency
• Work desks in all rooms
SPA
Relax and revive your body, mind and soul at The Spa. We
emphasise on the best of ancient and modern therapies using

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the finest quality natural ingredients enhancing your outward

appearance of health as well as giving a sense of inner
wellbeing. The Spa offers ESPA treatments that are individual
and specific, and inevitably each experience is tailor made. Our
philosophy is to enhance an individual’s lifestyle in a way that
is both holistic and versatile.
Some of the must try signature ESPA treatments are Essence of
Leela, Energy Enhancer with Hot Stones, and Mind and Body
Rebalancer; and Shirobhyanga.
The Spa also has on offer ‘ESPA for Men’ to combat the
environmental, physical and mental stress of modern day
living. This section has been designed to help make a choice to
address main areas of focus and tension. Treatments like Mens
Purifying Facila, Shoulder and Scalp Massage; and Executive
Stress Tonic helps to maintain your natural balance.
Operating Hours :
7 am to 10 pm
YOGA
For millennia now, yoga and its varied principles have been
helping Indians achieve a state of harmony and equilibrium
between mind, body and soul. Through various asanas, or
postures, yoga helps every body type with every type of
ailment. And the experts at The Leela Kempinski Mumbai will
gladly help you find the asana best suited to you.

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NATUROPATHY
Naturopathy is the ancient form of naturally derived treatments

that are now enjoying a renaissance in modern India. The
ultimate lifestyle aid, naturopathy packages are customised for
you by our resident experts.
Meditation
Our ancestors have long practised meditation as the means

towards fighting and vanquishing stress. So naturally, at The
Leela Kempinski Mumbai, we actively prescribe and propagate
mediation techniques such as Pranayama, which help calm the
mind, balance the energy in the body and achieve a state of
control.
GYMNASIUM

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Improve the heath, vitality and tonicity of your whole body at

the Gymnasium equipped with state of the art cardiovascular
equipments, free weights, strength machines and multi
machines.
Operating Hours :
6:30 am to 11 pm
GEETING HERE
The Leela Kempinski Mumbai was one of the first business

hotels to come up in close proximity to both the domestic and
the international airports. Thus, it has become the first choice
for a Mumbai airport hotel. Situated in the booming business
district of Sahar, it is also just a few miles from the IT and BPO

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districts of Mumbai. In fact, by virtue of being the first hotel of

repute in the area, it is a landmark that most Mumbai citizens
readily identify.
• International Airport: 1.5 kms

• Domestic Airport: 7 kms
• Major Local Railway Station
(Andheri): 4 kms
• Downtown Mumbai: 25 kms
• Powai (IT and BPO District): 7
kms
Companies located near the hotel:

0.1
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DHL Km
0.1
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Total Km
Sanofi 0.5
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Aventis Km
Hindustan 0.5
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Unilever Km
Procter & 0.7
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Gamble Km
Glenmark 0.5
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Pharma Km
0.5
Coca Cola -
Km
Deutsche
- 1 Km
Bank
Castrol - 1 Km
Accenture - 1 Km

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Address:
The Leela Kempinski
Sahar Mumbai - 400 059
India
Tel: +91 22 6691 1234
Fax: +91 22 6691 1212
E-mail: reservations.mumbai@theleela.com
KNOW MUMBAI
India is a land of a many contradictions and there is perhaps no

contradiction bigger than Mumbai. A multi-cultural, multi-
faceted microcosm of India, Mumbai is where the widest
diversity of people come together for the single-minded pursuit
of success. At The Leela Kempinski Mumbai, salute that spirit.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Film City clings to the outskirts of the National Park, and is

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practically overrun by assorted stars and starlets. Bollywood

churns out over 900 films every year, which is probably why
Film City sets are heavily booked around the year. They are
closed to visitors, but special permissions can always be
"obtained" to check out the action.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, breathtakingly beautiful, filled

with dense forests and dotted with sylvan lakes.
Kanheri Caves are Buddhist caves or monasteries where

monks practiced their austerities around the first century AD.
Situated in the heart of Mumbai's National Park, the complex
contains more than a hundred tiny cells cut into the flank of a
hill, each fitted with a stone plinth that evidently served as a
bed.
Gateway of India, Mumbai's most famous monument, was

built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King
George V and Queen Mary, when the British Rule ended in 1947
and the last of the British ships set sail for England from the
Gateway.
Elephanta Caves, hewn out of solid rock, the Elephanta Caves

date back to 600 AD, The cave complex is a collection of
shrines, courtyards, inner cells, grand halls and porticos
arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut
architecture, and filled with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu
Gods and Goddesses.
The Prince of Wales Museum is an Indo-Saracenic building

that houses an excellent collection of antiques, miniature
paintings, Buddhist images and sculptures originally from the
Elephanta Caves.
Bombay Natural History Museum is the largest non-

governmental organization in the subcontinent engaged in the
conservation of nature and natural resources, education and
research in natural history, with members in over 30 countries.
Jehangir Art Gallery, built in the year 1952 this is Mumbai’s

main art gallery, next to the Prince of Wales Museum, displays
changing exhibits by well-known Indian artists.

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Marine Drive, A stroll down this place is possibly the best way
to discover Mumbai. This is a windswept promenade, flanked by
the sea and a row of art deco buildings. Marine Drive is called
the Queen's Necklace as it is strung with glittering street lights
like an enormous strand of imperious jewels.
Hanging Gardens, perched at the top of Malabar Hill, these

terraced gardens also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens
provide a lovely sunset view over the Arabian Sea.
Markets - Bandra, Crawford Market, Zaveri market, Fashion

Street, Chor Bazaar are some of the local marketing places.
CULTURE
As one would expect from a metropolis like Mumbai, it is a
centre of cultural activity. Along with renowned art galleries,
the downtown districts have some of India’s finest concert halls
that regularly host visiting Western Classical musicians. While
suburban Mumbai is the perfect stage for the best in local
theatre and music. Get in touch with us and we’ll help arrange
passes.
LANGUAGE
English is spoken at offices and commercial establishments.
Hindi and Marathi are more commonly spoken. Different
pockets of the city speak a host of Indian languages like
Gujarati and Tamil, while shopkeepers and street vendors in
Colaba speak a smattering of several European languages.
WEATHER
Mumbai experiences a tropical climate. The annual
temperatures range from a high of 38°C to a low of 11°C.
The period between October and February is the most pleasant
time to visit Mumbai, when the city enjoys a balmy season of
blue skies and a cool breeze. Sometimes cold northerly winds
are responsible for a high wind chill.
Between March to October, the weather is characterized by
high humidity and temperatures of over 30°C.
The monsoon rains break in mid-June and last until September.
TRANSPORTATION
Mumbai has the best local transport systems in India. Regular
local trains service all parts of Mumbai, as do the local buses.
Taxis are also available through the day. If you do want to get a

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closer look at Mumbai, do contact Guest Relations and we’ll

gladly arrange a tour for you.
THE LEELA BANGLOR

Ensconced in 9 acres of tranquility that includes an azure
lagoon, The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore mirrors the
lushness of the Garden City. Harking back to the royal heritage
of the Vijaynagar Dynasty, our luxury hotel in Bangalore earns
it name by showcasing gold leaf domes, ornate ceiling and
grand arches, making it one of the most admired Bangalore
hotels.
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore effortlessly marries the
traditional past of Bangalore with its technological present.
Liberally sprinkled with both business essentials and creature
comforts, it is conveniently close to both Bangalore’s business
districts as well as its golfing greens. Sounds like a 5 star time,
doesn’t it?
Every room and suite at The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore

mirrors the royal resplendence befitting a business hotel
created for the emperors of the IT world.
Choose from a wide array of rooms and suites, each one of
which will make a visit to India’s IT capital that much more
memorable.
Brining Bangalore luxury hotels to new heights, The Leela
Palace Kempinski Bangalore, provides a truly exceptional
experience, worthwhile living for.

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ACCOMODATION
DELUXE ROOM
Dotting the first 3 floors of the Leela Palace, each one of these
tastefully appointed rooms is equipped with a work desk, high-
speed internet access, two-line telephones with data ports and
a safe large enough to safeguard a laptop. A 4-fixture bathroom
and 24-hour laundry service come standard.
CONSERVATORY ROOM
Each one of Conservatory Rooms at The Leela Palace Kempinski

Bangalore has a balcony that affords a breathtaking view of the
verdant gardens and misty waterfalls in the inner courtyard.
Apart from standard facilities like high-speed internet access,
two-line telephones with data ports and a safe large enough to

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safeguard a laptop and conveniences like AC/DC

adaptors,discerning guests can enjoy the chocolates and fruit
platters which are complimentary, of course.
ROYAL PREMIERE ROOMS
585sq ft of unrivalled luxury and convenience that today’s

corporate royalty will appreciate. It includes a 42” plasma TV
with a DVD Player, an infra red locking system has been
installed in order to ensure utmost privacy and security, the
work station is WiFi enabled, with a cordless phone, and six
charging units spread across the expanse of the room.
It also includes tea coffee maker on request, daily newspaper,
in room safe, hair dryer, 24-hour laundry service and minibar.
ROYAL CLUB
Built to showcase our vision of a hotel within a hotel, The Club

at every Leela Hotel is actually the epitome of a luxury hotel

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within a luxury hotel. And The Leela Palace Kempinski

Bangalore is no exception to that rule.
Occupying pride of place on the 5th floor of The Leela Palace
Kempinski Bangalore, the Club here is called the Royal Club.
And this is where luxury comes as a standard fitting in every
one of its fifty three guestrooms and seven suites.
But perhaps the most stellar feature is the Royal Club
restaurant, the perfect blend of privacy and quality. Start the
day with a proper English breakfast in the morning. A
traditional mealtime selection would include classics from the
Continent include; Caviar, Fioe-Gras, White Asparagus, Truffles,
Escargot, Tournedos Rossini, French farmhouse cheese and
authentic French wines. While romantic evenings are enlivened
by the pleasant tinkling of our resident pianist. The bar also
boasts labels rarely seen in the country along with specialty
French coffee and fine teas.
Go a floor above and the elegantly fitted Cigar Room awaits
your arrival. Surrender to the aroma of Havana as vintage jazz
and blues plead you to surrender and indulge in a prized
collection of exquisite wines, rare brandies, vintage rums, and
fine aged malts.
For the more sportily inclined, we have the Billiards and Sports
Lounge where you can snooker a business rival.
And for those looking for something a tad more epicurean, we
have the Champagne Lounge. Suffice to say, the name says it
all.
The Royal Club is manned by impeccably trained staff that are
as well-trained as they are discreet. Experience the Royal Club
at this 5 star business hotel in Bangalore with The Leela Palace
Kempinski Bangalore and you'll know where the royal come to
feel pampered.
DINNING

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In a land of so many diverse people, there is one pursuit that

binds a billion people together and it is food!
Naturally, our own range of restaurants in Bangalore creates
dining experiences that to recreate the Indian fervor for food,
both Indian and international.
CITRUS
True to its name, Citrus is the refreshing brasserie at The Leela

Palace Kempinski Bangalore. Open around-the-clock, this is
where you savour the range of food that makes Citrus unique in
the culinary circuit of the city – the freshest salads, perfects
pastas and risottos and freshly-made pizzas in our own wood-
fired oven!
For the new-age traveller, who likes to experiment, we have a
range of pan-Asian, international and India cuisines that will
leave you deliciously confused.
The thirsty traveller can linger over a wide selection of beans
and blends, fruity iced teas and of course, Daiquiris. We also

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have an impressive collection of new world wines, which are

best enjoyed along with some world music, courtesy our DJ.
But perhaps the piece- de resistance at Citrus is the open
kitchen, where you can watch our chefs whip their divine
delights, live. And don’t forget to drop in for the very popular
prixe-fixe Brunch on Sunday.
JAMAVAR
Our homage to the ancient arts of India, Jamavar is the Indian

speciality restaurant at The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore.
Journey with our master chefs as they take you on a culinary
voyage spanning the length of India. Representing the north
are succulent kebabs and fragrant biryanis while the southern
cuisines are spoken for by some delectable curries. The entire
experience is perfectly complemented by the finest choice in
single malts, liqueurs and Cognac. While reminders of royalty,
like the bespoke silver cutlery and the flower laden urli in the
centre of your table, will invigorate your senses, much like the
Indian classical music wafting around.

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ZEN
As the name would suggest, Zen is the pan-Asian restaurant at

The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore. And bliss from the
Orient is what awaits the culinary traveller. Sample Japanese,
Thai, Korean, Singaporean and Balinese delights. And if eating
at counters catches your fancy, we’ve spoilt you for choice –
Sushi, Teppanyaki, Yakitori, Korean barbeque and a noodle bar.
And they’re perfectly complemented by a wide choice of drinks,
including Japanese Sake and Korean Soju.
And if you like to eat to your heart’s content, you’ve come to
the right place. Dim Sum, Cantonese for “order to your heart’s
content”, is our lunch speciality.
LIBRARY BAR

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In a well-read city, a library seems an obvious choice as

inspiration. Welcome to the Library Bar at The Leela Palace
Kempinski Bangalore. A throwback to the times of the Raj, this
old English lounge is for gentlemen who want to sit amidst dark
wood and leather interiors and unwind to their favoured tipple.
While thumbing through one of our collectors’ item books,
preferably.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Early Booker Offer
Valid from 1st October 2010 to 31st December 2011

20% discounted Early booker rate. Rooms starting from
INR 10400. BOOK NOW!!!
Plan ahead and treat yourself to pure luxury at The Leela
Palace Kempinski Bangalore. Book The Leela space 14 days in
advance and save upto 20%. Plus, there are no restrictions on
the length of your stay.
Depending on your style and preferences you can choose
Deluxe, Conservatory, Royal Premier or Royal Club Room.
Long Stay Offer

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Valid from 1st August 2010 to 31st December 2010

Whether you’re on business to India’s IT Capital or a family man
wanting to spend some quiet moments with your loved one’s,
The Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore is where you’ve got to
be.
Enjoy The Leela hospitality at exlusive rates if you choose to
stay with us for an extented period. Not only that, you also get
special discounts and privleges on usage of the Spa, Gym and
Swimming, Internet and Food and Beverages*
With all this and much more, isn’t it time to relax, unwind and
indulge?
Business Package

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Validity from 29th January 2010 to 31st December 2010

The Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore, offers the emperors of
the corporate world, the very best of luxury and comfort.
Exquisitely decorated and equipped with a host of business
services and state-of-the-art technology, the Palace is perfect
for discerning businessmen who want to conduct some serious
business and meetings.We ensure the most conducive
atmosphere and ambience in the comforts of royalty and true
stately charm.
Undeniably, it’s the regal ambience combined with outstanding
service which will make you visit to India’s IT capital time and
again.
The Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore, offers the emperors of
the corporate world, the very best of luxury and comfort.
Exquisitely decorated and equipped with a host of business
services and state-of-the-art technology, the Palace is perfect
for discerning businessmen who want to conduct some serious
business and meetings.We ensure the most conducive
atmosphere and ambience in the comforts of royalty and true
stately charm.
Undeniably, it’s the regal ambience combined with outstanding
service which will make you visit to India’s IT capital time and
again.

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Weekend Stay Offer
Valid from 1st August 2010 to 31st December 2010

Enjoy your weekend in true Leela style with the Weekend
Bonanza offer at The Leela Palace. Explore the enthralling
leisure and pleasure services like Outdoor Swimming, Spa,
World's Finest Club Floors to name a few.
Depending on your style and preferences you can choose
Deluxe, Conservatory, Royal Premier or Royal Club Room.
Visit India 2009

Revel in the resplendence of the royal heritage of the
Vijaynagar Dynasty. With leaf domes, ornate ceilings and grand
arches – The Leela Palace Kempinski showcases the signature

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architectural style of the Deccan Sultans, to perfection.

Effortlessly marrying the city’s traditional past with its
technological present, the hotel is an experience you’ve got to
take.
Book yourself for two nights in our special Visit India 2009
package, and you get another night’s stay complimentary.
Thanksgiving Offer 2009
Valid from 20th November 2010 till 28th November 2010

one An exotic holiday at The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore,
flourished with abundance of greenery and azure lagoon to
provide complete tranquility. Offering impeccable service,
understated luxury, fine cuisine and most modern facilities for
your comfort and convenience. Fascinate yourself in this
special Thanksgiving offer to make your trip an enthusiastic
and memorable.

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Honeymoon Special Offer
Valid from 12 th December 2009 to 31 st December 2010

After a dream wedding, it’s time for a royal honeymoon!
A honeymoon – the most memorable trip you’ll ever take
together –ought to be extraordinary. Start your new life,
reveling in luxury at The Leela Palace, Bangalore, and enjoying
the pleasures of true royalty. The elegantly decorated rooms,
the beautiful surroundings together with warm hospitality only
add to the grandeur that the place evokes.
Enjoy a complimentary candle-lit dinner at our signature
restaurant-Jamavar or our Oriental restaurant-Zen. Revitalize
your senses at the Spa starting with steam, sauna and a
relaxing soak in the Jacuzzi. Take in the best of the Garden
City’s traditional past as you build the foundation to a beautiful
future.
Christmas & New Year Offer 2009

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Valid from 18th December 2010 to 2nd January 2011

Have the peaceful holiday away from the incessant demands of
work and never-ending meetings this Christmas. As a spirit of
festivity fills the air, you get to relax in utmost luxury.
Invigorate your senses while you’re enveloped by the
quintessential Leela hospitality and try delicious cuisines at our
speciality restaurants.
Plan your holiday today with our Christmas Offer and avail
MEETINGS
To know about how The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts can

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button below
The Banquets at the Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore, has all

the attributes of comfort, technology and design associated
with one of the leading hotels of the world and finest meeting
venues in Bangalore.State-of-the-art facilities and its regal
ambience combine to provide outstanding service that is
synonymous with The Leela Group. The two ballrooms, one
boardroom and seven meeting rooms are designed for
meetings and receptions of 20 to 600 persons.
THE GRAND BALLROOM
The Grand ballroom is the largest pillar- free room with a regal
ambience in the city. It accommodates up to 550 guests for a
conference and 600 guests for a reception. Has a carpeted and
marbled pre function area designated for the gathering of large
numbers.
THE ROYAL BALLROOM

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The Royal Ballroom is exquisitely designed room of 2200square

feet of space with facilities of huge finely intricated wooden
doors allowing free access to the room from the pre function
area for up to 150 guests for a conference or 200 guests for a
reception.
KAMAL
Kamal is an adjoining room to the Royal Ballroom. It offers

meeting facilities for number upto 35-40 people. Has a tasteful
décor with an exquisite centre chandelier adding sophistication
to the room.
SITARA

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Sitara is an adjoining room to the Grand Ballroom that shares

the same features as the Kamal room.
TURRET BOARD ROOM
Turret Board room is a spacious meeting room with a fine pre

set table having a seating capacity of 24 people with
comfortable leather arm chairs.
DIYA ROOM

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Diya room is a large room of approximately 900 sqft where the

guest can avail the seating type according to their requirement.
This room is most appropriate for evening cocktail dinner with a
personal spacious balcony attached to it, allowing one a view of
the sparkling swimming pool.
SURYA ROOM
Surya room is a rectangular room appropriate for private

meetings for 10-15 people. Has the advantage of having day
light through the set of three glass doors. Just like Diya, it also
enjoys the facility of a private terrace facing the poolside.
MAYA ROOM

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Maya room is a small meeting room of about 285 square feet of

size, adjoining the Surya room. Is quite a compact room with
the provision of sharing a common terrace with Surya room
over looking the azure pool.
NIDHI AND YATRA ROOM
Nidhi and Yatra room are two rooms with facilities of similar
sorts which attend to various seating types as required
pertaining to events. More appropriate for business meetings
with presentations.

