$150 Luxury India Hotel Experience 🇮🇳

■ INDIA, CHENNAI: I've stayed in many high end luxury hotels now over the years but few of them actually offer good value for money given their exorbitant price. Sure they are for the most part memorable and ultra luxurious but you're paying through the nose for your hotel room.
Leela Palace Hotel in Chennai was different. Although a 5 star hotel, I actually felt I got great value for the money I spent. From the breakfast buffet, to the gym, pool and other restaurants. The amenities, the service and everything at The Leela Palace was unrivalled and offered exceptional value for money.
Hence what was supposed to be a two day stay, ended up becoming a week of incredible wining and dining at the beachfront in Chennai's biggest city Tamil Nadu.
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[@doghous3]

I find it amusing, as a Brit, when he calls us, 'Pesky Brits'. I'm not offended, puts a smile on my face. And of course, another great vid!

[@HaraldBaldr]

Funny thing is, the movie I took it from it was a British Commodore calling Dutch people 'pesky cheese-eaters'. But I remembered it the other way around. Only after having used the term extensively on Brits for a year did I realize I was wrong when I watched that movie again

[@RafealRizalRusdi]

That's cos u know he's spot on 😀

[@yellowstoneisthecoolestparkeve]

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[@Kilhilm]

Pesky brit here. I second this message

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[@SanjKing]

This is better then any travel TV show i,ve watched, no scripts, no actors just RAW travel footage. I admire your content style, been binge watching all day, love how straight up it is!

[@PropertyReview]

Yes, I watch Harald over Netflix any day. Love the downhill dogo edition.

[@MFW09]

That we love him ❤😊

[@elveheim]

Great

[@ShirazChanawala]

This is a high value production filming a vlogger played by a professional Norwegian actor.

[@kashootme7722]

No one should be mad with Harold having a nice hotel, it’s his money he earned humbly and he should have the right to enjoy it 😊

[@nobewayo]

lmao it's only 150$ what are you yapping about

[@poga23]

Calm down, I dont see a single comment that says they are mad about it.

[@user-nh2xl6wb2q]

If someone says something bad, generally its a reflection of their self ^^

[@stevengiarc4743]

Plus, as far as I can tell from watching his videos, Harald is extremely generous when it comes to gratuity and purchasing things from local merchants just to help their business.

[@amywright1133]

I have never commented on your videos. I love love that you make long videos. I'm sick at home right now with colon cancer. Your videos is what is getting me through this. Thank u so much for sharing.

[@dianneflores9697]

Hope you get better soon,❤ stay strong and fight this, thankful for his videos too, great distraction in life.

[@amywright1133]

@@dianneflores9697 thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Bless you.

[@dianneflores9697]

@amywright1133 you're so welcome, sending prayers, 🙏 bless you too.❤️

[@HaraldBaldr]

You've got this! Hang in there 💪

[@amywright1133]

@@HaraldBaldr thank you so much! It means a lot that you replied.

[@bradwood8101]

It didn't even cross my mind the comparison between the locals and the fact you are staying in a luxury hotel on their doorstep until you said something about it. We all know how generous and kind you are to people that show hospitality and kindness to foreigners, i assume you gave the hotel workers their fair share of tips as well. Appreciate the work you put into these videos and I love to see both sides of the isle not just the rough edges. Thanks Harald.

[@HaraldBaldr]

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[@uzistar7]

​@@HaraldBaldr skol harald baldr

[@chrisbrown8748]

It’s simple, Harold releases a video, I click on it, immediately click like, and than leave a positive comment because I already know I’ll love the video so why waist time and risk forgetting to give my full support to one of the best content creators on the platform.

[@HaraldBaldr]

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[@superNova10020]

​​​@@HaraldBaldr visit andaman Island Beach, auli skiing paradise, meghalaya rain forest ,Pondicherry city, Jaisalmer desert

[@superNova10020]

​@@HaraldBaldrdon't go for dehli Mumbai or Bangalore these are business destinations not for tourists

[@bpoole73]

Same

[@MrMarkyone]

Me to

[@adiledianu3263]

Happy to see a Naga lady in the restaurant serving you. Naga subscriber here who always enjoys your video

[@anshumansingh5088]

Which city u r from 😅?

