I have joined the forum to get advice on the hotels on MG Road Bangalore. I am particularly looking for hotels which are three stars and above and which would be in a budget of Rs3500 and nothing more. I have not been on MG Road in Bangalore, so have no idea what the surroundings are like so please provide some location details as well.
Hello, welcome to the forum! (Images from Marc, Kprateek, Kprateek, Prateek, Nicholas, Amol and Ramesh) Overview Located right at the heart of the city is the MG Road, also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Road. Back then, MG Road was known as the South Parade, being a part of the cantonment section of the city. It was teeming with natural beauty, of flowers and of gardens. Keeping up with the modern times, MG Road has been transformed, with lots of hotels, restaurants and shopping areas all around. For indoor shopping, there's the Bangalore Central Mall. For watching movies, there's the INOX Theatre of Lido Mall. Attractions like the St. Mark's Cathedral, Ulsoor Lake and Cubbon Park are all within walking distance as well. Feeling hungry? International food chains such as McDonald's, Starbucks and Hard Rock Cafe are also in this area. Likewise, enjoy local restaurants such as Cafe Coffee Day, Bheema's, Dasaprakash and many more here. In this guide, we would highlight the best three-star properties in MG Road, that have rates under Rs. 3,500 per night. Three-Star Hotels on MG Road in Bangalore (Under Rs. 3,500/Night) 1. Octave Suites Residency - Octave Suites Residency is located on Residency Road, one of the many roads connected to MG Road. It is still a walking distance from the main MG Road itself, barely five minutes away. The Bangalore Central Mall is just four minutes of walking from the property as well. Octave Suites Residency has this beige facade to it, that blends well with the surrounding greenery. The reception is very simple, with wooden elements and comfortable couches for waiting guests. You can choose from two types of accommodation options, namely: Deluxe Suites and Executive Suites. These suites are spacious and have contemporary interiors. Hardwood flooring, wooden furnitures and huge windows with draped curtains are just some of its features. There's a minibar as well, with a tea or coffee maker just above it. Business travellers can work on their projects as the suites have a very practical work desk with chair. For dining, the hotel has two options, their on-site rooftop restaurant and their pub. For the former, only breakfast is served here and dishes are mainly of the Indian cuisine. For other meals of the day, you can order via room service from their pub. McDonald's is just three minutes of walking away from the property while Nagarjuna Restaurant is just a minute away. Other facilities in the hotel are luggage storage, banquet hall, business centre, elevator and shuttles. For internet, it is widely available in the property, free of charge for all staying guests. Room Tariffs - Deluxe Suite at Rs. 2,207/Night and Executive Suite at Rs. 2,543/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, LED Television, Mini Bar, Tea/Coffee Maker, Work Desk With Chair, Sofa, Safe and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Pub, Luggage Storage, Banquet Hall, Business Centre, Elevator, Shuttle and Internet Address - No. 65, Toucan Plaza, Residency Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India Contact Number - +91 80 4274 4444 Octave Suites Residency (Image from Booking) 2. Highgates Hotel - The Highgates Hotel is located off Church Street, which is also connected to MG Road, just five minutes away from the St. Mark's Cathedral. It is located at a busy area where restaurants, stores and other establishments are quite plenty. If you want to be transported to the colonial era, this heritage property would do just that for you. Built around the British rule era, the hotel has undergone intensive renovation to keep up with the modern times but that old world charm is still there. The hotel has a charming exterior, almost like a bungalow design and quite distinguishable by its pure white facade, complete with replicas of European statues. The surrounding gardens add to that homely vibe of the property. The reception is very simple but the glass accents add that air of sophistication to it. There are many room options and even the most luxurious villa which would definitely be out of the budget for discerning travellers. Instead, opt for the Executive Standard Room, which fits within the budget but still exudes elegance and class. The rooms are more contemporary in design, with the marble flooring and modern furnitures. A bit of a downside is the bathroom, which is well maintained but lacks even a simple curtain separation. Soho is their on-site cafe serving a variety of Indian and Chinese cuisines dishes. The cafe has a glass-enclosed sitting area as well as an open-air sitting area, both overlook the lush gardens. Other facilities such as luggage storage, travel desk, business centre and elevator are available in the