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SERVICES
In India, a guest is treated like the incarnation of God. And at

the LeelaKempinski Bangalore, this credo is part of how we
make you feel this way. The other part is by offering a host of
divine services that you’d expect to find at the finest business
Bangalore hotel.
LEISURE + PLEASURE
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore offers a range of

services and facilities for both your leisure and pleasure that
create unsurpassed environs for a hotel in Bangalore.
• 357 elegantly furnished deluxe rooms & suites
• Large business desk in all rooms
• 2 Line telephones in all rooms
• 100 channel cable TV
• Broadband high speed internet access
• Business Centre

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• Round the clock butler service

• Laundry & Dry Cleaning
• Board rooms & Meeting rooms
• Outdoor Swimming Pool
• World's Finest Club Floors
• Electronic safe in all rooms
• Single line telephone in all the bathrooms
• Fully stocked mini-bar
• Power supply 220 volts
• 24 hr In-Room dining
• Limousine Services
• Asia's Premier Spa
• Wi-Fi connectivity is available throughout the hotel.
SPA
The Spa at The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore aims to
create an oasis of serenity where every sense is revitalized.
Our 20000 square foot Bangalore spa is equipped with a state
of the art gymnasium, private dressing rooms for men and
women and luxuriously designed whirlpool, sauna, steam and
relaxation rooms. This is combined with luxury treatment
suites, hydrotherapy rooms and our unique Ayurvedic Centre.
Its luxurious setting ensures that the pampering and relaxation
goal of each individual guest is met. Here the guests can create
their own ideal Spa day combination of services, or the Spa
Manager can help design a Spa day for them.
We offer an experience of relaxation, revitalization and
rejuvenation. A steam, sauna or a relaxing soak in our Jacuzzi
precedes all treatments for maximum relaxation.
Understanding the philosophy that all treatments should be
therapeutic but with the indulgence and pampering in mind, we
designed a menu of services to stimulate all of the senses and
provide personalized touches.
Our ultimate aim is to offer our guests a haven where romance
is enhanced and both body and spirit are renewed. Here we
offer an experience, not just a treatment. Treatments in the
packages include a wide selection from the spa menu - body

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massages, hydrotherapy, facials, beauty treatments and

Shirodhara, a popular Ayurvedic therapy. The Spa also offers
daily yoga and aerobics classes in the evening.
The Spa is open from 6.00 am to 10.30 pm and appointments
for spa services can be taken between 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.
Prior appointments are required, especially on weekends.
GETTING HERE
The imposing edifice of the Leela Palace is an unmistakable

landmark on the Airport Road. A luxury hotel and business hotel
crafted into one. The IT hubs of Whitefield and Electronic City
are a 30 minute drive away. While M. G. Road, the arterial road
of Bangalore and the pulse of both business and pleasure, is
just 5 short kilometres away.
• International & Domestic

Airports: 45 kms
• National Railway Station: 10
kms
• City Centre: 5 kms
• KGA Greens: Next door
IBM - 2 Km
Dell - 2 Km
Fidelity - 2 Km
0.1
Thomson Reuters -
Km
Microsoft - 2 Km
Hindustan - 2 Km

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Aeronautics
Limited (HAL)
Goldman Sachs - 2 Km
0.2
Intel Corp. -
Km
1.5
HP -
Km
3.5
Oracle -
Km

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REACH US
Address:
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore
23, Airport Road
Bangalore 560 008
India
Tel: +91 80 2521 1234

Fax: +91 80 2521 7234
E-mail: reservations.bangalore@theleela.com
KNOW BANGLORE
In a few short years, Bangalore has transformed itself from a

city of leafy parks to a bustling metropolis of IT parks. Today,
Bangalore is the crown jewel amongst India’s crown of IT and
Software cities. And The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore is
the crown jewel amongst the city’s hotels.

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Culture
Bangalore’s a refreshing mix of the latest technology and time-
honoured traditions. So there is a lot to experience in Bangalore
that will give you an insight into the city of kings.
Do visit the VidhanaSoudha, a magnificent granite structure
that houses both the Legislative Chambers of the State
Government and is a symbol of Bangalore’s pride. You could
visit the museum, or the Palace of Tipu Sultan, an ornate two
storeyed wooden palace that has been converted into a
museum and living tribute to the glorious reigns of kings like
Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. And if you want to take back a
memento, there are few places better than Cauvery Handicrafts
Emporium, where you can get exquisite traditional handicraft
items make from rosewood, sandalwood, wood-inlay, lacquer
and bidri.
Please get in touch with us and we’ll gladly arrange a guided
tour for you.
Language
Kannada is the official language of the state. English is spoken
at offices and commercial establishments, while shopkeepers
and street vendors speak Kannada.
Weather
At an average height of 3000 feet above sea level, Bangalore is
blessed with what many citizens of the more tropical parts of
India call “perfect weather”.
Mild summers run from April – June, and while the mild
monsoon is from August – October, evening showers are a
delightful, around-the-year surprise. November – February can
be nippy, but overall, Bangalore is blessed with a pleasant,
equable climate.
Transportation
Bangalore has amongst the most efficient network of private
taxis in India, which are available on call and around-the-clock.
The more adventurous could take a ride in the three-wheeled
autorickshaws.
THE LEELA KEMPINSKI GOA

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What do you get when you blend South India’s temple

traditions with Portuguese heritage? A 5 star beach resort
called The LeelaKempinski Goa, for one. Sprawled over 75
endless acres in idyllic South Goa, the property boasts a 12
hole, par 3 golf course for the aficionados. And if you prefer to
unwind by not doing anything at all, you have the Mobor Beach
pretty much to yourself. The bustling fishing village along the
Sal River, to the south, offers a fascinating insight into how the
lucky locals of Goa live.
Being a luxury resort means that The LeelaKempinski Goa
offers you a choice of 185 rooms, suites and villas, as well as
from a host of dining options and leisure activities from one of
the most desired Goa hotels. Add to this a state-of-the-art
business centre and you have the perfect destination for a
company conference too.
Enjoy the legendary elegance and breathtaking beauty of this
renowned beach hotel in Goa, set against the backdrop of an
intriguing fusion of colonial Portugal and modern India when
you choose to stay with The LeelaKempinski Goa.
ACCOMODATION

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Dotting the 75 acres of lush gardens and sparkling lagoons that

we call The LeelaKempinski Goa is one of the most alluring 5
star hotels in Goa with 186 plush rooms and suites. All rooms
are spacious, elegantly furnished and come with central air
conditioning, colour TV with satellite channels, DVD players and
CD players, Wi-Fi internet connectivity and private balconies so
that you can enjoy a relaxing breakfast or a romantic dinner. All
rooms also have a lagoon view except the Royal Villas and
Presidential Suite, which face the ocean and overlook the golf
course.
The Presidential Suite, the Royal Villas and the 6 Club Suites
come with a personal plunge pool.
PAVILION ROOM
Apart from elegant furnishings the reflect the melting-pot-spirit

of Goa, each Pavilion Room at The LeelaKempinski Goa has a

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balcony overlooking the lagoon as well as a private garden

entrance. The heady melange of Portuguese and Indian
architecture has been beautifully brought alive in each one of
these 54 rooms.
CONSERVATORY PREMIERE
Conservatory Premiere rooms at The LeelaKempinski Goa, Suite

offer a mélange of modernity with pastoral culture of Goa.
Suites offer a rejuvenating experience of spacious bedroom and
a sitting room overlooking the becalming lagoon with state of
art day lit bathroom.
LAGOON SUITE
There are 42 lagoon suites at The LeelaKempinski Goa. And

every one recreates the Portuguese villa ambience that Goa is
famous for. Suites offer a choice of one or two marble
bathrooms with deep-soaking tubs, vanity sections and

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separate showers as well as a private terrace that overlooks

the becalming lagoon.
LAGOON DELUXE SUITE
What would you call a 1000 sq. ft. of pure indulgence? At The
LeelaKempinski Goa, we call it the Lagoon Deluxe Suite. A
private balcony for those private moments, two oversized
marble bathrooms with deep-soaking tubs, vanity sections and
separate showers and you… the result is pure magic, Goa
Style!
ROYAL VILLA
For a feeling of unrivalled indulgence, most recommend the

Royal Villa at The LeelaKempinski Goa. With a master bedroom
and guest bedroom, en-suite bathrooms with Italian marble
bathrooms, double vanity counters, sunken baths, hot Jacuzzis
and separate showers, living and dinning rooms, a private

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plunge-pool and terrace, and views of the golf course and the
ocean, you can’t be blamed for feeling that way.
CLUB SUITE
As part of The Club at The LeelaKempinski Goa, these 15 suites

are set off to one side of the property. Apart from
complimentary access to all the exclusive facilities of The Club,
these one bedroom suites comes fully-stocked with everything
you’d need without even having to ask. And in case you do
need to ask for something, every room will have its own butler.
While every suite has a private terrace or balcony as well as its
specially-assigned butler, select suites also have personal pools
with private outdoor showers. Impressed? We’d be too.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
The Presidential Suite at The LeelaKempinski Goa is bigger than

most villas in Goa. Not surprisingly, this villa boasts a master

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bedroom, two adjoining bedrooms, a living room, a dining room

with a kitchenette. Super-sized marbled bathrooms sport
double vanity counters, sunken baths, and separate showers. A
private spacious sun terrace with a private plunge pool and
jacuzzi will make you feel like a Head of State.
THE CLUB
Built to showcase our vision of a hotel within a hotel, The Club

at every Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts property is actually
the epitome of a luxury hotel within a luxury hotel. And The
LeelaKempinski Goa is no exception to that rule. Quite simply,
this is for the discerning traveller who is prepared to give a
little bit extra to get that little bit extra. Once you’ve sampled
the fare at the exclusive wining and dining areas, you’ll know
The Club at The LeelaKempinski Goa is where you truly belong
with all our added services:
• In-room DVD and LCD systems
hooked up to Bose Sound
Systems.
• Complimentary Mini Bars.
• Private Terraces or Balconies
• Outdoor showers in some of
the suites.
• Airport Limousine transfers.

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• 24 hour butler assigned

specially to your suite.
• Upto 10 pieces of garments to
be given for complimentary
laundry
per day per room. (excluding
Dry Cleaning)
CLUB SUITE
As part of The Club at The LeelaKempinski Goa, these 15 suites

are set off to one side of the property. Apart from
complimentary access to all the exclusive facilities of The Club,
these one bedroom suites comes fully-stocked with everything
you’d need without even having to ask. And in case you do
need to ask for something, every room will have its own butler.
While every suite has a private terrace or balcony as well as its
specially-assigned butler, select suites also have personal pools
with private outdoor showers. Impressed? We’d be too.

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DINNING
Goa is where the world come together to celebrate life. So

naturally, at The LeelaKempinski Goa, we celebrate this miracle
by offering you a wide variety of Goa restaurants and lounges,
each one of which is perfect of one of the many moods of Goa.
JAMAVAR
The signature restaurant of our luxury resort, Jamavar serves

up the very best of Indian as well as local Goan cuisine. In fact,
it is widely acknowledged as the best fine dining Indian
restaurant in Goa. Seating 80 guests in lavish comfort, Jamavar
is decorated with intricate wooden screens and intricately
worked and rare antique Jamavar shawls. Thus, the impact of
the food is heightened by the ambience – something common
to every eatery at The LeelaKempinski Goa.
THE CAFE

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Nestling amidst the deck chairs and sun umbrellas by the free-
form pool, The Café is for easy dining at The
LeelaKempinski Goa. Spread over three levels of seating that
can host 120 guests at a time, The Café serves a heady
mix of Western, Asian and local delights. If you do choose to sit
on the upper level, do sit outside – the sweeping views of the
resort go very well with a drink or two. And if you’d like to work
off your sumptuous repast, take a table on the lower terraces,
conveniently close to the pool. Our daily buffet breakfasts are a
good place to mingle with other guests, the Goa way!
RIVERSIDE

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A lucky few get to spend a night being sung to by a murmuring

river. At The LeelaKempinski Goa, they also get to dine,
serenaded by its song. Set up on an open terrace by the Sal
River, Riverside let’s you enjoy moonlit moments with a loved
one. And if that wasn’t romantic enough, you get to woo her
with some intoxicating Italian cuisine. La dolce vita? Indeed!
SUSEGADO
The Portuguese might have gone, but they’ve left behind a love
for the good life in Goa. Meaning “Relax and live a little” in local
Konkani, Susegado is the most elegant seafood grill Goa beach
restaurant. But at The LeelaKempinski Goa, and indeed at
every Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts property, we believe in
not just doing it, but doing it well. That is why Susegado serves
not only the freshest catch from the seas, but also well-grilled
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live music and the briny breeze combine to make this a place
that really lives up to its name.
YALI LOUNGE
Stride through the Vijayanagara Palace lobby at The

LeelaKempinski Goa and you can’t miss the Yali Lounge. Under
majestic domes that hark back to the glory of the ancient
rulers, this lounge overlooks beautifully landscaped waterfalls,
tropical gardens and lagoons with soothing live Indian musician
adding charm. Whether tea in the afternoon, cocktails in the
evening or cognac and cigars after dinner, the Yali Lounge is
the perfect place to appreciate our hand-picked treasure of
antiques, each an original. Much like The LeelaKempinski Goa
itself.
AQUA

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You’re never too far from a party in Goa. And that’s especially
true at The LeelaKempinski Goa, thanks to Aqua, our
entertainment lounge. A meeting space by day and a
discotheque by night, Aqua can easily accommodate over a
hundred party animals at one time! Apart from semi-private
lounges and a cigar divan, Aqua also boasts a spellbinding
sound-lights-laser experience! Do swing by!
THE POOL BAR
Cocktails and refreshments are always on offer by the poolside

at The LeelaKempinski Goa.
Wellness Bliss Offer

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Valid from 16th October 2010 to31st March 2011

(Rates are not valid for stayfrom 24th December 2010
to05th January 2011)
Enjoy the thrills of being in Goa and a well facilitated stay at the
LeelaKempinski Goa surrounded with lush of greenery and
water spots. Experience the true essence of luxury and comfort
at our pleasant hospitality to nonchalant yourself with our
opulence facilities in this special Wellness Bliss offer. Have a
blissful stay at the Leela
MEETING AND EVENTS
Whatever the agenda, The LeelaKempinski Goa provides a well-

rounded environment for meetings and incentives – and the
perfect retreat from the distractions of the city. As well as
catering to the specific business requirements of groups, the

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resort also offers ample recreational and sightseeing

opportunities for accompanying families. Tailor made itineraries
incorporate both business and leisure requirements, ensuring
that the smooth running of group events encompasses diverse
individual needs.
The LeelaKempinski Goa’s conference and meeting rooms can

accommodate up to 400 people according to the choice of
venue and seating configuration. Outdoor functions can be
hosted on the foreshore lawns, beachside and pool side
depending on the season and number of attendees.
The professional service and rigorous attention to detail

provided, by our experienced conference and incentive
planners, is an invaluable asset, contributing towards the
success of high-level conferences and informal business talks.
The casual dress code frees the mind and lends itself to
productive brain-storming exercises and positive thinking. Its
relaxed ambience and peaceful tropical garden setting
overlooking the Arabian Sea's palm-fringed shores, creates an
ideal backdrop for team-building activities. Groups can
experience the benefits of teamwork - ranging from problem
solving in a classroom style meeting room to the challenges of
a golf tournament.
As an incentive destination Goa offers a new and exciting place

to explore, while The LeelaKempinski Goa provides all the finest
rewards of a well-deserved break, luxurious accommodation,
world-class dining and entertainment, international water
sports and one of Goa’s finest beaches.
Meeting
Aparanta

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Lower lobby level, with capacity of 400 for reception, 350 for sit
down dinner and 400 pax theatre style conference seating. The
hall opens out to a lawn which can be used for coffee breaks.
Hampi
At the lobby level , adjacent to the Business Centre, seating

capacity upto 200 theatre style and 100 for classroom style.
Bidar and Badami
At lobby level, each can accommodate 24 seats, theatre style

and 16 boardroom style.
Aparanta Lawns
Located below the lobby level, the Aparanta Lawns over look
the scenic lagoons and is an ideal venue to host cocktails
evenings and barbeque dinners. Since the lawns are almost
attached to Aparanta, our largest banquet hall, the lawns act as
a good open air option for tea/coffee breaks as well. The venue
can cater from 40 to 70 guests.