[@jeffwalther]

I appreciate the contrasts you show in your videos. It's real life. I also believe that you are generous with those that you have in your videos.

[@Ty.1on]

Thank you very much for the great video Harald.

[@andreaskalpinis4797]

I really enjoyed this video thank you very much for filming and posting !

[@jayhouston7054]

That hotel is FREAKIN awesome!

[@williampacheco7767]

I booked with Leela palace as a reward for my students on our last night in India. We were treated so well, and we loved all of their hospitality and accommodations. This was in Delhi.

[@Rosagnu1]

You make my day! Fint hotell och trevlig personal. Kul att se det "riktiga" livet på bakgatorna. Du har fått mig att skratta flera gånger när du pratar med folket. Rocky tog priset. 😂

[@reeshavgohain]

@37:12 Harald you must ABSOLUTELY visit the North Eastern region of India. It's not so "sold out" like the rest of popular hillstations in India. The NE will give you more of a South East Asian kind of vibe. We look different, we eat different and have vastly different cultures as compared to the mainland. Greetings from Assam in NE India!

[@somairasa3732]

​@@S1KrrSoCalTypical Northerner first clean your air and rivers, we know what tourists from there do in Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, litter everywhere from National parks, to villages, to lakes, waterfalls. We had to set up NGOs just to clear out your wastes. Dont come and spoil our nature

[@somairasa3732]

@@FULcr_M For stating a fact, again typical you people dont even admit your wrong doings, you dont want to change, you dont appreciate different cultures, the level of entitlement is laughable, I never find such nonsense from South Indian brothers. Fantastic and understanding people and they have my utmost respect. Basic decency of packing your litters in a disposable bag and carrying it in your bagpack is too difficult right? We place sign boards saying not to litter in big letters yet the audacity is to throw at the exact spot. Be it Laitlum canyons, Dzuko valley its the same pictures everywhere. Wheres the minimum respect?

[@somairasa3732]

@@FULcr_M The "attitude" which you dont seem to like is there for a reason, think harder, and his statement "NE is unstable" what a joke, we just dont tolerate nonsence

[@somairasa3732]

@@FULcr_M We are totally fine with normal people not narcissits, we have very normal lives in our villages unbothered by politics and hatred. Many of this natural sites are not merely scenic but historical, have tribal sentiments, some are sacred forests and hills, and we are not "unstable". One state is under flames unfortunately because many tribes didnt join India willingly there was no concensus. Try to be understanding and keep aside ego for a few minutes.

[@somairasa3732]

@@FULcr_M Forceful integration to India, what do you expect, loud cheers and welcoming garlands? Ofcource there will be insurgency. I'm not delving into further politics because most northerners are demanding for full cleansing of tribes with military forgetting that these insurgents are just common folks from villages, farmers, teachers, weavers who took up arms, Thank goodness the central govt is not genocidal

[@oyhchris]

Another amazing experience, thank you so much Haraldo for showing us the world! Oh and once again... I love your humour and your custom subtitles 😂😂😄

[@markclayton626]

What an entertaining video that was, thank you Harold and India. 🙏

[@MrShanebizzle]

Loved this one, Harold! Thanks!

[@trevfernz85]

Your channel is much better than Netflix. Every video has amazing content and no lag even if its an hour long. 🤘

[@spicynomad]

i know, right!

[@Areli_Precious]

Can’t wait to see it!

[@johnbacon1854]

That was a seriously good hotel Harald. The decor, the comfort and the service and amenities. Excellent. Your room was laid out very nice with all you needed and very clean. It wasnt overly done either. The whole place looked quality but functional. The Chinese food looked very nice. That Pool was lovely too. I can see why it was worth the video and the extra few dyas stay to enjoy it.

