The Capitol, Bangalore

The Capitol Hotel Description

Location
Centrally located on Raj Bhavan Road, The Capitol is 2 kms from M.G. Road, 9 kms from the railway station and 6 kms from the City Palace. Vidhan Soudha is around the corner and Cubbon Park is about half a kilometer away. The new Bengaluru International Airport is approximately 35 kms away.

The Capitol is an ideal hotel with 'perfect business manners'. It houses 140 rooms over four floors - 65 Standard Executive rooms, 28 Deluxe rooms, 34 Club rooms, 11 Deluxe Suites and 2 Club de Royale Suites.

Rooms
All room and suite amenities include a minibar with two complimentary bottles each of soft drinks, beer and soda, 32\" LCD television, massage chair, fruit basket, tea/coffee maker, electronic safe, 24 hour room service and complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity. The bathrooms come equipped with a weighing scale, bathtub, a basket of toiletries like shampoo, soap and shaving and dental kits, in addition to a hair dryer, magnifying mirror and wall mounted phone.

The carpeted and well-lit Standard Executive rooms have a seating area with a sofa along side a study table and twin beds. The Club rooms are bigger in size with twin or double beds and include a magazine rack. The Deluxe rooms are spacious with a dining table, seating area with a sofa and chairs and cookies and cake for guests on arrival.

The Deluxe Suites comprise an interconnected living room and bedroom with an attached bathroom. The living room has a dining area, sofa and chairs and a television. The bedroom has a large bed with side tables and a seating area. Guests are offered a bottle of wine along with cookies and a cake on arrival.

The two Club de Royale Suites are large and impressive. On entering the Suite, there is a bar console and stools. The bar is well stocked with selective Indian liquor and soft drinks for guests to enjoy. The living room has a large screen television with a CD and DVD player and a library of movies to choose from. There is also a cosy seating area with a coat rack and a fully laid out dining table alongside a microwave oven. The bedroom houses a large bed with a study table, sofa set and a minibar. As an added bonus, guests of the Club de Royale Suites get a personal valet and have access to an exclusive lounge where they can enjoy complimentary breakfast and an evening cocktail hour daily.

Dining
Dining options at the hotel include 24 Carats, the 24 hour coffee shop that is off the reception and lobby area. Trivoli Gardens is another dining venue with a bar on the rooftop that serves Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. The Capitol also has six banquet halls that can seat between 22 and 600 people and a fully equipped business centre, along with a gymnasium and swimming pool for its health conscious guests.

Don't Miss
A meal at the hotel's rooftop restaurant Trivoli Gardens where quaint, individual gazebos make for a perfectly private setting for a business lunch or romantic dinner. Also, the view of Bangalore city from that height isn't too bad either!

Area Attractions

MG Road (1 Km)

It is one of the busiest roads in the city and is lined with upscale stores, restaurants, pubs, cafes and showrooms. It runs from Trinity Circle to Anil Kumble Circle at the other end. It has an eclectic mix of hotels, offices and old world shops.

Hal Airport (7 Km)

HAL is the domestic and international airport located about 14 kms from the city centre. It is serviced by all domestic and selective international airlines.

Bangalore City Railway Station (2 Km)

Of the two railway stations in the city, Bangalore City Railway Station is the main one. It connects major cities through meter gauge and broad gauge rail services.

Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station (3 Km)

One of the two stations in the city, this station is located in the city’s centre in proximity to MG Road. This railway station services all major cities including Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Bangalore Racecourse (3 Km)

Considered one of the best in the country, the Bangalore Racecourse nestles amidst 85 acres of greenery in the heart of the city. It has facilities like horse stables, training tracks, an equine swimming pool, a veterinary hospital and a riding school.

Commercial Street (2 Km)

Located near M.G Road – the centre of town, Commercial Street is known for its shopping. Most apparels and commodities are available there, such as clothes, cosmetics, jewellery etc. Always busy, parking is not allowed in an effort to reduce congestion

New International Airport (35 Km)

Bangalore International Airport is located in Devanahalli, Bangalore, and is approximately 34 km from M.G road, 45 km from the old H.A.L Airport, and 66 km from the Electronics City. Easy transport is available in BMTC buses, including some Volvo buses.

Lalbagh Botonical Garden (0.5 Km)

Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens is one of the largest parks - 240 acres - in India to be nestled within a city. It houses over a 1000 species of flora also has a greenhouse and a lake. Entry is open from 6 am - 7 pm at Rs.10, free entry from 6 am to 9 am.

Banglore Golf Club (2 Km)

Located near Nehru Planetarium, it was founded in 1876, making it the second oldest golf course in India. Spanning over 60 acres, it is a par 71, 18-hole golf course, in a total distance of 6,650 yards. It is 3 km from M.G. Road and the Railway Station.

Banglore Palace (2 Km)

Built in 1887 by the Wodeyars, Bangalore Palace was inspired by Windsor Castle. Surrounded by 400 acres of Palace Grounds that host various functions, the Palace is famous for its carving and paintings, as well as its fortified towers and Gothic windows.