Pre-1990, Marathahalli (also known as Marathalli) was a quiet village on the outskirts of the city of Bangalore, India. Thanks to the IT boom, it is now a thriving township where many large retailers and factory outlets are based, offering cheaper products than the rest of the city. Close to HAL Airport and on a major ring road, the suburb offers plenty of accommodation options at very reasonable prices.
Unwind Island is set up like a beach resort, priding itself on its imported sand, its flora and its fauna. The hotel has a pool, gym facilities and restaurant. It also has a business center, 24-hour reception, room service, valet parking and a nursery. Rooms are air conditioned and have a safe, mini-bar, refrigerator and coffee maker. As of September 2010, you can book a room on-line for two people at the rate of $65 per night through travel website Trip Advisor.
Ivy the Unwind Island Hotel
Infants Nest, Marathahalli Ring Rd.
Kadubisanahalli, Bangalore 560 087
Karnataka, India
011-91-80-6659-1999
unwindisland.com
The Bel Air advertises itself as a "luxury business hotel." It has 61 rooms and is located nearby the Marathahalli spice market. The hotel has 24-hour reception and room service. Rooms have air conditioning, refrigerators and coffee makers. As of September 2010, an executive room with king size bed, jet shower, balcony and buffet breakfast for two persons costs the equivalent of $97.50 per night if booked through the hotel website. The hotel also has cheaper rooms in two annexes across the road from the main hotel.
The Bel Air Hotel
Varthur Rd, Marathahalli
Bangalore, Karnataka 560037, India
011-91- 80-4162-5555
Ibchotels-resorts.com
Shanthi Residency is a small hotel with 20 rooms. It has 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi connections and a vegetarian restaurant. A deluxe double room with air conditioning and complementary breakfast costs the equivalent of $65 per night for two people as of September, 2010, when booking directly from the hotel website.
Hotel Shanthi Residency
135, Munnekolala, Varthur Main Rd.Marathalli, Bangalore -- 560037
011-91-80-2523-7845
shanthiresidency.com/
Leela Palace Bangalore is a five star luxury hotel located near Marathalli, about a 30 minute drive from the IT hubs of Whitefield and Electronic City. The hotel is very large, built in palatial style, and features many different types of rooms and suites. As of September 2010, you can book a large "Royal Club" room for two people, using the hotel's reservation tool on its website, for the equivalent of $350 per night. These rooms have 42-inch LCD televisions, DVD players, and high-speed Internet connections. The rate includes butler service, breakfast and evening cocktails.
Leela Palace
23 Airport Rd.
Bangalore 560-008
011-91-80-2521-1234
theleela.com