[@leredditcommander8208]

Who GAF about that, he interviewed the staff and they were amazing people, im glad he was supporting them in some way. Nepali dude looks like henry cavill and doesnt have a nepali qtie, its fcking over for us mortals.

[@AmyBethB]

That hotel is amazing! TY for showing us.

[@Rich.Aardvark]

Lovely Indian family. So hospitable. ✌🏼

[@isaacrhodes4617]

They really were very kind. I would have tried to get to know them better as individuals and ask less direct questions about their living conditions. just me tho !

[@Spoiled_horsegirl]

Thank you so much for the upload 💞🙂

[@CindysCuriosityTV]

Thank you Harald for the amazing video's.. I cant travel cause i have to take care of my sick parents but your video's do take my mind of things and give me some feeling of being away myself.. 🙏

[@thomaslloyd8472]

As a Pesky Brit I love your adventures, I can totally relate to my travels across India and Nepal. Videos are great. Have you tried an Oberoi hotel in India at all ? Love from Pesky Britain 🇬🇧

[@user-qr1yr1wr5c]

@21:20 Harald: “…..ok, let me finish this monologue……” Also Harald’s next words: “aahhh look it's a kitten..” 😅 love it

[@uzistar7]

😂❤😂

[@user-rw5uv3xc4q]

Love the video as always. Especially the Nepal guy working in the hotel.

[@rysteph51008]

Another incredible video. My husband and I have been following for years..love every adventure.

[@sanazs6285]

Great video. Thank you Harold

[@ShaneDD80]

Another Great Harald Video and tour of Luxury and Normal people and Experiences will live with me forever. ❤ 5 STARS 🌟 As usual 😊

[@rowi6489]

You saved my Friday. Thanks Harald :*

[@iffy9776]

Another super video. From the UK, Leeds. Woop woop!!

[@wildman57]

Just as expected,,,, another awesome vidio

[@richardperkins3460]

The amount of staff at the hotel is amazing. Another awesome video. Thanks for showing us the two different sides of the society.

[@shimmer8289]

Wow Harold during the dining room tour for a short time I was smiling ear to ear. I really admire beautiful surroundings and I was transported with your video. What is interesting is the juxtaposition of this venue and some of the surrounding dwellings. That is though, what makes the world go round.

[@mandymartin2875]

Smashing as usual thanks herald xx❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Viking-wf7sh]

So not just Chennai n the hotel … I am very very proud of the women of our Indian seven sister states who provide impeccable hospitality to both foreigners and Indians alike…they are a true definition of grace . Harold; you must visit Nagaland’s hornbill festival. Enjoy.

[@gregmock6808]

This was a good one Harald!

[@HaraldBaldr]

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[@NotoriousMoshii]

First of all that hotel looks amazing, the restaurants and that bar are pretty mind blowing. That second statue REALLY had me interested in the culture. lol the little city where the locals live was beautiful in its own way, i would love to see that. everyone is so welcoming and loving everywhere, i do not think i would want to leave. Cool Vlog

[@alvarez0223]

The workers are amazing too! Very knowledgeable!👏🏽👏🏽

[@FIZZYTOP]

I have two saved Haraldo classics to watch when i get time, liked already, and cannot wait, keep em coming Northman!!!!

[@khaleesiii4542]

the Nepalese waiter should consider modeling tbh

[@spli10wiggz1]

What a ridiculously nice hotel and obviously the content as always.

[@leerobins749]

Haraldo another brilliant video...what a gorgeous hotel...you are so,so good with people...Merry Xmas Haraldo..and many thanks❤

[@frazer4626]

Fantastic upload again.. Really enjoy this channel amd have done for a few years now..I love seeing you walking through neighborhoods talking to people but my favourite thing is the translations so funny .. Speaking 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 had me in hysterics being Scottish i appreciate that 😂😂..

