Bangalore, IndiaKodihalli
The Leela Palace Bengaluru
Modern maharaja palace
Kodihalli Bangalore, India
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
The LeelaModern maharaja palace
The estate recreates royal Mysore pageantry, with lotus lagoons and ornate domes running at the speed of India's tech capital.
“Its Art Deco design has colonial touches, and South Indian temple art meets Rajasthani artisanal craft.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Sandstone arches and hand-touched gold-leaf ceilings modelled on the royal residence of Mysore.
Listed
Morning flute recitals in the lobby accompany breakfasts shared with local tech founders.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
a comfortable, highly functional business hotel hiding inside an imposing palace that sits on nine acres of tightly kempt lawns and manicured hedges
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The gates open onto Old Airport Road in Kodihalli, placing Indiranagar's restaurants and the central business district a short drive away.
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The rooms
Carved woodwork and Indian silks dress the rooms, and Turret suites add private balconies overlooking the city.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 50-foot outdoor swimming pool sits among tropical gardens and palms, lined with stone decking and shaded loungers.
The spa
Treatment rooms host Ayurvedic rituals and ESPA therapies. The thermal area includes a Finnish sauna, steam room, and candlelit whirlpool.
Gym and yoga pavilion
An outdoor pavilion hosts morning Hatha yoga beside carved stone pillars, and personal trainers staff the gym.
At the table
Citrus serves dinner on a terrace lit by torches, and Zen prepares Pan-Asian dishes beneath towering amber chandeliers.
How it began
Captain C.P. Krishnan Nair built the estate from scratch in 2001, intent on giving modern Bengaluru its own royal palace.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.