Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts (formerly known as Schloss Bangalore) was incorporated as ‘Schloss Bangalore Private Limited’ on March 20, 2019, as a private limited company under the Companies Act 2013, at New Delhi, pursuant to a certificate of incorporation issued by the RoC CRC. Upon the conversion of the company to a public limited company, pursuant to a resolution passed by its Board on May 29, 2024 and a special resolution passed by its Shareholders on May 30, 2024, the name of the company was changed to ‘Schloss Bangalore Limited’, and a fresh certificate of incorporation dated July 3, 2024 was issued by the RoC CPC. Further, after the Board’s approval on August 22, 2025, the name of the company changed from ‘Schloss Bangalore Limited’ to ‘Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Limited’.

The company is a premier player in the Indian luxury hospitality sector, owning, operating, managing and developing world-class hotels and resorts under the prestigious ‘The Leela’ brand. Deeply inspired by the traditional Indian hospitality belief of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ (Guest is God), the company is dedicated to delivering luxurious and personalised guest experiences that reflect the richness of Indian heritage, art and culture. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company is backed by a private real estate fund sponsored by Brookfield Asset Management. Under its strategic stewardship, The Leela has evolved into one of India’s most distinguished luxury hospitality brands, with thirteen award-winning properties across major metropolitan hubs and premier leisure destinations. 

The Leela operates through an integrated business model encompassing ownership, operations, management and development of luxury hotels. This diversified approach is thoughtfully designed to maximise returns, amplify brand equity and serve the discerning needs of a broad spectrum of luxury travellers. Each iconic property under the brand is a luxurious ode to its locale, offering thoughtfully curated architecture, authentic regional cuisine, local artistry, meaningful cultural rituals and immersive experiences. The Leela delivers not merely a stay, but a refined embodiment of Indian culture and gracious hospitality, upheld by an unwavering commitment to elegance and warmth. Through a strategic marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels and Resorts and as a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, the company continues to extend The Leela’s international footprint, while remaining deeply anchored in its Indian heritage.

Business area of the company

Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts is India’s largest institutionally owned and managed pure-play luxury hospitality brand. The company owns, operates, manages and develops world-class hotels and resorts under the ‘The Leela’ brand, backed by the Brookfield Group. The brand remains committed to delivering timeless Indian hospitality through world-class luxury experiences.

Awards

• 2017: Ranked tenth among the ‘Top 15 Hotel Brands in the World’ in the Travel + Leisure, USA 2017 Readers’ Survey.
• 2017: EXN Experiential Venues Award 2017 - India’s Favourite Hospitality Group for MICE & Weddings
• 2018: Ranked among the ‘10 Best Hotel Brands in the World’ by Travel + Leisure, USA 2018 Readers’ Survey, for the third year consecutively.
• 2019: Ranked among the ‘10 Best Hotel Brands in the World’ in the Travel + Leisure USA 2019 Readers’ Survey, for the fourth year consecutively.
• 2020: Travel + Leisure USA, 2020 Readers' Awards Survey 2020 - World’s Best Hotel Brand.
• 2020: Travel + Leisure India & South Asia India’s Best Awards 2020 - Best Hotel Group.
• 2021: Travel + Leisure USA World’s Best Awards 2021 - World’s Best Hotel Brand.
• 2021: Best Hotel Group in India, Travel + Leisure India's Best Awards.
• 2022: Travel + Leisure India's Best Awards (for the 3rd consecutive year) - Best Hotel Group in India.
• 2023: Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, India’s Best Awards 2023 (for the 4th consecutive year) - Best Hotel Group in India.
• 2023: Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, India’s Best Awards 2023 - Best Service.
• 2023: Travel + Leisure USA World’s Best Awards 2023 - #3 World’s Best Hotel Brand.
• 2023: Global Spa Awards 2023 - Best Indian Spa Product, Tishya by The Leela.
• 2023: Travel + Leisure Delicious Dining Awards 2023 - Best Dining Programme in a hotel - Connoisseur Club.
• 2023: The Experiential Design & Creativity (EDCA) Awards - #PoloInThePinkCity awarded a Gold in the Special Events of the year category.
• 2023: EEMA Global Awards - PoloInThePinkCity awarded Excellence in Influencer Marketing Campaign – Silver.
• 2023: EEMA Global Awards - PoloInThePinkCity awarded Excellence in Luxury Brand Activation – Bronze.
• 2024: Hotelier India Awards 2024 - Hall of Fame - Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer - The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts.
• 2024: Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, India’s Best Awards 2024 (for the 5th consecutive year) - Best Hotel Group in India.
• 2024: ULTRAs - Luxury Hotel Brand of the Year.
• 2024: Travel + Leisure USA World’s Best Awards 2024 - rank 3rd World’s Best Hotel Brand.
• 2024: World of Wedding Summit & Awards - Hotelier of the Year - Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer - The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts.
• 2024: Travel + Leisure Delicious Dining Awards 2024 - Best Service.
• 2025: Travel + Leisure India & South Asia, India’s Best Awards 2025 (for the 6th consecutive year) - Best Hotel Group in India.
• 2025: PEAKLIFE Gourmet Awards, Favourite Healthy Food Brand – Aujasya by The Leela.
• 2025: Hospitality Excellence Awards, The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts wins the Best Hospitality Employer in India.
• 2025: Travel + Leisure Delicious Dining Awards 2025, Restaurants in Hotels Best Service.
• 2025: Travel + Leisure Delicious Dining Awards 2025, Restaurants in Hotels Best Health-Friendly Menu Aujasya by The Leela.
• 2025: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been recognised by Travel + Leisure USA with the Global Vision Awards for collaboration with Phool.
• 2025: Icons of Whisky Awards, Iconic Cocktail of the Year, The Leela Picante.
• 2025: Hurun India Awards, GROHE HURUN INDIA Legacy in Luxury Hospitality Industry Award at the India Real Estate Excellence Awards – North.
• 2026: PEAKLIFE Gourmet Awards, Favourite Healthy Food Brand - Aujasya by The Leela.

