Excellent report Chris what a fantastic hotel. Your multi course dinner in the Indian restaurant looked amazing, speaking as a life long fan of Indian food.....well I am British after all haha. I really want to visit India, I can't believe I have never been ( not including a technical stop at Mumbai on Singapore airlines flight back in the 90's ). Thanks for another report up to your usual high standards !
Thank you dear John! If my channel should ever get growing, I'll invite viewers to join in a flight out am excursion - that would be so fun! I don't need to gain money for myself from the channel, but I'd love to do those things.... Let's see.
Thankyou Chris, what an absolutely stunning hotel, it truly was a feast for the eyes, pure elegance and your review made me extremely envious! I'm already dreaming of sipping champagne in the lounge and dining in the wonderful Indian restaurant. I remember many years ago in my life at LGW there was a huge surge in tourism to Goa with the 'bucket and spade' airlines flogging 'affordable' package deals. I watch with interest to see how tourism is growing in this part of the world. Thoroughly enjoyable review Chris and thanks for playing my fav Grieg xx
Another great video! I personally love the Leela brand! They execute their service beautifully without being too pretentious. Each of their hotels/ resorts tells a story of the city/ state they are located. The next time you must definitely try the Leela Kovalam. It is by far one of my favorite resorts in India. Their club rooms directly overlook the Arabian Sea 🤩 Great to see you had such a good experience at their Delhi property. I will try it for sure!😍
Thank you very much for this beautiful feedback! As you said: they're not pretentious - but they're perfect. That's the best combination. I will come back to India after this first experience and I'm looking forward to experiencing more of it
We stayed at The Leela Delhi on the Club Floor for a week 1 year ago and it was just heaven. The rooftop pool was lovely. My only grip would be a lack of garden space to explore. We have also stayed at the Imperial in Delhi which is nothing in comparison.
The Cocktail Bar / lounge bar was interesting - we were hit on by two Indian fellas, who actually had the front to ask if they could check out our room!!!! My look of pure distain was their answer...Even in the best places one can be surprised.@@TravelSingFlyEnglishEdition
A great video that makes me want to visit and eat Indian food. BTW there is good Indian food in Germany, at least in Haidhausen area of Munich when I lived there some years ago.
I need to try that next time I'm in Munich. I just know that's there's only 2 real Chinese restaurants in Germany where you get Chinese food as it's cooked in China, one in Cologne and one in Hamburg. So I can imagine it's as rare with Indian restaurants.....
Hi Chris, stayed here a few years ago and my partner ended up with delhi belly after a dodgy snack by the pool. Found staff very uncaring and cold (unlike every other indian property we stayed at) so whilst the hard product was lovely we wouldn’t stay again. Was very disappointed.
Hi Angus! I'm very sorry to read that. I can only talk about my own experiences as a fully paying guest (none of my reports are sponsored, btw), and I had a beautiful time and staff were exceptional - not just to me but also to the other guests around. I was amazed to see this high level throughout the hotel. However, regarding food, I didn't eat a single piece of fresh produce during my stay in India. Also no streetfood, both raw and cooked. I only had fruit juice on the last morning at the hotel - where they cut the fruits fresh in front of my eyes, with handgloves, after washing everything in water from their very own water-cleaning installation. A single "mistake" can ruin a whole vacation
Hi Chris------Well,i 'sort of ' liked the hotel!!!-------- my furnishing tastes come much more from the lufthansa fist class lounge school of interior design------OK ,call me a phillistine!. I am trying to find an indian destination where i can go for a holiday and to try the new improved AI once they have relaxed into they're TATA influenced new mode of service------Maybe First,Maybe Business!--------keep up the good work.Peter.
Thank you very much. The next report from India will be released tomorrow: from Delhi to the Taj Mahal by train! Thank you very much for being part of this channel, Paul!
Thank you, that's good to know. Maybe another time. However, I didn't choose the Oberoi because of its design which is too close to regular, newer super-luxury hotels in the world. What makes Indian palace hotels so special is that they are really unique.
Thank you for saying that! It's a great hotel and I think I captured quite some of the essence of it. Unfortunately the hotel, where I stayed as a regular paying guest of course, didn't even reply with a short thank you so far...
Excellent report Chris what a fantastic hotel. Your multi course dinner in the Indian restaurant looked amazing, speaking as a life long fan of Indian food.....well I am British after all haha. I really want to visit India, I can't believe I have never been ( not including a technical stop at Mumbai on Singapore airlines flight back in the 90's ). Thanks for another report up to your usual high standards !
Thank you dear John! If my channel should ever get growing, I'll invite viewers to join in a flight out am excursion - that would be so fun! I don't need to gain money for myself from the channel, but I'd love to do those things.... Let's see.
Great plan Chris
What a luxury hotel and detailed report.
Thank you, Chris.
