| ISTA - Partnering Your Stay | | | | boardroom and a small meeting room, the business |
| The BPO business has not only placed Bangalore on | | | | centre caters to the sundry business needs of the |
| the world map, but also on the world lexicon. A job is | | | | corporate world. It has three spacious meeting |
| said to be Bangalored when it is outsourced to our | | | | rooms, the largest of which can accommodate about |
| very own silicon valley. Almost all stalwarts of the IT | | | | 150 guests. The rooms comprise of a theatre type |
| business have been touching base in Bangalore more | | | | arrangement, a classroom type seating, a U shaped |
| often either to delegate the outsourcing job or to | | | | seating, a sit down facility, lounge and cocktail |
| set shop. In such a scenario, the city is in dire need | | | | arrangements. Meetings, seminars, exhibitions and |
| of better services from the hospitality industry. | | | | promotion can also be carried out in a multi functional |
| Several hospitality giants are pitching in to fill the gap. | | | | room. This room is equipped with the latest audio |
| Business hotels are the need of the hour, and Ista is | | | | video conferencing facilities to carry on luncheon |
| definitely keeping the flag flying high on this front. | | | | meetings and sit down dinners. All the guest areas |
| A luxury business city hotel, that is what they | | | | have a broadband internet connection and the |
| proudly call themselves, Ista lies in the vicinity of the | | | | business centre has private meeting rooms open 24 |
| Ulsoor Lake, and in close proximity of the major | | | | 7. |
| business and shopping centers of the city. Placed at a | | | | The hotel provides concierge, car rental, valet |
| close 8 km from the international and domestic | | | | parking, laundry and doctor services. Apart from this |
| airports, it has an edge over other hotels because of | | | | the hotel houses a shopping arcade which displays a |
| its location. | | | | host of Indian paraphernalia appealing to a global |
| The reception and the entry lobby is the most | | | | citizen. You can relax after a hard day of work in the |
| important part of a hotel in that it reveals the true | | | | outdoor temperature controlled swimming pool, or |
| personality of the edifice. At Ista, it mirrors the | | | | burn out calories in the fitness centre. Pampering |
| hotel's character in a flawless manner and prepares | | | | yourself in the steam, sauna and jacuzzi can |
| the stage for a brilliant stay ahead. Dotted by three | | | | rejuvenate you for the coming day. |
| restaurants and a bar, the hotel offers a world class | | | | Dining at Ista is an unforgettable experience. The |
| dining experience to a global citizen. Meeting halls, | | | | ambience, food and the music conspire to stimulate |
| banquet venues and a world class business centre | | | | and tickle your senses. All the three restaurants offer |
| make it an ideal choice for the globetrotting | | | | a range of choicest delicacies from the world over. |
| professional. | | | | Liquid - an alfresco experience is an open air terrace |
| The guest room is equipped with broadband internet | | | | restaurant with a garden, a live band, a beautiful view |
| access, dual line telephones with data port, personal | | | | of the city from the heights, and most importantly, |
| bar, tea and coffee maker, an electronic safe, a | | | | an irresistible menu. Zaman is the Indian restaurant |
| 110-220 volt plug, LCD TV, a bathroom with a view | | | | for the Indian curry's die hard fans. On the platter are |
| and all electronic controls by the bedside. A round the | | | | recipes that are a wonderful amalgam of exotic |
| clock room service, elegant architecture and | | | | Indian ingredients. The perfect mix of traditional and |
| ergonomically designed beds make the rooms a | | | | modern cooking styles makes it an experience that |
| home away from home. The spacious | | | | stays with you long after your stay is over. |
| accommodation is available in single and double bed | | | | Overlooking the pool is the all day dining restaurant, |
| options, the tariff for which varies in a range of Rs | | | | Lido. A place to relax and unwind, Lido offers a |
| 13500 to Rs 20500. A total of 143 rooms and suites | | | | lounge area and the choice of eastern and western |
| that are categorized into premium rooms, deluxe | | | | cuisine. It is named after the old theatre on which the |
| rooms and executive suites, one thing common to all | | | | hotel edifice stands. Enjoying a drink at the in-house |
| is that they spell C-O-M-F-O-R-T. | | | | bar is a tranquil yet invigorating experience. |
| The hotel is particularly careful about its services to | | | | All in all, if you need to visit Bangalore for any reason |
| the corporate world. The world class business centre | | | | whatsoever, a stay at Ista will definitely augment |
| is a testimony to this fact. Complete with a | | | | your Bangalore experience. |