The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts recently announced the signing of a management agreement for two properties, The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel and The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel in Kollam, expanding its footprint in South India. The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel returns to The Leela portfolio after three years while The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel will be a significant new addition to the brand portfolio.

Spread across a 60-acre canvas of greenery, The Leela Kovalam, offers scintillating views of the Kovalam shoreline and a pristine beachfront. It boasts of 184 rooms and suites.

An authentic backwater resort, The Leela Ashtamudi, offers 93 rooms that reflects traditional Nālukettu architecture capturing glimpses of Kerala’s heritage. With Trivandrum International Airport about 71 kms away, the hotel is situated at Thevally, 10 minutes away from the historic Kollam town and just 15 minutes from the Kollam beach.