I really appreciate a great hotel and am willing to pay (within reason). Typical split personality: family w/ 3 small kids and business exec road warrior. Hotel priorities are location, cleanliness, non smoking, peace and quiet, fitness center.
October 30 2007: The Oberoi is right in the middle of the action in Bangalore. Right across the street from the Intel, Siemens, and TRX buildings. Also just down the street from other biggies that have operations in Bangalore.
Room was fantastic (including the courteous notice/desk card instructing me not to feed the monkeys or leave my balcony sliding door open ... or else). Service was great. Internet access seamless.
Restaurant in the hotel was good (we hosted a partner there for dinner). I also had the opportunity (really a "need" during my intercontinental road trip) to get a massage in the spa, and it was great.
Generally, an excellent hotel experience and worth the price.
Date of stay: October 2005
Purpose of stay: Business
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The Oberoi Bangalore is located on the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Road, in the heart of Bangalore, India's central business district and shopping area. Called the "Silicon Valley of India," Bangalore is home to more than 200 computer and technology companies, and is the capital of the state of Karnataka. Bangalore was once known as the Garden City, and visitors can still see wonderful parks, broad tree lined streets and imposing old public buildings. Attractions near the hotel include Vidhan Soudha, built in neo Dravidian style and home of the Legislative Assembly; Lal Bagh Garden, featuring blooming red roses year round; and the Visvesvaraya Industrial Tech Museum, dedicated to the architect of modern Karnataka, and featuring eight galleries portraying the application of science and technology. The five story Oberoi Bangalore provides relaxing accommodations in a tropical landscaped setting. The 160 spacious guestrooms and suites look out over streams, ponds and award winning gardens. Thirty new deluxe guestrooms feature teak wood floors, DVD players, walk in closets, televisions in the bathroom, separate steam cubicles and private fax machines. All deluxe guestrooms and suites also enjoy 24 hour butler service.
The Oberoi Bangalore is home to Rim Nam, the hotel's premier restaurant serving Thai cuisine. Other on site options include the Polo Club, an alfresco bar overlooking lush gardens; the Szechwan Court, open for lunch and dinner and offering Szechwan and Cantonese specialities; and Le Jardinere, open daily and serving continental and Indian cuisine.
The Oberoi Spa, managed by Banyan Tree, features trained Thai therapists delivering Ayurvedic, aromatherapy, Balinese, Hawaiian and Indian head massage treatments. The hotel's gym faces an open air atrium filled with tropical plants and provides a full selection of fitness equipment. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, sauna, three meeting rooms, full service business center, and satellite teleconferencing facilities.
October 30 2007: The Oberoi is right in the middle of the action in Bangalore. Right across the street from the Intel, Siemens, and TRX buildings. Also just down the street from other biggies that have operations in Bangalore.
