Colonel's RetreatvsThe Leela Palace New Delhi
Colonel's Retreat and The Leela Palace New Delhi are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Leela Palace New Delhi ranks significantly higher than Colonel's Retreat. The Leela Palace New Delhi ranks #7 in New Delhi with endorsements from 7 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Colonel's Retreat
D-418, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024, India
From $36/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With four immaculate rooms, livened up with hand-painted details, this agreeable guesthouse offers a taste of the affluent suburbs." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Think of the most tasteful friend you have, and you’ll have a sense of the ambience at this cozy hotel that feels like a home." Full review
i
We love the family feel of the common areas, as well as home-cooked, healthy and delicious meals on request.
The Telegraph
8.0
"A comfortable, friendly guesthouse in a very convenient and quiet upmarket residential area of New Delhi, with a peaceful roof terrace and the best banana bread in town." Full review
The Leela Palace New Delhi Show All Reviews
Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110023, India
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The Leela Palace opened its doors in October 2011 and has quickly established itself as one of the best hotels in the city."
Jetsetter
"Located in New Delhi’s quiet, leafy embassy district, the Taj Palace offers stunning views and a place to decompress just 15 minutes (on clear roads) from the airport. With an elegance..." Full review
Star Service
"In the central business district, this large-scale hotel impresses with its elegant decor and excellent location for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
i
Roaming the hallways is the 24-hour butler team which is happy to handle any guest request.
Afar Magazine
"For female travelers eager to explore New Delhi, The Leela Palace New Delhi has created KAMAL, a special program thoughtfully curated to personalize their stay." Full review
i
Those on the higher floors offer panoramas of the city skyline, but many travelers choose to look out over the internal courtyard or the expansively landscaped garden (and away from a 16-lane highway) for a sense of calm.
The Telegraph
9.0
"The only truly grand hotel in the capital, which will wow even the most jaded jetsetter." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In a town like New Delhi, it's hard for a hotel to make an impression, so the Leela group decided to deliver in the two areas that matter most: guest rooms... and service." Full review
Afar Magazine
"On an art tour you'll be taken on a walk through property and its celebrated art collection." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Spa by ESPA welcomes visitors to with a particular warmth in design and service." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Huge Murano chandeliers, hand-woven carpets, intricate miniature paintings, sandstone elephant statues—Leela Palace is like the incredibly grand home of a globetrotting modern-day maharajah." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"For a truly over-the-top hotel stay in New Delhi, look into one of The Leela Palace's 18 suites, which come with butler service and access to the Royal Club Lounge on property."
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021