Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronics City, Electronic City
Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronics City is a 5-star Crowne Plaza hotel in Electronic City, Bengaluru, with around 195 rooms, multiple restaurants, a pool and spa, about 60 km from BLR airport. The property has since been rebranded as The Oterra.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronics City — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹5,000–₹9,000/night
- Check-in / out: 15:00 / 12:00
- Rooms: 195
- Distance to BLR airport: 60 km (~90 min by car)
- Nearest station: Electronic City (Namma Metro Yellow Line) — 2 km (null min walk)
Overview & History
Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronics City opened in February 2010 as an upscale business hotel within Electronic City, the IT hub on Bengaluru's southern edge. Operated under IHG's Crowne Plaza brand, it was built across roughly 2.5 acres of landscaped grounds and offered around 195 guest rooms and suites over a twelve-floor tower. The hotel was positioned squarely at the corporate market, with conferencing space, a club lounge and several restaurants serving the surrounding technology campuses.
Important note: this property has since been rebranded and now operates as The Oterra, an independent 5-star hotel at the same Electronic City address. Travellers searching for the Crowne Plaza here will be booking the same building under its current name. The description below reflects the property's character and facilities; confirm the current brand, room categories and inclusions at the time of booking.
Location & Getting There
The hotel sits at 43 Electronics City Phase 1, just off Hosur Road, placing it within walking or short-drive distance of the area's largest employers, including the Infosys and Wipro campuses and Velankani Tech Park. The NICE Road and the Electronic City Elevated Expressway are close by, which helps when heading towards central Bengaluru or the Outer Ring Road.
Airport: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) lies in Devanahalli, north of the city, roughly 60 km away. Allow about 90 minutes by car in normal traffic, and considerably longer during peak hours, as the route crosses the full length of the city. Metro: the Namma Metro Yellow Line, which opened in 2025, runs along Hosur Road with an Electronic City station about 2 km from the hotel, giving a direct rail link towards RV Road and the wider network.
Rooms & Suites
Accommodation spans Superior and Executive rooms through to Club rooms with lounge access and suites. Rooms are designed for business stays, with work desks, tea and coffee facilities, in-room safes and modern bathrooms. Club and Executive categories typically add lounge privileges such as breakfast and evening refreshments, along with upper-floor placement. Exact room names and inclusions may have changed under the current branding, so verify when booking.
Dining
The hotel has historically run several food-and-beverage outlets, including an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant, a speciality restaurant covering Italian and Pan-Asian menus, and a lobby bar. The dining line-up is a genuine draw for the area, where standalone fine-dining options are limited, and the outlets serve both hotel guests and corporate visitors from the surrounding parks. Confirm the current restaurants and their timings directly, as outlet names have been refreshed over the years.
Amenities & Facilities
Leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a spa offering wellness treatments. Practical business amenities cover free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, a business centre and on-site parking. Airport transfers can usually be arranged on request, which is useful given the long drive to BLR. The landscaped grounds give the property a calmer feel than its industrial-park surroundings might suggest.
Meetings, Weddings & Events
Conferencing has always been central to this hotel. It offers banquet and meeting halls of varying sizes, suited to corporate conferences, training sessions and offsites for the nearby IT firms, as well as social functions and weddings. The combination of large indoor halls, landscaped outdoor space and on-site catering makes it a practical choice for residential events where guests need accommodation alongside the venue.
The Neighbourhood
Electronic City is one of Bengaluru's principal technology clusters, home to major Indian and multinational IT companies. It is a working district rather than a tourist quarter, so the appeal is convenience: being able to walk or take a short cab to meetings, then return to a full-service hotel. Shopping malls, the Bommasandra industrial belt and the metro line are within a few kilometres. For city-centre attractions, expect a longer drive into central Bengaluru.
Who It's Best For
This hotel makes most sense for corporate travellers with business in Electronic City and for organisations running conferences or offsites near the IT parks. It also suits long-stay business guests who value a pool, gym and reliable dining on site. Leisure tourists focused on central Bengaluru's sights may find the location far from the action, given the city's traffic. Because the property now trades as The Oterra, confirm the brand and current facilities before you book.
Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronics City — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Superior Room | Entry-level rooms with a work desk, tea/coffee facilities and modern bathroom, suited to business travellers. |
| Club Room | Upper-floor rooms with Club lounge access, including breakfast and evening refreshments. |
| Executive Room | Larger rooms with additional seating and business amenities for longer corporate stays. |
| Suite | Separate living area with enhanced amenities for guests wanting extra space. |
Dining at Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronics City
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| All-day dining restaurant | Multi-cuisine buffet and à la carte |
| Speciality restaurant | Italian / Pan-Asian |
| Lobby bar | Bar and lounge |
What's near Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronics City
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| Infosys Electronic City campus | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| Wipro Electronic City campus | 2 km | ~24 min walk |
| Velankani Tech Park | 0.5 km | ~6 min walk |
| Electronic City Metro station (Yellow Line) | 2 km | ~24 min walk |
| Bommasandra Industrial Area | 5 km | short taxi/auto |
| NICE Road (Electronic City Elevated Expressway) | 1 km | ~12 min walk |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronics City still a Crowne Plaza hotel?
The property opened as a Crowne Plaza under IHG in 2010 but has since been rebranded and now operates as The Oterra at the same Electronic City address. If you book the Crowne Plaza here, you are booking the same building under its current name.
How far is the hotel from Bengaluru airport?
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is about 60 km north in Devanahalli, typically a 90-minute drive in normal traffic and longer at peak times, as the route crosses the entire city.
Is there a metro station near Electronic City?
Yes. The Namma Metro Yellow Line opened in 2025 and runs along Hosur Road, with an Electronic City station roughly 2 km from the hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out may be possible on request, subject to availability.
Is the hotel suitable for conferences and weddings?
Yes. It has banquet and meeting halls of varying sizes plus landscaped outdoor space, making it suitable for corporate conferences, offsites and social functions including weddings.
Which companies and tech parks are nearby?
The hotel is close to major Electronic City employers including the Infosys and Wipro campuses and Velankani Tech Park, all within a short drive.