Bangalore, IndiaAshok Nagar
ITC Gardenia
Verdant garden compound
Ashok Nagar Bangalore, India
Opened
2009
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottVerdant garden compound
The property operates as an airy garden hotel, filling its open central courtyards with lush lawns and towering vertical plant walls.
What it’s good at
Notable
A central courtyard pavilion sports carved stone pillars beneath a sloping living grass roof.
Notable
Sari-clad hosts welcome arrivals with fresh jasmine garlands and cold glasses of gingered sarsaparilla.
Listed
Arriving guests receive the traditional welcome of vermilion paste marked upon the forehead.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
UB City's luxury mall sits next door on Residency Road, right beside the historic Bangalore Club.
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The rooms
ITC One rooms overlook the courtyard pool with dedicated butler service. Balcony rooms open onto private outdoor seating.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A mosaic-tiled infinity pool sits surrounded by palm trees, and the fitness centre stays open around the clock.
The spa
Seven suites host Ayurvedic therapies on carved wooden tables, and signature treatments incorporate rubies and gold.
At the table
Cubbon Pavilion serves meals beside an indoor plant wall, and Kebabs & Kurries prepares royal dishes in an open kitchen.
How it began
A dedicated wind farm powers the entire property, which became India's first LEED Platinum hotel when it opened in 2009.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.