Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces has announced the opening of Taj Bengaluru, the sixth Taj Group hotel in the Garden City. The hotel is located a few minutes away from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

“Bengaluru is the epicenter of India’s entrepreneurial wave and an emerging center for international conclaves and conferences. As the city continues to grow and thrive, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming the newest Taj hotel to the city. Taj Bengaluru reflects the city’s unique urban identity and will extend to its guests the unmistakable Taj warmth and elegance,” said Prabhat Verma, senior vice president, operations – South, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces.

In dedicated collaborative work-life zones, guests will be able to work, network, dine and socialise against the backdrop of green lawns and open spaces. The high ceilinged event spaces are said to provide an ideal setting for large meetings, conferences and weddings events alike.

Ian Dubier, general manager, Taj Bengaluru, said, “Taj Bengaluru is designed to give entrepreneurs, business professionals and those in search of rest and relaxation the very best of the Taj’s legendary service. Our services are centered on the guest experience: spacious rooms, expansive conference and events spaces, dedicated start-up friendly zones and round-the-clock gastronomic treats encourage the mind-space to think and create. On-the-go food and the anti-jet-lag menu at the elegant Jiva spa are designed with our multitasking guests in mind.”

The hotel offers154 rooms designed for both business and leisure travellers. The hotel’s 12 luxury suites and a presidential suite with technology are designed to cater to the needs of business travellers. Taj Bengaluru has over 25000 square feet of banqueting space, inclusinh ballrooms and boardrooms to suit different requirements.

Live cooking stations offering small and large plate options, will offer guests from global food to Southern regional dishes. Authentic Indian food is on offer at the Indian restaurant, Tamarind, where guests can choose from dishes straight from the kitchens including Rajasthani laal maas, Punjabi rara gosht or Awadhi lagan ka murgh. Soi & Sake offers Chinese and Japanese cuisine.