(256 keys, 40,000 sq ft of event space and a new benchmark for ultra-luxury opening on 20th November)
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BENGALURU | 12 NOVEMBER 2026
Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Limited (formerly TAJ GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited)today announced that Taj Yelahanka, Bengaluru, a 256-key luxury hotel on International Airport Road in North Bengaluru, will open on 20th November 2026. The hotel will be operated by The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) under the Taj brand through a long-termmanagement agreement.
The hotel will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri D. K. Shivakumar, in the presence of dignitaries and the Company’s promoters
Yelahanka, where Bengaluru began, is now where the city is growing fastest. The northern corridor is home to major IT and knowledge parks, global names such as Amazon,Phillips and an established aerospace cluster, all of which generate steady corporate demand. The hotel sits on International Airport Road, about halfway between Kempegowda International Airport and the city centre, putting it within easy reach of both theregion’s business hubs and its leisure travellers.
A palatial retreat amid lakes and gardens
Set on a 3-acre site of mature trees and landscaped gardens near the Allalasandra, Jakkur and Yelahanka lakes, Taj Yelahanka pairs South Indian grandeur with contemporaryluxury. A tree-lined drive leads to a lobby of soaring ceilings, sculptural chandeliers and Indian art.
The hotel offers 244 rooms, 11 suites and a Presidential Suite, with a dedicated Taj Club lounge. Dining spans Vista, the all-day restaurant; Nonya, for Peranakan-inspiredPan-Asian cuisine; House of Nomad, a rooftop gastro bar with an open terrace; and the Lobby Lounge. The J Wellness Circle spa, a pool, an open-air jacuzzi and a fitness centre complete the offer.
40,000 sq ft of grandeur for gatherings of every size
At the heart of the hotel’s events offering is a 10,000 sq ft pillarless Grand Ballroom with a 30-foot ceiling. It opens onto a pre-function area and banquet lawns toform 25,000 sq ft of contiguous space, large enough for major conferences, corporate offsites and big-format weddings. Ananta, a 3,000 sq ft naturally lit junior ballroom, and three meeting rooms (Jal, Vana and Vayu) bring the total to about 40,000 sq ft.
Location and access
• By air: About 19 km, or roughly 25 minutes, from Kempegowda International Airport via InternationalAirport Road (NH-44)
• By rail: Yelahanka Junction is 2.3 km away
• By road: NH-44 links the hotel to Hebbal and central Bengaluru along the Hebbal–Yelahanka corridor
Luxury built for the city’s next chapter
Commenting on the opening, Mr. Krishna Bhupal, Joint Managing Director, Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Limited, said, “Taj Yelahanka marks our entry into Bengaluru, oneof India’s most dynamic hospitality markets, located in the historic neighborhood where the city began. Featuring 256 keys and 40,000 sq ft of event space – including a 10,000 sq. ft. pillarless ballroom – it brings an ultra-luxury address for major conferencesand celebrations to North Bengaluru’s growing business corridor. This launch expands our portfolio to 7 hotels and 1,500 keys. With an adjacent 4-acre land parcel offering future potential for roughly 350 additional rooms and office space, subject to approvals,we have a strong runway for growth here.”
About Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Limited
Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Limited (formerly TAJ GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited) is a Hyderabad-headquartered owner of luxury and upscale hotels in India. Incorporated in1995, the Company is promoted by the GVK-Bhupal family. Its portfolio includes Taj Krishna, Taj Deccan and Vivanta Begumpet in Hyderabad, Taj Club House in Chennai, Taj Chandigarh in Chandigarh and Taj Yelahanka in Bengaluru, along with Taj Santacruz in Mumbaithrough its subsidiary, Green Woods Palaces & Resorts Private Limited. The hotels are operated by IHCL under long-term management contracts. With Taj Yelahanka, the portfolio comprises 7 hotels and 1,500 keys.
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