A country full of contrasts, India has an excellent network of luxury hotels, like The Leela, with impeccable service and a motto that comes from ancient Indian scriptures: “The guest is gold”. Presenter and model Wanda Grandi took a trip to India, where she carried out volunteer work, and then had the opportunity to visit these two five-star hotels in India at the invitation of You Must Go! The Leela Palace New Delhi and The Leela Palace Udaipur. So, shall we check out her story?
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The Leela Palace New Delhi
O five star hotel in the Indian capital it is very well located. It is 10km from Indira Gandhi International Airport and just a 4-minute walk from GK Market, one of the most popular markets in the city. In 2016, The Leela Palace New Delhi was elected the best hotel in India for the India’s Best Awards. Its luxury structure offers 254 rooms, European-style gardens, spa, gym and exquisite decoration down to the smallest detail.
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Detail for the chandelier
On the rooftop is the infinity pool, which is stunning, and the only one in India! It gives us a magnificent view of New Delhi. We noticed the exquisite service at the entrance, when we were welcomed with drinks, flower necklaces and a friendly “Namaste”, which means “The god who lives in me greets the god who lives in you”.
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Certainly the pool is one of the highlights of the hotel!
In addition, we also received the painting of a red circle on our forehead, called bindi, which is a symbol of prosperity in Hinduism, a very popular religion in India. I was also impressed by the amount of flowers I saw at the hotel, and talking to them, I discovered that they receive around 14 thousand fresh flowers every day!
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Lots of flowers in the hotel
The room I stayed in was very spacious and had a king size bed, TV, desk, minibar, coffee maker and soundproof windows. In the bathroom, a black granite sink and marble walls share the attention with the marble bathtub and various amenities, such as bath salts, moisturizing creams, bathrobes and slippers.
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Very classic room
Restaurants
The hotel has four excellent restaurants and two bars. The Qube, for example, is the restaurant overlooking the gardens that serves breakfast until dinner. Specialties include Asian food, pizza and pasta. Jamavar is a sophisticated Indian restaurant, open only for dinner, and has a wine cellar with more than 200 labels. I had an incredible experience there, and chef Egin welcomed me very well.
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Chef Egin
Megu is the hotel’s Japanese restaurant, and it’s wonderful! Originally from NY, the beautiful Buddha in the decoration immediately attracts attention. In addition, there is also Le Cirque, with French cuisine, a branch of the super popular restaurant in NY, which I already knew from Las Vegas and loved once again! Highlights include the attentive service and the artichoke paste with truffles!
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The Japanese restaurant is amazing!
So, after a week of volunteering in Delhi, I went to Udaipur and visited another luxury Indian hotel, The Leela Palace Udaipur.
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The Leela Palace Udaipur
Udaipur is in the south of the state of Rajasthan and is considered the most romantic city in India. It is often called the “Venice of the East” because of its charming lakes. Therefore, it is very popular with honeymoon couples.
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An incredible hotel!
O luxury hotel in Udaipur It is located in a palace on the banks of Lake Pichola, in the central region of Udaipur and 25km from Udaipur airport. Furthermore, it overlooks the City Palace, the palace complex that is over 400 years old. To get there, you need to use the hotel’s boat. From the lake we can see the imposing structure, worthy of a maharaja and with mountains in the background. O five star hotel in Udaipur is among the 10 best resorts in Asia.
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A little bit of the hotel and the view
Attention to the smallest details
There, the service is also very careful. Upon leaving the boat, we are greeted with live instrumental music and a shower of petals. Everything charming and in the best style Bollywood. The hotel has 80 rooms and suites, two restaurants, free parking and free transportation to the train station. The Leela Palace Udaipur also has an outdoor swimming pool, free bicycle for guests, boat trip around the lake, sauna, yoga classes, Espa brand spa, with European treatments and Ayurvedic therapy, and the Health Club, with gym and salon. beauty.
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Reception at the hotel
The room I stayed in had a stunning view of Lake Pichola, a king size bed, TV, IPod dock, minibar, coffee maker, safe, minibar and separate living room. In the wonderful marble bathroom, there was a bathtub (which was prepared with bath salts and rose petals), bathrobes, slippers and exclusive amenities.
Room with a view, certainly the difference!
Restaurants
The Dining Room, with international cuisine, overlooks the outdoor patio and the lake, and serves everything from breakfast to dinner. Sheesh Mahal, with open-air Indian food, reinterprets the charms of Udaipur. There is also the Library Bar, in the lobby.
Furthermore, guests can opt for Destination Dining, a private dinner organized down to the smallest detail and which can be served in various areas of the hotel, such as in the pool or on the deck over the lake. Mine, for example, was on the lakefront and overlooking Old City. Flowers and candles made up the scene, in addition to the Indian ritual of washing hands at the table itself. In other words, a super romantic atmosphere and an impeccable dinner.
Gastronomy is certainly one of the highlights
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The Indian hotel chain is AAA category and was elected one of the 10 best hotel brands in the world by Travel + Leisure USA magazine in 2018. In addition, it has nine luxury hotels spread across the best Indian destinations. It was certainly a beautiful and unforgettable experience that will forever remain in my memory and in my heart. I’ve had the opportunity to travel and see many places around the world, but I believe that nothing compares to Leela’s sumptuousness, grandeur, cuisine and impeccable service.
It was certainly an unforgettable experience!
Thank you, Leela, for taking such good care of me and making me feel like a princess!
Truly, madly, deeply in love with you LEELA !!!!
By Wanda Grandi and Renata Araújo
Photos: Wanda Grandi and Disclosure
