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Luxury hotels in India tend to fall into one of two camps: the lavish Western-style resorts, with the sobering divide between corporate travelers and locals; and the new high-design boutiques, cool and intimate but strangely ahistorical. The Taj West End transcends both categories. Opened as a ten-room boarding house by a British couple in 1887, the property, Bronson’s West End, was considered Bangalore’s first hotel. The gabled colonial house, graced with old-fashioned dormers, trelliswork, and carved fascias, changed hands a few times, first serving as a stopover for foreign officers, and later being purchased by the Taj group.
Today a massive jacaranda tree still sits in the central courtyard of the 20-acre garden property, and English-style butlers cater to the whims of guests in 117 rooms and suites. Standard rooms, housed in the 1905-vintage Heritage Wing, offer wireless internet access and private verandas over the garden. Spacious club rooms come stocked with wine and chocolates; villas scattered about the property contain luxury suites with separate living rooms. The decor throughout the guest quarters and public spaces is a mix of vibrantly hued fabrics, proper tea sets, and high thread-count sheets (read: a blend of traditional Indian, English colonial, and contemporary styles).
Dining options include the Blue Bar, situated amidst water gardens, and the Vietnamese Blue Ginger restaurant. Masala Klub, a gourmet Indian eatery, is the Taj West End’s newest culinary venue. And if two modern swimming pools and a slick fitness center clash a bit with the colonial-era vibe, there’s always a hike in the nearby Nandi Hills.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- Guaranteed 11am check-in
- Complimentary pastries and/or chocolate or fruit plate, refreshed during the course of the stay
- 140 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 7 Guest Reviews
- Taj West End
- 44 Race Course Road
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Bar
- Boardroom
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free parking
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
Other Bangalore hotels
7 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Dan
- Stayed April 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The old-fashioned style dating back 125 years. Impeccable.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Glenn
- Stayed April 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Amazing room, beautiful grounds
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Thomas
- Stayed January 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Staff was very eager to assist and did so in exemplary fashion.
Grounds were beautiful and tranquil
What the hotel could do better:
Some rooms could use some updating as could the outside condition of the structures. Still, an unbelievable colonial oasis in the middle of one of India's fastest growing and very crowded cities
