COURTESY OF HILTON BANGALORE EMBASSY GOLF LINKSFrom above: Relish sweet
treats at Re:cess, the
24-hour cafe deli at the hotel;
unwind by the poolside for a
laid-back weekend in the city;
enjoy fresh delicacies
in dinner from one of the live
stations at The Salt Grill.STAYCATION
featuring a 40-inch LED HDTV
and DVD player. You can upgrade
to a Deluxe View Guest Room for
uninterrupted views of the nearby
golf course or the pool area. The
opulent suites come with the
choice of one and two bedrooms,
along with unmatched views of
the cityscape. The hotel also has
dedicated rooms for guests with
disabilities; they come with a roll-
in shower, and lowered toilet seat,
temperature controls, switches,
door peep-hole, sink, and bed.
While the area is known to
host a multitude of tempting
dining options, there is no dearth
of delicious food within the hotel
premises with four diners providing
the answers to all your food
cravings. The Salt Grill, which
is only open for dinner, offers al
fresco cabana seating by the pool.
It serves a range of meat recipes,
from tandoori chicken to New
Zealand lamb chops grilled on pink
Himalayan salt slabs. Vegetarian
options include a great cauliflower
bisque, deconstructed Greek salad,
and fragrant basmati rice. The
all-day dining restaurant, Ministry
of Food, serves themed buffets—
including pan-Asian, European, and
Indian counters—on different days
of the week. For some great coffee
and a quick bite, head to Re:cess.
And trust the mixologist at Klinx,
the quintessential lobby bar, for
your fix of whisky, wine, or inventive
cocktails. However, the best part
about being here for the weekend
is that you get to indulge in the
extravagant Saturday and Sunday
brunches. www3.hilton.com
—RASHIMA NAGPALHome Away
from Home
Bask in the goodness of a comfortable stay coupled
with great food, close to home, with a staycation at
Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golf Links.S
tanding tall near the
Karnataka Golf Course,
Hilton Bangalore Embassy
Golf Links occupies an
enviable spot in the city. It lies
close to the lively Indiranagar
area of Bengaluru—home to
upmarket fashion labels,
restaurants, and craft breweries.
A staycation at the hotel is the
perfect way to spend a relaxed
weekend in the city, indulging in
the simple pleasures of life.
The hotel features a high
lobby and well-lit corridors draped
in warm shades of beige and
brown. You can also spot metallic
sculptures and colourful abstract
paintings dotting its interiors. The
luxury property houses the largest
entry-level rooms in the city that
include a king-sized bed, fully
equipped kitchenette, four-fixture
bathroom, ergonomic work desk,
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