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Luxury travel inspiration from the Asia-Pacific region

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<h2><strong>Why stay?</strong></h2>
<p>Four Seasons Bengaluru ticks more than a few boxes on a discerning traveler’s wish list, including spacious accommodations, elegant marble bathrooms, noise-abating double glazing to insulate guests from the city’s infamous traffic, and a temperature-controlled outdoor pool. Plus, it is a short drive away from the central business district and major attractions while being the closest upscale hotel to the airport. Exceptional dining options, backed by unmatched Four Seasons hospitality, give it an extra edge.</p>
<h3><strong>The neighborhood</strong></h3>
<p>The hotel occupies 21 floors of the 30-story south tower of Embassy One, a mixed-use development spread across two hectares of landscaped gardens. The smaller of 109 Four Seasons Private Residences take up the building’s upper portions (the rest are housed in the north tower at the rear). Adjacent to the hotel, the west tower is given over to offices. When it comes to sightseeing, Science Gallery Bengaluru is the nearest draw, being just a few minutes away by car.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-139021 size-full" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Hotel-Bengaluru-Cur8-Alfresco-Terrace.jpg" alt="On the alfresco terrace at Four Seasons Bengaluru’s all-day dining restaurant Cur8." width="1200" height="800" /></p>
<h4><strong>The feel</strong></h4>
<p>The structural glass facade gives way to unexpectedly airy public spaces beyond the large, understated lobby. Full-length plate glass windows fronting the lounge bar at the far end extend all the way down to the restaurant on the lower level, seamlessly merging both with the outdoor dining spaces, pool, and landscaped areas between the three towers. This urban-oasis feel is a clever nod to Bengaluru’s “garden city” label by Canadian design studio Yabu Pushelberg. Otherwise, classic Four Seasons restraint in a neutral beige and gray palette predominates — even the Moss &amp; Lam lobby murals and Saju Kunhan’s five-meter-plus geographic depiction of Bengaluru on wood behind the reception blend into the muted color scheme. The murals are part of a collection of original artworks curated by acclaimed Indian artist Riyas Komu in collaboration with Gallery G. Upstairs on level 21, the only departure from the restrained aesthetic is at the cocktail bar and the Asian brasserie, where Dubai-based firm LW Design Group was given free rein to create two distinctly dramatic spaces.</p>
<h5><strong>Guest quarters</strong></h5>
<p>Clocking in at 39 square meters, the smallest rooms are easily larger than those in other Bengaluru hotels at this price point and have the best views to boot. Generously sized bathrooms feature marble countertops, tubs (set against picture windows in some premier rooms and suites), and separate shower and toilet enclosures. The 39 stylish suites come with wraparound windows or large balconies; Garden suites feature their own landscaped terraces and romantic gazebos. Automated curtains and blinds, fuss-free shower knobs, signature Four Seasons pillows — without the ubiquitous clutter of annoying cushions — and in-room tablets to control temperature, lights, or place requests suggest hallmark attention to detail.</p>
<h6><strong>Food and drink</strong></h6>
<p>Considering there are only three in-house restaurants, the variety and quality of food on offer here are impressive. The Lounge &amp; Terrace Bar is a delightful spot for light breakfasts or afternoon tea, and the Pool Bar for informal drinks and small bites. The Collection serves a curated selection of whiskies from around the world. All-day dining restaurant Cur8 is a large interactive space that delivers an array of Indian and international dishes with panache. Friday dinner buffets feature a sampling of Chef Nadeem Qureshi&#8217;s interpretations of royal Awadhi cuisine. He’s a seventh-generation <em>khansama</em> (chef) from Lucknow, and you will not regret pre-booking his experiential set menu. Clubby rooftop bar Copitas offers a panoramic view along with some of the city’s most inventive cocktails — try Fenugreek Leaf: a smoke-infused mix of gin, mandarin juice, fenugreek leaf, ginger, and a hint of lemongrass. At Far &amp; East next door, Okinawa-born chef Atsushi Yonaha treats diners to elevated Japanese fare that matches the Asian brasserie’s arresting aesthetics. The dishes plated up in its Chinese and Thai kitchens are just as delectable, and the wine pairing is top-notch.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-139019 size-full" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Four-Seasons-Hotel-Bengaluru-Cocktail-at-Copitas-and-Infuse-Spa.jpg" alt="A craft cocktail at Four Seasons Bengaluru’s rooftop bar Copitas; a corridor at Infuse Spa." width="1200" height="800" /></p>
<h6><strong>Wellness factor</strong></h6>
<p>Located next to Cur8 at ground level, Infuse Spa is an intimate haven of holistic wellness with five marble-clad treatment rooms. The spa menu includes a wide range of treatments, from age-defying facials to rejuvenating massages like the sensual Flower at Four Seasons massage using essential oils of locally grown flowers like marigold, rose, geranium, and jasmine.</p>
<h6><strong>Family matters</strong></h6>
<p>While the hotel’s overall vibe is businessy, Cur8 does have child-friendly menu options. Board games, playing cards, and PS5s are also available on request.</p>
<h6><strong>Sustainability cred</strong></h6>
<p>There is energy-efficient lighting in the guest rooms and a fully automated bottling plant in the basement. Rooms are stocked with refillable glass bottles for water and toiletries, and bathroom amenities come with bamboo handles in a bid to reduce single-use plastic. The culinary team sources some ingredients from their own herb garden. Copitas aims to raise public awareness with its no-waste botanical-inspired menu, use of plantable coasters, and gifts of <em>tulsi</em> (sacred basil) seed-bombs.</p>
<h6><strong>What else?</strong></h6>
<p>A 1,500-square-meter annex with a dedicated entrance houses an array of customizable indoor and outdoor event venues, all on one floor.</p>
<p>Reviewed by <strong>Madhu Shetty</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/bengaluru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fourseasons.com/bengaluru</a><br />
+91 80 4522 2222<br />
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ApSA2KwkqN2q1mxk9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8 Bellary Rd., Ganganagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India</a></p>


Relaxing by the outdoor pool at Four Seasons Bengaluru.

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy One

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