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  Bangalore or Bengaluru, is the capital city of Karnataka, a state in southern India. Being the information technology (IT) hub of the country, Bangalore is easily one of the most important cities of the country. It witnesses a huge number of visitors everyday and there are some really good hotels to accommodate them. If you are about to make a trip to Bangalore and you have not yet made a reservation for yourself, here is a list of some great hotels in the city where you can find a good room with all possible facilities, even in the last minute.
  
  

jüSTa-The Residence

• jüSTa-The Residence is located in a central area of the city, off M.G. Road. It is very close to Garuda Mall which is a good place to hang out. This 3.5 star hotel has amenities like 24-hour room service, laundry service, and a multicuisine restaurant, among other facilities. Rooms are equipped with air conditioners, DVD players, refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. They also serve complimentary breakfast every morning.
  
  The Residence is popular as a last-minute hotel because of their willingness to negotiate with travel agencies. The hotel is more willing to strike a bargain than many hotels in the area, feeling that it is better to rent a room at a discount than for it to stay empty.
  
  jüSTa-The Residence
  No 30/1, 2nd cross, Ulsoor Road
  Kensington Rd, Sivanchetti Gardens
  Bengaluru, KA 560042
  India
  011-080-4113-4488
  justahotels.com
  
  

Taj West End

• Taj West End is a luxury hotel located near Race Course and Vidhan Sabha. This hotel has an outdoor pool, health club and sauna for relaxation. Breakfast and lunch is served in the restaurant, Blue Ginger. No meals are free, but the breakfast buffet at the Blue Ginger is considered one of the finest in the city.
  
  The hotel amenities also include a business center, cafe, bar lounge and wireless Internet access. Room facilities include air conditioners, mini bars, televisions with satellite cable connection, bath tub and designer toiletries.
  
  The Taj West End is a favorite hotel for last-minute business travelers, for a couple of key reasons. The hotel is situated in the city center, which provides nearly immediate access to all areas for business meetings.
  
  Taj West End
  Racecourse Road
  Highgrounds, Sampangirama Nagar
  Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India
  011-080-6660-5660
  tajhotels.com
  
  

Taj Residency

• Taj Residency, also located near Garuda Mall, offers amenities like swimming pool, fitness centre and sauna. An airport pick-up and drop-off service is provided. All the rooms have wireless Internet access, complimentary newspaper and satellite television. Taj Residency has an interesting range of cafes, bars and restaurants like Cafe Mozaic where you can enjoy Mediterranean, Parsi, Mexican, Italian, Lebanese, and Indian cuisine along with a coffee shop. Jockey Club is a bar that is open only for dinner, with live entertainment. For authentic Chinese food you can visit Memoirs of China restaurant at the hotel.
  
  Although the hotel does not officially set rooms aside for last-minute travelers, there are almost always unrented rooms available at the hotel. In the unlikely event that the hotel is completely booked, the hotel concierge will assist travelers with finding alternate last-minute accommodations.
  
  Taj Residency
  41/3, Mahatma Gandhi Road
  Bangalore, Karnataka 560001
  India
  011-080-6660-4444
  tajhotels.com