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Leela Lawns
Leela Lawns (80 - 200 guests)

Be it the Christmas eve, a wedding reception or a gala dinner,
The Leela lawns are the perfect option. With a partial sea view,
the lawns can accommodate from between 80 - 200 guests
depending on the seating style and decor. (Not operational
during monsoons).
Outdoor Venues Leela Gardens

Be it the Christmas eve, a wedding reception or a gala dinner,
The Leela lawns are the perfect option. With a partial sea view,
the lawns can accommodate from between 80 - 200 guests
depending on the seating style and decor.
(Not operational during Monsoon Season)
Theme Nights Offered
• Approximate length of time 2 hours
• Suitable for groups of 25 and above
• The Goan Experience
• Barbecue under the stars (Not operational during the
Monsoon Season)
• International food Bazaar
• The Night of the Maharajas
• Beachside Grind (Not operational during the Monsoon
Season)
• Carnival Extravaganza
• Dastarkhwan Dining Experience
• ChandniChowk
• Homely Kerala Meal
Business Center Facilities
The business center provides a 24 hour service and is equipped
with computers, fax machines, photocopier, cellular phone.
The following state-of-art equipments is available free of charge
upon request

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• AV screen
• White board
• Flip chart
• Name cards
Services & Facilities
In India, a guest is treated like the incarnation of God. And part

of how we make you feel this way at The LeelaKempinski Goa is
by offering a host of divine services.
LEISURE + PLEASURE
• 12 hole, par-3 Golf course

• Airport transfers
• Baby cots
• Baby sitting (with prior intimation)
• Croquet and Beach Volleyball
• Banquet facilities

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• Boutique and souvenir shop

• Business services
• Car rental (with driver)
• Children's activity centre
• Conference facilities
• Cycling
• Daily newspaper
• Discotheque
• Floodlit tennis courts
• Foreign exchange
• Kid's swimming pool
• Laundry
• Mail & information desk
• Massage & beauty services
• Medical service on call
• Meeting rooms
• Photo processing
• Shuttle bus services
• Sightseeing tours
• Spa centre
• Swimming pool
• Taxi service
• Transportation from airport and from railway station
• Water sports
• Yoga & Meditation
SPA

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Since times Immemorial, people have yearned for a place

where they could find solace from the complexities for their
daily lives. They seek a retreat where mind, body and spirit can
be brought into balance, and from which they can emerge
invigorated and rejuvenated. As far back as ancient times, our
kings and queens took great pleasure in soothing and relaxing
the body, mind and spirit. Their rituals have been passed down
through generations and these sacred traditions are the very
inspiration behind all of our special treatments and therapies.
The Spa aims to create just an oasis of calm where every sense
is revitalized, and where old and new arts of rejuvenation are
practiced by experienced professionals.
“The LeelaKempinski Goa’s Spa is renowned for its extensive
selection of professional Ayurvedic therapies and services. An
in-house Ayurveda doctor and an expert team of therapists
ensure guests have a genuine and rejuvenating Goa spa resort
experience. An Ayurvedic full body traditional massage
Abhyanga, Indian Magic and the hot Stone Massage are
signature therapies of our Spa and are highly recommended for
the ultimate in stress-relief and relaxation.
Reflecting Goa’s unique mix of Eastern and Western traditions,
The Spa also offers massages and treatments from around the
world, as well as daily yoga and wellness sessions , steam
rooms, saunas and a fully equipped gym. “
The spa also offers specially tailored treatments and packages
for 3 days, 5 days or as per the individual’s requirement or as
per the recommendation of the specialist Ayurvedic Doctor

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available in-house. Please find below a list of treatments being

offered:
Holistic Treatments
Indian Magic (90 minutes)
“Our Signature massage”
Specialized oils blended with Aswagandha, Bala root herb help

to rejuvenate both aching muscles and tired minds.
Swedish Massage (60 minutes)
A popular, traditional massage is designed to loosen parts of

the body that are tense and stressed. Almond oil increases
circulation and improves your over all skin tone.
Aromatherapy Massage (60 minutes)
This massage, which uses Lime and Ginger oil, is multi sensory
experience in relation. It is a complete face, scalp and body
massage that focuses on vital acupressure points. It
strengthens the nervous system and restore vitality.
Jet Lag Reviver (60 minutes)
The perfect massages using Almond oil revive the body and
mind of a weary traveller.
Back Kama (60 minutes)
A highly relaxing sandalwood oil used for this back treatment id

designed to remove all tense and sore spots on the back and
shoulders.
Hot Stone Massage (90 minutes)
A truly holistic experience that brings harmony to body and

mind. A deep body and scalp massage using hot stones on vital
energy points energizes you, and a blend of Indian Rose and
Geranium leaves you feeling soft and smooth
Reflexology (60 minutes)
An ancient oriental method of massage, in which pressure is

applied to different points of the foot that correlates to

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individual parts of the body. This technique drains away stress

and tension and restores a natural flow of energy in the body.
Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage (30 Minutes)
This ancient traditional therapy is done to promote healthy

growth of hair and brings back lustre to dull hair. The head,
neck and shoulder are massaged with medium pressure to
relax the muscles and ease tension. This is followed by mild
fomentation to promote complete relaxation.
SPA PACKAGES
3 Days Package Day-1 Body Scrub or Body Polish followed

This package offers by Back Kama massage (120 min)
the balanced amount
Day-2 Hot Stone massage (90 Min)
of care to the body &
the mind. The body Day-3 Indian Magic-Our Signature
scrub helps in massage (90 min)
retaining the radiant (With some more additional value**)
skin while the hot
stone massage
focuses on your body
by stimulating the
vital energy points
and our signature
massage “Indian
Magic” for 90
minutes rejuvenate
stiff muscles & relax
the mind. An
ultimate experience
during your short
Spa visit.
5 Days Package A Day-1 Body Scrub/Polish followed by Back
rest and relaxation Kama 120 min
Spa program
Day-2 Hot Stone Massage 90 min
exclusively tailored
Day-3 Swedish Massage 60 min

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to address the
mental and physical Day-4 Reflexology 60 min
complexities in each
individual. An Day-5 Indian Magic 90 min
experience of body (With some more additional value**)
scrub, hot stone
massage, Indian
Magic, Swedish
massage &
reflexology making
the experience
complete by having
different treatment
experience every
day. Complimentary
Consultations and
recommendation is
also been offered to
make it more
personalized as per
each individuals
needs.
**Applicable only once guest sign up for the package

1. Personalized Consultation with Specialist for any required
specific recommendation
2. 10% Discount on Beauty salon
3. 20% Discount on Golf
4. One personalize Yoga or Fitness session
BODY POLISHES AND SCRUBS
Sea Mineral Scrub (60 minutes)
A synergistic blend of essential oils and sea minerals nourish

and soften your skin. Hot towels are applied to infuse the
nutrients and essential oils for toning, cell renewal and deep
relaxation.
Detoxifying Scrub (60 minutes)

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The combination of organic black sesame, jojoba oils and Indian

tamarind absorbs toxins, removes dead cells, stimulates the
skin and improve circulation.
Ancient Indian Scrub (60 minutes)
Using globe thistle and Indian olive to exfoliate, sandalwood to

cool and soothe, this traditional recipe with honey to leave your
skin soft and glowing.
Hand and Body Cane Sugar and Tamarind Sparkling
Body Polish (60 minutes)
Real cane sugar crystals soaked in a sparkling blend of citrus

oils with pure tamarind pulp which adds a therapeutic
dimension to this stimulating body polish. The fresh fragrance
of bitter orange and bergamot leaves the skin feeling highly
invigorated, while the pure raw sugar content exfoliates,
intensively hydrates and repairs the skin, leaving it gleaming
and glossy.
Marigold and Basil Sand Scrub (60 minutes)
This extraordinary scrub has intensely hydrating, draining and

reducing properties. Its highly effective active ingredients
include fine white sand rice in aluminium silicates, from the
river beds in the Himalayas. Flower and herb extract, target
deposits and cellulite while smoothening the skin.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS
Personalised Wellness Consultation (30 - 45 minutes)
A personalized consultation with our Ayurvedic health specialist

to discuss and know more about your health concerns which
will make you informed of your health status on the basis of
Ayurveda principles thereby assisting you to understand the
positive way of living as suggested by the ancient Indian
knowledge of life.
The personalized consultation will be in brief about:
1. General health assessment
2. Prakruti analysis

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3. Pulse diagnosis
4. Dietary and lifestyle advice
5. Health care prescriptions
6. Recommendation on Ayurveda Therapies as per individual’s
need.
7. Detailed diet sheet and lifestyle advice will be provided
separately.
Abhyanga – General Ayurvedic Body Massage

(60minutes)
Whole body rejuvenation massage with ayurvedic oils. It
Enhances circulation, stimulates lymphatic flow, relieves
fatigue and related body aches, nourishes the skin, relaxes the
body and removes stress.
Synchronized Abhyanga (60 min)
A whole body traditional massage using Ayurvedic oils by two
therapists, popularly known as the "four hands massage". The
synchronised movement increases blood circulation, stimulates
the body and encourages proper energy flow throughout the
body.
Chavittithirummu – PaadaAbhyanga (60minutes)
Traditional body massage from Kerala, done with the foot
concentrating on the back followed by a short full body
massage. Ensures good blood circulation, tones and stimulates
the muscles and makes the body flexible and firm.
Recommended for males without any serious spinal problems.
Sugandha - Aroma of Ayurveda (60 minutes)
Whole body massage using aromatic oils and creams of
Ayurveda pampers you with the pleasant smell, soothes and
conditions the skin and relaxes you in the traditional way.
Sirodhara (60 minutes)
Warm medicated oil is poured slowly in an oscillating stream on
the forehead after an oil massage. It quiets the mind, awakens
the senses, stimulates the nervous system and effectively
removes stress. Improves quality of sleep, relieves general
headaches, strengthens hair roots and prevents premature
greying.
“The Duo”- Abhyanga and Sirodhara (80 minutes)

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Experience complete Ayurveda revival by indulging in a blissful

combination of general Abhyanga&Sirodhara
Ayurvedic Back Massage (30 minutes)
A therapeutic massage using selected oils enhances blood
circulation eases muscular pain and relaxes the muscles of the
neck, back and shoulder.
Neck & Shoulder Massage (30 minutes)
Stimulating oil massage concentrating on the neck and
shoulder to ease muscular pain and tension induced by stress
and incorrect sitting posture.
Feet Abhyanga (30 minutes)
Relaxing oil massage for the feet and lower legs to deal with
fatigue, improper circulation and dryness in the soles of the
feet.
Pizhichil (60 minutes)
An intensive oil therapy in which two therapists in a rhythmic
pattern, pour warm medicated oil all over the body with
simultaneous gentle massage. This highly rejuvenating
treatment is advisable for preventing or treating neurological
and circulatory ailments, rheumatic illness, joint stiffness,
muscle spasms and degenerate diseases.
Podikkizhy (60 minutes)
Warm herbal bundles soaked in medicated oils are applied over
the entire body, focusing on the joints and muscles. It is
advisable in rheumatoid arthritis, stiff joints, backaches etc.
Should be done as a course of treatments for considerable
relief of symptoms.
Kateevasthi (30 minutes)
Specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower
back with-in a herbal paste boundary. Relieves lower back pain
related to the spine. Should be done a course of treatments for
considerable relief of symptoms.
Nasya (30 minutes)
A few drops of herbal extracts are introduced in to the nostrils
after a head and face massage concentrating on sinus areas
followed by steam fomentation. Good for relieving nasal
congestion related to sinus problems..
Udwarthanam (45 minutes)

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Dry herbal powder is vigorously scrubbed on to the skin. Helps

in relieving improper blood circulation, numbness in the limbs
and it exfoliates the skin to give a toned and firm outlook. Long
term therapy helps to get rid of excess fat from the body.
Njavarakkizhy (60 minutes)
Warm bundles of cooked medicinal rice soaked in a milk
decoction of nutritive herbs are applied over the entire body.
Highly rejuvenating and invigorating body and skin treatment
that leaves your skin soft and radiant. Good for neurological
weakness and improves vitality. Also advisable in degenerate
diseases and certain conditions of rheumatism.
*** Requires 24 hours advance booking.
SPA PACKAGES
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D
D
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D
**Applicable only once guest sign up for the package

1. Personalized Consultation with Specialist for any required
specific recommendation
2. 10% Discount on Beauty salon
3. 20% Discount on Golf
4. One personalize Yoga or Fitness session
Ayurveda
Ayurveda the science of life, is a part of India’s ancient tradition
and philosophy. Several thousand years old, it highlights an
ideal lifestyle in order to establish and maintain radiant
physical, mental and spiritual health. Ayurveda inter
Ayurveda considers each individual as a cell in the body of

Mother Nature, each one having its own duties. When they
function in perfect harmony, they unite with the mega
symphssony known as Perfect Health. During our life time this

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symphony can be disturbed by the changes in climate and

lifestyle.
Ayurveda’s goal is to reconnect us to an exemplary life of
Sathya, Dharma, Shanti, Prema and Ahimsa. The holistic
approach makes Ayurveda popular worldwide.
Daily activities being offered to all in-house guests on
complementary basis include:
For Adults
• Morning Yoga and Pranayama

• Meditation
• Spice Garden Tour
• Archery
• Pottery making
• Wellness Talk
• Golf Initiation
• Cricket,Football,Beach Volley ball
For Kids
• Balloon Painting
• Art and craft
• Pizza making
• Discovery tour
• Stories and Quiz
• Treasure and Hunt
• Mini Golf initiation
• Out door games
• Paintings
• Cartoon movies and Play station games

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GOLF
The 12 hole, par3 golf course at The LeelaKempinski Goa is one

of the best amateur courses in Goa. This pitch and putt course
is set among beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking the
beach. Here golf enthusiasts are encouraged to sharpen their
‘short game’. Along with golfing lessons, we also provide
equipment and caddies to guests.
Golf course operation will be subject to the status of
water level in the Leela lawns during monsoon.
THE GAMING CLUB - LAS VEGAS
Along with the temperature, the stakes also get raised in Goa.
Thanks to the 24 hour Casino at The LeelaKempinski Goa. Walk
into this high-rollers’ paradise and lose yourself amongst the
slot machines, roulette and derby games. Try a hand or two
and Lady Luck might end up shaking hands with you.
WATER ACTIVITIES

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The sea is as much a part of Goa as the sun and the sand... and
The LeelaKempinski Goa is no exception to this rule. We at The
LeelaKempinski Goa offer various cruises and fishing trips,
details as below, that would add to the charm of Goa.
(Limited operations during Monsoon Season and no
Water Sports in June & July)
Dolphin Cruise (Duration 45 minutes) Rs.800/-

Take a leisurely cruise to view the beautiful dolphins of Goa.
The early morning trips are best and don’t forget to take your
camera.
(Minimum 4 Persons)
Discovery of Beaches(Duration 4 Hours) Rs.2500/-

Dolphins &Palolem Beaches
(Minimum 4 Persons)
Sunset Cruise(Duration 45 minutes) Rs.900/-

View Goa’s magnificent sunset whilst cruising on the Indian
Ocean. Drinks and snacks are available at additional cost.
(Minimum 4 Persons)
Fishing Trips (Angling)(Duration 2 Hours) Rs.1500/-

Rock fishing in the coastal waters. Trip includes tackle and bait.
Our Susegado Chefs will be pleased to cook your catch for
lunch.
(Minimum 4 Persons)

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Grand Island Trip(Duration 4 Hours) Rs.3550/-

(Dolphins, Snorkeling& Fishing)
(Minimum 5 Persons)
River Cruise (Duration 45 minutes) Rs.900/-

Gently Cruise River Sal, see the mangroves and varied bird life.
(Minimum 4 Persons)
Crab Catching & Fishing Trip (Duration 3

Hours) Rs.2000/-
(In River)
(Minimum 4 Persons)
Please note: We do not conduct any other water sports,

however, the same is available on Mobor beach run by
local external operators.
Tariffs & Policies
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Pavilion Room 11000 23000 30000
Conservatory Premiere 14000 27000 35000
Lagoon Suite 20000 40000 52000
Lagoon Deluxe Suite 25000 45000 62000
Club Suite 30000 53000 69000
Club Pool Suite 40000 65000 86000
Royal Villa 50000 100000 120000
Presidential Villa 100000 135000 175000
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GOILG
The Tariffs mentioned above are Published Tariffs.
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Hotel Arrival & departure policy
• Check In Time : 14:00 Hrs .
• Check Out : 12:00 Hrs .
Hotel Extra Adult & Children policy
• Extra Adult @ 4500 ( Inclusive of Taxes ).
• Extra Child ( 05Yrs To 12 Yrs ) @ 2300 ( Inclusive Of Taxes
).
• Infant ( 0Yrs To 05 Yrs ) Complimentary.
General Cancellation policy
• 07 Days prior to arrival : No Charges.

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• Less than 07 Days prior to arrival : One Night Charges.

Inclusions
• The above rates are on room only basis and are on double
occupancy.
• The rates include airport transfers in coach.
• The Club Suites, Club Pool Suites, Royal Villa &
Presidential Suites shall have Breakfast, Butler Service,
Complimentary Mini bar, Maximum 25 pieces Laundry or
Dry Cleaning per stay.
• Rates are exclusive of applicable government taxes.
RATES & RESERVATIONS
At The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, we believe in offering

the most enjoyable service. Therefore, our online booking is the
simplest, most enjoyable way to book your stay at any one of
our properties. The LeelaKempinski Goa warmly welcomes you
in the Paradise of India to cherish yourself with exciting
packages.

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HONEYMOON RENDEZVOUS
Choose the best for your love, your wife by giving her the
perfect location for your special occasion. Make your
honeymoon even more special at The LeelaKempinski Goa.
Make your most memorable days glow in your memory.
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GOILG
Valid from 15th May 2010 to 15th October 2010

Pavilion Room
Rates starting from INR 12000 per night for Double Occupancy
Please call our Central Reservations team from :

08:00 IST to 19:00 IST (Saturday until 18:00 IST)
Sunday closed.
Calls from 5 Metro cities of India: 6000 2233
Calls from elsewhere: 91 22 6000 2233
India Toll free (MTNL/BSNL): 1800 222 444
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Inclusions
• Arrival and departure transfers by a Chauffer driven sedan
from the Airport with cold towels.
• Signature welcome drink on arrival.
• Traditional Indian welcome on arrival.
• In Room breakfast for two.
• One Three Course set menu dinner at Riverside.
• Indian Sparkling wine on day of arrival.
• Welcome amenities on arrival.

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• Lover’s Bath once during the stay.

