Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts Foray Into North East India, Sign A 140-Room Hotel in Sikkim

December 20, 2023, Hyderabad:

The signing of a management agreement for a 140-room hotel in Ranka, Sikkim, by The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, one of the foremost luxury hotel chains in India, today, signifies the brand's entry into Northeast India.

The SIBIN Group owns the Leela Sikkim development, which is situated on a 17-acre site overlooking Gangtok Hill, approximately 10 kilometres from the capital city.

With its esteemed signature services, considerate programming, and inspiring design, The Leela Sikkim is positioned to revolutionise the hospitality industry in the Himalayas. It is anticipated to reopen in December 2026.

In response to the announcement, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts' Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, stated,

"We are honoured to introduce The Leela brand to Northeast India through the Leela Sikkim initiative. With the ideal combination of urban development, unspoiled natural splendour, and cultural legacy, Sikkim continues to be an untouched locale. This growth aligns with the increasing desire of discerning international tourists to partake in transformative and significant journeys that showcase the genuine essence of a locale's cuisine, natural splendour, historical legacy, and social fabric."

Speaking at the event, Sibin Group Proprietor Neel Chhetri stated,

"I am thrilled to collaborate with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts in order to introduce this ultra-luxurious brand to Sikkim. We possess unwavering confidence that through this collaboration and the investments we are allocating, the Leela Sikkim project will expeditiously establish itself as a prime destination for leisure and wellness in the nation. Moreover, this endeavour will enable us to unveil the concealed Himalayan marvel to an international audience."

With its meticulously curated services and assortment of leisure and wellness facilities, The Leela Sikkim will provide its visitors with a serene and opulent stay. A hotel wing will house 88 luxury rooms and 35 independent luxury villas, of which 20 will be wellness villas, 13 will be duplex villas, and 6 will be a double-story villa with six rooms. In addition, a leisure bar, an all-day dining establishment, a specialty restaurant, and a wellness restaurant will be provided as culinary options. In addition to an abundance of interior and outdoor activities, guests will have access to a casino and a state-of-the-art wellness centre.

The Leela, in its expansion into the Northeast, is delighted to present Sikkim, an enigmatic Himalayan locale, to leisure travellers. In an effort to furnish guests with indelible experiences that savour the genuine culture, art, wellness, flavours, and natural splendour of this uncharted region, The Leela embraces the hill state with genuineness. The company's expansion serves as evidence of its strategic approach to expanding in prominent resort and leisure destinations throughout the nation.

About The Leela Resorts, Hotels, and Palaces

A private real estate fund sponsored by Brookfield Asset Management owns The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, which is headquartered in Mumbai and administers a portfolio of twelve acclaimed properties in prominent Indian cities and popular tourist destinations. The aforementioned locations encompass the principal hotel in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Mumbai, Gandhinagar, and presently, Ashtamudi and Kovalam in Kerala.

The Leela commemorates the distinctiveness of each hotel in terms of environs, cuisine, art, and culture by providing considerate services, engaging in celebratory rites, and offering immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was named the World's Best Hotel Brand by the Travel + Leisure, USA, World's Best Awards Survey for the second consecutive year, in 2020 and 2021. Once more, in 2023, the brand was ranked among the top three hotel brands in the world.

The Leela, an exemplary monument to authentic Indian opulence and hospitality, is dedicated to delivering memorable sojourns to patrons within environments that encapsulate the very essence of India. A member of the Global Hotel Alliance and in partnership with Preferred Hotels Resorts of the United States, the brand maintains a marketing alliance.