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Bangalore is the largest city in South India. The South Indian centre for colonial rule during the British Raj, the city was also the home of the Maharaja of Mysore until India gained independence in 1947. As an important city strategically and commercially, Bangalore is enjoying a renewed and sustained period of growth, becoming India's fastest growing city. The luxury hotels of Bangalore are well placed to share the benefits of the city's continued success.
Bangalore is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India', and is the nation's largest IT employer and exporter. New technologies come easy to a city which has a long and illustrious history as a centre for education, and Bangalore has some of the best known research centres and colleges in all of India. Much of India's heavy industries, biotechnology, defence, aerospace, software companies and telecommunications operate from Bangalore too and the city enjoys considerable domestic and foreign investment.
As one of the powerhouses of India's economy, Bangalore has many luxury hotels which cater for the demand from domestic and overseas visitors. In many of these luxury hotels, Bangalore finds a natural home for much of the state of the art technologies which help define the city. Hotel clients should expect dedicated round the clock business centers complete with fully equipped workstations with high speed internet access, meeting and boardrooms, computer and mobile phone hire and full secretarial services.
Guest rooms and suites within luxury hotels in Bangalore will also have a range of facilities and services to conduct efficient business in the city, including multiple direct-dial phone lines with features such as voicemail, work desks with data ports for internet access, and high specification televisions with satellite or cable channels.
The city is not all about work however and in its luxury hotels, Bangalore will also present the very best of Indian hospitality and a superlative level of personal service to ensure all guests make the most from their stay in the city. Air conditioning will be standard in all rooms, suites and public spaces and rooms and bathrooms will be spacious and well appointed. 24 hour room and concierge services will be on hand for guests convenience as and when required.
The style, décor, and ambience of luxury hotels in Bangalore will generally combine contemporary style and elegance with Indian accents, art and color. Some of the Bangalore luxury hotels are modern masterpieces and others will reflect the aged grandeur and classic opulence of the city's regal and colonial influences. Whichever hotel you choose, the services, amenities and facilities will be of a very high luxury standard.
Investment in the infrastructure of Bangalore has resulted in the kind of transport systems which befit a city of such importance. The brand new Bengaluru International Airport caters for much of the international travelers and the Namma Metro rapid transit system is being developed to transport passengers quickly and effectively throughout the city. Modern air conditioned buses also operate in Bangalore and via the Indian Railways the city is well connected to other cities in India such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. The public transport system of Bangalore also has well established routes to other points in the wider state of Karnataka.
There is much to see and do in Bangalore for both the business and leisure traveler. Known as the Garden City of India, Bangalore has many public parks including Lal Bagh botanical gardens, and Cubbon Park, located in the heart of the city. Many festivals are celebrated in the city, from Dasara, the state festival to celebrate the old Kingdom of Mysore, to Deepavali, the famous 'Festival of Lights'. Bangalore is very much a diverse contemporary international city and the traditional celebrations and festivals are enjoyed by all.
A sure sign of the city's cosmopolitan status is seen in the number of bars and variety of restaurants to be found, which reflect the city's diverse population. Sometimes termed the pub capital of India, Bangalore is also one of the country's premier venues for rock music concerts. A high student population and diverse mix of both Indians and international residents has resulted in a city in which music, entertainment and the arts flourish.
Much of the leisure and entertainment options within Bangalore are available within its luxury hotels. A varied selection of bars and lounges are usually on offer within the hotels and guests can enjoy everything from cocktails to continental café fare. A full range of additional leisure options within the luxury hotels of Bangalore are generally available and may include fully equipped fitness suites, sauna and spa facilities, swimming pools, and often additional sports facilities too like tennis and squash. Within its luxury hotels, Bangalore's best boutiques, beauty parlors and other commercial outlets are sometimes found too.
Dining is a national pastime in India and some of the best restaurants in Bangalore are found within its luxury hotels. Indian cuisine is enjoyed the world over and each region of India has their own specialities. Guests in a luxury Bangalore hotel should expect a fine dining experience in which to enjoy some of the best local and wider Indian dishes, and there will be additional dining options reflecting the international standing of Bangalore. European restaurants are popular as are Chinese and Japanese restaurants and many excellent examples of all of these are found in the city's luxury hotels.
Bangalore is a vibrant modern city which celebrates the best of its past and this is no more evident than within its luxury hotels.
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