History and milestones

• 2019: Incorporation of the Company.
• 2019: Acquisition of The Leela Palace Bengaluru by the Company.
• 2019: Acquisition of The Leela Palace New Delhi by Schloss Chanakya.
• 2019: Acquisition of The Leela Palace Chennai by Schloss Chennai.
• 2019: Acquisition of The Leela Palace Udaipur by Schloss Udaipur.
• 2019: Novation of the management and operations agreement of The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru by HLV Limited to Schloss HMA. 
• 2019: Novation of the management and operations agreement of The Leela Hyderabad by HLV Limited to Schloss HMA.
• 2019: Novation of the management and operations agreement of The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences by HLV Limited to Schloss HMA.
• 2019: Novation of the management and operations agreement of The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi by HLV Limited to Schloss HMA.
• 2019: Acquisition of “The Leela” brand by Schloss HMA.
• 2019: Schloss HMA entered into a centralised services and license agreement with HLV Limited in relation to The Leela Mumbai.
• 2020 Novation of the management and operations agreement of The Leela Gandhinagar by HLV Limited to Schloss HMA.
• 2021: Acquisition of Galleria at The Leela Palace Bengaluru by the Company.
• 2022: Schloss HMA entered into a hotel operation and management services agreement with Kollam Royal Park Hotel and Resorts Private Limited in relation to The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel.
• 2022: Schloss HMA entered into a hotel operation and management services agreement with Kovalam Resort Private Limited in relation to The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel.
• 2023: Acquisition of 50.00% shareholding of TPRPL by MPPL.
• 2023: Schloss HMA entered into an agreement for operation and maintenance of The Leela Sikkim.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of Schloss Chennai by the Company.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of Schloss Gandhinagar by the Company.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of Schloss HMA by the Company.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of LPRL by the Company.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of MPPL by Schloss Chanakya.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of Schloss Chanakya by the Company.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of Schloss Tadoba by the Company.
• 2024: Acquisition of 50.00% shareholding of TPRPL by Schloss Chanakya.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of Schloss Udaipur by Schloss Chanakya.
• 2024: Amalgamation of TPRPL and MPPL.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of Leela BKC Holdings (formerly known as Transition Cleantech Services Four Private Limited) by the Company.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of TCS Five by the Company.
• 2024: Acquisition of 100.00% shareholding of Aries Holdings by Schloss Chennai.
• 2024: LPRL secured letter of award from Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation as lead member of a consortium in relation to development of The Leela Palace Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
• 2024: Commencement of operations at The Leela Hyderabad.
• 2024: Acquisition of 74.00% shareholding of Anasvish Tiger Camp Private Limited by the Company.
• 2024: Schloss HMA entered into a hotel operation and management services agreement with Anasvish Tiger Camp in relation to The Leela Bandhavgarh.
• 2024: Acquisition of 51.00% shareholding of Inside India Resorts Private Limited by the Company.
• 2024: Schloss HMA entered into a hotel operation and management services agreement with Inside India Resorts in relation to The Leela Ranthambore.
• 2024: Lago Vue entered into a concession agreement with Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation for the development, operation and maintenance in relation to The Leela Palace Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
• 2025: Acquisition of 76.00% equity shareholding and 19.98% preference shareholding of Buildminds Real Estate Private Limited by the Company.
• 2025: Schloss HMA entered into a hotel operation and management services agreement with Buildminds Real Estate Private Limited in relation to The Leela Ayodhya.
• 2025: Listed successfully on BSE and NSE.