Built in 1887, as the first hotel in the city and nestled in the midst of 20 acres of magnificent gardens The Taj West End, is centrally located - just 36 kms from the domestic and international airports and close to the prime commercial, shopping and entertainment districts. The hotel is opposite to Bangalore Turf Club and is next to Bangalore Golf Club. The hotel is ranked amongst Top 10 Best Luxury hotels in India according to the 2009 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards. What sets apart this heritage hotel is the stamp of old world charm and colonial architecture that has been carefully preserved for over the centuries, blended with the most modern amenities; distinctive bar and restaurants, personalized butler service, rooms and villas interspersed over 20 acres of landscaped greenery.