• A romantic river cruise just for two of you once during the
stay.
• A Couple Massage to revitalize your senses.
• Applicable Taxes.
Terms & Conditions
• Minimum length of stay 3 nights.
• This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other
offer or Discounts.
• Check in 1400 Hrs. - Check out 1200 Hrs.
• Early Check-in and Late checkout subject to availability.
• Confirmation of rooms is subject to receipt of 100%
payment.
• As per the directive given by the government of Goa’s
Department of Tourism any one valid photo identification
documents from Passport, Voters ID card, Current Driver’s
License, PAN card or Credit card should be produced as
identification upon check-in by all Indian Nationals.
Cancellation / Amendment:
• Once the reservation is made the entire payment for the

reservation has to be paid upfront for the confirmation of
the reservation.
• In the event that there is a cancellation or amendment of
a confirmed reservation – one night’s retention is
applicable.
MONSOON GETAWAY

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Take a break from your life and relish nature's true beauty. Let
the sound of the falling rain and the soft rustling of the leaves
transport you into a different world, far away from your
everyday life. The LeelaKempinski Goa warmly welcomes you
to cherish yourself in this beautiful season of monsoon. To
make you experiencethe opulent luxury and comfort and also
delicious cuisines of our unparalleled hospitality.
So book a room today and enjoy this special Monsoon Getaway

Offer in a lively way.
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GOILG
Valid from 1st July 2010 to 30th September

2010
All Meals Offer
Rates starting from INR 8200 for Single/Double Occupancy for
Pavilion Room
Breakfast Offer
Rates starting from INR 6100 for Single/Double Occupancy for
Garden View Pavilion Room

Sunday closed.
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Inclusions
• The above packages are for 3Nights /4Days and can be
extended on pro rata basis.
• Arrival and departure transfers by an air-conditioned
coach from the Dabolim Airport/ Margaon Railway Station.
• Buffet breakfast for two at a predesignated area.
• Under AP package three buffet breakfast + three buffet
lunch and three buffet dinner would be offered at a

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predesignated area.(any additional meals shall be

chargeable on actual).
• Complimentary tea / coffee maker in the room with daily
replenishment.
• Complimentary usage of the steam bath / sauna and
swimming pool facilities.
Terms & Conditions

• A 15% surcharge is applicable on package rate for ALL
weekends (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), public holidays
and extended weekends.
• Minimum Length of Stay should be two nights .
• Children below the age of 5 years stay with the
compliments of the hotel with breakfast and without an
extra bed.
• The Child below 5 Yrs can stay in the room complimentary
with parents with meals. The child between 05 Yrs To 14
Yrs can stay in the same room @ 1000 INR all inclusive
with Breakfast per night & @ 1600 INR all inclusive with
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Premiere rooms and
above per night . An extra adult can be accommodated in
Lagoon Suite @ INR 1200 INR all inclusive with Breakfast
per night & @ INR 2500 all inclusive with Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner per night .
• Kid Policy : Maximum One Infant (Below 5 Yrs ) shall be
accommodated in a pavilion room , Maximum Two Kids
( Below 12 Yrs ) shall be accommodated in a Conservatory
Premiere room and Lagoon Suite.
• Provision for an extra bed is available only in the Lagoon
Suite.
• Confirmation of rooms is subject to receipt of guarantee in
form of an advance payment , credit card guarantee ,
exchange order or bill to co. letter for credit listed agents
and companies.
• Rates are valid for all nationalities.
• Bookings for more than three rooms at a given rate will be
confirmed at the sole discretion of the hotel.

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• This offer cannot be used in conjunctions with any other

offer or discount on privilege cards e.g. FHRAI & WIHRA.
Cancellation Policy:
• Any Cancellation 15 Days Prior shall draw One Night
Retention charges.
• Any Cancellation 14 Days or less prior to arrival shall draw
full stay retention.
SUMMER GETAWAY OFFER
Summers are here, making it the perfect time to recharge, and

at The LeelaKempinski Goa, you'll have tones of ways of doing
that. Now whether you read your favourite book on a hammock
on the Mobor beach, sip speciality cocktails in our poolside
cafe, or have the most revitalizing massage at our Spa - the
choice is yours. Whatever you do, just make sure you
completely loose yourself in there freshingly idyllic setting of
the resort. Book your room today and make use of our special
summer deals and discounts. Now,can you think of a better
way to revitalize your body & soul?
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GOILG
Valid from 16th April 2010 to 30th June 2010

All Meals Offer
Rates starting from INR for Single/Double Occupancy Rs 8500
for Pavilion Room
Breakfast offer
Rates starting from INR for Single/Double Occupancy Rs 6500

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for Pavilion Room

Sunday closed.
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Inclusions
• The above packages are for 3Nights /4Days and can be
extended on pro rata basis.
• Arrival and departure transfers by an air-conditioned
coach from the Dabolim Airport / Margaon Railway Station.
• Buffet breakfast for two at a predesignated area
• Under AP package three buffet breakfast + three buffet
lunch and three buffet dinner would be offered at a
predesignated area.(any additional meals shall be
chargeable on actual)
• Complimentary tea / coffee maker in the room with daily
replenishment.
• Complimentary usage of the steam bath / sauna and
swimming pool facilities.
Terms &Conditons
• A 15% surcharge is applicable on package rate for ALL
weekends (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), public holidays
and extended weekends.
• Minimum Length of Stay should be two nights.
• Children below the age of 5 years stay with the
compliments of the hotel with breakfast and without an
extra bed.
• The Child below 5 Yrs can stay in the room complimentary
with parents with meals. The child between 05 Yrs To 14
Yrs can stay in the same room @ 1000 INR all inclusive
with Breakfast per night & @ 1600 INR all inclusive with
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Premiere rooms and

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above per night. An extra adult can be accommodated in

Lagoon Suite @ INR 1200 INR all inclusive with Breakfast
per night & @ INR 2500 all inclusive with Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner per night .
• Kid Policy : Maximum One Infant (Below 5 Yrs ) shall be
accommodated in a pavilion room , Maximum Two Kids
( Below 12 Yrs ) shall be accommodated in a Conservatory
Premiere room and Lagoon Suite.
• Provision for an extra bed is available only in the Lagoon
Suite.
• Confirmation of rooms is subject to receipt of guarantee in
form of an advance payment, credit card guarantee,
exchange order or bill to co. letter for credit listed agents
and companies.
• Rates are valid for all nationalities.
• Bookings for more than three rooms at a given rate will be
confirmed at the sole discretion of the hotel.
• This offer cannot be used in conjunctions with any other
offer or discount on privilege cards e.g. FHRAI & WIHRA.
• Any Cancellation 15 Days Prior shall draw One Night
Retention charges.
• Any Cancellation 14 Days or less prior to arrival shall draw
full stay retention.
Reach Us
The LeelaKempinski Goa was built to be the ultimate luxury
resort for people seeking refuge from big-city stress. This is the
precise reason why its stunning location next to a river, by the
sea, but far from humanity. Luckily, the only settlement of
people nearby is the neighbouring fishing village by the Sal.
• International & Domestic Airports: 40 kms
• Panjim (capital city of Goa): 50 kms
• Margoa: 17 kms

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Know Goa
Until 1961, Goa was one of the last remaining Portuguese

colonies in India. And for centuries before that, it has been a
land of cultural and religious importance to Hindus too. This has
resulted in the formation of a state that celebrates the
Portuguese zest for life while still holding a place for Hindu
tradition and custom, where Christmas is celebrated as is
Diwali. Also, the decades of interaction with foreign tourists has
imparted a unique spirit that embraces people form all walks of
life.
Culture
Goa is steeped in both Christian and Hindu tradition. But above
all, it is the place where the weary traveler from all parts of
India and the world, comes to experience “susegado” – the
desire to unwind and live a little.
Goa has some of the best churches and Portuguese mansions
that you simply must visit. Of special interest is the Basilica of
Bom Jesus, a World Heritage Monument that has housed the
sacred mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier since 1695.
Do get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to arrange a guided
tour that will let you experience the true culture of Goa.
Language
Commonly spoken throughout the state, English is the lingua
franca of Goa. By virtue of being an erstwhile Portuguese
colony, some of the elder generation speaks Portuguese too.
Goa also has a resident population of Europeans, which is why
a lot of shopkeepers, street vendors and restaurant staff are
conversational in French, Spanish and Italian. Konkani is the
language of most Goans, while Marathi and Hindi and also
widely spoken and understood.

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Weather
Inspite of being a coastal land in a tropical climate, Goa is
blessed with 6 months of temperate weather. From October to
March, it is perfect weather for sunbathers who don’t want to
risk sunburn. The winter, in December and January, can bring
chilly nights. Monsoons from June to September bring heavy
rainfall and relief from the summer heat.
Transportation
Goa is fairly easy for tourist travel. Private taxis are both readily
available and easily arranged for. Another popular choice is
traveling by two-wheelers.
THE LEELA KEMPINSKI KOVALAM

BEACH, KERALA
• Accommodation
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• Dining
• Special Offer
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• Getting Here
• Reach Us
• Know Kovalam
ACCOMMODATON

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In keeping with the stark, yet stunning setting at The Leela

Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala, we’ve arranged our rooms in
three unique wings. But rest assured, every room and every
wing comes with complimentary sea views and sunsets in our
Kovalam beach resort.
Garden View Pavilion Room
If privacy is what you are looking for, these are the rooms
meant for you. . The rooms have a traditional Kerala
décor with modern amenities like mini bar, el safe etc
Located at the beach level away from the main pavilion rooms
are individual units of two rooms each, surrounded by coconut
groves and are hardly a minutes walk from the beach. With its
own secluded pool and green lawns, these rooms are ideal for
holiday by the beach with the book you never got to read.
Beach View Superior Room

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The Beach View Superior Rooms are located on the main block
atop of the cliff. All rooms have a private sundeck overlooking
the Beach and the Sea. The rooms have a traditional Kerala
décor with modern amenities like mini bar, el safe etc. The best
part about these rooms is the view from its elevated location.
Considered a gem among Kovalam beach hotels enjoy the
splendor, simplicity and elegance of The Leela Kempinski
Kovalam Beach, Kerala, watching the most mesmerizing views
of the Kovalam shoreline from these rooms.
Note: The hotel has only 10 twin bedded rooms under this
category
Beach View Deluxe Room

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Ideal rooms for romantic couples. Detached from the

main building these rooms have the advantage of both
sea and Beach view Superior. The décor of the interiors
is traditional Kerala style blended with modern
amenities like mini bar, el safe etc. With an open air
bathroom and sunken bathtub with rain head showers,
these rooms play the perfect host for that dream
holiday you have always wanted with your loved one.
Club Room
The ideal getaway for the discerning traveler. An entirely

exclusive wing only for Club residents. Its hard to describe
which is the best part of the Club experience, the room or the
exclusivity of the Club wing with the ocean rim infinity pool,
The Café serving delicacies to suit your taste and
dishes you would have never dreamt of. Sunsets could have
never been better from the exclusive lounges - The Living
Room and The Library. And for the personal touch there is
always our team of butlers to fulfill your wishes.

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Built on the edge of the cliff top the Club rooms all have an
astounding view of the Arabian ocean. Stand on the balcony of
the room and gaze for hours at the ocean while enjoying
rhythmic sounds of the waves and soothing winds.
All Club Rooms have the following features
• Private Balcony overlooking the sea
• Flat screen Plasma TV
• DVD player in room
• Mini bar
• El Safe
• Tea/ Coffee maker
• Open wardrobe
• Elegant work station taking full advantage of the view
• Day Light bathrooms
Club Guests are entitled to the certain special amenities like
• Arrival and departure transfers from the Airport by Nissan
X Trail
• 24 hrs Butler Service
• Breakfast with the option of in room dining or at the
Café
• DVD player in the room with a complimentary selection of
DVD’s on request
• Complementary soft beverages (including Juices) in the
lounge
• Hi tea with food presentations in the lounge from 4 to 5.30
pm everyday
• Complementary Tea/ Coffee service throughout the day
including the Private Dining
• Complementary Pressing Service
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Traditional welcome on arrival
• Complementary tea / coffee maker in the room with daily
replenishment
• Complementary usage of the gym and swimming pool
facilities

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Club Suite
When size does matter, it could not be anything other than the
Club Suite. Virtually double the size of the Club room, the Club
Suites offers all the advantages of the Club along with the
luxury of absolute space. With a daylight 5 feature bathroom,
extended work desk and private sundeck which has its own sun
bed, the hardest part would be to step down to reality when
you check out.
Duplex Suite
Our two level suite is the ideal room which has the best of two
worlds space and privacy. This two level duplex suite has a
living room with a private balcony and bedroom on top with
panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. Exclusive access to an all
day fine dining restaurant, International Spa and fitness center,
Ocean view Infinity pool, Library cum cigar room, and a lounge
with evening high tea presentations.

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DINING
THE TERRACE
A feast for your eyes and for your stomach – The Terrace at The
Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala. A multi-cuisine buffet
restaurant that’s open 24 hours, The Terrace offers patrons an
awe-inspiring view of the Arabian Sea and a pleasing array of
choice too. You can sit indoors, outdoors or by the pool. And
you can enjoy delicacies from Oriental, Continental and Indian
cuisine, along with a corner featuring some of Kerala’s best and
most authentic meals.
THE SKY BAR (Operational only

during October to March)

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The Skybar, perched on the cliff-top, offers an unmatched view

of the sun setting over the Arabian Sea. It is an open lounge
with eclectic settings with a modern and trendy design. It offers
a wide range of alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages,
specialized cocktail bar & live tapas kitchen serving
international fusion snacks.
The Sky Bar offer its patrons a unique ambience with the sea
almost becoming its dance floor.The Bar boasts of a varied
international fusion snack menu served from its live kitchen
located within the bar.It has a innovative and yet exhaustive
drinks menu featuring a rare combination of the ever-so-
favourite classical drinks and more modern cocktails.
The bar ambience is ideal for sipping your favourite drink even
while watching the sun set over the Arabian Sea.And as the
evening moves on, the bar becomes a hotspot for enjoying
mood inspiring fusion & lounge music specially compiled and
played by our resident DJ.
THE BAR

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Created to invoke memories of yore for guests at The Leela

Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala, this cosy bar has a Beach
view Superior deck where you can choose from an impressive,
and extensive, collection of drinks while you watched palm
fronds framing the restless sea. The more adventurous should
ask the bartender for one of his innovative cocktails.
THE CAFE AT THE CLUB
This exclusive all-day restaurant is where residents of The Club

at The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala can take in a
host of Oriental, Continental and Indian delights while also
sampling authentic Kerala cuisine. And if the modern interiors
aren’t your cup of tea, you can always dine al fresco in one of
the intimate gazebos perched on the cliff-face.
THE LIVING ROOM AT THE CLUB

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Exlusively for the pleasure of guests at The Club, the Living

Room is a lively lounge that stocks an extensive collection of
both international cigars and snacks. Perfect for a holiday at
The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala, isn’t it?
THE LIBRARY AT THE CLUB
The library, an exclusive facility for Club residents invites you to

walk in leisurely, lounge and enjoy your favorite drink. You can
glance at your choicest cigar, carefully stored in the see
through humidor. Speaking of which, this is where you can
enjoy a sumptuous range of international snacks and
beverages that perfectly reflect the international status of The
Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala.
The Tides

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The Tides, the elegant beach side restaurant with a rustic

ambience offers an exotic ambience. It serves pan-asian cuisine
and also boasts of a fresh seafood grill.
OFFERS
Getaway Offer
Valid from 16th October 2010 to 15th April 2011

(Rates are not valid for stay from 23rd December 2010
to 3rd January 2011 both days inclusive).
Room only offer Rates
Breakfast offer Rates

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All Meals Offer Rates

Looking for a break from your everyday life? What better way
than to let yourself go in the mesmerising beauty of the land of
palm trees and never ending coastlines. The Leela Kempinski,
Kovalam Beach, perfectly brings out the true beauty and
ethinic heritage of Kerela.
You have the choice to customise our offer to include breakfast
or all meals at our speciality multi-cuisine restaurnt Terrace.
Awe-inspiring views of the famed Kerala shoreline, warm
hospitality and mouth-watering food, will completely envelope
you in a world where there is, but a thin between fantasy and
reality.
Now, can you think of a better reason to getaway?
Long Stay Offer
Validity –October 16 th 2010 to April 15 th April 2011
Except the duration between 23 rd December 2010 to 04 th

January 2011
Spend some memorable and quiet moments with you family

this summer, away from the everyday demands of work at The
Leela Kempinski, Kovalam. Enjoy The Leela hospitality at
exclusive rates if you choose to stay with us for an extended
period. Not only that, you also get complimentary Buffet
Breakfast and complimentary usage of gym and swimming pool
facilities. Now what else do you need to beat the heat?
With all this and much more, doesn’t a summer holiday sound
like heaven?

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Dental Package
Validity
1st July 2010 to 30th September 2011 Rates
1st October 2010 to 22nd December 2010 Rates
15th January 2011 to 15th April 2011 Rates
16th April 2011to 30th September 2011 Rates
When you are in God’s own land, all that you would want to do
is to get closer to nature in every way. Nature is the best healer
during any kind of treatments and medications. At The Leela
Kempinski, Kovalam we give you the opportunity to take care of
your white pearls in the most relaxed and healthy way. Treat
your teeth at the Smile Stylers Dental clinic,Trivandrum while
you stay amidst the luxury at The Leela Kempinski, Kovalam.
Enjoy the bliss and relax your souls while you undergo the
treatment. Book your room today and leave your worries
behind during your medication from the specialists.
Early Booker Offer

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Validity –October 16 th 2010 to April 15 th April 2011
Except the duration between 23 rd December 2010 to 04 th

January 2011
Vacations are special times when you get to bond with your
loved ones and relax from the everyday demands of work. So
why not plan your vacation in advance and make it perfect? At
The Leela Kempinski, Kovalam Beach, we offer the best of
luxury and hospitality. With our Early-Booker offer, you get the
exciting chance to book your vacation right now, and avail
So hurry, book your room today, and ensure the very best time
for yourself and your family. After all, what else are vacations
for?
Romantic Escapades

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Validity 1st July to 15th October 2010 Rates

16 th October to 15 th April 2010
Except for the period between 23 rd December to 03 rd January
2010
Give a new definition to romance this season as you indulge in

the luxuries and magnificence of The Club, at The Leela
Kempinski, Kovalam Beach. Renew your vows of love and
togetherness amidst the mesmerizing beauty of God’s own
country. You can conveniently forget the whole world, as we
envelope you in world where pampering and endless comforts
are the norm.
So book your room today, and celebrate your love.
Visit India 2009
Validity
1st April 2009 to 22nd December 2009
The most panoramic views of the famed Kovalam shoreline,
nature’s awe-inspiring sights and sounds, gracious Indian
hospitality and outstanding aesthetics and a world-class Spa
retreat are a few things that make The Leela Kempinski,
Kovalam a haven of unparalleled peace and luxury.
Book yourself for three nights in our special Visit India 2009
package, and you get another night’s stay complimentary.
Suite Temptation

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Validity
Valid from 01st November 2010 to 15th April 2011
(Not valid for stay between 23rd December to 05th January
2011)
Indulge your spirits in God’s own country as you unleash your
body, mind and soul in nature’s lap. At The Leela Kempinski,
Kovalam, luxury becomes synonymous to your stay.
Medical Ayurveda Treatments
Validity
1st February 2010 to 22nd December 2011
Divya, the Ayurveda Wellness Spa at The Leela Kempinski
Kovalam Beach, is home to the ancient techniques and secrets

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of Ayurveda. Get the highest level of healing through the soul

of good energy and divine secrets, in this unique package.
The Spa offers a personalised mix of herbal medicines and
therapies, to cure all the ailments of the your body and mind,
like, Arthritis, Spondylosis, Frozen Shoulder, Insomnia, Migraine,
Thyroid and Infertility.
Add to that, the beautiful surroundings, and the warm
hospitality of The Leela staff, and you have the perfect mix for
a complete rejuvenating and detoxifying experience.
Yoga Rejuvenation Package
Validity
1st June to 30th September 2011. (Except the duration
between 23rd Dec 2010 to 04th Jan 2011)

