Taj West EndvsCuckoo Hostel
The Taj West End and Cuckoo are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Taj West End is the choice of most writers compared to Cuckoo. The Taj West End comes in at #2 in Bangalore with recommendations from 5 sources including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Taj West End
Race Course Road, Bangalore 560001, India
From $72/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Begun as a British-run boarding house in 1887, these lodgings were upgraded with fabulous gardens and long colonnaded walkways."
Jetsetter
"Continues to wow guests and the city’s glitterati with its elegant rooms, four restaurants, manicured grounds and signature Taj service." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Don’t come here for state of the art lodging, come because the spirit of Winston Churchill and the spirit of India is alive and well." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With 150-year old raintrees, gulmohars, and banyans, this leafy 20-acre property successfully drowns out traffic noise and offers a significantly higher oxygen level, both luxuries without a price-tag." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Nostalgia has been a permanent resident at this lovely property which – spread over 20 acres of tropical gardens – has evolved as a definitive icon of Indian luxury hospitality." Full review
Cuckoo Hostel
No. 561 17th A Main 6th F Cross | Koramangala 6th block, Bengaluru 560034, India
From $7/night
- Pet Friendly
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
"A lot of thought has gone into this new hostel which is run by and attracts a creative crowd, with regular craft, art, music sessions and occasional debates about the environment and global issues." Full review