[@AJS90210]

What a relaxing enjoyable vlog for an hour 🫶🏻

[@floinnovate4416]

Thank you for this video and showing this wonderful side of India and her amazing people. I have travelled to India on business and pleasure for the past 30 years - just about every part of this amazing land. When I tell people I am going to India, the picture they have in their head is of course of the widespread poverty and chaos in the streets. But India is a pyramid, with obviously a huge impoverished lower-class, but also with a large and quickly growing middle class and at the top with more multi-millionaires than the entire population of Canada and Australia - that is a market! And Leela, and Taj, and many other great "Make in India' brands give tourists and native Indians a truly first-class experience. I am only sorry that your video will let this bargain secret out. I hope you stay for Diwali in a major city like Delhi and Mumbai - incredible to experience!

[@abishekraju2988]

Well put, especially the pyramid model. The top of that pyramid is accelerating at record pace: India added more dollar millionaires in the last 3yrs than China & USA. Also what a lot of people miss, is that the upper middle class Indians even enjoy a lifestyle not even people earning $250k-$500k experience in the west. - We have well mannered house staff, basically butler service. $250p/m - Private full time Chauffeurs $300p/m - Exploding restaurant & Bar scene. I can get a Instagram worthy salad or Top grade sushi or Full grilled chicken for less than $8 in most places. - Better than Western standard, instantaneous food delivery apps; delivered by polite English speaking agents for free. - Better airports than the west - Far better hotels and service quality than the west - By next year the 5 metros will be connected with Access controlled expressways Negatives: - The working class (salaried) still finds it very tough to climb up the ladder; most professional jobs start at abysmal salaries $8000 per year! So places like the US and Canada offers them a far better proposition to climb up the ladder. - Metros are congested. Lack of walking pavements; almost 2 generations behind Europe and USA - Too high property prices as a percentage of average annual income; leading to a low living standard for a large part of the salaried class

[@elprofesorchingon9281]

Awesome video harold

[@RafealRizalRusdi]

The deleted scenes were the best.. your so-called translation of what the conversation (no trade for the coins), I found hilarious... and Rocky seemed like he had gangga already in the morning 😀 Plus, that lady staff at 31:20 was absolutely gorgeous.. she's like a muse for those ancient sculptors who made statues of beautiful women, like the one you were admiring at the Chinese restaurant.. great stuff Nordsman, so fluid, fun and insightful as well.. u living the life man👍

[@michalmori1697]

I had to rewind it when I saw her 😍.

[@boundless-]

Sneak peak ae

[@RafealRizalRusdi]

@@michalmori1697 am I right.. 😀

[@aussiebradd]

😅😅😅😅😊

[@forza87]

This one is like the bonus episode, maybe Diwali special for us❤😊

[@PropertyReview]

Great video 📹 as always, Mr Harald.

[@tammydaley7396]

Great video as always loved all the ball bearing interactions 😂😂 the older ladies expression was priceless ❤

[@jasminjsharma2535]

one of the best videos i have ever seen.thanks

[@andrewsundaram3996]

It's a super luxury hotel in Chennai. Amazing video Harald!

[@Arbiter1986]

Been watching for years, best thing on KZbin. His whole personality and hellos to everyone is fantastic.

[@rezzieno]

I really love the way you interact with people and how interested you are in their culture. I normally watch Kurt Caz’s vlogs and i never thought i’d find another vlogger of my taste besides him lol. I ofcourse heard of you before and saw your videos passing by when i was scrolling, but never clicked on one. A couple weeks ago i decided to click on your vlog in Nepal, and man.. 🤯, since then i’ve been busy watching every single video on your channel 😂.

[@kerrigriggs9926]

Hi Harald, Falling in love with your genuine kindness and humour towards the Indian people. I am soooo inspired, it’s been 20 years since I was in the north of India, Ladakh and all over. Been a single mum, 16 years and now my sons leaving to live with his dad the plan is to start travelling again. Digital nomad all over the world at 50. I love your banter, and seeing how humble and kind people are in India. Spend a lot of time alone these days, thanks for making me laugh this winter, I just found your vids Hope I get to have a chai with you if I see you on the road. You rock x🫶🇬🇧

[@fictionaltruth8177]

So glad to see harald baldr post a video. Been worried about him after seeing on the news that Nepal was hit with a major earthquake in the same area where harald was in.

