The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts (Leela) has opened the Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel, its second property in the Indian state of Kerala.

The hotel, located on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake, features 93 rooms that reflect the traditional aesthetics of Kerala.

Home to a host of accommodations, including rooms, suites and experiential houses, the hotel is claimed to blend the old architectural heritage and the new luxurious design.

It features two private plunge pool villas, two traditional experiential houses called Erattupetta and Anchal, an Ayurveda spa, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre with advanced equipment and outdoor venues for meetings and events.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy four dining venues: multicuisine restaurant Keraleeyam, PorticoCafé, a floating restaurant called Ranthal and an aqua-themed bar called Zikron.

Those who are looking for luxury can go for a private getaway with a tranquil backwater cruise on houseboat Mahayana.

The hotel is a two-hour drive from the Thiruvananthapuram Airport.

The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts CEO Anuraag Bhatnagar said: "We are delighted to welcome the Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel, an exciting new addition to our brand portfolio.

“Kerala has historically been one of our key markets and strategically significant to our growth in the region. The resort marks another milestone in our journey as we continue to grow in the most alluring leisure destinations across the country.

“This expansion is in lockstep with the growing demand from the discerning global leisure traveller to experience meaningful and transformative journeys that are an authentic expression of a region's beauty, heritage and culture.”

Founded in 1986 by CP Krishnan Nair, Leela was acquired by Brookfield Asset Management in 2019.