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1st June 10 to 15th Oct 11 Rates
16th Oct 10 to 22nd Dec 11 Rates
04th Jan 2011 to 15th Apr 2011 Rates
16th Apr 2011 to 30th Sep 2011 Rates
Yoga and Ayurveda are the perfect remedies to any of life’s

problems and what better place to relax your body and
rejuvenate your mind than The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach?
One of the Kerala’s premiere rejuvenating retreat, at The Leela
Kempinski, we take pains to provide you nothing but the very
best.
Especially designed for those few discerning guests, who want to
compromise on anything while undergoing their Yoga program.
Our holistic health schedules - encompassing all segments of
lifestyle like diet, exercise, massages, doctor's consultations and
cultural programmes - help balance mind and body and align
life’s energies.
Book a room with us today, and let your healing begin.
Festivity offer

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Validity
23rd December 2009 to 10th January 2010
Have a delightful holiday at The Leela Kempinski Kovalam by
refreshing yourself in the beautiful scenario of our opulent and
luxurious comfort. Fascinate yourself in this special festivity
offer and reveal your mind with your family and friends in our
pleasant hospitality. The Leela Kempinski Kovalam warmly
welcomes you to experience the calm beaches backed by
waving palm trees to nonchalant yourself in a lively way.
Ayurveda Wellness Package
Validity
May 01st 2010 to December 22nd 2010
Kerala is home to the World’s best Ayurveda treatments, and
The Leela Kempinski, Kovalam Beach is the jewel in its
glittering crown. Spend your days here at Divya - the Ayurveda
wellness spa and get ready to cure all your ailments of your
body and mind. With the beautiful surroundings, and warm
hospitality of The Leela staff, you’re sure to experience a
completely rejuvenating and detoxifying experience.
Book you room today with our Ayurveda Wellness package and
experice the best of Ayurveda at never-before prices.
MEETING PLACE

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The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala is definitely one of

the most stunning luxury resorts in Kerala. But it is also has an
equally beautiful alter-ego - of one of the best business hotels
in Kerala. One of the few places where you can retreat to do
some serious business, The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach,
Kerala has a Convention Centre that can host about to a
thousand delegates, making it the largest beach-side business
venue in all of South India. Our other venues can handle groups
of between 30 and 100 people.
Additional Business Facilities
• All the rooms have wired and
wireless connectivity.
• The Business Centre has a
wired connection
• The Business Centre area,
Lobby area and the pool side
are also Wi-Fi enabled. Do mail
us at
groupkovalam@theleela.com,
tell us how you'd like to host
your business meeting and
we'll make it happen for you.
RAJIV GANDHI CONVENTION CENTRE
Rajiv Gandhi Convention Centre is the largest Convention
Centre in Kerala. With an in-built stage, state-of-the-art audio-
visuals and conferencing facilities, this pillarless hall with 11000
sqft areas (including the pre-function area) is ideal for large
Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE).
Theme nights, cultural events and entertainment forms an

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integral part of services offered by our team of experienced

professionals.
Floor Area : 77 x 97 ft
Ceiling Height : 15 ft
• Theatre Style : 900
• Class Room : 300
• U Shaped : 250
• Round Table : 400
• Cocktail : 1500
MAYA
Maya, a day lit conference room overlooking the beach is an
ideal location for conferences of 30-40 people. Situated on the
first floor of the convention centre, it has a balcony attached for
setting theme based hi-tea set ups during the conference.
Floor Area : 48.8 x 18 ft
• Class Room : 45
• U Shaped : 35
• Cocktail : 80
PANDAL
Portraying a traditional Kerala hall that is complimented by
local architectural elements, Pandal is ideal for a memorable
wedding in Kerala Kovalam. Pandhal, situated next to the
convention centre, with capacity of 400 people (Theatre style),
is also ideal for conference lunches and dinner. Spread over
6500 sqft, this rustic looking banqueting space is located five
minutes away from the beach.
• Class Room : 350
• U Shaped : 110

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• Cocktail : 500
TARA
Conference Hall-1
• Class Room : 20
• U Shaped : 10
• Cocktail : 25
• Board Room : 10
ROSHINI
Roshni, situated at the lobby level, has a panoramic view of the

famous Kovalam coastline. Equipped with state-of-the-art

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facilities, Roshni is a perfect fit for the high level board

meetings.
Conference Hall-2
Floor Area: 18 x 12 ft
Ceiling Height: 14 ft
• Classroom Style : 30
• U Shape : 15
• Cocktail : 40
• Board Room : 15
Service & facilities
In India, a guest is treated like the incarnation of God. And part

of how we make you feel this way is by offering a host of divine
services in our Kovalam hotel.
LEISURE + PLEASURE

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The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala offers a range of

services and facilities for both your leisure and pleasure.
• An exclusive beach
• Ayurveda and Wellness Spa
• Badminton
• Beach Volleyball
• Car parking and valet services
• Currency exchange
• Excursions and day picnics
• Fitness centre
• Florist
• Gift shop
• Jogging track
• Library
• News stand
• Non Smoking rooms
• Snooker
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Yoga lessons
IN-ROOM

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The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala offers a range of

services and facilities for both your leisure and pleasure that
are unsurpassed for a hotel in Kovalam Kerala.
• Bath with walk-in showers
• Tea/Coffee making facilities
• Hair dryer and full length mirror
• In-room electronic safe
• Mini bar
• International direct dial telephone
• Satellite television
• Smoke detectors and sprinkler system
• Internet access
• 24 hours in-room dining
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Concierge services
• Wake up call service
• Doctor/Nurse on call
DIVYA SPA

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Where else would you find the best Ayurvedic resort in Kerala
than in Kerala’s finest beachside luxury resort? Welcome to
Divya, the Ayurveda Wellness Spa at The Leela Kempinski
Kovalam Beach, Kerala.
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of life and at Divya, we
practise it to perfection in eight treatment rooms sprawled over
8000 sq. ft. Each room marries state-of-the-art amenities with
centuries-old wisdom and learning to give you treatments for a
host of ailments, both of the mind and body. Spend a few days
here and you will imbibe the very spirit of rejuvenation.
Abhyangasnana (A-bang-ga-sna-na)
In Ayurveda massaging the body with medicated herbal oils, is
advised as a part of daily life. Abhyangam increase immunity,
providing energy and nourishment to the entire body. A daily
massage takes away physical and mental fatigue improves
eyesight and circulation of vital life fluids that in turn increases
stamina and vitality. Abhyangam relaxes the body easing of its
tensions and has been found to be a cure for insomnia. This
massage removes dryness leaving skin smooth and shining.
Price: INR 2600
Duration: 60 Mins
In Ayurveda massaging the body with medicated herbal oils, is

advised as a part of daily life. Abhyangam increase immunity,
providing energy and nourishment to the entire body. A daily
massage takes away physical and mental fatigue improves
eyesight and circulation of vital life fluids that in turn increases
stamina and vitality. Abhyangam relaxes the body easing of its

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tensions and has been found to be a cure for insomnia. This

massage removes dryness leaving skin smooth and shining.
Price: INR 2600
Duration: 60 Mins
Abhyangasnana synchronized massage
Similar massage as above performed with two therapists.
Price: INR 3700
Duration: 60 Mins
Similar massage as above performed with two therapists.

Price: INR 3700
Duration: 60 Mins
Head, Neck, shoulder & Back Massage
Ayurveda massage only for upper part of the body to take away
the stress and strain of the back and neck. Highly
recommended after long journey.
Price: INR 1700
Duration: 30 mins
Ayurveda massage only for upper part of the body to take away
the stress and strain of the back and neck. Highly
recommended after long journey.
Price: INR 1700
Duration: 30 mins
Chavutti Thirummu (Cha-viti thiru-mu)
In this massage varying degrees of pressure with the toes or
the feet are applied to certain points of the body while holding
onto a suspended rope for support by single therapists. These
pressure points help to stimulate blood circulation and help to
revitalize nerve endings and muscles. It gives you a feeling of
well-being as it improves blood circulation and clears the body
of toxins. This massage is beneficial for those who are involved
with martial arts and classical dance.

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Price: INR 2900

Duration: 60 mins

onto a suspended rope for support by single therapists. These
pressure points help to stimulate blood circulation and help to
revitalize nerve endings and muscles. It gives you a feeling of
well-being as it improves blood circulation and clears the body
of toxins. This massage is beneficial for those who are involved
with martial arts and classical dance.
Price: INR 2900
Duration: 60 mins
Kalari Massage
onto a suspended rope for support by two therapists in a
synchronized manner. These pressure points help to stimulate
blood circulation and help to revitalize nerve endings and
muscles. It gives you a feeling of well-being as it improves
blood circulation and clears the body of toxins. This massage is
beneficial for those who are involved with martial arts and
classical dance.
Price: INR 4800
Duration: 90 mins

onto a suspended rope for support by two therapists in a
synchronized manner. These pressure points help to stimulate
blood circulation and help to revitalize nerve endings and
muscles. It gives you a feeling of well-being as it improves
blood circulation and clears the body of toxins. This massage is
beneficial for those who are involved with martial arts and
classical dance.
Price: INR 4800

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Duration: 90 mins
Udvarthanam (U-waarth-tanam)
This is a massage with special herbal powders that reduces
excess fat creating a vibrant complexion and healthy skin. This
also prevents and reduces wrinkles, cures dryness of the skin
and helps to cure diseases caused by the accumulation of
metabolic wastes, due to the improper functioning of the sweat
glands. This massage makes the body firmer and is helpful in
reducing excessive perspiration and discoloration of the skin
and makes the body firmer and tighter.
Price: INR 4000
Duration: 60 mins
This is a massage with special herbal powders that reduces

excess fat creating a vibrant complexion and healthy skin. This
also prevents and reduces wrinkles, cures dryness of the skin
and helps to cure diseases caused by the accumulation of
metabolic wastes, due to the improper functioning of the sweat
glands. This massage makes the body firmer and is helpful in
reducing excessive perspiration and discoloration of the skin
and makes the body firmer and tighter.
Price: INR 4000
Duration: 60 mins
Pathra podala swedam (Path-ra-podala-swe-dam) or
Elakkizhi
An assortment of medical leaves are cooked in medicated
herbal oils, packed into bags that are made warm and applied
all over the body .This technique improves the strength of the
muscles, relieving body pain, numbness and shivering. This
massage helps in lubricating joints, improving skin complexions
and helps to relax the body by expelling toxins through
perspiration. This treatment is highly recommended for
arthritis, paralysis, convulsions and relieves pain in lower
backaches, cervical, spondilitis and sciatica.
Price: INR 4000
Duration: 60 mins

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An assortment of medical leaves are cooked in medicated

herbal oils, packed into bags that are made warm and applied
all over the body .This technique improves the strength of the
muscles, relieving body pain, numbness and shivering. This
massage helps in lubricating joints, improving skin complexions
and helps to relax the body by expelling toxins through
perspiration. This treatment is highly recommended for
arthritis, paralysis, convulsions and relieves pain in lower
backaches, cervical, spondilitis and sciatica.
Price: INR 4000
Duration: 60 mins
Shirodhara (Shi-ro-dara)
Shirodhara involves a steady stream of warm medicated herbal
oil on the forehead while lying on a flat surface with the head
back. The oil is poured very slowly for 30-45 minutes followed
by a gentle scalp massage. Dhara is done in absolute silence
and helps you to relax and helps you to create a balanced state
of rest on the mind and the body. The massages helps to
relieve recommended for hypertensions, asthma and hair
problems.
Price: INR 2900
Duration: 45 mins
Shirodhara involves a steady stream of warm medicated herbal

oil on the forehead while lying on a flat surface with the head
back. The oil is poured very slowly for 30-45 minutes followed
by a gentle scalp massage. Dhara is done in absolute silence
and helps you to relax and helps you to create a balanced state
of rest on the mind and the body. The massages helps to
relieve recommended for hypertensions, asthma and hair
problems.
Price: INR 2900
Duration: 45 mins
Shirodhara with Abhyangasnana
This is a combination of Abhyangam- “Ayurveda General Body
massage”
And Shirodhara- “steady stream of medicated ward oil to the

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forehead”. It offers you a highest level of physical and mental

relaxation. Most suitable for jet lag.
Price: INR 4800
Duration: 90 mins
This is a combination of Abhyangam- “Ayurveda General Body

massage”
And Shirodhara- “steady stream of medicated ward oil to the
forehead”. It offers you a highest level of physical and mental
relaxation. Most suitable for jet lag.
Price: INR 4800
Duration: 90 mins
Thakra Dhara (tha-kra-dara)
Similar treatment as Shirodhara, this massage uses medicated
butter milk that is recommended for hair and scalp ailments.
Price: INR 2900
Duration: 60 mins
Similar treatment as Shirodhara, this massage uses medicated

butter milk that is recommended for hair and scalp ailments.
Price: INR 2900
Duration: 60 mins
Pizhichil (Pi-zi-chil)
In Pizhichil lukewarm medicated oil dipped in pieces of cloth
and squeezed by hand are poured continually and uniformly
over the body from a defined height and simultaneously
massaged by skillful hands. This treatment increases blood
circulation, nourishes muscles and the nerve tissues. This
massage is helpful for rejuvenation.
Price: INR 4800
Duration: 60 mins
In Pizhichil lukewarm medicated oil dipped in pieces of cloth

and squeezed by hand are poured continually and uniformly

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over the body from a defined height and simultaneously

massaged by skillful hands. This treatment increases blood
circulation, nourishes muscles and the nerve tissues. This
massage is helpful for rejuvenation.
Price: INR 4800
Duration: 60 mins
Ksheera Dhara (cheer-ra-dara)
Ksheera Dhara is one of the important treatments among
Kerala special therapies. It is a process by which the body is
made to perspire by means of pouring warm medicated milk
with a special vessel from a certain height and is rubbed into
the body in two positions.
Price: INR 4400
Duration: 60 mins
Ksheera Dhara is one of the important treatments among

Kerala special therapies. It is a process by which the body is
made to perspire by means of pouring warm medicated milk
with a special vessel from a certain height and is rubbed into
the body in two positions.
Price: INR 4400
Duration: 60 mins
Njavarakkizhi (Na-vara-kiri)
In Navarakkizhi a special type of rice called Navara is cooked
with herbs and cows milk. A bag containing medicated rice is
dipped in this and made warm. It is gently massaged on the
body till all the medicated rice is applied on the body.
Navarakkizhi improves blood supply by cleansing the channels
of circulation expelling metabolic waste. It promotes digestion,
nourishes the muscles and the body increases immunity.
Navarakkizhi promotes sharpness of vision and helps to cure
diseases of nervous system, osteo-arthritis and any other
ailment that is caused by the blood. Navarakkizhi slows the
aging process and gives you a sense of rejuvenation.
Price: INR 4000

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Duration: 60 mins
In Navarakkizhi a special type of rice called Navara is cooked

with herbs and cows milk. A bag containing medicated rice is
dipped in this and made warm. It is gently massaged on the
body till all the medicated rice is applied on the body.
Navarakkizhi improves blood supply by cleansing the channels
of circulation expelling metabolic waste. It promotes digestion,
nourishes the muscles and the body increases immunity.
Navarakkizhi promotes sharpness of vision and helps to cure
diseases of nervous system, osteo-arthritis and any other
ailment that is caused by the blood. Navarakkizhi slows the
aging process and gives you a sense of rejuvenation.
Price: INR 4000
Duration: 60 mins
Katee vasthi (Ka-tee-va-sti)
An embankment of about 4-5cm.is made on the lumbar region
of the person and oil is maintained in it for particular time. This
medicated oil therapy is for lower back aches and spinal
disorders.
Price: INR 1700
Duration: 30 mins
An embankment of about 4-5cm.is made on the lumbar region

of the person and oil is maintained in it for particular time. This
medicated oil therapy is for lower back aches and spinal
disorders.
Price: INR 1700
Duration: 30 mins
Urovasthi (uro-va-sti)
An embankment of about 4-5cm.is made on the chest region of
the person and oil is maintained in it for particular time. This
medicated oil therapy recommended for muscular chest pain
and asthma.
Price: INR 1700

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Duration: 30 mins
An embankment of about 4-5cm.is made on the chest region of

the person and oil is maintained in it for particular time. This
medicated oil therapy recommended for muscular chest pain
and asthma.
Price: INR 1700
Duration: 30 mins
Lepam
Lepam is spreading of thick herbal paste on any afflicted area
of the body. The paste is a blend of many potential herbs,
spices, juice of leaves and buttermilk.
Price: INR 1700
Duration: 30 mins
Lepam is spreading of thick herbal paste on any afflicted area

of the body. The paste is a blend of many potential herbs,
spices, juice of leaves and buttermilk.
Price: INR 1700
Duration: 30 mins
Netra sekam (netra-se-kam)

Eye washed with special herbal decoction for better vision and
protection from cataract and other disorders.
Price: INR 800
Duration: 20 mins
Eye washed with special herbal decoction for better vision and
protection from cataract and other disorders.
Price: INR 800
Duration: 20 mins

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Netra tharpanam (Netra-thara- pe- nam)

Warm, medicated ghee eye bath is applied to cool, relieve eye
strain & strengthen the optic nerves.
Price: INR 2300
Duration: 45 mins
Warm, medicated ghee eye bath is applied to cool, relieve eye

strain & strengthen the optic nerves.
Price: INR 2300
Duration: 45 mins
The Ayurveda Destress program
This is a massage done only for 1 day where the whole body is
massage with herbal oil for 30 minutes followed by the dripping
of a steady strain of oil on your forehead while the head is
being massaged. Highly recommended for jet lag.
Price: INR 5900
Duration: 90 mins
This is a massage done only for 1 day where the whole body is
massage with herbal oil for 30 minutes followed by the dripping
of a steady strain of oil on your forehead while the head is
being massaged. Highly recommended for jet lag.
Price: INR 5900
Duration: 90 mins
The Ayurveda Destress and Detox Program
Day 1 – The body is scrubbed for 45 minutes with applying
herbal powder followed by the full body massage with
medicated herbal oils for 45 minutes.
Day 2 – The body is massaged with specially prepared herbal
oil bundles followed by the dripping of a steady steam of oil on
the forehead while the head is being massaged.
Price: INR 9200
Duration: 90 mins treatment on each day

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Day 1 – The body is scrubbed for 45 minutes with applying

herbal powder followed by the full body massage with
medicated herbal oils for 45 minutes.
Day 2 – The body is massaged with specially prepared herbal
oil bundles followed by the dripping of a steady steam of oil on
Price: INR 9200
The Ultimate Ayurveda Relaxation
DAY 1 - The body is scrubbed for 45 minutes with applying
herbal powders followed by the full body massage with
medicated herbal oil for 45 minutes.
DAY 2 - The body is massaged with specially prepared herbal
oil bundles followed by the dripping of a steady stream of oil on
DAY 3 - The body is massaged with medicated herbal oils
followed by the massage with the Navara rice.
Price: INR 14000
DAY 1 - The body is scrubbed for 45 minutes with applying

herbal powders followed by the full body massage with
medicated herbal oil for 45 minutes.
DAY 2 - The body is massaged with specially prepared herbal
oil bundles followed by the dripping of a steady stream of oil on
DAY 3 - The body is massaged with medicated herbal oils
followed by the massage with the Navara rice.
Price: INR 14000
Note:
Government tax 15% extra. The Management reserves the
right to amend any price change with out prior notice.
Book 24 hrs in advance.
GEETING HERE

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The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala was built to be the

ultimate luxury resort for people seeking refuge from big-city
stress. This is the precise reason why its stunning location is in
very close proximity to Nature’s splendours. But if you do want
to get out and see how the time honoured ways of Kerala living
are still practised, Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala is a short
and scenic drive away.
• Trivandrum
(Thiruvananthapuram)
International Airport – 13 kms
• Trivandrum
(Thiruvananthapuram) Railway
Station – 15 kms
• Technopark – 23 kms
• Cochin (Nedumbashery)
International Airport – 230 kms
(5 hours by road)
• Thiruvananthapuram is well
connected by air from all
major Indian cities and Dubai,
Abu Dhabi, Doha, Colombo,
Singapore.

