Relish the sumptuous offerings that have led to this property’s ranking as Asia’s second Best City Hotel. From its design and decor, from gastronomy to hospitality, this magnificent, modern palace is a true reflection of the city’s multifaceted heritage. Its location mere minutes from the airport and Lutyens’ Delhi as well as its undertaking of the Suraksha initiative towards health and hygiene makes this 5-star hotel the ultimate choice for city explorers, history buffs and frequent fliers alike. The Leela story begins with its founder Late Capt. CP Krishnan Nair, and a deep hunger that fuelled his ambitions. Born into a poor agricultural family in Kannur District of Kerala, India, Capt. Nair joined the Free India Army in his mid-20s. He met Leela, the daughter of a successful handloom owner, who went on to become his soulmate, a life-partner and the leading lady in all his business ventures. After marriage, he resigned from the Army in 1945 and joined the handloom business, working his charm into the handloom industry, the world over.