The Park, Bangalore

The Park Hotel Description

Location
The Park is located on MG Road in Bengaluru approximately 40 km from the new Bengaluru International Airport and 10 km from Bangalore City Railway Station.

India's first contemporary boutique hotel, it is small, luxurious, and intimate. It is all about style - a specially designed environment that creates a wealth of experience, taking it to the Tatler Magazine's definitive Travel Guide 2003 as one of the 101 best hotels in the world. A unique 109-room experience, the hotel draws on Indian sensations and environment to provide travellers an 'urban retreat'. The design philosophy of the hotel's architecture and interior design is a fusion of the vibrant colours and landscapes of India with International style. All this, combined with attention to detail, luxurious comfort, intimate touches and personalized services, make The Park, Bangalore a truly sophisticated place to stay.

The pristine white, four storied structure belies the luxury and flamboyance of the interiors. The facade is broken by flashes of brilliant colour from the balcony windows.

Rooms
Move on to the residential floors in black leather clad lifts. Each floor has its own strong colour theme. Aqua tones dominate the first floor, interspersed with fiery splashes of orange. Lime is prevalent in the next two stories, linked up with royal purple on the second floor and emperor red on the third floor, evoking an abstract mountain, jungle feel. The top floor of The Park is known as The Residence, the most luxurious section of the building, where an abundance of silks, leather and wood in the guestrooms add an extra measure of Eastern opulence.

The total of 109 air conditioned luxury rooms and suites have a mixture of materials, modern and traditional, to create a unique in-room experience. They are divided into categories of Deluxe rooms, Deluxe Balcony rooms, Deluxe Terrace rooms, Luxury rooms and Residence rooms which enjoy the privacy of the fourth floor.

The facilities enjoyed by all the rooms irrespective of their category are: cable television with LCD screen, 2 telephones with global direct dial and voicemail, mini bar with 2 bottles of packaged drinking water provided complimentary daily, seasonal fruit basket, chocolates and cookies on arrival, electronic safe, tea/coffee maker, DVD player, sound-proof doors and windows, complete work desk inspired with human engineering, full-length mirror, hairdryer, high-speed internet access, and finally, a thick 10 inch luxurious mattress with high quality pillows and bed linen for absolute comfort. The washrooms enjoy elegant spaces with all luxuries like bathrobes, slippers, shaving points, hair dryers, magnifying mirrors, soaps, shampoos, moisturizers and the works, as well as high pressure 24 hours hot & cold running water. 24 hour room service is also available.

The fourth floor houses The Residence with its luxurious 21 Residence rooms, 1 Premier Suite and The Residence Lounge. A bottle of sparkling wine welcomes all guests. In-room amenities exclusive to the rooms on The Residence level are: one-touch 24-hour instant service, personal fax and laptop on request, private Jacuzzi, Residence service, and luxurious bathroom amenities. The residents on this floor are also the privileged users of The Residence Lounge - a delightful modern space containing a service bar/kitchen, dining and seating area, and a library. The large screen flat plasma television and availability of a selection of national and international publications makes it an ideal place to relax in.

Dining
Monsoon: an angled table peeps through the silk curtains and draws you into this dining area - Monsoon the 24-hour restaurant. The 'sharing table' is a melting pot for strangers to meet and mingle. Inspired by the all-encompassing season that influences the landscapes of India, the menu offers an international menu packed with favourites from the Mediterranean, South East Asian and Indian cuisine. Emphasis is on authentic cuisine, subtle flavours, healthy and quality ingredients
I-Bar: is an upscale glamorous lounge bar, most popular hangout for the city's beautiful people. It encapsulates the energy and dynamism of the wireless era and catalyses people to converge, communicate and interact with each other in an ambience that is intimate and luxurious. A creative menu, an exclusive selection of high-end Indian and Imported spirits along with music by DJ Shan are some of the high points of i-BAR
I-talia: Award winning restaurant I-talia offers authentic Italian cuisine in a casual elegant setting. The masculine dark timber floor complements the charcoal black upholstery and is accented by the warm lime green sofas in the niches. Imported prosciutto and Parmesan, wood-oven pizzas, exquisite seafood, delicate home made pastas and a wide range of vegetarian items bring in the genuine flavours of Italy.
Aqua: Conceptualized to offer a glamorous al fresco experience, Aqua is a space with many moods. The open deck, used for sunbathing by the day, becomes a stage for night time revelry. Glowing candle lanterns by the poolside and bar add to the mood of the space. Melodious Retro music fills the air. The pavilion bar is a quaint timber ensemble that is operational at sundown. Drape yourself lazily on high stools perched alongside the bar and enjoy various flavours of Sangrias, Martinis, Sparklers and Cognac cocktails. Or simply choose from the extensive wine list. The international menu offers European cuisine along with Barbecues & Sizzlers