property. Internet is widely available in the property, free of charge for all staying guests. Room Tariffs - Executive Single Standard Room at Rs. 3,500/Night (Exclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Satellite Television, Mini Bar, Tea/Coffee Maker, Work Desk With Chair, Coffee Table With Chair, Safe, Direct Dial Phone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Business Centre, Elevator and Internet Address - No. 33, Church Street, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India Contact Number - +91 80 4022 2999 3. HM Suites & Studios - If you want to be close to the commercial areas of MG Road but don't want to be part of its hustle and bustle, then your best option is the HM Suites & Studios. It is located in St. Mark's Road, a bit further from the main road so you can enjoy being away from the chaotic areas of MG Road. The hotel is also just 10 minutes of walking away from the UB City, one of the most opulent malls of Bangalore. HM Suites & Studios is housed in a white building with peachy accents. The reception area is very much in touch with the modern styles of architecture, with the trendy black sofas and combination of tiled plus marble flooring. It is located upon a central atrium which means you can enjoy the view of the upper floors even from the lobby. The hotel has various studio types and even suites. The most affordable is the Standard Suite which is unique in that it not only has hardwood flooring, it also has hardwood walls. The interiors are suitable for the business travellers because they're functional and practical. For the on-site dining, they have The RoofTop, which serves Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean cuisines dishes to guests. Alternatively, both Truffles, an American cuisine cafe, and Konark, a vegetarian restaurant, are both within walking distance from the property and are highly rated dining options in St. Mark's Road. The hotel also has an on-site lounge where staying guests can entertain their loved ones or friends. Other facilities such as a fitness centre, events hall and library are also available in the hotel. WiFi is widely available in the property on a non-chargeable basis for staying guests but at times during the day, it can go off signal. Room Tariffs - Standard Single Suite at Rs. 3,000/Night (Exclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Satellite Television, Mini Bar, Tea/Coffee Maker, Work Desk With Chair, Coffee Table With Chair, Safe, Direct Dial Phone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Lounge, Fitness Centre, Events Hall, Library and Internet Address - No. 67, St. Mark's Road, Shanthala Nagar, Behind Hotel Nandhini, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India Contact Number - +91 80 4148 7000 HM Suites & Studios (Image from HM Hospitality) 4. The Monarch Hotel - The Monarch Hotel is located off the Brigade Road, also connected to the MG Road. The Rex Theatre is just a minute of walking away from the hotel. For souvenir shopping, the Tibetan Shopping Centre is also just a minute away from the property. The hotel is housed in a modern-looking building that has other shopping areas and even a Pizza Hut attached to it. The reception of the hotel is very simple with a few traditional couches and marble-laid lobby table. The rooms are spread across various floors amidst a central atrium area. Rooms and suites here are modern yet traditional on design. The walls are white-washed while the flooring is of hardwood. There's a coffee table with chair as well where you can catch up on your reading or do some take home work from the office. There's an on-site cafe which serves mainly local dishes and remains open all throughout the day. Cafe Coffee Day, McDonald's and The Chariot are just some of the many restaurant options within walking distance from the hotel. Other facilities such as a business centre and conference hall are also available in the property. For WiFi, it is complimentary and speed is quite good especially as compared to the other properties in the area. Room Tariffs - Executive Room at Rs. 3,500/Night (Exclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Coffee Table With Chair, Direct Dial Phone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Cafe/Restaurant, Business Centre, Conference Hall, Parking and Internet Address - No. 54, Brigade Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India Contact Number - +91 80 4250 7000 5. Hotel Ajantha - Hotel Ajantha is merely nine minutes of walking away from the Trinity Metro Station, one of the two metro stations in MG Road. It is on the southern side of MG Road so it's away from the crowds and chaos. Still, restaurants and stores are within walking distance from the hotel. Hotel Ajantha has a verdant surroundings, filled with lots of shrubs and trees, that contrast the white facade of the property. There's even a small Ganesha temple within the garden complex of the hotel. The lobby has a cozy vibe though the interiors are on the traditional side. The property has various air-conditioned and non