Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital of India’s southern Karnataka state and the epicenter of India’s high-tech industry. The city is also known for its green spaces and vibrant nightlife. There are numerous attractions, from historical landmarks to modern experiences, like the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, the Bengaluru Palace, and the ISKCON temple Bangalore. The city is also known as a great place to shop, home to numerous malls and markets.
Photo: The Leela Palace Bengaluru
The Top Bengaluru Hotels To Experience The Best of the City
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The Leela Palace Bengaluru
Photo: The Leela Palace Bengaluru
Photo: The Leela Palace Bengaluru
Photo: The Leela Palace Bengaluru
Photo: The Leela Palace Bengaluru
- Address: 23 Old Airport Road, 560008 Bangalore, India
- Rates from: $234 per night
The Leela Palace Bangalore is a five-star hotel nestled into seven acres of lush gardens, outfitted in elegant décor and architectural elements that pay homage to the grandeur of the Vijayanagara Empire. On-site amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, an upscale spa, and a wellness center with a fitness room, sauna, steam room hot tub, and Yoga studio. There are various room types, but each guest room feels sophisticated and features modern comforts like a large TV and a mini-bar.
There are multiple award-winning dining options (including 24-hour in-room dining options). Eat at Citrus, a bustling all-day restaurant serving European and Indian dishes. At Jamavar, dine on Indian specialties. At Le Cirque Signature, dine on Franco-Italian fine dining dishes. And at Zen, a Pan Asian Restaurant, feast on the flavors of Asia. At The Library Bar, enjoy a classic bar experience with crafted cocktails set amongst a sultry environment of design elements, including leather and dark woods.
This property is minutes away from well-known landmarks like the Embassy Golf Links IT Park, business parks on Outer Ring Road, and shopping and entertainment options at Indiranagar.
Taj Yeshwantpur Bengaluru
Photo: Taj Yeshwantpur Bengaluru
Photo: Taj Yeshwantpur Bengaluru
Photo: Taj Yeshwantpur Bengaluru
Photo: Taj Yeshwantpur Bengaluru
- Address: 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur, 560022 Bangalore, India
- Rates From: $138 per night
The five-star Taj Yeshwantpur Bengaluru is located in the Business District, boasting 327 sophisticated and spacious city rooms and pool-facing rooms with features like a tea and coffee maker and a workspace with a desk. Natural light filters into the floor-to-ceiling windows, and light tan and white decor makes the space feel even brighter.
In the common spaces, opulent design elements like a spiral stairway encircling a sparkling chandelier make the property feel upscale. Spend time relaxing at a spa, which features a range of treatments, steam and sauna facilities, or a 24-hour fitness center with TechnoGym equipment. Modern rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows, a flat-screen TV, and a DVD player.
Dine at Azure, which serves Mediterranean cuisine, or at Paranda, which serves authentic Punjabi food. And at Palette, enjoy a relaxed cafe-style atmosphere with all-day dining options. The hotel is just a few minutes from Yeshwantpur Railway Terminus and close to the Bangalore International Exhibition Center and World Trade Center.
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway
- Address: 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram-Rajajinagar, 560055 Bangalore, India
- Rates from: $96 per night
The Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway offers easy skyway access to the World Trade Center and Orion Mall (the city’s largest shopping mall). Guests will rest in an elegantly appointed room with comfortable bedding and scenic views of Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Furnishings are modern, and technology like flat-screen TVs and amenities like an electric kettle and mini-bar make the space feel like a home away from home.
There are eight on-site dining concepts ranging from small plates and drinks at the Lobby Lounge to all-day dining and fresh Indian, Asian, and Western dishes at Feast, or the iconic rooftop bar and lounge, High Ultra Lounge, which boasts views of the skyline as one of the highest spots to dine in the city.
Cool off in the infinity-edge swimming pool, or exercise in the 24-hour fitness center with sauna rooms, steam rooms, and a range of equipment ranging from cardio to weights machines. Relax at Shine Spa, which has 10 treatment rooms and services ranging from body scrubs to massages, facials, and more.
Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa Bangalore
Photo: Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa
Photo: Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa
Photo: Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa
Photo: Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa
- Address: 115, Gokula Extension, HMT Road (near BEL circle), 560054 Bangalore, India
- Rates from: $75 per night
Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa Bangalore is near the BEL Circle, in a convenient location for business and leisure travelers. It’s roughly 2 miles from Yeshwantpur Railway Station, 2 miles from Iskcon Temple, 4 miles from Bangalore Palace, and 4 miles from Manyata Tech Park.
The property itself feels opulent, and guest rooms feature a contemporary design decorated in warm colors, with large windows that allow for plenty of natural light. Rooms feature attached bathrooms with a bathtub and shower and entertainment options like flat-screen TVs. Some rooms include a private terrace.
On-site, guests can enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool and fitness center and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. There’s also a spa with treatments like massages and a sauna. There are two dining hotel outlets. My Place is an all-day fine-dining restaurant with impressive decor serving food a la carte and buffet-style. There’s also Obsidian Sports & Music Bar, with its art-deco atmosphere and indoor and outdoor spaces serving food and drinks.
The Oberoi Bengaluru
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Photo: The Oberoi Bengaluru
Photo: The Oberoi Bengaluru
Photo: The Oberoi Bengaluru
- Address: 37-39, Mahatma Gandhi Road, 560001 Bangalore, India
- Rates from: $156 per night
This prestigious 5-star property is located on the distinguished Mahatma Gandhi Road, built around rain trees that are hundreds of years old. It encompasses opulent gardens that showcase the lush atmosphere of the “Garden City” but highlight the modern technology on-site.
Guest rooms are upscale and elegant, with amenities like mini bars, air conditioning, garden views, and technology like flatscreen TVs. Personal butlers and room service are available 24 hours — and complimentary WiFi is available in all of the rooms.
There are multiple award-winning restaurants to dine in a variety of settings ranging from a powerful business lunch arrangement to a romantic dinner. At Lapis, enjoy garden views while dining on authentic Indian and international cuisines. At Wabi Sabi, enjoy world-class sushi and sashimi in a zen setting. At The Polo Club, which is an all-day lounge and bar, enjoy light bites, teas, and fresh drinks amongst an open-air patio and al fresco dining.
At The Oberoi Spa, relax with a range of treatments like massages, facials, and body scrubs, lounge at the swimming pool, or work out at the fitness center.
The Paul Bangalore
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Photo: The Paul Bangalore
Photo: The Paul Bangalore
Photo: The Paul Bangalore
- Address: 139/28, Opposite Embassy Golf Links, Domlur Layout, Off Intermediate Ring Road, 560071 Bangalore, India
- Rates from: $154 per night
The 57-room, 5-star Paul Bangalore is located in the heart of the city across from the Embassy Golf Links Business Park. Guests will enjoy a range of upscale on-site amenities including an impressive outdoor pool with a jacuzzi, a fitness center that hosts personal training classes, a sauna, and 24-hour room service.
Dine at the first Irish microbrewery in Bengaluru, the property’s on-site eatery, Murphy’s Brewhouse, which is known to serve the best Irish stout beer in town. Or visit Vembanad, which is a multi-award-winning restaurant serving the flavors of Kerala. The Sidewalk Café & Bar serves an international breakfast buffet spread and a la carte items in the hotel’s atrium.
The air-conditioned guest rooms are large and well-appointed with amenities like flat-screen TVs, a personal bar, private bathrooms, and elegant cherry red and dark wooden-colored decor.
ITC Windsor, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bengaluru
- Address: 25, Windsor Square, Golf Course Road, 560052 Bangalore, India
- Rates from: $72 per night
This property was the first hotel in the world to achieve LEED Zero Carbon certification. It’s set less than two miles from the central business district and 1.6 mi from Bangalore Palace, boasting 240 elegant rooms and suites. The on-site architecture feels inspired by charming old-world English manor houses with wooden paneling and high ceilings, while still feeling modern and stylish.
