Located in the heart of the prestigious Diplomatic Enclave area in New Delhi, inspired by the surrounding Lutyens’ architecture, this Leela property houses 286 large, palatial rooms and suites, with a built-up area of approximately 650,000 sq. ft.

The Leela Palace interprets Lutyen’s Delhi through contemporary architectural language, establishing a landmark presence within the Diplomatic Enclave through carefully orchestrated form and material expression.

The building massing echoes classical proportional relationships while employing modern structural systems and envelope technology.

Guest rooms are organized vertically and horizontally to maximize the prestigious setting, with each accommodation sized generously (550+ sq. ft. minimum) and positioned to command views of manicured gardens and the city’s skyline.

The lobby sequence is choreographed as a grand arrival court, anchored by a central double-height hall with layered vertical circulation and prominent circulation cores that establish clear wayfinding hierarchies.

Public spaces—banqueting, conference, spa, and dining facilities—are distributed across the vertical section to support independent operational flows and internal landscape connections.

The interior palette draws from regional heritage through carved ceilings, marquetry, hand-wrought details, and natural materials, balanced later with contemporary furnishing and lighting.

The rooftop houses a temperature-controlled infinity pool integrated within the building envelope as a sculptural termination.

Facade treatment combines sandstone cladding—nodding to regional architectural tradition—with contemporary glazing systems and articulated cornice elements defining the building profile.

All architectural decisions focus on compositional clarity, spatial hierarchy, material integration, and site presence, presented purely from a design and planning perspective without reference to hospitality operations or service programming.