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Leela Palace Kempinski, Chennai
The Leela will soon enter Chennai with the first ever beach-front Luxury Hotel. The location is the idyllic, prime Marina Beach stretch, that is rated the second longest in the world. The Chennai property will sprawl over seven acres. The architecture inspired by the royal, opulent Chettinad dynasty, will be offset by the grand expanse of the azure blue seas. Accomodation Events & Conferences Work on the hotel is under progress with the opening slotted for 2009. About Chennai Chennai formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is India's fourth largest metro. It is located on the Coromandel coast of the Bay of Bengal. With an estimated population of 7.06 million (2007), the 368-year-old city is the 34th largest in the world. Chennai is the third largest commercial and industrial centre in India, and is known for its culturual heritage and temple architecture. It is also a hub for south Indian classical music and dance performances. Chennai is considered the automobile capital of India, with a major percentage of the automobile industry having a base here and a major portion of the nation's vehicles being produced here. This has led to Chennai being referred to as the Detroit of South Asia. It has also become a major centre for outsourced jobs from the West. The 12-kilometre long Marina Beach along the Bay of Bengal forms the city's east coast. The city is known for its sport venues and hosts an ATP tennis event called the Chennai Open.
About Leela group of Hotels Leela Group is credited with setting up some of India's leading hotels. Leela Kempinski, Mumbai and The Leela, Goa are two of the best hotels in India, and have won international acclaim. Leela Kempinski, Mumbai has received many rewards for being the best 5 star deluxe hotel in India, and The Leela, Goa voted the best luxury beach resort in India. The Year 2001 saw the launch of Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore. The hotel is built in art deco style recreating the grandeur of The Mysore Maharajas Palace. It is set amidst 8 acres of landscaped garden and waterfalls. It is a palace with the heart of a modern hotel. Its 254 rooms are opulently furnished and are befitting royalty.The newest addition The Leela Kovalam is Kerala’s largest resort, built on a rock face cradled between two wide sweeping beaches with a stunning view of the famous Kovalam coastline.
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