Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Limited (formerly TAJ GVK Hotels & Resorts Limited) has 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-term management 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 the region’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 contemporary luxury. 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-inspired Pan-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 to form 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 International Airport 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, Krishna Bhupal, Joint Managing Director, Krishna GVK Luxury Hotels Limited, said, “Taj Yelahanka marks our entry into Bengaluru, one of 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 conferences and 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.”