Monday, May 15, 2017

Tips to Book the Best 5-star Hotels in Bangalore

India’s Silicon Valley, Bangalore, is also the capital of Karnataka and one of the most advanced cities in India.

Amazing weather, cultural influx and great hangout spots have elevated Bangalore to a must-visit destination. The city is home to many start-ups, IT companies, and MNCs, making it the top-most visited city for business travellers in India.

Bangalore also provides easy access to beautiful destinations like Ooty, Coorg, Wayanad and several other nearby hill stations and coffee plantations. This makes Bangalore the perfect starting point for weekend getaways.

Be it for business or leisure, here are some tips to help you choose from among the best 5-star hotels in Bangalore

  • Ease of Accessibility    
Bangalore has grown exponentially over the years and the city’s airport is located on the outskirts of the center of the city, making accessibility an important decision.
If you are a business traveller, then it is suggested to check in a hotel near the airport so that you won’t waste time during the commute. However, if you are looking at a longer duration and have offices in the center of the city, then choose a hotel that proves to be closer for easier access.

  • Infrastructure Facilities    
Several business travellers visit Bangalore to conduct investor meetings, recruitment meetings or vendor meetings, involving lesser than ten people, and quite often just one or two people.
For this purpose, hotels are required to have adequate meeting rooms. 5-star hotels provide excellent options in conference rooms and banquet halls for such purposes. They are also equipped with up-to-date business centres with high-speed Wi-Fi connections, laptops, printers, telephones, etc.
It is also important to have other facilities like conferencing facilities, travel desk, and concierge desk, which will make life easy on the go!

  • Entertainment Options    
Entertainment is an important element for both business as well as leisure travellers. Most business deals happen over meals and if there is a great coffee shop and restaurant on the hotel premises then it cuts down on the travel time of the guests.

If your hotel has a full-service lounge bar and restaurant serving great food then nothing like it! Most 5-star hotels in Bangalore also have swimming pools and spa areas with a variety of holistic wellness services that will help you relax.  You can also check up the proximity of the hotels to nearby pubs and lounges, Bangalore boasts of some of the best pubs and restaurants in South India.
Over the weekend, you should definitely plan to visit the Lal Bagh or Cubbon Park for an early morning run. Visit the Bannerghatta National Park, and for the spiritually-inclined a visit to the Basavanagudi Temple and the ISCKON Temple are a must. Your concierge at your hotel should be able to arrange a taxi for you with a chauffeur to take you to these places.

Make sure to keep these tips in mind when booking a 5-star hotel for your next trip to Bangalore.