air-conditioned rooms that you can choose from. Rooms have minimalistic interiors, with tiled flooring and some wooden accents. Space isn't cramped at all and cleanliness is also well maintained in rooms. They have an on-site restaurant of the same name as the property. The restaurant serves dishes from the South Indian cuisine and is regarded as one of the best in Bangalore for that. The usual Idlis, Dosas and Filter Coffee are all available here. Domino's Pizza is also just seven minutes of walking away from the property. There's are on-site banquet halls too which can accommodate beyond a hundred persons at the same time. Other facilities such as parking and business centre can also be found on the property. While WiFi is easily accessed all throughout the property, signal can be weak at the upper floor rooms so opt for the ground floor rooms if you need to use WiFi during your stay. Room Tariffs - Standard Non AC Room at Rs. 1,725/Night, Standard AC Room at Rs. 1,900/Night and Executive AC Room at Rs. 2,200/Night (Exclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning/Electric Fan, Television, Closet, Cupboard, Tea/Coffee Maker and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Temple, Restaurant, Banquet Halls, Parking, Business Centre and Internet Address - No. 22-A, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Opposite Mittal Tower, Near Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India Contact Number - +91 80 2558 4321 Hotel Ajantha (Image from Hotel Ajantha) 6. Meenal Boutique Hotel - Just four minutes of walking away from the Mayo Hall Civil Court is the Meenal Boutique Hotel. It is located off the MG Road on the connecting Residency Road. The hotel is housed in a medium-rise building with plenty of reflective windows, giving it a bright bluish hue during daytime. The reception has neutral hues care of the wooden elements and marble flooring. Rooms are a mixture of modern and contemporary designs, with the long draped curtains, marble flooring and wooden furnitures. The bathrooms have traditional almost bricked inlays and a separate glass-enclosed shower area. Tulip is the on-site restaurant which serves dishes from the Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. There are also many restaurants within walking distance from the hotel like Nagarjuna, Green Onion and Chung Wah. The hotel has many facilities such as luggage storage, parking, meeting halls, business centre and souvenir shops. Although WiFi is free of charge, access might be limited and signal isn't really strong on rooms. Room Tariffs - Executive Room at Rs. 2,900/Night and Deluxe Room at Rs. 3,263/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Sitting Area, Electric Kettle, Closet, Mini Bar, Direct Dial Phone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Luggage Storage, Parking, Meeting Halls, Business Centre, Souvenir Shops and Internet Address - No. 50/1, Meenal Tower, Behind Reeebok Showroom, Residency Road 1st Cross, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India Contact Number - +91 80 4900 4111 7. juSTa Off MG Road Hotel - Next we have the very aptly named juSTa Off MG Road Hotel, which is located in Ulsoor Road on the northern side of the MG Road, Trinity Metro Station area. This is the busier side of MG Road but is also home to lots of establishments, complexes and restaurants. Ulsoor Lake is a mere 15 minute of walking away from the property. The hotel has a bright yellow facade and is comparatively smaller as compared to the hotels mentioned above. The reception is also not as striking but serves its purpose along with a few couches for the comfort of guests. It has a number of rooms and suites that all exude glamour. They have wooden flooring, traditional lamps and regal furnitures that all add to the sophisticated ambience. There's an on-site restaurant too serving Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine dishes. The property has an elevator, luggage storage, travel desk and business centre available for the use of staying guests. WiFi is available free of charge for all staying guests and speed is quite good. Room Tariffs - Luxury Room at Rs. 3,479/Night (Via Booking) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen Television, Sitting Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Safe, Mini Bar, Direct Dial Phone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Elevator, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Business Centre and Internet Address - No. 30/1, 2nd Cross, Ulsoor Road, Ulsoor, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560042, India Contact Number - +91 80 4113 4488 juSTa Off MG Road Hotel (Image from Booking) 8. Ballal Residency- Ballal Residency is located at a quieter side of the Residency Road, just a few metres from the MG Road. The hotel is just six minutes of walking to the Garuda Mall. The nearby Ashok Nagar Police Station ensures the safety of the surrounding areas. The property has a pure white facade set upon a medium-rise building. The reception is just basic with white-washed walls and a few couches