Krishna GVK launches Rs 500 crore Taj Yelahanka in Bengaluru with 256 keys, 40,000 sq ft event space

Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Limited, formerly known as TAJ GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited, has announced the launch of Taj Yelahanka, a 256-key luxury hotel in North Bengaluru, scheduled to open on November 20, 2026. Located on International Airport Road, the hotel will be operated by The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) under the Taj brand through a long-term management agreement. The hotel will be inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar in the presence of dignitaries and the company's promoters.

The hotel is located in Yelahanka, a historic neighbourhood that is emerging as one of Bengaluru's fastest-growing business corridors. The region is home to major IT and knowledge parks, global companies such as Amazon and Philips, and an established Aerospace cluster, supporting corporate hospitality demand. Situated approximately halfway between Kempegowda International Airport and the city centre, the property offers connectivity to business hubs and leisure destinations.

Spread across a 3-acre site featuring mature trees and landscaped gardens, Taj Yelahanka is located near Allalasandra, Jakkur and Yelahanka lakes. The property combines South Indian architectural grandeur with contemporary luxury, featuring a tree-lined entrance, a spacious lobby with soaring ceilings, sculptural chandeliers and Indian artwork.

The hotel offers 244 rooms, 11 suites and one Presidential Suite, taking the total inventory to 256 keys. It also features a dedicated Taj Club lounge. Its dining options include Vista, an all-day restaurant; Nonya, offering Peranakan-inspired Pan-Asian cuisine; House of Nomad, a rooftop gastro bar with an open terrace; and the Lobby Lounge. Additional facilities include the J Wellness Circle spa, a swimming pool, an open-air jacuzzi and a fitness centre.

A major highlight of the property is its approximately 40,000 sq ft of event and banquet space. This includes a 10,000 sq ft pillarless Grand Ballroom with a 30-foot ceiling, connected to a pre-function area and banquet lawns to create 25,000 sq ft of contiguous event space. The facility is designed to accommodate large conferences, corporate offsites and weddings. The hotel also features Ananta, a naturally lit 3,000 sq ft junior ballroom, along with three meeting rooms named Jal, Vana and Vayu.

In terms of connectivity, Taj Yelahanka is approximately 19 km, or around 25 minutes, from Kempegowda International Airport via International Airport Road (NH-44). Yelahanka Junction Railway station is located 2.3 km away, while NH-44 connects the property to Hebbal and central Bengaluru through the Hebbal-Yelahanka corridor.

Commenting on the launch, Krishna Bhupal, Joint Managing Director of Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Limited, said that Taj Yelahanka marks the company's entry into Bengaluru, one of India's most dynamic hospitality markets. He highlighted that the property combines 256 keys with 40,000 sq ft of event space, including a 10,000 sq ft pillarless ballroom, catering to major conferences and celebrations in North Bengaluru's expanding business corridor.

He further stated that the launch expands the company's portfolio to seven hotels with a total inventory of 1,500 keys. The company also has an adjacent 4-acre land parcel that offers potential for developing approximately 350 additional rooms and office space, subject to necessary approvals.

Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Limited is a Hyderabad-headquartered owner of luxury and upscale hotels in India. Incorporated in 1995, 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. Through its subsidiary, Green Woods Palaces & Resorts Private Limited, the company also has Taj Santacruz in Mumbai. These hotels are operated by IHCL under long-term management contracts. Following the launch of Taj Yelahanka, the company's portfolio will comprise seven hotels with approximately 1,500 keys.

The company stated that its forward-looking statements include expectations regarding the hotel's market positioning, competitive standing, demand outlook and the potential development of the adjacent land parcel, including approximately 350 additional rooms. These projections are based on current management expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including market and economic conditions, competition, regulatory approvals and execution. Any future development will be subject to Board approval, regulatory clearances and market conditions, and there is no assurance that the project will be undertaken. The company has also clarified that market data sourced from third parties has not been independently verified and that it does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

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