Karnataka is successfully counted as a leading industrial centre globally. In the Indian subcontinent, the state excels as a reputed hub for information technology. Along with other expansions taking place, hotels in Karnataka have shown significant development owing to success of the travel and tourist industry. Keeping aside, the state’s significant place in the spheres of commerce, business and IT, it also harbors eminent monuments and landmarks in India, which makes it a leading tourist attraction spot.

Hotel Industry in Karnataka
The state has approximately 90,000 rooms comprising all categories that include 5 star hotels, mostly located in Bangalore. Others would include 3-star hotels and medium category accommodations. Bangalore singularly contributes to 30,000 rooms pervading all categories. The time prior to recession, the city had attracted approximately 51 per cent of international business travelers. International corporate tourists were said to reside in 90 per cent of the rooms. Going by the reports produced by Knight Frank Research it is reflected that the city’s IT segment too contributed to about 45-50 per cent in the total demand for rooms .

In the recent times, hotels in Karnataka have engaged themselves in major initiatives in order to woo guests and visitors with attractive discounts and hotel packages. The state’s hotel sector is working in order to further strengthen its base. Further, they are taking added efforts for business development to expand the national and international client base. From reasonable room rates to complementary services that include holiday packages, dinner deals, spa and message packages and the like, the hotels are making every effort to attract potential customers.

Luxury Hotels in Karnataka
Karnataka is home to grand mansions and buildings, having a royal lineage. Numerous mansion of this kind has been renovated and transformed into resorts and hotels. They are mostly known as the heritage hotels. Two eminent names are Lalitha Mahal Palace and Villa Potipatti, Bangalore. Other than this there are 5 star hotels and resorts as well offering high-end hospitality. The rooms are equipped with modern day facilities that include mini bars, television with satellite channels, telephone, air conditioners and so on. This apart, other amenities provided are:-

• A Travel assistance desk
• Car rentals
• Laundry services
• Shopping arcade
• Banquets
• Sauna (optional)
• Terraces
• Swimming pool
• Conference Halls
• Doctor on call
• Ayurvedic massage centre (optional)
• Vehicle parking
• Steam baths (optional)

• The Taj West End
• ITC Royal Gardenia
• The Oberoi Bangalore
• La Marvella
• The Leela Palace Kempinski
• The Lalit Ashok
• Vivanta By Taj Whitefield
• ITC Windsor

• Woodlands Hotel
• The Camp Hotel
• Hotel Samrat Residency
• Nilgiris Nest Club Hotel
• Sukh Sagar Hotel
• Hotel Swagath
• Atria Hotel Bangalore
• Hotel Basant Residency
• Nandhana Grand
• Hotel Ajantha
• Hotel Ashraya International
• Abhishek Hotel
• Kamat Minerva Hotel
• Nalapad Residency
• Hotel Bangalore
• Hotel Royal Heritage
• Hotel Luciya International
• Shakthi Hill Resorts