It's should make you forget about outside heat.😅😅
Thank you for watching. It's truly a remarkable and unique hotel
Thankyou Chris, what an absolutely stunning hotel, it truly was a feast for the eyes, pure elegance and your review made me extremely envious! I'm already dreaming of sipping champagne in the lounge and dining in the wonderful Indian restaurant.
I remember many years ago in my life at LGW there was a huge surge in tourism to Goa with the 'bucket and spade' airlines flogging 'affordable' package deals. I watch with interest to see how tourism is growing in this part of the world.
Thoroughly enjoyable review Chris and thanks for playing my fav Grieg xx
Thank you, dear Judy! It's a reply exciting country - and so vast. So much of everything...... But this hotel is really special
What a wonderfull hotel!
Another great video! I personally love the Leela brand! They execute their service beautifully without being too pretentious. Each of their hotels/ resorts tells a story of the city/ state they are located. The next time you must definitely try the Leela Kovalam. It is by far one of my favorite resorts in India. Their club rooms directly overlook the Arabian Sea 🤩
Great to see you had such a good experience at their Delhi property. I will try it for sure!😍
Thank you very much for this beautiful feedback! As you said: they're not pretentious - but they're perfect. That's the best combination.
I will come back to India after this first experience and I'm looking forward to experiencing more of it
We stayed at The Leela Delhi on the Club Floor for a week 1 year ago and it was just heaven. The rooftop pool was lovely. My only grip would be a lack of garden space to explore. We have also stayed at the Imperial in Delhi which is nothing in comparison.
Thank you for writing, Max! I think too that's it's a very special place. That's why I took the time and effort to make this review....
The Cocktail Bar / lounge bar was interesting - we were hit on by two Indian fellas, who actually had the front to ask if they could check out our room!!!! My look of pure distain was their answer...Even in the best places one can be surprised.@@TravelSingFlyEnglishEdition
14:47 it's always amazing to me how many other cultures use HOT DOGS as a main course.
You mean that sausage at breakfast? That's clearly meant for the international guests 😅
A great video that makes me want to visit and eat Indian food. BTW there is good Indian food in Germany, at least in Haidhausen area of Munich when I lived there some years ago.
I need to try that next time I'm in Munich.
I just know that's there's only 2 real Chinese restaurants in Germany where you get Chinese food as it's cooked in China, one in Cologne and one in Hamburg. So I can imagine it's as rare with Indian restaurants.....
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for another wonderful video!
Most welcome
Wow. Magnificent.
Baautiful!
Hi Chris, stayed here a few years ago and my partner ended up with delhi belly after a dodgy snack by the pool. Found staff very uncaring and cold (unlike every other indian property we stayed at) so whilst the hard product was lovely we wouldn’t stay again. Was very disappointed.
Hi Angus! I'm very sorry to read that. I can only talk about my own experiences as a fully paying guest (none of my reports are sponsored, btw), and I had a beautiful time and staff were exceptional - not just to me but also to the other guests around. I was amazed to see this high level throughout the hotel.
However, regarding food, I didn't eat a single piece of fresh produce during my stay in India. Also no streetfood, both raw and cooked. I only had fruit juice on the last morning at the hotel - where they cut the fruits fresh in front of my eyes, with handgloves, after washing everything in water from their very own water-cleaning installation. A single "mistake" can ruin a whole vacation
A palace, to be sure!! Thank you for the fabulous tour!! ☺
Hi Chris------Well,i 'sort of ' liked the hotel!!!-------- my furnishing tastes come much more from the lufthansa fist class lounge school of interior design------OK ,call me a phillistine!. I am trying to find an indian destination where i can go for a holiday and to try the new improved AI once they have relaxed into they're TATA influenced new mode of service------Maybe First,Maybe Business!--------keep up the good work.Peter.
It happened again!!!
of course i mean THEIR!
Service and quality only available in asia
I think so too. It's just so impressive
Another superb video, thanks from Australia
Thank you very much.
The next report from India will be released tomorrow: from Delhi to the Taj Mahal by train!
Thank you very much for being part of this channel, Paul!
The Oberoi Delhi is also pretty great.
Thank you, that's good to know. Maybe another time. However, I didn't choose the Oberoi because of its design which is too close to regular, newer super-luxury hotels in the world. What makes Indian palace hotels so special is that they are really unique.
Chis, Im watching this video again- cant stop thinking about this beautiful place. What room category were you staying in? Thanks again
Hi! That's great to hear that you had an enjoyable time watching the report. I stayed at a "Royal Club Room"
Cheers from Germany! Chris
This is best report on leela palace
Thank you for saying that! It's a great hotel and I think I captured quite some of the essence of it. Unfortunately the hotel, where I stayed as a regular paying guest of course, didn't even reply with a short thank you so far...
This looks like a stunning hotel. Your video was so lovely that it makes me want to book it straightaway.