Taj Bangalore, Karnataka

A smart, 154-room hotel in the air-conditioned city, Taj Bangalore operates like a well- oiled machine. Two-hundred-and-fifty metres from the international airport, it’s the perfect place to be based before or after a flight, and it’s popular with both business and pleasure travelers. Rooms are slick with all the modern amenities to provide you with a comfortable stay. Shining silk bed throws and modern marble bathrooms add a splash of luxury. The sprawling buffet breakfast is a great way to start the day, and there are several other excellent dining options from all-day dining at Café 77 East, North Indian specialities at Tamarind, and Japanese dishes at Soi & Sake. The 24-hour gym is great for working off any jet-lag as is the signature JIVA spa for removing any aches and pains. The outdoor pool is ideal for whiling away an afternoon.