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  Sometimes referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore is a modern, metropolitan city on the Deccan Plateau, located in the south-east of the state of Karnataka. In addition to its thriving IT industry and the business culture that surrounds it, Bangalore is home to some of the most beautiful sites in India including the Vidhana Soudha, the Bangalore Palace and the city's famed giant statue of Shiva. When it comes to accommodations you'll find that Bangalore has several excellent options.
  
  

The Oberoi

• The Oberoi is a luxurious hotel that is surrounded by greenery. Rooms and suites at the hotel are classically furnished and well equipped with such amenities as LCD satellite TVs, DVD players and Internet access. Every room has its own private balcony overlooking either the pool or the garden area. With three distinct restaurants and a bar that also serves food, dining options at the Oberoi are plentiful. Among the hotel's other amenities are a swimming pool, a fitness center and a full-service spa.
  
  The Oberoi Hotel
  
  37-39 Mahatma Gandhi Road
  
  560 001, Bangalore
  
  India
  
  +91(0) 80 2558 5858
  
  oberoihotels.com/oberoi_bangalore/index.asp
  
  

The Park

• The Park is a contemporary boutique hotel located on the Mahatma Gandhi Road which is something like Bangalore's equivalent of Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The Park is small, claims to be intimate and was rated as being one of the 101 best hotels in the world by Tatler Magazine in 2003. The rooms appear chic and are decked out in black leather furniture with banana colored rugs and cushions. En-suite amenities include custom-made mattresses, luxury massage shower heads, LCD TVs and Internet access. The hotel has two restaurants, a bar and a pool lounge area that serves wine, beer and food. Some other amenities at the Park are a swimming pool, a spa and a gift shop.
  
  The Park Hotel
  
  14/7 Mahatma Gandhi Road
  
  Bangalore, 560042
  
  India
  
  +91 (0) 80 2559 4666
  
  theparkhotels.com/park/bangalore/hotels/index.html
  
  

The Chancery

• The Chancery is a modern hotel that caters specifically to business travelers. The hotel's 126 rooms appear spacious and are well-appointed with amenities that include wired and wireless Internet access, work desks, in-room safes and TVs with DVD players. Dining options include an Indian restaurant, a bar that also serves food and another restaurant that serves international cuisine. Being a business-friendly hotel, the Chancery is well-equipped in that area with a business lounge and several conference rooms. Leisure amenities at the Chancery include a gym, a sauna and a spa.
  
  The Chancery Hotel
  
  10/6 Lavelle Road
  
  Bangalore, 560001
  
  India
  
  +91 (0) 80 2227 6767
  
  chanceryhotel.net/