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Address:
The Leela, Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala
Trivandrum-695 527
India
Tel: +91 471 248 0101

Fax: +91 471 248 1522
E-mail: reservations.kovalam@theleela.com
KNOW KOVALAM
According to a legend, Kerala was raised from the sea by
Parshuram, the famed Hindu warrior priest. Kerala was where
St. Thomas first landed and while it has one of India’s oldest
synagogues, it has a large population of both Syrian Christians
as well Muslims. Add strong matrilineal traditions and India’s
highest literacy rate and you have a state that is a beacon of
harmonious prosperity.
Culture
Wherever you go in Kerala, you will find people aware and
proud of their traditions and culture. From ancient dance forms
like Kathakali to Kalaripayattu, rumoured to the first martial art
in the world to Ayurveda, the time tested path to rejuvenation,
every cultural tradition of Kerala is observed with as much
enthusiasm as it is practiced. So it comes as no surprise that
festivals like the Snake Boat Race in Alappuzha and Elephant

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Race at Guruvayoor are still performed like the first one many
generations ago. Do get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to
arrange a guided tour that will let you experience the true
culture of Kerala.
Language
Malayalam is the local language and is widely spoken. And
since Kerala is the most literate state in India, a fair number of
its people are conversant in English.
Weather
Kerala is the most southerly of India’s states. Bound by the
Arabian Sea on one side and the Western Ghat mountain range
on the other, Kerala is one of the wettest places in India. As
much as 5000 mm of rain can fall in some parts, while average
rainfall is around 3000 mm for the 4-5 wet months of the
Southwest Monsoon. As a result of this phenomenon, Kerela is
blessed with the lushest green landscape in India. The summer
months from March to May can get quite hot, while the winter
months of December and January are best for visits.
Transportation
Kerala is fairly easy for tourist travel. Private taxis are both
readily available and easily arranged for. The more
adventurous can try out the local buses.
THE LEELA KEMPINSKI GURGAON,

(NCR)
ACCOMMODATION

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While India rapidly marches towards global eminence, Indians

still honour their famed traditions of gracious hospitality. Take a
look at the rooms of one of the most admired luxary hotels in
Delhi. The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) and you'll
know that even a modern hotel can give time-honoured
traditions a contemporary twist. All rooms and suites are
oversized and offer a choice between twin and king sized beds.
Rooms also have a spacious day-light bathroom, a large sized
tub, a rain shower and a separate bath as well as exquisite
wooden parquet flooring. Every room and suite also comes with
in-room IP technology that harnesses the power of the Internet
to let you stay in touch with your colleagues quickly and
affordably.
DELUXE ROOM
The Deluxe Rooms at The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR)

offer breathtaking views of either the inner courtyard or
reserve Rajkori greens. Starting from 45 sq. mts., they also
have a marble bathroom with a soaking tub and rain shower, a
spacious work area with both wired and Wi-Fi internet access,
integrated IP technology and a 40 inch LCD screen
PREMIER ROOM

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Perhaps the premier reason for giving these rooms their well-
deserved name is that they start from a sprawling 52 sq. mts.
At The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), the Premier
Rooms also offer a marble bathroom with a soaking tub and
rain shower, a spacious work area with both wired and Wi-Fi
internet access, integrated IP technology and a 40 inch LCD
screen. And the satisfaction of knowing the room lives up to
both its name and your expectations when you choose this
luxary hotel in Gurgaon.
TERRACE ROOM
How do you make a room of over 45 sq. mts. even more

special? Start by adding a sprawling terrace, the perfect refuge
from the rigours of a working day. And for good measure, add a
marble bathroom with a soaking tub and rain shower, a
spacious work area with both wired and Wi-Fi internet access,
integrated IP technology and a 40 inch LCD screen. Would you
expect any less at The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR)?
EXECUTIVE SUITE

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Contrary to what its name might suggest, the Executive Suite

at The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) is suited more to
the CEO than to the executive. This is not surprising, since this
76 sq. mts. suite is perfect for the travellers used to personal
cabins & not public cubicles. This epitome of the modern
business hotel also has a king-sized bed, separate bath tub and
shower, WLAN connectivity, butler service, and complimentary
breakfast and airport transfers.
DELUXE SUITE
The dictionary offers many definitions of the word "Deluxe". At

The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), we offer just one -
an 88 sq. mts. suite with all the trimmings you'd expect from
the most aptly named suite at India's finest new hotel. And in
case you don't find out for yourself, here's what you will be
missing - a king-sized bed, separate bath tub and shower,
WLAN connectivity, butler service, and complimentary
breakfast and airport transfers.

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PANORAMIC SUITE
True to its name, the Panoramic Suite at The LeelaKempinski

Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) offers a breathtaking 180 degree view.
Whether you want to consider India speeding towards
tomorrow on her national highway or her decision makers
slowing things down on the Rajouri Greens, the view awaits
you. Spread over 108 tasteful sq. mts., the suite also offers a
king-sized bed, separate bath tub and shower, WLAN
connectivity, butler service, and complimentary breakfast and
airport transfers.
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
• King sized beds

• Personalised butler service

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• Separate bath tub and shower

• Wi-Fi Internet connectivity
• Complimentary breakfast and
airport transfers
All of which comes in a heart-warming 336 sq. mts. of luxury,
better known as the Presidential Suite at 336 sq. mts. at The
LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR).
The Royal Clu
Two Floors Of Premium Luxury Now Ready For

Experience
The distinguished ‘ hotel-within-a-hotel” concept of The Royal
Club seen across the Leela Hotels, Palaces and Resorts can now
be experienced at The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon. Two floors
of premium luxury are now open to you.
Located on the 5th and 6th floor, comprising 90 rooms and the
opulent Presidential suite, the Royal Club is a haven of comfort
for you who expect personalized attention with heightened
level of services at all times.
The Royal Club offers premium accommodation facilities with
extended benefits and services. It has a dedicated Reception
Desk that ensures seamless and speedy arrival and departure
from the hotel, exclusive services of the Concierge and an
intimate Royal Club Lounge.
With an area of over 45 sq.mt and panoramic views of the city
sky line, the Royal Club rooms are spacious and aesthetically

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designed in pastel shades, contemporary and comfortable

furniture , imported fabrics and technology driven fixtures.
They come with a bouquet of luxury facilities including spacious
rooms , full marble bathroom with soaking tub and a rain
shower, plush robes, spacious work area with high-speed
internet access, both wired and wi-fi, 40 inch LCD screen, with
an integrated IP technology.
Some other facilities that Royal Club users enjoy
includes:
1. Personalized Butler service.
2. Welcome Drink on Arrival.
3. Complimentary breakfast at
the Royal Club Lounge.
4. Complimentary Two way
limousine transfers.
5. Complimentary Ironing of
Business suit/Dress per day
(02 pieces)
6. Early Check-in by 0900 Hours
and Late Check – out till 1800
Hours without any extra cost.
(As per availability).
Suites located on the Royal Club floors come with additional
facilities like double room occupancy without any charge and
personalized stationery.
Royal Club Lounge
The Royal Club Lounge is a majestically decorated Lounge with
a view of the bustling business district of Gurgaon. Located on
the topmost floor (6th floor) and aloof from other busy areas of
the hotel it offers privacy and relaxation; much required after
work hours.
Designed in keeping up with the discerning corporate travelers
needs and mindset, the lounge offers comfortable seating
arrangement, plethora of reading material, Tea& coffee and
soft beverages services round the clock. Large ebony color
furniture are complemented by a careful choice of wall pieces
of the Indian ‘Tiger’ that symbolically represents the spirit and
energy of its occupants – the corporate tigers ( honchos )

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An important feature of the Lounge is its special breakfast

buffet. A cornucopia of breakfast selection includes morning
bakeries, seasonal selection of fresh fruits, dairy products,
freshly brewed coffee, assorted breads and muffins, home style
biscuits and cookies etc.
The Royal Club Lounge comes with an attached Board room for
business meetings.
Other services include:
1. Round the clock service of Tea
and Coffee.
2. High-Tea from 1500-1800
Hour.
3. Cocktails Hours from 1800-
2000 Hours.
4. Digestives/Cordials from 2100-
2300 Hours.
5. Complimentary usage of
Conference room for two hours
once during the stay (Subject
to availability)
DINNING
They say an army marches on its stomach. Given the region's

imperial past, traditions of fine dining are to be expected from
the region's finest hotel. Naturally, we offer a discerning
selection of global cuisines tailored to the global traveller's
palate. The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) serves up the

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widest range of dining experiences in Gurgaon for celebrations

to all-day dining with Indian to Italian cuisines.
SPECTRA
Prominently located at the Lobby level of the hotel, Spectra is a

new age restaurant serving global cuisine, spanning several
continents. Spectra is a confluence of innovative dining
concepts, global design influences and diverse cuisines.
In stature, Spectra stands up to international standards, while
retaining the inimitable warmth of Indian hospitality.
Spread over 16000 sq.ft. with a seating capacity of 225 covers,
Spectra features an interesting setting of culinary islands with
live kitchens, private and semi private seating enclaves and
two large Private Dining Rooms (PDR’s).
The restaurant offers you a veritable treat of international
cuisines cooked ‘a la minute’ through its interactive kitchens by
a brigade of chefs including international culinary talents. Our
Chinese , European, Indian, Charcoal grill and rotisserie
kitchens, Thai, Malaysian and Japanese kitchens cater to
the palates of the uninitiated to most evolved.
Breakfast, the key meal of the day is celebrated with
cornucopia of fresh fruits and popular breakfast items: Swiss &
Danish pastries, waffles and pancakes. A variety of healthy
organic fresh garden salad, noodles, grill seafood, poultries,
and other Indian regional specialties are also the highlight of
breakfast along with a select from bacon, fried potatoes and
sautéed mushrooms.
An ala carte menu for lunch and dinner offers a medley of
cuisines offering time bound guests, super-fix meals and an
elaborate repast for guests who prefer relaxed meals. Chefs at
Spectra employ diverse cooking techniques in keeping with the

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health conscious and the sinfully indulgent.

The exciting grand ‘Dessert buffet’ is a delightful ensemble of
warm and cold desserts including cookies, plated chocolates,
pastries, tarts, mousse, pies and assorted cheeses, perfectly
complementing the sumptuousness of the main course.
SUNDAY LUNCH
The Leela Gurgaon commands an enviable position within the

five star hotel circuits of Delhi and Gurgaon. Our Room business
has certainly been vital in establishing itself as the number one
hotel in Gurgaon. Nevertheless, the Food & Beverage outlets
require consistent local patronage in addition to hotel guest
business to ensure their success.
It is imperative that we establish ourselves as the market
leader and to set the trend in each field. In order to achieve this
objective, we need to be different whenever possible with
regards to menu, service, theme and interior design. This will
clearly set us apart from our competition as well as to ensure
the profitability of our F & B operations.
It is crucial that there is always a buzz in the food and beverage
operation.
The idea of a Sunday Lunch is to create this great family day
where the families can come out to dine and have a great fun
day.
Theme and decor:
Sunday Lunch Venue: Spectra will maintain its unique look and
styling with the same beautiful display of food and beverages.
We have add a lot more delicacies to our Sunday lunch
compared a regular day.
FOOD SPECIFICATION
ENTERTAINMENT
With Sunday the spectra music will change to our in-house DJ
mix this will be our selection of retro mix to suit the Sunday
mood of the restaurant.
BEVERAGE
Afull fledged beverage menu will be available for
consumption .But however along with the buffet every guest

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will be entitles to order our choice of sparkling wine, beer,

Vodka and vodka cocktails.
TIMING :
Operation hours: 0700hrs to Midnight (Friday and Saturday
0700 HRS TO 0030 HRS)
Breakfast: 0700hrs to 1030 hrs
Lunch: 1200 hrs to 1500hrs (Except Sunday we have the
Sunday lunch from 1200hrs to 1600hrs)
Dinner: 1830 hrs to 2330 hrs (Friday and Saturday 1830 hrs to
midnight)
All day dining menu: 1500hrs to 1830hrs.
Last order of the restaurant will be half an hour before closing
PRICING:
Breakfast Buffet: Priced at Rs700/- excluding taxes
Lunch Buffet: Priced at Rs1400/- excluding taxes
Champagne brunch: Priced at Rs2200/- excluding taxes (We
serve Louis Roderer, Champagne, beer and vodka cocktails)
Sunday Lunch without beverages: Priced at Rs2000/-
excluding taxes
Children buffet above charged above eight years of age price is
Rs800/- excluding taxes
KITCHENS:
We have the following kitchens:
1) Japanese
2) Chinese
3) Thai
4) European
5) Charcoal grills and rotisserie
6) Indian kitchen
7) Malaysian and Singaporean kitchen
Policies applicable in the restaurant:
1) Maid policy: Guest accompanied by maids should seat the
maids on the same table with them.
2) Dress code: No shorts and flip flops are allowed in any
restaurant for dinner even for residents .All guest checking in
must be informed on the same on arrival.
DIYA

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Located at the Lobby Level, overlooking the verdant Rajokri

greens (the green belt of Gurgaon), Diya is a culinary mosaic of
Indian flavours. The restaurant offers you an authentic dining
experience coupled with the warmth of Indian hospitality.
Diya is a fine example of balance - where traditional and
modern design elements co-exist in natural harmony with five
elements of nature – air, water, earth, fire and ether. With a
comfortable seating capacity to accommodate 112 guests, Diya
is a delightful venue for all who enjoy Indian traditional fare
outside of their kitchens.
Water bodies seen across the hotel, feature prominently in the
restaurant. They seamlessly harmonize with the surroundings.
One of the interesting features of the restaurant is the glass
enclosed private dining space that can accommodate up to
twelve guests. It offers you exclusivity of space and service for
intimate gatherings.
Show kitchen is the key highlight of the restaurant, where
Chefs deftly showcase their culinary skills as they and toss and
turn while you enjoy music.
TIMING:
Operational Hours: 1900 hrs to 2330 hrs
Closed: Saturday
Pricing: Meal for two will cost you about Rs1400/-excluding
taxes
Cuisine: We serve north Indian cuisine which is the area of
specialization of our Indian master Chef KunalKapoor.
1) Maid policy: Guest accompanied by maids should seat the
maids on the same table with them.

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ZANOTA
Italian Specialty Restaurant

The reigning popularity of Italian cuisine on Indian turf remains
undisputed.
This singular inspiration led to the thought of creating a
restaurant that assured the authenticity of the most favoured
cuisine, in a memorable setting, making for an unforgettable
dining experience. And thus was born Zanotta.
The restaurant scores high for its location on the 6th floor, with
a panoramic view to the city’s skyline, creating a perfect
ambience for a marvellous dining experience. As you enter the
restaurant, an uninterrupted view of the city through clear
glass panels instantly connects you to the bustling energy of
this millennium city.
The restaurant offers you a formal seating arrangement for 80
guests, including semi-private dining sections. It has two
private dining rooms with seating of 8 people in each with a
large selection of over 1500 wines from around the world
including Italy, France, California, Chile, and Germany.
Zanotta’s open kitchen layout is in keeping with the popularity
of live interactive kitchens. A team of dedicated professionals
exhibit the preparations of each delicacy with precision. In
order to maintain the authenticity of flavours, cooking
ingredients are exclusively flown down from Italy.
TIMING:

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Closed: Sunday
Pricing: Meal for two will cost you about Rs2400/-excluding
taxes
Cuisine: We serve fine as well as rustic Italian cuisine cooked
with authentic ingredients.
1) Maid policy: No maids allowed in Zanotta.
2) Children policy: No children below 12 years are allowed in
Zanotta.
RUBICON BAR
Take full-length windows framed by luxurious drapes, chairs

you can sink into and an impeccable list of the finest single
malts and what do you get? The LeelaKempinski bar at
Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), where business and leisure can be
conducted with equal pleasure.
TIMING:
Entertainment: DJ plays lounge and retro from 2000hrs to
2300hrs
Specialty: We an excellent selection of vodkas, whiskies and
our usage of freshest ingredients for all cocktails, We have a
Cristal lounge which serves all champagne and champagne
cocktails. Our most famous cocktail is the grand mohito.
IN-ROOM DINING

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The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) will play host both

business and leisure travellers. So whether you want to save
time on the way to your meeting, or enjoy a romantic meal in
bed, our in-room dining service ensures an extensive menu to
suit the occasion around the clock.
Special offers
Business Special Offer
Valid from 9th February 20010 to 31st December 2011

The LeelaKempinski, Gurgaon, offers an ideal venue for
business travelers. Enjoy world-class facilities and the subtly
rich décor of the latest offering from The Leela Group.
Its unique location ensures that you are always close to the
booming business district. Avail of the multiple business
amenities provided for your added comfort. Come for work,
stay in leisure.