for the comfort of guests. Room interiors are on the traditional side and looks a bit dated. They still serve their purpose though and remain quite clean. There's a huge window overlooking the city but the amenities, like the television, are not updated to the most modern styles. There are two on-site restaurants that you can choose from here. First is Palmgrove, their casual dining multi-cuisine restaurant. Cuisines served here are North Indian, South Indian and Chinese. The restaurant also has an extensive buffet spread that you can enjoy. The Charlton Bar is the on-site bar which has some cocktails and wines along with a few North Indian dishes. The hotel also has a banquet hall which can be divided into several sections for smaller meetings. Within walking distance to the property are Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's and Pizza Hut. Internet, though free of charge, is very weak in the rooms so it's best to bring your own pocket WiFi if you have it. Room Tariffs - Deluxe Single Room at Rs. 3,050/Night (Exclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, Television, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Mini Bar, Direct Dial Phone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Bar, Banquet Hall, Internet, Parking and Business Centre Address - No. 74/4, III Cross, Residency Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India Contact Number - +91 80 2559 7277 9. Ramanashree Brunton - Ramanashree Brunton is located in the Brunton Road, just a few metres off the MG Road. The Trinity Metro Station is just seven minutes away from the hotel. The hotel is housed in a white facade building and has a contemporary design. The reception is enclosed on a glass-panelled wall and has wooden elements. The rooms have white-washed walls and come complete with modern amenities. The wooden furnitures add beauty to the otherwise simple rooms. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant named the Nithyothsav. It serves North Indian and Chinese cuisines dishes, plus it serves extensive buffet spreads during breakfast and lunch. There is also a banquet hall on the hotel premises which can accommodate up to 200 persons at the same time. For the other facilities, the hotel has luggage storage, travel desk, business centre and elevator. On the downside, the WiFi here is on a chargeable basis but is available on all areas of the property. Room Tariffs - Studio Single Room at Rs. 3,000/Night (Exclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, LCD Television, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Tea/Coffee Maker, Mini Bar, Direct Dial Phone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Banquet Hall, Luggage Storage, Travel Desk, Business Centre, Elevator and Internet Address - No. 2, Brunton Road, Craig Park Layout, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India Contact Number - +91 80 4665 9000 Ramanashree Brunton (Image from Ramanashree Brunton) 10. Suvarna Inn - Last on this list is the Suvarna Inn, located just off the MG Road. The hotel is centrally located, close to the Trinity Metro Station and the numerous banks of MG Road. This is a small and cozy property housed in a contemporary low-rise building. The reception is impeccably well maintained with marble flooring and even a television to entertain waiting guests. You can choose from their Premium Room or Suite, though the former best fits your budget. All rooms and suites were tastefully designed, with marble flooring, wooden furnitures and large windows. For dining, you can opt to order food via room service or dine in their rooftop garden. There is no proper restaurant though so that's one downside. Domino's Pizza, Chai Point and Ajantha Restaurant are all within walking distance from the property though. The hotel has a banquet hall, business centre, travel desk and luggage storage. There's an elevator too so you won't need to worry if ever you have reserved for a room on the higher floors. WiFi access is free on the hotel and speed is quite good as well. Room Tariffs - Premium Room at Rs. 2,979/Night (Inclusive of Taxes) Room Amenities - Air Conditioning, LCD Television, Work Desk, Sitting Area, Electric Kettle, Mini Bar, Direct Dial Phone and Attached Bathroom Hotel Facilities - Rooftop Garden, Banquet Hall, Business Centre, Travel Desk, Luggage Storage, Elevator, Internet and Parking Address - No. 8 Ashley Park Road, Off MG Road, Bangalore, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India Contact Number - +91 99 0217 0060 Conclusion MG Road stretches lengthwise from Trinity Road to Kasturba Road. With its assortment of shopping areas, restaurants and other commercial areas, it has become one of the busiest areas in Bangalore. Hotels here range from middle-priced ones to luxury ones. The hotels mentioned above are on the mid-range but still don't compromises on the hygiene and quality of facilities features. So if you're looking for mid-range options in MG Road, refer to the guide above and take your pick. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
