The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore, Kumara Krupa High Grounds / Cubbon Park
The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore is a 5-star LaLiT hotel on Kumara Krupa High Grounds, Bengaluru, with 186 rooms, a pool, spa and one of the city's largest banquet spaces across 10 acres, about 31 km from BLR airport.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹7,000–13,000/night
- Rooms: 186
- Distance to BLR airport: 31 km (~60 min by car)
- Nearest station: Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic / Sampige Road — 1.9 km (25 min walk)
Overview & History
The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore is a landmark 5-star hotel on Kumara Krupa High Grounds, run by The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group (Bharat Hotels). Originally built as the Hotel Ashok in 1971 and substantially renovated in 2018, it is one of the city's longest-standing luxury addresses. Spread across roughly 10 acres of landscaped grounds beside an 18-hole golf course, it offers 186 rooms and suites and a garden setting that few central Bengaluru hotels can match.
The property is best known for its scale and its banqueting, holding one of the largest event capacities in the city, which has long made it a default choice for big weddings and conventions. Its history as the former Hotel Ashok gives it a place in Bengaluru's hospitality story that newer towers cannot claim, and the 2018 refurbishment brought the rooms and public spaces up to current 5-star standards while keeping the generous grounds intact.
Location & Getting There
The hotel occupies a prime stretch of the High Grounds, close to Bangalore Palace and within easy reach of the central business and government districts. Vidhana Soudha and Cubbon Park are each around 1.5 to 2 km away, and the Majestic transport hub, with the Kempegowda Bus Station and City Railway Station, is about 2 km off.
For Metro, the nearest practical stations are at Majestic (Nadaprabhu Kempegowda) and Sampige Road, roughly 2 km away, so a short ride rather than a doorstep walk. Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is around 31 km north in Devanahalli; the drive realistically takes about 60 minutes and longer in traffic, so build in time for departures.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms range from Deluxe through Executive and Club categories up to suites. Interiors are modern, with large windows, wooden flooring, comfortable seating and views over either the swimming pool or the adjacent golf course and gardens. Club and suite categories add lounge access and more space. The garden outlooks are a real point of difference from the city's tower hotels: many rooms face either the pool or the greenery of the adjacent golf course, which gives even standard categories a calmer feel than a typical central business hotel. Wooden flooring and large windows carry through the 2018 refresh.
Dining
The dining line-up is one of the hotel's strengths. Baluchi is the signature Pan-Indian restaurant, set poolside, serving regional curries and grills. OKO is the award-recognised Pan-Asian restaurant, overlooking the golf course and gardens. 24/7 is the all-day multi-cuisine venue for breakfasts and casual meals, and Sutra is the lounge bar for evening drinks. Together they cover everything from business lunches to celebratory dinners. OKO in particular has built a following beyond hotel guests, drawing in-city diners for its Pan-Asian menu and golf-course outlook, which gives the restaurants a livelier feel than a purely in-house dining operation.
Amenities & Facilities
Leisure facilities make good use of the grounds, with an outdoor swimming pool, a spa offering Ayurvedic and contemporary treatments, a fitness centre, a sauna and a tennis court. Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, valet parking and airport transfers cover the practical side. The 10-acre landscaped setting gives the hotel a resort-like feel that is unusual this close to the city centre.
Meetings, Weddings & Events
This is the hotel's headline strength. The LaLiT Ashok holds one of the largest banqueting capacities in Bengaluru, with extensive indoor halls and lawns that suit grand weddings, large conventions, exhibitions and corporate conferences. The combination of major capacity, lawns for outdoor functions and a central yet green location has made it a long-standing favourite for high-profile events. Couples and event planners needing scale will find few comparable venues in the city centre.
The Neighbourhood
The High Grounds sit among Bengaluru's most established addresses. Bangalore Palace is about 1.5 km away, the government precinct around Vidhana Soudha is close, and the greenery of Cubbon Park is a short ride south. The Majestic hub next door links the city's bus and rail networks, while MG Road's shopping and dining is roughly 3.5 km away. The adjacent golf course adds to the leafy, low-rise character of the immediate surroundings.
Who It's Best For
The LaLiT Ashok is ideal for large weddings, conventions and events that need serious banqueting space and lawns, and for guests who want a garden setting without leaving the city centre. It suits visitors to Bangalore Palace and the High Grounds, and travellers who prefer grounds, pools and golf-course views over a compact business tower. Those who need a doorstep Metro connection may find the central tower hotels more convenient.
The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Deluxe Room | Well-sized rooms with modern interiors, large windows and pool or golf-course outlooks. |
| Executive / Club Room | Upgraded rooms with added services and, in club categories, lounge access. |
| Luxury Room | More spacious rooms with enhanced furnishings, suited to longer stays. |
| Suite | Separate living area with garden or golf-course views, for guests wanting extra space. |
Dining at The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| Baluchi | Pan-Indian restaurant (poolside) |
| OKO | Pan-Asian restaurant overlooking the golf course |
| 24/7 | All-day multi-cuisine restaurant |
| Sutra | Lounge bar |
What's near The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| Bangalore Golf Club (adjacent 18-hole course) | 0.2 km | ~2 min walk |
| Bangalore Palace | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| Vidhana Soudha | 1.5 km | ~18 min walk |
| Cubbon Park | 2 km | ~24 min walk |
| Kempegowda Bus Station / Majestic | 2 km | ~24 min walk |
| Bengaluru City Railway Station | 2.5 km | ~30 min walk |
| MG Road | 3.5 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is The LaLiT Ashok Bangalore from the airport?
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is about 31 km away in Devanahalli, north of the city. The drive usually takes around 60 minutes in light traffic and longer at peak times, so allow a comfortable buffer for flights.
Is The LaLiT Ashok a good wedding venue?
Yes. It holds one of the largest banqueting capacities in Bengaluru, with extensive indoor halls and outdoor lawns across its 10-acre grounds, making it a long-standing choice for large weddings and conventions.
How many rooms does the hotel have?
The hotel has 186 rooms and suites, ranging from Deluxe and Executive rooms through Club categories to suites, many with pool or golf-course views.
When was the hotel built?
It was originally built as the Hotel Ashok in 1971 and was substantially renovated in 2018, making it one of Bengaluru's longest-standing luxury hotels.
What restaurants are at the hotel?
Dining includes Baluchi (Pan-Indian, poolside), OKO (Pan-Asian, overlooking the golf course), the all-day 24/7 multi-cuisine restaurant and the Sutra lounge bar.
Is there a Metro station nearby?
The nearest practical Metro stations are at Majestic (Nadaprabhu Kempegowda) and Sampige Road, roughly 2 km away, so a short ride rather than a walk from the hotel.