Entertainment & Relaxation
The Blue Box is the screening room dressed in cobalt blue. It is an intense abstract space which can be dimmed down to a night time setting or be illuminated for a Board Room situation. Movies for in house guests are screened in this bold room, free of cost. The back wall is built out as a projection facility and there is a retractable screen opposite. The Box is the city's best address for hand picked gift items, beauty products, home accessories, stationary, unusual gift items and fashion. You can browse here 24 hours of the day. The cool, contemporary swimming pool lies beside Aqua and offers a time of relaxation from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Health & Spa
Under the heated, deep blue outdoor pool, lies Aquazone - virtually embedded underwater comprising of massage rooms, steam, sauna and changing rooms. The two treatment rooms are private spaces which help to relax and tone the body. The calm, serene feeling permeates into the wood floored gymnasium where translucent azure glass provides a backdrop to the state of the art fitness equipments from Lifestyle and Cybex.

This predominantly charming property renders a serene, calm and relaxing feel throughout its space and interiors. What better place than this, to enjoy a luxurious stay, away from home.

Conference and Banquet
The Oak Room boasts of rich and elegant panels clad in oyster coloured bamboo fabric with discreet shuttering along the window wall contribute to the plush decor. The doors open out onto a specially landscaped terrace, which is lit at night with specially designed lamps. This conference hall has the capacity to accommodate around 150 guests.

Facilities
The Park, Bangalore offers a host of facilities and services: swimming pool, health club, massage rooms, laundry service, housekeeping, room service, business centre, secretarial services, travel desk, car hire, car parking and valet services, currency exchange, doctor on call, 24 hrs security service, disabled facilities, doctor on call, power backup, babysitting services, internet access, a library, gift shop, the acceptance of credit cards, and express check in and check out.

Area Attractions

Vidhan Soudha (5 Km)

The legislative house of the state of Karnataka, the architecture of the building is based on Dravidian style with richly carved bases, Rajasthani jharokhas, chaithya arches and heavy pediments.

Lal Bagh (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.

Cubbon Park (5 Km)

It, along with Lal Bagh, is another reason why Bangalore is called the Garden City. Located right in the centre of town near M.G Road, it has an aquarium one side, the High Court and Vidhan Soudha on the other.

Bannerghatta National Park (25 Km)

Established in the year 1974, it extends to an area of about 25,000 acres. Some of the animals to be seen here are tigers, lions, panthers, elephants, bears, deers and macaques, as well as a large variety of birds and reptiles. Safaris can be organized.

Vishweshwariah Museum (7 Km)

Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum was built celebrating the birth centenary of Sir M. Vishweshwariah, a distinguished civil engineer. It is a great place to see and understand science, through the many interactive exhibits and shows.

Banglore Palace (9 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.

Tipus Palace (7 Km)

The ruins of Tipus Palace are at Srirangapatna, which is on the Bangalore-Mysore highway, 16 km from Mysore. Constructed in 1791, it was the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan, it is an ornate structure that rewards exploration.

The Bull Temple (16 Km)

The Basavanagudi Nandi Temple is a 16th century temple dedicated to Nandi, the divine bull of Lord Shiva. It is located in Basavanagudi, and contains a huge idol of Nandi carved out of a single granite rock.

Iskcon emple (14 Km)

Situated about 7 km from the Bangalore City Railway Station, ISKCON Temple, is located at Hare Krishna Hill in Bangalore. It is also known as Sri Radha Krishna Chandra Temple, and has a 56 ft gold-plated Dwajastambha, the tallest of its kind in the world