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Play is not left behind either with the Club, Spa services, and
multi-cuisine delicacies. The subtly lush ambience serves a
pleasing touch to your senses.
Day Use Rate
Valid from 2nd April 2010 to 31st December 2010

The LeelaKempinski, Gurgaon now brings a special offer for day
travelers. Stay for a maximum duration of eight hours at
attractive discounted rates.
Enjoy scrumptious meals at our restaurants or relax in your
elegantly plush rooms. Be refreshed at our Spa, or take a pre-
arranged tour of the TajMahal. Live the Leela day!
Festival of Thanksgiving
Valid from 25 th November 2009 to 29 th November

2010
Celebrate the festival of thanksgiving with lots of fervor and
euphoria. The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon is the perfect

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destination with nearby malls and entertainment to enjoy this

festival. Our hotel brings home-away-from-home feelings which
makes our guest stay for a longer time.
You can experience a pleasant stay at our esteemed hotel with

contemporary comforts.
Early Booker Advantage
Validity
Rates
Inclusions
Terms &Conditons
Valid from 9th February 2009 to 28th February 2010
The judicious traveler would like to avail of the Early Booker
Advantage offer from The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi NCR.
Reserve your stay 14 days in advance and be rewarded with
preferential rates
Explore the locale with the shopping and sightseeing tours pre-
planned for you. Treat your taste buds to the multi-cuisine
offering at our restaurants. Take a relaxing massage at the spa
or just lounge in your comfortable rooms.

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Festival of New Year
Valid from 18th December 2010 to 03rd January 2011

Welcome the New year with new vigor, warm and affection.
Begin this new year by refreshing yourself in the cool
atmosphere of The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon to experience true
luxury and comfort surrounded with shopping facilities. We
offer our guests the outstanding personal services
complimented with charm and comfort.
We take pride in inviting you to the exclusive world of royalty
and luxury.
Meetings & Events
The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) is one of the most

celebrated business hotels in Delhi Gurgaon that is ideal for
meetings, conferences, weddings, banquets, theme parties and
special events, amounting to a total of 27000sqft of convention

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space. From the grand pillar less ballrooms to your own private
boardroom, we provide customized set-ups, unique
programmes and sumptuous catering, all exquisitely staged to
exceed the highest standards of hospitality.
The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon’s experienced Convention and

Catering Services team can assist you develop a theme, handle
planning and logistics and provide personalised service from
start to finish, adding that personal touch to create a
memorable meeting or event.
All of the hotel's meeting and function rooms are supported by

the latest audio-visual and communications capabilities, which
include a fully integrated sound system, retractable projection
screens with video projection and retractable theatrical lighting
bars. Smaller meeting rooms have built-in track lighting both
pencil and wide-angled, hidden projection screens and soft
acoustic walls.
Banquet & Meeting Rooms Capacity
We have banquet options with different capacity ranging from
227 Sq. Ft to 9200 Sq. Ft which live and match the special
occasions.
Technical Assistance
Our trained personnel works closely with your Catering and
Conferences Services contact to ensure prompt and plentiful
support.
Our state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment includes:
• Projection booths, at both front and rear
• Lecterns with light and sound control
• Dedicated telephone lines on request
• Motion picture, slide, and overhead projectors
• Mono, stereo and multi-track tape recorders
• Video cameras, video projectors, and video players
• Multi-image dissolve units and programmers
• Personal computers
• Wired or wireless Internet access in meeting rooms

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Music and entertainment

Catering and Conferences Services contact will gladly assist
you with setting up whatever music and entertainment you
need to make your event special.
Receiving and maintenance
The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) features a full
service shipping and receiving office. All packages should be
sent with the names of your or your group and your Catering
and Conferences Services contact. These will be safely stored
in a separate conference storage area and will be treated with
utmost confidentiality. Since storage space for large items is
limited, please time the arrival of your packages to your own.
For any queries on conferences, please write to
groups.gurgaon@theleela.com
Receiving dock
Feel free to contact the Receiving Department for your Catering
or your Conference Services contact to make special
arrangements for delivery of oversized packages or
environmentally sensitive equipment.
Post-conference shipping
Shipping of post-event materials can be coordinated though
your Catering or Conference Services contact.
Maintenance
Our Engineering Department is available 24 hours a day for
general assistance with lighting, room temperature control and
minor repairs.
Welcome amenities and VIP gifts
Special arrangements can be made for you to purchase
welcome amenities for your VIP guests. These include wine,
fruit baskets, champagne and truffles or themed food and gift
baskets.
Spouse Programmes
At TheLeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), we have special
programmes that keep your family entertained while you're
attending your conference. These programmes include:
• City sightseeing tours
• Chef's demonstrations
• Fitness/spa treatments
• Beauty consultants for specialised programmes

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• Aerobics
• Fitness and health breaks
• Guided shopping tour
• Family programmes
PEARL BALL ROOM
Located above the lobby level overlooking the picturesque
Aravalli hills, this pillar-less space spans 9200 square feet and
has an impressive ceiling height of 16 feet. The Pearl Ballroom
has an attached pre-function area to host pre-event drinks,
cocktail parties, registration or group break-outs, making it the
perfect venue for product launches, exhibitions and events
catering up to 1000 guests. Its modern decor and the latest
audiovisual facilities provide a stylish ambience for any event,
with the flexibility to make your most creative theme ideas
come to life.
• The hall has a separate
entrance overall, advantage as
the same acts a segregated
private wing for large scale
events, also the staircase can
be easily decorated,
depending on your
requirement.
• Pillar free hall for effective
space utilization
• Natural countryside
picturesque view
• Clear ceiling height of 16 ft.
• An additional pre-function area
which is an ideal location for
evening cocktail dinner
parties.
• Adjustable dimmer light
• High resolution in built data
projection screens
MAPLE
Overlooking the NH8, Maple is the exquisitely designed 3500
square feet conference room with elegant and warm-toned

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walls and ceiling. The room features daylight and state-of-the-

art technology with roll down screens for your projections.
Entertain a reception of 200 guests or host a lavish dinner for
100, this flexible space features an additional pre-function area
which can be used for pre-event drinks or food display.
space utilization
• Natural daylight overseeing
the NH8
• Clear ceiling height of 13.25 ft.
• An additional pre-function area
for Food display.
projection screens
ROYAL ROOM
The Royal Ball Room is an elegantly designed room, with 5200
square feet of impeccable interior space. Entertain up to 300
guests for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres or in a theater-style
arrangement. Host a sophisticated dinner for as many as 150
guests. Divide this ballroom into Royal Ball Room I & II for
more intimate spaces.
space utilization
• Natural daylight overseeing
the NH8
• Clear ceiling height of 13.25 ft.
projection screens

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The one thing you would expect to discover in the land that
gave birth to Ayurveda is relaxation and rejuvenation from a
famed Gurgaon hotel. At The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi
NCR, you don't have to go too far to find it. But once you step
in and give in, that boardroom will seem very far away.
Baby Sitting Services
We'd be happy to provide reliable babysitting services, should
you and your spouse desire some "we" time.
Business Services
The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi NCR offers round the clock
business, entertainment and travel arrangements...
Other Services
• City site seeing tours
• Shopping tours
• Visit to the TajMahal at Agra
• Car Rentals
SPA

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The one thing you would expect to discover in the land that
gave birth to Ayurveda is relaxation and rejuvenation. At The
LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, an acclaimed Gurgaon spa
hotel, you don't have to go too far to find it. But once you step
in and give in, that boardroom will seem very far away.
Day Spa Lavanya
The word Lavanya finds its origin in India’s historical Indo-Aryan
language - Sanskrit. Translated into English it means: Beauty &
Grace....
Fitness Centre
The Fitness Centre at the LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi NCR
is outfitted with the latest in weight training and...
TARIFFS & POLICIES

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Deluxe Room 19000 20500 21000 22500
Premiere Room 21000 22500 23000 24500
Terrace Room 23000 24500 25000 26500
Club Room 25000 26500 27000 28500
Executive Suite 40000 40000 45000 45000
Deluxe Suite 50000 50000 60000 60000
Terms & Conditions:

• All rates are exclusive of applicable taxes.
• Check-in time is 1400 hrs and checkout time 1200 hrs.
• All reservations must be guaranteed at the time of
booking. All major credit cards are accepted.
• Published tariff is subject to change without prior
intimation.
• The special terms & conditions may be applicable to
certain promotional rates or during the blackout periods.
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• Up to two children below 12 years of age can stay in the

parent's room at no additional charge (on a room-only
basis) should no extra bed / mattress be required.
• We would not be able to honor any request for a room to
be shared by more than two adults and two children below
the age of 12 years.
• Should there be more than two children; a separate room
will be allocated at the parent's applicable room rate.
• Kindly note that we would not be able to provide an extra
bed option owing to the layout and the interiors of the
room/suite.
• Triple Sharing: Triple sharing of rooms by guests more
than 12 years of age will not be entertained
Smoking Rooms:
• Effective 2nd October 2008, the Government has
introduced "No-Smoking" legislation for hotels, restaurants
and all public places. As a consequence, smoking is
prohibited in all parts of the hotel except in designated
bedrooms where smoking is permitted.
• The hotel has dedicated smoking guest bedrooms. Should
you desire a smoking bedroom, please let us know. We
shall endeavor to reserve a smoking bedroom for you,
subject to availability.
• Any cancellation / amendment made within 72 hrs prior to
arrival of the guest, retention would be charged for the
entire duration of stay. Any request thereafter to reinstate
the reservation would be treated as a fresh request and
would be subject to availability.
Rates & Reservations
the most enjoyable service. We take pleasure in offering you
the most up-to-date rates and well as status on room
availability while maintaining the highest security standards.
So cast off all reservations and prepare to book yourself a taste

of the true essence of India at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and
Resorts.

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Sunday closed.
GETTING HERE
The LeelaKempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR) is one of the most
inspiring and luxurious Delhi airport hotels, that is also a bold
new statement of India's new business eminence in the global
arena. Strategically placed in one of the capital's booming
business districts, it is the first choice for discerning business
travellers from across the world and the last word is luxury
business hotels. But don't take our word for it. Come, stay with
us and you'll discover that like the rest of this new India, we too
deliver on our promise to the world.
From the Airport

• International Airport : 5 Kms
• Domestic Airport : 7 Kms
Delhi City Centre : 20 Kms
Gurgaon City Centre : 5 Kms
0.5 Kms/ 5
GE / Genpact -
mins
0.5 Kms/ 5
Ericsson -
mins
Siemens - 1 Kms/ 5 mins
ABN/RBS - 1 Kms/ 5 mins
IBM - 2 Kms/ 5 mins
1.5 Kms/ 5
Microsoft -
mins
0.5 Kms/ 5
Coca Cola -
mins
1.5 Kms/ 5
Nokia / NSN -
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Alcatel-Lucent - 2 Kms/ 5 mins
Areas nearby:
0.5 Kms/ 5
UdyogVihar -
mins
1 Kms/ 5
Cyber Greens -
mins
Golf Course 4 Kms/ 10
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Road mins
4 Kms/ 10
Sector 37 -
mins
3 Kms/ 7
IFFCO Chowk -
mins
30 Kms/ 30
Manesar -
mins
42 Kms/ 45
Bhiwadi -
mins
60 Kms/ 60
Bawal -
mins
Connaught 18 Kms/ 25
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Place mins
10 Kms/ 15
ChanakyaPuri -
mins
REACH US
Address:
Ambience Island
National Highway - 8
Gurgaon 122 002, Delhi N.C.R,
India
Tel: +91 (0) 124 477 1234
Fax: +91 (0) 124 477 1235
E-mail: reservations.gurgaon-delhi@theleela.com
Know Gurgaon, Delhi NCR

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In what seems like no time at all, Gurgaon has gone from being
a sleepy village on the outskirts of Delhi to becoming perhaps
the most important satellite city in the National Capital Region,
where modern technology perfectly coexists with ancient
folklore.
Culture
Located in the National Capital Region of New Delhi, Gurgaon's
roots are millennia deep. The name Gurgaon is an evolution of
"Guru Gram" or "The Guru's Village"; this is the site of the
village of the great teacher Dronacharya from the great Hindu
epic Mahabharata. In fact, his tank can still be visited on the
western side of the Railway Road. Gurgaon also has the famous
temple of Sheetla Mata, which attracts droves of devotees
every Monday and Tuesday.
It's proximity to New Delhi also ensures that shopping delights
of Delhi like the fabled Meena Bazaar, ChandniChowk, Asia's
largest wholesale market and cultural delights like the Jama
Masjid, the Red Fort and myriad Mughal masterpieces are a
short drive away.
Language
Hindi is the main spoken and written language of the region
while English is spoken at offices and commercial
establishments. Due to New Delhi's Mughal past, Urdu is fairly
common, as is Punjabi.
Weather
The Gurgaon, Delhi NCR region straddles the Gangetic Plain
and sees extremes of heat and cold. The hot summers run from
April to October, when afternoon is best spent indoors. June to
July sees the arrival of the monsoon, which alleviates the heat
to a degree. Cold winds sweeping south from the Himalayas
make for bracing winters where woollens are a must.
Transportation
Gurgaon has an efficient network of private taxis in India, which
are available on call around-the-clock. The more adventurous
could take a ride in the three-wheeled auto rickshaws.

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THE LEELA PALACE KEMPINSKI

UDAIPUR
Udaipur, the Venice of the East, is integral to Rajasthan, a state

with a rich cultural heritage of palaces, lakes, traditional arts
and crafts, and distinctive architecture that are major
attractions. Here, adorning the banks of Lake Pichola and
standing witness to the historic City Palace, The Leela Palace
Kempinski Udaipur captures all the romance and splendour of a
royal era.
The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur with its breathtaking view
of the Aravali Mountains stands majestically on the banks of
Lake Pichola. Evoking the grandeur and opulence of a bygone
era, all 72 Rooms and 8 Suites overlook the tranquil waters of
the lake.Heritage and Lake View Rooms are finely appointed
with artifacts and furnishings representing the handicrafts of
Rajasthan. The suites evoke a sense of architecture which
includes the rich and natural detailing of traditional Indian
palaces.
Whether arriving by one of the delightfully decorated boats or
by luxury cars, The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur offers its
guests the tranquil setting of exploring the rich heritage of its
surroundings in style and comfort.
The pool, overlooking Lake Pichola, the luxurious ESPA tented
spa (Opening in November, 2009), the gym fitted with the
finest of equipment and personal trainers, are just some of the
facilities on offer at this grand palace.
For those looking to celebrate an event in grandeur, or an
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inspirational surroundings, several meeting rooms, board room,

business center and banquet halls are on offer.
As one of the most popular Udaipur hotels, The Leela Palace
Kempinski Udaipur is majestic in her appearance, and is the
quintessence of luxury.
ACCOMMODATION
LAKE VIEW ROOM & HERITAGE VIEW ROOM

54 sq. mts of spacious interiors invite the guest to settle into a
regal reverie. The stupendous setting of the hotel guarantees a
view to each of our discerning guests from its 72 rooms.
Whether it is the majestic wonder of the City Palace and Jag
Niwas Palace or the shimmering waters of the Lake Pichola, the
panoramic palette offers hues of a myriad shade to keep you
enthralled.
THE SUITES
Each of our suites offers luxurious comfort and practical space.
The four Luxury Suites and two Duplex Suites provide a serene
and royal sanctuary to our guests to experience high-end
luxury. The exclusive Royal Suite offers a view unparalleled to
none other, while the unique Maharaja Suite boasts of its own
massage room for the discreet comfort of its distinguished
guests.

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LAKE VIEW ROOM
Offers a wide panoramic view of the surrounding hills and the

Lake Pichola, with either a view of the sunrise or sunset
HERITAGE VIEW ROOM
Offers an unparalleled view of the historic City Palace, Jag

Niwas Palace, and Jagmandir.
LUXURY SUITE

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Spacious two bay suite with a finely appointed living room and
dining area, replete with a work desk, leading on to a tastefully
done up bedroom and bath area with walk in shower stall,
bathtub with an exotic view of the City Palace, separate water
closet and “his n hers” separate vanity counters, and guest
toilet. This suite will offer you a home away from home feeling.
DUPLEX SUITE
The Duplex Suite as the name suggests is spread over two

levels with a beautiful living room leading to an open air dip
pool and Jacuzzi. The master bedroom has a stunning view of
the City Palace and other heritage buildings. The bath area has
a walk in shower stall, bathtub, water closet, separate vanity
counters. The suite has it own guest toilet. This suite is opulent
and offers perfect pampering.
THE ROYAL SUITE

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As the name suggests this suite is fit for a king! A grand dome
that enthralls your aesthetic senses with its exquisite hand
painted gold and silver leaf work, brings back an era when
artisans would paint on a medium much grander than just a
canvas. This suite with its spacious dining room with rich
upholstery and carpets invites the discerning guest to dine in a
royal setting. The Master bedroom with a four poster bed
provides an intimate sanctuary complete with a bathtub and
Jacuzzi. The Royal Suite is an exclusive suite on the third floor
offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding hills and the
majestic Lake Pichola.
THE MAHARAJA SUITE

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The unique Maharaja Suite boasts of its own massage parlour

for the discreet comfort of its distinguished guests. The
Maharaja Suite as eponymous as it may be expected creates a
magic that was once privy only to the Maharanas and
Maharanis of yore. With a spacious plunge pool and sprawling
courtyards, the suite offers a residence fit for Emperors and
Empresses. Plush interiors with the finest of art and artifacts
that adorn its interiors, this suite will weave a spell of supreme
luxury over you. The suite offers a living room and study, with a
dining area, a master bedroom with separate walk in wardrobe,
king size bath tub with Jacuzzi and separate shower stall and
water closet. A separate guest bedroom offers privacy to
accompanying guests.
DINNING
The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur restaurants overlooking

the picturesque heritage city, Lake Pichola and the natural
beauty of the Aravalli Ranges and includes a 24hr al-fresco
dining area, lounges and fine dining Indian specialty restaurant.

