Leela Palaces Resorts is set to launch The Leela Palace Chennai hotel and spa in India next month.

The six-acre resort is located near Chennai's business district and has 326 rooms spanning 11 floors.

Facilities at the 14,000sq ft (1,300sq m) ESPA Spa include nine treatment rooms, spa pools, sauna and an exclusive couple treatment suite. Therapies and ancient healing techniques will be on offer as well as trained lifestyle consultants to tailor holistic programmes based around personal nutrition, fitness and relaxation.

The resort will also house a 2,500sq ft (232sq m) fitness centre with TechnoGym equipment and a 25m swimming pool.

The range of dining options include Spectra - an all-day dining restaurant with seven live kitchens serving foods from around the world - and a roof-top Italian restaurant offering panoramic views of the sea.

The resort will house two palatial ballrooms - a 15,400 sq ft (1,430sq m) Grand Ballroom and a 8,535sq ft (793sq m) Royal Ballroom - two meeting rooms and seven boardrooms.

Rajiv Kaul, president of The Leela Palace Hotels and Resorts, said: "The Leela Palace Chennai symbolizes the spirit of Chennai which has rapidly evolved into a global business and technology hub, while deeply rooted in traditional culture, music and heritage of South India.

"This Palace property will raise the bar of luxury hospitality in the region and provide a world-class destination for discerning travellers as well as city residents."