Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary to its Legend Collection, expanding its luxury portfolio in India.
Unveiled in July 2026 following its acquisition earlier this
year, the property spans 76 acres of ancient forest, coffee plantations and
biodiversity-rich Western Ghats.
Located within one of Coorg’s oldest coffee estates, the
sanctuary draws on Kodava heritage and traditional estate living, incorporating
laterite stone, bamboo and indigenous materials.
Its 71 villas include family accommodations and a
four-bedroom presidential villa, with select units featuring private pools,
outdoor Jacuzzis and open-air showers.
The property offers guided nature trails, lakeside yoga,
island dining and coffee tastings featuring estate-grown beans at 92 Degrees.
Dining options include Kodava specialties and Pan-Asian
cuisine, while the 27,000-square-foot Aujasya by The Leela Spa offers Ayurvedic
therapies and a Turkish Hammam.
"We are proud to welcome The Leela Coorg Forest
Sanctuary into our Legend Collection, a property that captures the spirit of
Coorg's forests and coffee estates in every detail," said Saurabh Rai,
Executive Vice President of South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Preferred
Hotels & Resorts. "It's a beautiful example of what the Legend
Collection stands for, and it deepens our long-standing partnership with The
Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, whose properties across India continue to be
some of the most celebrated in our portfolio. We look forward to introducing
more travellers to this extraordinary corner of the country."
Anuraag
Bhatnagar, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces,
Hotels and Resorts said, “At The Leela, we believe that the truest expression
of luxury lies in creating experiences that evoke a unique sense of place. At
The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, this philosophy finds expression in the quiet
grandeur of ancient forests, the enduring heritage of coffee estates and the
unhurried rhythms of Coorg. It is a considered approach to luxury, where nature
sets the pace, a destination reveals its character, and every experience is
shaped by a profound sense of belonging. As we continue to shape the future of
The Leela, our endeavour remains to create exceptional destinations that
celebrate India’s extraordinary diversity through a distinctive lens of Indian
luxury.”
The addition brings the number of Leela properties in
Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio to 12, comprising six in the Legend
Collection and six in the L.V.X. Collection, under an 18-year partnership
between the companies. -TTN