Location. The Residence Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, India, is in the city's centre, only one-half km (less than one-half mile) from M.G. Road and the shopping and business district. The beautiful Lalbagh Botanical Gardens are one-and-one half km (one mile) away. Hotel Features. The four-storey Residence Bangalore is a small and stylish downtown hotel, with interior décor designed by Deepika Govind, one of India's foremost fashion designers. A sense of seclusion from the city bustle is provided by the generously proportioned and light-filled public areas and guestrooms. The on-site restaurant is located on the rooftop, and serves a buffet breakfast and dishes from an à la carte menu throughout the day. 24-hour room service is also available. Other facilities include car parking; concierge, car rental, laundry and valet services; and some business services, including fax and photocopying. Guestrooms. 12 air-conditioned guestrooms, containing teak wood furniture, warm-toned silk curtains and original artwork, offer wireless Internet access, minibars and cable/satellite televisions. DVD players are available on request. Bedding consists of 350-thread-count linen, microfibre pillows and Egyptian cotton duvets. Expert Tip. M.G. (Mahatma Gandhi) Road, only one-half km (less than one-half mile) away, is one of Bangalore's best shopping areas. Travellers going shopping should be aware that bargaining is a common practice in India, and that they can generally start their offers with less than half of what the shopkeeper asks.