The spa hosts a range of therapies ranging from selections that are traditional Ayurvedic offerings as well as internationally inspired treatments. There’s also a salon offering beauty services, a pool, and a well-equipped gym.
Air-conditioned rooms feel bright and royal, equipped with a sofa seating area, a cable TV or flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, and large, comfortable sleeping arrangements.
There are multiple restaurants, ranging in tastes and cuisines like pub-style finger foods at Dublin, which feels like an authentic Irish pub, or the romantic Royal Afghan, which serves Northwest Frontier flavors in an al fresco setting. Raj Pavilion feels sophisticated, with glass-covered, Victorian architecture-esque space, and a menu of delectable Indian and international bites.
Shangri-La Bengaluru
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Photo: Sangri-La Bengaluru
Photo: Sangri-La Bengaluru
Photo: Sangri-La Bengaluru
- Address: Shangri-La Bengaluru
- Rates from: $150 per night
This 397-room property is in a great location between the business district and historic attractions. Guests can enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline from on-site spaces like the rooftop lounge at this destination which serves as a peaceful escape for business and leisure travelers.
Dine at one of the multiple upscale restaurants and bars, including the award-winning Shang Palace and Ssaffron. The laid-back lobby lounge space feels like a perfect place to enjoy light bites like tea and snacks, and at Ssaffron, dine on elevated dishes of authentic Indian cuisine using traditional recipes made using modern cooking techniques. There’s also Caprese, which serves Italian fare, and Yataii serves Japanese dishes.
The property’s Health Club has a range of fitness equipment and offers bookable personal training sessions. The club also includes an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a steam room for guests to use. The spa draws inspiration from natural healing techniques used by many Asian cultures — including Ayurvedic therapies.
The sophisticated guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows letting in plenty of natural light and offering views of the city — complemented by comfortable beds, upscale decor, and bathrooms outfitted with elegant marble facades.
Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center
- Address: Prestige Shantiniketan Hoodi, Whitefield Landmark: Opposite Manipal Hospital WF, 560048 Bangalore, India
- Rates from: $120 per night
The Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center is a prime destination for holding meetings and events and a great home base to explore local restaurants, bars, and attractions. The property hosts 18 event rooms, 14 break-out rooms, and a capacity to host over 2,000 guests.
Guest rooms feature views of the city or overlooking the pool, and offer internet connectivity and technology like large flat-screen TVs, a mini-bar, an electric kettle, and a personal bathroom. There are also options to upgrade rooms to include outdoor terraces and kitchenettes.
Relax at the spa, lounge at the pool which has its own poolside bar and private cabanas, or work out at the property’s signature Sheraton Fitness gym, which features sauna rooms, steam rooms, Yoga classes with a pre-booked appointment, and a range of traditional cardio and weight equipment. There are multiple restaurants on-site, including Feast which hosts casual all-day dining — and INAZIA, which serves Pan-Asian cuisine.
JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
Photo: JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
Photo: JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
Photo: JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
Photo: JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
- Address: 24/1 Vittal Mallya Road, 560001 Bangalore, India
- Starting from: $180 per night
The JW Marriott Bengaluru is located within Bengaluru’s Central Business District. It’s near attractions like the Visvesvaraya Museum, which is within walking distance of the hotel, and the Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, 3.1 mi away from the property.
The property feels contemporary and upscale, with design elements like rich tones of wood and jewel tones with dim lighting from chic lighting fixtures, complementing the air of mystery and sophistication felt in the common spaces. The air-conditioned guest room features a workspace with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, and a private bathroom.
Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool, and relaxing spa, and dine at one of the multiple concept-driven dining outlets. Enjoy international cuisine at JW Kitchen which serves delectable all-day bites. Alba offers a taste of Nouvelle European cuisine, while Bar Uno serves refreshing cocktails.