Taj West End, Bangalore

The five-star Taj West End, is nestled amidst 20 acres of beautiful gardens, a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With all the heritage and colonial charm of a bygone era, it still has modern comfort and luxury. Started by the Bronsons as a 10-room inn in 1887, it now has 117 beautiful rooms and suites that dot the sprawling landscaped gardens, each with a beautiful view and some with lovely balconies overlooking the gardens. The hotel has a number of bars and restaurants, serving Indian and South East Asian cuisine. You can relax in the outdoor pool or unwind at the Jiva Grande Spa, located in the original 1887 part of the building. You can enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine at the award-winning Blue Ginger, a range of cocktails at the Blue Bar, some of the best traditional Indian fare at Masala Klub and a local favourite, the Sunday brunch buffet at Mynt, home to the second-oldest tree in the city and a Victorian-era post box still in use. Located right by the leafy Bengaluru Golf Club and the Turf Club, this legendary hotel is a prominent landmark in the centre of the city.