Picolo recommends · Hotel in New Delhi, India
The Leela Palace New Delhi
A pool on the roof above the green avenues of the embassy district, with Delhi turning orange in the winter dusk.
Up on the roof the city noise drops away, and the pool looks out over the treetops of Chanakyapuri. This is the diplomatic quarter of New Delhi, with wide streets and embassies behind tall gates.
Inside, The Leela Palace is built like a modern palace: marble floors, chandeliers and large rooms with marble bathrooms. It is grand without being old.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Leela Palace New Delhi
We chose it for the calm and the scale. After a day in Old Delhi, coming back to a large room, a marble bath and a swim on the roof is about as restful as the city gets.
Chanakyapuri is quiet because it is away from the old city. You will need a car for most sightseeing, and in summer the rooftop is too hot by day.
What you get
- Rooftop pool
- Large rooms with marble baths
- Formal palace service
- Restaurants in the hotel
- Car service for trips into the city
A day at The Leela Palace New Delhi
- Morning
- Breakfast before the drive to Old Delhi.
- Midday
- Sightseeing by car while the air is cooler.
- Afternoon
- Back to the room for a long soak in the marble bath.
- Evening
- A swim on the roof as the sun sets over the city.
Location
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India
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Where is The Leela Palace New Delhi?
In Chanakyapuri, the embassy district south-west of the centre. It is quiet and green, but most sights are a drive away.
When is the best time to use the pool on the roof of The Leela Palace New Delhi?
Winter evenings, from November to February. The days are mild, and the light over the city at sunset is soft. In May and June the roof is too hot by day.
Is The Leela Palace New Delhi good for a first visit to Delhi?
Yes, if you are happy to travel by car. You get a calm base, while The Imperial suits those who want to walk to Connaught Place.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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