Condé Nast Traveller India - Trident Hotel Bandra Kurla

THE BEST
NEW HOTELS
IN THE WORLD
INDIA
THE LEELA PALACE KEMPINSKI, Udaipur
The Leela is the newest and
most opulent palace in Udaipur,
and all its 80 bedrooms and
suites overlook the serene
Lake Picchola. Guests arrive
on board a canopied launch
after a 15-minute boat journey;
they are greeted by musicians
and showered with rose
petals. Inspired by traditional
Mughal architecture, the hotel
has splendid domes, grand
courtyards and beautiful
gardens. Service is impeccable,
with dedicated butlers catering
to a well-heeled clientele. The
spa comprises nine luxury tents
with private pools and is centred
on an ancient Shiva temple
where a puja takes place each
morning. French chef Karim
Hassene has elevated the dining
options in the city by offering
a nine-course degustation menu
at The Dining Room, where he
presents a fusion of French
dishes with an Indian accent. The
Indian restaurant, Sheesh Mahal,
is the most romantic choice for
dining under the stars.
WHEN TO GO November
to February is the high
season with sunny days
and crisp evenings.
ROOM TO BOOK The Palace
Wing Heritage View rooms
have balconies that offer
panoramic vistas.
0294 670-1234; www.theleela.
com. Doubles from 26,000
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