Taj West End is a 117-room heritage 5-star hotel set in 20 acres of gardens on Race Course Road, central Bengaluru, about 34 km from BLR airport.
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Taj West End is a 5-star heritage Taj hotel on Race Course Road, Bengaluru, with 117 rooms set in 20 acres of historic gardens, award-winning restaurants and a Jiva Spa, about 34 km from BLR airport.
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Taj West End is the oldest hotel in Bengaluru and one of the city's defining heritage addresses. Its story begins in 1887, when a British woman, Mrs Bronson, opened a boarding house with ten beds on the site. Spencer's bought the property in 1912, and the Taj group took over its management in 1984. Today it is a five-star heritage hotel run by IHCL, with 117 rooms and suites set across roughly 20 acres of mature gardens.
Those gardens are the heart of the hotel, home to centuries-old cycads and one of the city's oldest rain trees. The result is a rare thing in central Bengaluru: a large, green, low-rise estate rather than a tower. More than 130 years on, the property still trades on that sense of unhurried, garden-bound calm in the middle of a fast-moving city, and it remains one of the addresses that long-standing visitors to Bengaluru return to.
The hotel sits on Race Course Road, opposite the Bangalore Turf Club and close to the golf club, yet only a short drive from Cubbon Park, the Vidhana Soudha and MG Road. It is genuinely central while feeling secluded behind its garden walls — you can be in meetings in the central business district within minutes, then return to what feels like a country estate.
The airport is the usual journey north: Kempegowda International is roughly 34 km away in Devanahalli, typically around 75 minutes by road and longer in heavy traffic. The nearest metro is a fair walk, so most guests rely on hotel cars or taxis; for early flights, it is worth arranging a transfer in advance and leaving a comfortable buffer.
Rooms open onto the gardens and water features, finished in warm fabrics with bright, airy layouts and a private balcony or veranda. Superior Charm rooms are the entry point, while Luxury category rooms run to around 45 square metres with lofty ceilings and access to a terrace garden. Taj Club rooms add lounge privileges, including dedicated check-in and club benefits. At the top sit the suites: the Grande Luxury Suite with its separate bedroom, private study and secluded veranda, and the Presidential Suite, named in tribute to Tata founder Jamsetji Tata, with a private pool and personal spa area. Across the categories, the garden outlook is the constant, and most rooms feel a long way from the city outside.
The restaurants are a destination in their own right, drawing locals as much as residents. Blue Ginger is one of India's pioneering Vietnamese restaurants, set in a breezy open-air pavilion amid the gardens. Masala Klub serves refined Indian cuisine and has a long-standing reputation among the city's diners. Machan is the all-day venue, taking its cues from the colours and flavours of the jungle, with interactive counters and an open kitchen for breakfast through dinner. Blue Bar is the lounge, a well-known evening spot in its own right and a fixture on Bengaluru's nightlife map.
Beyond the gardens, facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a Jiva Spa, a fitness centre and tennis courts. There is a Taj Club lounge for club guests, along with concierge, butler service and valet parking. The grounds themselves are a facility, ideal for slow mornings, a morning run beneath the old trees, or an evening walk before dinner. The combination of wellness, sport and space is unusual for a hotel this central.
Few city hotels can match Taj West End for garden weddings and outdoor events. The lawns and heritage setting make it a sought-after venue for large social functions, and the property has hosted generations of Bengaluru celebrations. Indoor banquet spaces handle corporate meetings and conferences, while the gardens lend themselves to receptions and ceremonies. The combination of space, greenery and Taj catering makes it a natural choice for milestone celebrations and high-profile events alike.
Race Course Road and the surrounding central district put the hotel within easy reach of Cubbon Park, the Vidhana Soudha and Bangalore Palace, with MG Road's shopping and dining a short drive east. The Turf Club and golf club are on the doorstep, a reminder of the area's colonial-era character. It is a quiet, established pocket of the city, well placed for both business in the centre and leisure across central Bengaluru, yet insulated from the noise that comes with being this central.
Taj West End is ideal for travellers who want a heritage garden hotel in the heart of the city — honeymooners, those marking special occasions, and anyone who values space, lawns and a sense of history over a sleek high-rise. Business travellers who appreciate a calm, green base, and event hosts after a memorable garden venue, will both be well served. Guests focused purely on the lowest fare or the quickest airport transfer have more economical and more northerly options elsewhere.
| Room | What you get |
|---|---|
| Superior Charm Room | Entry-level room with the hotel's signature garden setting, warm fabrics and a private balcony or veranda. |
| Luxury Room | Spacious room of around 45 sqm with lofty ceilings, garden views and access to the terrace garden. |
| Taj Club Room | Room with privileged access to the Taj Club Lounge and added club benefits. |
| Grande Luxury Suite | Suite with a separate bedroom, expansive living and dining space, a private study and a secluded veranda. |
| Presidential Suite | The top suite, named in tribute to founder Jamsetji Tata, with a private pool and personal spa area. |
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
|---|---|
| Blue Ginger | Vietnamese cuisine in an open-air pavilion |
| Masala Klub | Refined Indian cuisine |
| Machan | All-day multi-cuisine dining with an open kitchen |
| Blue Bar | Bar and lounge |
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Turf Club | 0.3 km | ~4 min walk |
| Cubbon Park | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| Vidhana Soudha | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| MG Road | 3 km | short taxi/auto |
| Bangalore Golf Club | 0.8 km | ~10 min walk |
| Bangalore Palace | 2.5 km | ~30 min walk |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
It is the oldest hotel in Bengaluru, dating to 1887 when Mrs Bronson opened a ten-bed boarding house on the site. Spencer's bought it in 1912 and the Taj group has managed it since 1984.
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is about 34 km north in Devanahalli, roughly 75 minutes by road and longer in heavy traffic.
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be available at additional cost, subject to availability.
The hotel sits in around 20 acres of historic gardens, with centuries-old cycads and one of Bengaluru's oldest rain trees, which is unusual for a central city hotel.
Blue Ginger serves pioneering Vietnamese cuisine in an open-air pavilion, Masala Klub offers refined Indian dishes, Machan is the all-day venue, and Blue Bar is the lounge.
There are 117 rooms and suites, ranging from garden-facing rooms to the Grande Luxury Suite and a Presidential Suite with a private pool and spa area.