Hilton debuts LXR Hotels and Resorts in India with opening of The Den Bengaluru.
Hilton‘s first Indian hotel is The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels and Resorts. Dan Hospitality India Pvt. Ltd. owns and Hilton manages the 226-room Whitefield, Bengaluru hotel.
The opening brings LXR Hotels and Resorts’ unique luxury properties to India, focusing on personalised experiences, local culture, and destination-led hospitality.
Hilton Senior Vise President and Regional Head, South Asia, Zubin Saxena, stated, “India is one of Hilton’s most important growth markets, and the emerging expectations of the country’s luxury traveller are creating significant opportunity for brands that offer individual and experience-led stays.”
He added, “Bengaluru is a natural market for this next phase of growth due to its global connectivity, cultural diversity, and diverse traveller community. As we expand our premium portfolio nationwide, The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels and Resorts enhances our travel experiences.”
Facilities for lodging, dining, and events
Contemporary furnishings and integrated technology are found in 226 bedrooms, studios, and suites for business, leisure, and extended-stay guests.
Layla, a rooftop restaurant serving Indian and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, The Creek, an all-day dining restaurant, The Deli, serving speciality coffee and artisanal pastries, and The Cold Press, a wellness counter serving juices, smoothies and refreshments, are its four dining venues.
Wellness facilities include The Sanctuary spa, The Studio gym, and an outdoor pool. The Playhouse has digital tabletop games and a pool table, and The Cave is an immersive movie theatre.
The hotel has more than 21,000 square feet of adaptable event space in seven venues, including a ballroom, auditorium, meeting rooms, and an open-air amphitheatre, for business, wedding, and social events.
Whitefield destination-led experiences
The Den Bengaluru offers two LXR-inspired programs that emphasise personal development and local experiences.
Based on the hotel’s Pause in the Pulse principle, the Pause Program includes a relaxing arrival, selected in-room amenities, a sleep kit, pillow menu, and healthy food.
The Whitefield Verandah Trail, which highlights heritage bungalows and longstanding local institutions, and Whitefield’s Farm Story, which includes visits to a local farm and a personalised meal prepared by the hotel’s culinary team, encourage guests to explore the neighbourhood.
Hilton Luxury Brands, Asia Pacific Vise President Candice D’Cruz remarked, “LXR Hotels and Resorts brings together a collection of highly individual hotels, each rooted in its destination and shaped by a distinct point of view. The collection encourages personal exploration by introducing tourists to a place’s culture, character, and people.
She noted that LXR Hotels & Resorts’ entry into India is marked by The Den Bengaluru.
According to Vinesh Gupta, General Manager of The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels and Resorts, “We are thrilled to join with Hilton and start a new chapter with The Den Bengaluru. Joining LXR Hotels and Resorts lets us to build on our longstanding relationship with Whitefield through unique experiences, individual service, and Hilton Honours’ strength and reliability.”
The property joins Hilton Honours, the group’s guest reward program, offering exclusive prices, points-based payment options, digital check-in, room selection, and Digital Key through the Hilton Honours mobile app.
The opening introduces LXR Hotels & Resorts to Bengaluru and strengthens Hilton’s luxury foothold in India.
