Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse: a 5-star IHG hotel on Seshadri Road by the Race Course, 272 rooms, rooftop pool, spa, ~34 km from BLR airport.
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Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse is a 5-star Holiday Inn (IHG) hotel on Seshadri Road by the Race Course, Bengaluru, with 272 rooms, a rooftop pool, the Meghavi spa and three dining outlets, ~34 km from BLR airport.
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The Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse is a 5-star, full-service hotel in IHG's Holiday Inn brand, on Seshadri Road directly across from the Bangalore Turf Club. With 272 rooms, it is one of the larger international-brand hotels in the central business district and is positioned for corporate travel, conferences and visitors who value a walkable location near the city's administrative core. Its rooftop pool and upper-floor rooms take in views of both the Race Course and the Vidhana Soudha.
The hotel blends Holiday Inn's dependable, family- and business-friendly service standards with a notably central setting, putting railway, bus and metro connections within close reach. It sits among the cluster of hotels around the Race Course, making the immediate area a recognised base for city-centre stays. The scale of the property, with well over 250 rooms, gives it the capacity to handle corporate groups and conferences alongside individual business and leisure guests.
The address is 16/1 Seshadri Road, Gandhi Nagar, postcode 560009, in the older central grid. Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is about 34 km north in Devanahalli; allow around 75 minutes by car and more at busy times, as the airport is a long haul from anywhere central in Bengaluru. The hotel's real advantage is short-haul connectivity: the Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station is about 1 km away and the Kempegowda (Majestic) bus station roughly 1.5 km, both walkable or a short cab ride.
For the metro, the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Station on the Purple Line is about 800 m away, a ten-minute walk, giving direct access along the east-west spine of the network.
The hotel's 272 rooms range from Standard Rooms through to Premium Rooms with private balconies — 22 of these — and 22 Suites with separate living areas, dining spaces and added conveniences such as a microwave. Club Rooms add executive-lounge access with breakfast and evening refreshments for business guests. Rooms follow the brand's clean, practical design with work desks, fast Wi-Fi and contemporary bathrooms, and higher floors offer Race Course or Vidhana Soudha outlooks. The suites' microwaves and dining areas make them workable for guests staying several nights or travelling with family, while the Club Rooms suit business travellers who want lounge privileges and a more streamlined arrival.
There are three dining venues. Cafe G is the all-day diner serving breakfast through dinner across multiple cuisines. Glass Kitchen & Bar is a modern Indian restaurant and bar that reworks regional Indian dishes with a contemporary touch and pairs them with cocktails. The Lounge Cafe in the lobby leans into old-Bombay street food and casual beverages. In-room dining is available around the clock. The three-venue spread covers most needs without sending guests off-property, from a quick all-day meal to a sit-down dinner or a casual lounge snack.
The rooftop open-air swimming pool is a highlight, with sweeping views over the Race Course and Vidhana Soudha. Wellness facilities include a fitness centre and the Meghavi Wellness Spa, which offers Thai and other massage therapies along with a steam room. The hotel also provides on-site parking, free Wi-Fi throughout, a 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock room service. Travel-desk assistance, laundry and currency exchange are available, and the central location means cabs and autos are easy to find at any hour.
The hotel carries banquet and conference facilities suited to corporate meetings, training sessions and social functions. Its central location near Majestic and the railway station makes it convenient for delegates arriving from across the city or out of town, and IHG's catering and event teams handle planning, audio-visual and food-and-beverage arrangements for both business events and celebrations.
The hotel is in the heart of old central Bengaluru. The Bangalore Turf Club is directly opposite, the Vidhana Soudha and the state administrative quarter are about 1.5 km away, and Cubbon Park is a short drive on. Mantri Square mall is roughly 1.5 km for retail and cinema, while M.G. Road's shopping and dining lies a little further east. The proximity to Majestic, the city's main transport hub, makes the area especially convenient for onward travel, whether by metro, intercity bus or train, and the surrounding streets carry plenty of local eateries and everyday shops for guests who want to step beyond the hotel.
This hotel suits business travellers who need a central base near the CBD, Majestic and the railway station, visitors with reasons to be near the Race Course or Vidhana Soudha, and guests arriving by train or long-distance bus who want a short transfer. IHG One Rewards members will value keeping nights within the programme. As with all central Bengaluru hotels, those working mainly in Whitefield or Electronic City should factor in cross-city travel times.
| Room | What you get |
|---|---|
| Standard Room | Well-appointed rooms with a king or twin layout, work desk and the brand's clean, functional fit-out. |
| Premium Room with Balcony | Higher-category rooms that add a private balcony, with 22 of these in the hotel. |
| Suite | Suites with a separate living area, dining space and added in-room conveniences such as a microwave, of which there are 22. |
| Club Room | Rooms with executive-lounge access, breakfast and evening refreshments for business guests. |
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
|---|---|
| Cafe G | All-day multi-cuisine diner |
| Glass Kitchen & Bar | Modern Indian restaurant and bar |
| The Lounge Cafe | Lobby lounge and cafe |
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Turf Club (Race Course) | 0.5 km | ~6 min walk |
| Vidhana Soudha | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (Bengaluru City) Railway Station | 1 km | ~12 min walk |
| Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| Cubbon Park | 2.5 km | ~30 min walk |
| Mantri Square Mall | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| M.G. Road | 4 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is about 34 km north in Devanahalli. Allow roughly 75 minutes by car, and longer in peak traffic, as central Bengaluru is consistently more than an hour from the airport.
Yes. There is a rooftop open-air swimming pool with views over the Race Course and Vidhana Soudha, plus a fitness centre and the Meghavi Wellness Spa.
The Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station is about 1 km away and the Kempegowda (Majestic) bus station roughly 1.5 km, both a short walk or cab ride.
Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early check-in or late check-out can be requested subject to availability.
There are three: Cafe G, an all-day diner; Glass Kitchen & Bar, a modern Indian restaurant and bar; and The Lounge Cafe in the lobby.
The Sir M. Visvesvaraya Station on the Purple Line is about 800 m away, around a ten-minute walk.