DESTINATION STAYCATION

A handpicked curation of hotels for staycations in Bengaluru and Delhi

- AKANKSHA MAKER

The pandemic encouraged both leisure and business travellers - to take on staycations within their city. Now with the wave of the virus easing out (hopefully for good), staycations have sort of become ingrained within our travel culture. It's even better that many hotels offer curated experiences designed for those looking at staycations. Here are some of the hotels in India we recommend for that ideal weekend getaway.

STAYCATION DESTINATIONS IN BENGALURU

CONRAD BENGALURU

Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates from Singapore, Conrad Bengaluru epitomizes minimal luxury. It is an hour's drive from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, nested on the edge of MG Road. The hotel overlooks the beautiful Ulsoor Lake. It houses 285 rooms and suites that feature categories including Deluxe rooms, Deluxe suites, Executive rooms and Executive suites. The Presidential suite has hosted esteemed guests such as the Dalai Lama. The hotel's USP is its extensive F&B. For pan-Asian, there's Mikusu where you must try their yakitori and dim sum too. Indian Durbar features dishes from undivided India along with a bold collection of Indian-inspired cocktails. Tiamo is its poolside al-fresco bar which comes alive in the evenings. Caraway Kitchen is fantastic for all-day dining, serving an eclectic range of world cuisine. The Lobby Brew is an ideal place for business meetings over filter coffee, perhaps even single malt. hilton.com

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