[@lexydurdegracia6931]

Here i go again, watching Harold's errands..one of my favorite content creators in utube platform.

[@TravelDiaryNepal813]

Dear Harald ! Lot’s of LOVE ❤️ !! You doing great 👍 !!

[@nicolehache-lx2ls]

Like your questions to the folks you meet. You are a trooper in my books.

[@terryasselstine6879]

Harold, you have created a very unique life for yourself. Such a singular experience of interaction. My preferred travel is alone. Travel companions can insulate one from interaction with the people you find yourself among. A travelling cocoon is always with you. Having said that I will now counter that. I have thoroughly enjoyed the travel you have done with Mr Bald. The interaction between you guys is playful and mischievous, but never degrading toward others. You have a fearsome independice but are fare to those you interact with. I do enjoy your roaming meandering experiences. You have created vicarious moments.

[@eltenda]

Amazing hotel and service ❤

[@maricarnotado2255]

another great job harald!nice story again..

[@JewelsVR]

Herald is on fire. Back to India right after fantastic adventures in Nepal. Genuinely my 2 favorite countries to watch! Such a culture shock in both!

[@BlueKnows]

My head nearly exploded at the Scottish subtitles. You are indeed correct, he was speaking Scottish, although he was not being very pleasant by calling you a radge! 😂

[@gurtejkhanooja9773]

Great video! If you want absolute luxury leela palace in Chennai has rooms actually up-to $5000 and not just $240

[@HereComesThaBoom]

after the trekking/hiking Adventures, the Luxury hotels videos certainly are nice to watch.

[@gunterwolfgangweighold1457]

Danke für das Hochladen sehr interessant

[@rasdwaczy]

Harold gives woman a ball bearing "she seems very confused" 🤣

[@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer]

So nice to see you relax and enjoy the rewards of your years of providing us excellent CONTENT. By the way, I remember the island hotel in India that you and Ben swam towards. Wow Harald, what an incredible hotel! That was a great video! Nice bathroom and showerhead too. Beautiful bathroom view. That hotel is AMAZING! That character outside the hotel looked pretty suspicious. The flies at the tea shop are a stark contrast to the hotel. That back alley visit with the people living in the tent was simply great! The walk to the beach was a real experience. I would leave the salt water buffalos in peace. I hope once in my life to experience that kind of hotel luxury service. The music at the flaming pool was cool. The management team at the hotel are beyond belief in professionalism! I am ready to fly there tomorrow for that bespoke experience in the hotel. In most high end places that kind of hotel service would be a couple thousand a night. I enjoyed the bonus deleted India scenes. Simply a great video Harald!

[@Faith.77]

I loved the idea of ​​this video , you're a genius Harald .

[@philbungenaar377]

Lovely talking to you to day on the phone. Keep up the gud work luv kay. Thanks for making the time.

[@elveheim]

Great video

[@dannydcluex]

Wow what a hotel! Incredible. And your right; The pesky Brits and the stubborn Norwegian’s can and will joke and it’s all good :) I also like that you show all aspects of life, from luxury to 1000 meters away poor living, but as in this and in many other videos, it show’s autenthicity and how nice people really are! Thank you for all the great videos Harald, it’s very educational, entertaining and broad in different kinds of content! ❤

[@TheLalnundika]

Awesome video , love from Mizoram.

[@mikewright9637]

What a great experience Harold.

[@Mike-Rogers]

Hey Harald, Mike the Pesky Brit here! We use Bath Salts to relieve the pain in our aching muscles because us Pesky Brits work so damn hard all the time :)

[@MrNifts]

Yeh let's face it.. we been called worse!

[@Mike-Rogers]

@@MrNifts Indeed, by my Wife mostly! 😂

[@StevenRoams]

That OH HELLL NOOO after taking a sip of the wine was hilarious😂😂😂 Great video Haraldooo!!!

