The Leela Palace Bengaluru is a decadent property nested among nine acres of lush gardens. The architecture draws from the style of the Royal Palace of Mysore and the palaces of the Vijayanagar Empire — the copper domes, ornate arches, and gilded ceilings are not incidental; they're the selling proposition for clients who want an event space that reads as ceremonial and significant.
For MICE operators, this is the property you propose when the client's priority is prestige. The conference infrastructure is substantial — 357 rooms, a Grand Ballroom that sits among the largest in Bengaluru's CBD, 12 conference rooms, and 24 meeting rooms for breakout work — but the reason clients choose The Leela is the address and the atmosphere.
Key Facts
| Address | The Leela Palace, 23, Kodihalli, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru 560 008 |
| Phone | 080 2521 1234 |
| Website | theleela.com/hotel/the-leela-palace-hotel-bengaluru |
| International Airport | Kempegowda International Airport |
| Domestic Airport | Kempegowda International Airport |
| Railway Station | Bengaluru City Junction, Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna, Yesvantpur Junction |
| Accommodation | 357 rooms |
| Location | Old Airport Road, HAL area |
Meeting & Exhibition Capabilities
Exhibition area spans from 80 sq ft to 390 sq ft with meeting room options varying from 20 sq ft to 390 sq ft. There are 12 conference facilities and 24 meeting rooms. The Grand Ballroom is one of the prominent ballrooms in Bengaluru, sitting alongside the Grand Ballroom 2, Royal Boardrooms, and a full range of named meeting rooms.
| Area | Dimensions (sq ft) | Sit Down Buffet | Theatre | Class Room | U-Shape | Cluster | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ballroom | 400 × 24 × 15 | 640 | 900 | 240 | 80 | 200 | 900–1000 |
| Grand Ballroom 2 | 2429 × 53 × 15 | 1,600 | — | — | — | — | 900–1000 |
| Grand Ballroom 3 | 24 × 32 × 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 700–1000 |
| Royal Boardroom 1 | 2700 × 60 × 45 × 13 | 120 | 200 | 90 | 40 | 96 | 250–300 |
| Royal Boardroom 2 | 1568 × 56 × 45 × 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kalpa | 756 × 28 × 27 × 40 | 60 | 27 | 20 | 30 | — | 50 |
| Sitara | 756 × 28 × 27 × 10 | 60 | 27 | 20 | 30 | — | 50 |
| Yatra | 460 × 20 × 23 × 10 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 20 | — | 50 |
| Divya | 891 × 33 × 27 × 5 | 40 | 80 | 36 | 23 | 40 | 100 |
| Divya Terrace | 1652 × 35 × 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 110 |
| Surya | 392 × 28 × 14 × 8 | 15 | 20 | 9 | 15 | — | 110 |
| Sangya Terrace | 33 × 27 × 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 |
| Maya | 280 × 20 × 14 × 8 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 110 |
| Udaya | 280 × 20 × 14 × 8 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 110 |
| Dhavan | 377 × 29 × 13 × 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nidhi | 460 × 30 × 24 × 8 | 20 | — | — | 20 | 24 | — |
| Royal Club Boardroom | 700 × 28 × 25 × 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating configurations subject to revision per current social distancing guidelines.
Facilities
- Exhibition area: Ideal for Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer exhibitions; separate entrance to the Grand Ballroom; booths with smooth flow; meeting rooms located at separate venues in each wing, conveniently located with access to the venue
- Fire safety: Fully compliant; Building Code of India standards applied, including sprinkler, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and advanced separate fire suppression systems installed; dedicated emergency team from all departments; 24×7 bullet-proof suite cover for VIPs
- Parking: Dedicated in-house parking for 24×6 movement; 400 four-wheelers; available for 24-hours
- Internet backbone: Wi-Fi — internet access up to 700 Mbps for all in-hotel guests; dedicated line for banquet events and conferences
- Business centre: Round-the-clock; well-equipped to handle all sorts of meeting room requests and secretarial services
- Conference facilities: 12 boardrooms and 24 meeting rooms; Meeting Room Specialist service available; separate table linen and room decor menus
- USPs: In the city of Bengaluru, The Leela is a preferred destination for all kinds of business events and can accommodate the largest share of multi-national corporate business; VIP access with bullet-proof suite cover for visiting dignitaries
Accommodation
357 rooms. Room types are not broken out in detail in the source data beyond the general inventory figure. For high-value residential programs, the property's 9-acre garden setting means common areas feel genuinely resort-like — delegates don't feel constrained to the hotel building.
Food & Beverage
Multiple dining options on-property. For large-group MICE events, the hotel runs dedicated banquet F&B services with separate room decor and table linen menus per the Meeting Room Specialist service — a level of customisation that supports branded event experiences without extensive external vendor coordination.
How to Reach
By Air: Kempegowda International Airport.
By Rail: Bengaluru City Junction Railway Station (Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna) and Yesvantpur Junction.
Location context: Old Airport Road, HAL area — this is eastern central Bengaluru. Transfer from Kempegowda Airport runs through the city, so plan airport-to-hotel logistics accordingly. The nearby Indiranagar and Domlur corridors give delegates reasonable proximity to the city's commercial and hospitality hubs. Easy access to Intermediate Ring Road and Old Madras Road adds driving-in convenience.
Best For
- Government and PSU events requiring high-security protocols — VIP bullet-proof suite cover is in place; the property is already set up for dignitaries
- International delegations and incentive programs where the visual grandeur of the property is itself part of the event narrative
- High-profile product launches and press events — the architecture photographs well and the venue reads as premium across all marketing formats
- Pharma, financial services, and legal sector conferences where a prestigious Old Airport Road address carries weight with attendees
- B2B and B2C exhibitions — separate entrance to the Grand Ballroom reduces venue cross-traffic and creates a clean delegate flow
Operator Tips
The Divya Terrace (1,652 sq ft, 110 reception) and Sangya Terrace (35 reception) are outdoor or semi-outdoor options attached to the conference wing — useful for cocktail receptions that need to feel different from the main hall. Flag these in proposals for clients who want an evening element distinct from the main conference space.
The 700 Mbps dedicated internet capacity for guests is a specific and verifiable number — include it in technology-forward proposals. For conferences with heavy live-streaming, remote participation, or real-time app engagement components, this is a meaningful differentiator.
The 24-hour bullet-proof VIP suite cover is not something you'll find at most Bengaluru hotels. If your client is bringing government ministers, C-suite executives, or international dignitaries, this facility removes a security coordination burden.
The Meeting Room Specialist service means you have a named contact for managing the conference room configuration and logistics — worth establishing this relationship early in the planning cycle. Get the room decor and linen menus from the specialist before finalising client proposals so you can include customisation options in your pitch.
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