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A lakeside private table with a stunning view is also available

upon request for an exclusive breakfast or dinner experience.
Contemporary and sophisticated, The Dining Room includes a
walk-in cellar with a private sommelier and terrace, and offer
international cuisine prepared with fresh spices, herbs, fruits
and vegetables from the palace organic gardens.
Sheesh Mahal offers fine dining in Udaipur under the stars in an
rooftop restaurant with a panoramic view of the heritage city
and Indian cuisine from the royal kitchens of India.
The Library Bar is an intimate lounge designed as a luxurious
den with dark wood paneling, fireplaces, fine art, books and
collectible artifacts for guests to enjoy refreshments,
champagnes, time refined cognacs, single malts and vintage
wines.
The afternoon high tea experience in the relaxed tranquility of
The Verandah courtyard includes traditional palace life rituals
of times gone by amidst large Tree of Life and peacock mosaics
on the wall.
DINING ROOM
The Dining Room at the Leela Palace is the "Kohinoor" in the
company's crown. It brings to you an eclectic mix of cuisines
and flavours from different corners of the world. Fuelled by the
talents of Executive Chef KarimHassene from Chablis, Burgundy
in France, it flaunts his culinary talents.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an elegant
setting with views overlooking the panaromic Lake Pichola. The
menu mix reflects the appropriate time of day, the focus being
on quality and freshness of ingredients. Every preparation
represents a unique style and makes a statement of modern
simplicity and creative presentations. The service ethos at the
restaurant will be on invisible service where the team members
are present only when the need arises so you can be on your
own, even in a crowd, a tradition well preserved for our
Maharana and Maharani guests. The three meals at the Dining
Room will be an individual and enigmatic experience as the
light of the morning sun gives way to the warmth of the
afternoon to the glow of the flickering candlelight at dinner.
Lunch at The Dining Room reflects a repertoire of preparations
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The lunch menu will be an ala carte selection with a trip to the
coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Dinner for our distinguished patrons will be a an extravagant
affair with a selection of AmouseBouches, walk into the wine
cellar to taste the old French Claret or the nouveau Australian
Shiraz and the World Cuisine mix of the ala carte menu panning
all the five worlds that we call home. The ala carte menu will
feature preparations from the Pan Asian diaries of travellers to
the most celebrated ingredients of Europe and the hidden
jewels from the Khazana of the royal Gharanas of our local
cultures.
SHEESH MAHAL
Royal fine dining in an evening setting under a starlight clime
with a soft breeze to envelope you into a journey of exquisite
Indian flavours, Sheesh Mahal mirrors the true essence of the
kitchens of India. The evening glow of glittering candles in
multicolored hues adds a resplendent touch to this already
royal restaurant. A mix of authentic styles along with the more
contemporary nuances, Fine Dining is elevated to another level.
POOLSIDE
Laze in the spectacular pool, providing an unsurpassed view of
the Lake Pichola and the natural beauty of the Aravalli ranges.
Unwind with a drink from your invigorating swim up as you lie
on your sun bed. Intricate marble work creates a visually
appealing foundation to our expansive pool. What better way to
share a romantic sunset but this.
Mineral water, Evian spray mists, chilled towels and frozen fruit
amenities are regular features to pamper you. In between laps,
savour delicious gourmet or refresh with the iced teas or a
chilled beer. You may also want to lounge in the privacy of a
shaded Jacuzzi at the far end of the pool.
Rates & Reservations

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the most enjoyable service. We take pleasure in offering you
the most up-to-date rates and well as status on room
availability while maintaining the highest security standards.
So cast off all reservations and prepare to book yourself a taste

of the true essence of India at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and
Resorts.
Sunday closed.
TARIFFS & POLICIES
Apr 1 Nov 10 Apr 20

0 to Oct 1 to Mar 11 to
Room Name
Sep 1 0 Feb 20 2011 Sep 20
0 11 11
Lake View
26000 33000 33000 33000 26000
Rooms
Lake View
Rooms with 28000 35000 35000 35000 28000
Balcony
Heritage View
30000 37000 37000 37000 30000
Rooms
Heritage View
Rooms with 32000 39000 39000 39000 32000
Balcony

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Luxury Suite 65000 85000 85000 85000 65000
11000 12000 12000

Duplex Suite 120000 110000
0 0 0
The Royal 14000 16000 16000

160000 140000
Suite 0 0 0
The Maharaja 20000 25000 25000

250000 200000
Suite 0 0 0
Policies
• All room rates are inclusive of Luxury Tax.
• All room rates are quoted in INR.
• Check in: 1400 hrs; Check out: 12:00 noon.
• Same rate would apply for single and double occupancy
on room only plan.
Guarantee policy
• All bookings must be guaranteed at the time of
reservation by a Credit Card for website reservation.
Cancellation Policy during April 2010 - 22nd December
2010
• No cancellation charges will be levied 48 hrs prior to date
of arrival for FIT reservations.
• Within 48 hrs any cancellation or no show will be charged
by one night penalty.
Cancellation Policy during 23rd December 2010 - 4th
January 2011
• All Room reservations (including Christmas and New Year
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• Any cancellation within 60 days of arrival will result in

retention for the entire duration of stay.
• Bookings not secured with advance payments will be
released 60 days prior to the date of arrival.
Cancellation Policy during 5th January 2011 - 30th
September 2012
• No cancellation charges will be levied 48 hrs prior to date
of arrival for FIT reservations.
• Within 48 hrs any cancellation or no show will be charged
by one night penalty.
Extra Bed & Child Policy
• We welcome children above 8 years of age. However, for
children below 8 years of age parents are advised to
accompany them at all times due to the design and layout
of the Palace.
• Two children up to 8 years of age can stay in the parent's
room without an additional charge. A maximum of one
child's bed is provided in our limited number of rooms
under Heritage Room categories which will be provided at
no additional charge subject to availability.
• One child over 8 but less than 12 years can stay in the
parent's room. A child's bed is provided in our limited
number of rooms under Heritage Room categories which
will be provided at no additional charge subject to
availability.
• For two children between 8 and 12 years an additional
room is necessary. The rate of this room will be 50% of the
parent's applicable room rate subject to availability. Not
applicable during peak period.
• If a child is above 12 years of age, a separate room will be
required at the parent's applicable room rate. An extra
bed shall not be provided for anyone over 12 years of age.
Maximum occupancy per room is two adults.
Non Smoking Policy
• The Government has introduced "No-Smoking" legislation
for hotels, restaurants and all public places. As a
consequence, smoking is prohibited in all parts of the

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hotel except in designated public area and

bedrooms where smoking is permitted.
Pet Policy
• No pets are allowed in the hotel premises.
Meeting Rooms & Banquet Halls

The meeting rooms and banquet halls offer state-of-the-art
conferencing and meeting facilities overlooking the shimmering
Lake Pichola.
It is one of the most sort after meeting venues in Udaipur for
Board Meetings, high profile social gatherings, weddings,
corporate power meetings, and other special celebrations.
We offer flexibility of space and a variety of seating styles for
banquet space from 8 - 250 guests, a grand event with a sit-
down capacity of up to 200 guests and an additional outdoor
capacity for standing cocktails for 100 guests.
Equipment available on hire
• LCD projector
• DVD/ TV/ VCR
• Cordless Microphone
• Podium
• Music System
• Laptop or Desktop computer
• Screen
• Table Microphone
• Telephone with teleconferencing
facility.
• Flip chart
• Overhead Projector
Meeting Rooms
• Bindiya (10 people)
• Kangan (10 people)
• Payal (8 people)
• The Chairman’s Boardroom (14
people)

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Banquet Halls
• The Mewar Room
Can accommodate a Sit-Down
seating for 96 guests, Theatre
Style for 100 guests and
Reception for 120 guests
• The Marwar Room
Can accommodate a Sit-Down
seating for 70 guests, Theatre
Style for 80 guests and Reception
for 80 guests with outdoor terrace
capacity of standing cocktails for
100 guests
• The Royal Ballroom
The Mewar and Marwar rooms
combined together to create
spacious
surroundings for a Sit Down
seating of 200 guests
The warm and gracious staff at The Leela Palace Kempinski
Udaipur provide the finest personalized service to our guests in
exquisite uniforms inspired by traditional Rajasthan costumes
to compliment our Udaipur palace hotel.
The service philosophy at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
is based on India's ancient scriptures "AtithiDevoBhava" which
translated means "Guest is God". This is embodied in our warm
and inimitable Indian hospitality that truly reflects The Essence
of India.
Services
• Clef d’Or Concierge
• Dry Cleaning and Valet
• Private dining
• Spa Treatments by ESPA (Opening in November, 2009)
• Butler service
• International newspapers
• Replenishing of the Gourmet Corner

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• Airport/train station pick-up by chauffeured luxury cars

• In-room check-in
• Nightly turndown service
• Evening Canapés
• Destination Dining
• Shoe shine service
• Secretarial Services
• Doctor on Call
Specials & Activities
• Daily Yoga (Yoga Sessions On chargeable basis)
• Heritage champagne walks
• Rajasthani folk dances
• Cultural Dancers
• Cultural performance (Can be organized, chargeable
directly to the guest)
• Lamp lighting Ceremony
• Puppet Show (On request)
• Cooking Classes with Chef
• Historian Session
Leisure Attractions
• City Palace and Museum
• Jag Mandir Palace
• MotiMagri
• Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace)
• Saheliyonki Bari
• FatehSagar Lake
• Boat Ride to Nehru Garden
• Sound and Light Show of The City Palace
• Jeep Safari
• Horse riding
• Mountain biking
• Touring remote villages, temples, and cultural centers

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• Wildlife trekking and guide

• Camel riding
• Astrology and Fortune Telling
• Antique shopping
• Village tour of walled city
ESPA at TheLeela Palace Kempinski
Udaipur
ESPA at The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur (Opening in
November, 2009) offers luxurious haven of wellness to revive,
restore, relax and rejuvenate our exclusive guests. Equipped
with nine spacious and well appointed tents. This Udaipur spa
also boasts 14 treatments rooms set amidst fragrant trees and
landscaped gardens overlooking a magnificent view of the
heritage city.
Recreational facilities include a fitness centre,steam rooms,

Jacuzzi and a swimming pool.
Getting Here
A complete arrival experience is what awaits you at The Leela
Palace Kempinski Udaipur. Less than 45 minutes from the
MaharanaPratap Airport by car, The Leela Palace Kempinski
Udaipur is located amidst a Rajasthani stone walled city on the
banks of Lake Pichola and offers a breathtaking view of the
heritage city, City Palace and the majestic Aravalli Mountains.
Address:
The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur
Lake Pichola,
P.O.Box No.125
Udaipur-313 001
India
Telephone: 91-294-6701234
Fax : 91-294-6701212
E-mail : reservations.udaipur@theleela.com
Know Udaipur

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A 16th century city in the heart of Rajasthan, the enchanting

city of Udaipur is regal in historic splendor and immensely rich
in heritage, myths and legends, culture and leisure adventure.
Also known as "the city of lakes", Udaipur is surrounded by the
scenic beauty of the Aravalli Mountains.
Surrounded by regal palaces of marble and sandstone, Udaipur
borrows its name from its founder MaharanaUdai Singh. It has a
glorious past that reiterates the fascinating tale of
unprecedented pride, gallantry, fortitude and glory of the
Sisodia Dynasty. MaharanaUdai Singh is the predecessor of this
Rajput clan and he founded this city.
One day, MaharanaUdai Singh, was out on a hunting

expedition. Perchance as legend has it, he came across a
hermit meditating on the banks of a lake. The hermit blessed
the Maharana and told him that if he built a palace at that very
spot it would be well protected. The Maharanafollowed his
advice, and hence Udaipur came into being, named after
MaharanaUdai Sing. The capital of the Sisodia dynasty was then
moved from Chittaur the previous capital to Udaipur.
The “City of Lakes”, as it is known, is located in the central part

of the fascinating erstwhile kingdom of Mewar. The Sisodia
Dynasty, Suryavanshi by descent, ruled Mewar for several
years.
Culture
This beautiful city has received a rich cultural heritage from the
bygone age. In the present times, Udaipur has adopted the life
style of big cities; still there are some customs & traditions in
the city that would be new for you. The city is still inhabited by
people of Bhil tribe, so you could see people dressed in typical
Rajasthani dress with loads of silver jewelry.Colorful festivals
and fairs depict the cultural prosperity of Udaipur. The lakes,
temples, huge forts and palaces boast about the rich legacy of
this city.
The dynamic and vibrant dance adds sparkle to this romantic
city of Udaipur. Bhavai, Ghoomar, KachhiGhodi, Kalbeliya and

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Terahtaali are the known dances of Rajasthan and make the

dance of Udaipur too. Still, dance of DandiGair is associated
with Marwar and hence with Udaipur. Talking about music, the
dwellers of Udaipur find solace in the melodious music of
Morchang, Naad, Tanpura, Sarangi and many other instruments
that used to echo the courts of Mewar rulers.
Language
To communicate, language is really important. Mewari is the
primary language of Udaipur, yet Rajasthani, Hindi and English
are also common in the city.
Weather
Udaipur city has particularly a tropical climate. The three main
seasons, summer, monsoon and winter respectively, dominate
the city of Udaipur. Situated at an altitude of 598m above sea
level, moreover in a desert area, Udaipur has sultry type of
Climate. However, Udaipur is the only place in Rajasthan that
has quite moderate climate throughout the year. In summers,
the scorching sun makes the city hot whereas in winters the
weather is pleasant.
Transportation
In Udaipur, you can hire taxi/cab that is available in variety,
ranging from luxurious cabs to average ones. The city dwellers
usually rely on Tongas, Auto-rickshaws and Three-wheelers to
move around the city. Tonga, being the cheapest mode to
travel, is used by people to a great extent. You can also opt for
auto-rickshaws, which are easily available throughout the city.
Three-wheeler is another option to travel around the city that
charge nominal fare to reach predefined destinations. These
autos run on sharing basis and move from one point to
another .Udaipur also offers a reasonably good bus service and
city buses are the most common means of transport used by
people. To make your trip interesting, you can also enjoy
bicycle ride.

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Around Udaipur
Ahar:
About three kilometers from the town of Udaipur lies Ahar, the
ancient capital of the Sisodias, which boasts of numerous
chhatris or cenotaphs that commemorate Mewar's royal
personages.
Nathdwara:
Nathdwara, 48 kilometers from Udaipur, is an important Hindu
pilgrim center, also famous for nurturing the glorious tradition
of Pichwal paintings.
Ranakpur:
Ranakpur, 98 kilometers away, boasts of some of the most
exquisite Jain temples in the country. The main temple
Chowmukha or the four faced temple is dedicated to Adinathji
and was built in the 15th Century A.D.
Jaisamand Lake:
Jaisamand, 48 kilometers away, is the second largest artificial
lake in Asia. This lake was built by Maharana Jai Singh in 1685
and is situated close to the Jaisamand wildlife sanctuary that
serves as a habitat to various species of birds and animals.
Rajasmand Lake:
Rajasmand, 66 kilometers north of Udaipur was built by
Maharana Raj Singh in 1660.the large artificial lake has many
stepped embankment made in stunning white marble. Here,
you can also see the five carved toranas (weighing arches),
where Maharana Raj Singh and his descendants organized the
event of Tuladan.
UdaiSagar Lake:
UdaiSagar Lake, 15 kilometer of east was built by
MaharanaUdai Singh 2 during 1537-1572 A.D. to ensure
adequate supply of water in his kingdom. This lake records the
historic moment, when in 1573 A.D. MaharanaPratap Singh was

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invited by Kunwar Man Singh on the banks of UdaiSagar lake to

discuss the surrendering terms and conditions to Akbar. The
invitation was declined, which is said to have led to the Battle
of Haldighati in 1576 A.D.
Rishabhdeoji:
Rishabhdeoji, located 65 kilometers from the city of Udaipur, is
an important pilgrimage site for followers of Jainism and
Hinduism alike. Owing to a large amount of saffron offerings
made, the temple has also come to be known as the
“kesariyaji” Temple.
Eklingji:
Eklingji, 22 kilometers north of Udaipur is one of the prime
pilgrimage destinations in Rajasthan. Eklingji has been the
deity of the royal Mewar family since the time of BappaRawal,
founder of the Mewar dynasty. Within the walls of the Eklingji
Temple, there are 108 shrines built of marble and sandstone.
Gogunda:
Gogunda has played an important role in Mewar’s history.
About 35 kilometers northwest of Udaipur is located at 2750
mtrs. above sea level. This was MaharanaPratap’s marshalling
ground on the eve of the battle of Haldighati. It was also here
that Amar Singh after a long struggle submitted to the mighty
Mughals in 1615 A.D.
Chawand:
Chawand, about 40 kilometers from Udaipur, the Samadhi of
MaharanaPratap Singh is situated in Chawand. MaharanaPratap
Singh passed away at Chawand Palace on 19th January 1597
A.D. and this Samadhi was constructed by the ruler of Mewar in
his memory.
Kumbalgarh Fort:
Kumbhalgarh Fort, located 84 kilometers from Udaipur in
Rajasmand District is the birthplace of the great warrior

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MaharanaPratap. It is encircled by thirteen elevated mountain

peaks and constructed about 1914 meters above sea level. The
36 kilometer fortification, second largest after the Great Wall of
China, finds mention in international records. The huge
complex of the fort has numerous palaces, temples and
gardens that are illuminated at night, lending it a magnificent
view.
UPCOMING HOTELS
The Leela Palace Kempinski Chennai
The Leela will soon enter Chennai with the first ever
beachfront Luxury Hotel.
Located in a quiet Residential part of Chennai, abutting

the Bay of Bengal and in close proximity to the
landmark Chettinad Palace at Santhome. Hotel to be
developed on a 6.25-acre site that would also include a
Software Park & which would face the Bay of Bengal &
Arabian Sea.
The 15 storeyed high-rise hotel will have approximately

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390 rooms suites. 36,000 sq.ft will be dedicated to

extensive meeting and conference facilities. The
architecture inspired by the royal, opulent Chettinad
dynasty, will be offset by the grand expanse of the
azure blue seas. Hold your breath as this grandeur of
heritage reveals itself in the latter half of 2010.
The Leela Palace Kempinski New Delhi
Set in three acres, The Leela Palace Kempinski New

Delhi is strategically located on VinayMarg, Africa
Avenue.
This 211 room trophy hotel is being designed by a
great architect, Mr. John Gerondelis of Smallwoods,
Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart and Associates to showcase
a blend of classical historical Northern Indian places
and Lutyen Delhi reflected in the colonnades and
architectural features of landmark buildings like the
Parliament.
The hotel will have an array of speciality restaurants,
lounges, library bar, state- of-the-art spa and
banqueting facilities by 2010.
The Leela Palace Kempinski Hyderabad

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Hyderabad 'the pearl city of India' is fast emerging as an IT and

BPO centre. The Leela Palace Kempinski Hyderabad is being
constructed on prime location of BanjaraHills.The 186 Room
hotel is on its way to completion.
The LeelaKempinski Pune
Just 3.5 kms away from the Koregaon airport and in close
proximity to the Pune golf course, The Leela, Kempinski Pune is
being designed as an urban resort with a laid-back feel.
Set in four acres, the architecture of this 11 storeyed high-rise

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building will reflect the grandeur of the Maratha reign. The IT

park will be a 10 storeyed structure with architecture to match
the Silicon Valleys of the World.
Taking luxury to the highest level of comfort the hotel will have
an array of speciality restaurants and lounges, a state-of-the-
art Spa of about 16,000 sq. ft. that will cater to both the
growing social as well as meetings and conferences market.
Under construction, this hotel is preparing itself towards
perfection.

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