[@wingnutbert9685]

Outstanding Harald! Fascinated by your Nepal videos. And so glad your donations raised so much for the Leo Foundation. ???: Just noticed the Kukuri vid is gone. I really enjoyed seeing the making of such a beautiful tool. What happened?

[@HaraldBaldr]

It’s not gone. Just unlisted. You can still watch it in nepal playlist. People weren’t watching for long and it was being pushed at expense of my other vids. So it’s off main page until I’ve uploaded 4-5 more vids and then it will come back

[@wingnutbert9685]

Great. Looking forward to the next adventure! Thanks so very much for doing what you do! @@HaraldBaldr

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@HaraldBaldr Holy Schit man! Just realized there are videos in the playlists I never saw on the reg video list!! Just found "Harald & Kumar Visit Nepal Cancer Home🇳🇵" Gonna have to sift through the back catalog! Might explain some abrupt endings!

[@Jaime00008]

I love the India ones because they seem the most interesting and fun to watch.

[@harryruiz8248]

Great content Harold. Highlight of the this vlog was The look on the face of the women, when you offer her the ball bearing. HILARIOUS 😂😂😂

[@iiwiidrive]

I actually lowkey was worried after hearing about Nepal incident since you stopped posting in a while...glad ure back.

[@kairos6312]

omg so glad to find your videos again! i used to binge watch your compilation videos on facebook 😂 randomly remembered them today

[@HaraldBaldr]

Welcome back. On Simon Wilson page you were watching?

[@kairos6312]

@@HaraldBaldr i do remember that name yes!

[@aakashrakhyani]

It was hillarious when the christian guy showed you his cross and you were a bit skeptical about showing him back what you were wearing 🤣🤣 Reminded me of Vikings.

[@achyutmehra1297]

Being an Indian who likes to travel I am ashamed that even I haven't explored like he does. I would have taken the Tuk Tuk (Auto).What a guy!!!

[@keekim880]

Great video 😊

[@TagaPaslang-ny9rb]

This is impressive Harald!

[@HaraldBaldr]

🙏

[@endzhere1638]

Harold, nothing wrong about showing the difference of living conditions in a country. Its real. It would only be wrong if it wasnt real. Keep up the good work ❤

[@LiquidBoogie]

I stayed in The Leela Hotel in Goa, it was one of my best hotel experience I have ever had, top notch service, super good food, you could order food in the middle of the night from any of the menues they had, it had its own golf course and its own beach and also massage. Hope you can stay there some time Harold, would be great to see your review of that hotel some time!

[@helenabrahams7028]

We love all his videos he gives an insight of the world and go to places I could only dream of❤

[@siinpulsomusic]

Yay immediately put thumbs up because i know this going to be a good one

[@MultiCorker]

1. the shot outside the restaurant with the beveled glass reflecting the fountain was devine. 2. Adding a little sea salt to the bath can stimulate circulation, ease muscle cramps, help relieve stiffness in joints, aid with arthritis or back pain, and soothe achy, overworked legs and feet. Plus sea salt helps cleanse and detoxify the largest organ in the body-your skin.

[@moraoikeuss]

Wow that's crazy salt

[@DR-tx9nj]

Nice Hotel Harald enjoy, the adventure continues😊

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Mr Harald

[@dros4]

Thank you Harald for this interesting video. I like so much India. I want to visit it...

[@yashodanirmala3180]

All the videos apart, Taxi drive with kumar is still my favourite😂

[@-O-_-0-]

Hilltribe hottie is one of my favorites

[@vincentjohnalanjones3583]

Never disappointed. U got great videos man keep it up

[@surabh_64]

I have been watching you heraldo from your very early India tour and I have been admirer of your blogging the most I like about your videos is your raw content.I think you should also explore India's cultural heritage for exp places like humpi,ajanta,alora,elephanta caves and other various medival architectural temples and sites.❤❤❤❤

[@DT-uu1sq]

Writing this 18 mins in but just had to comment about those lovely people who invited Harold to have a meal. Lovely interaction!

[@VERSEZ13]

Yess northman is back in india❤🎉