October 13, 2026 — Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts has arrived in India. The Den Bengaluru, a 226-room hotel in the city’s Whitefield technology district, opened today as the first LXR property in the country.
What is happening
Hilton announced the opening on October 13, 2026. The Den is owned by Dan Hospitality India Pvt. Ltd. with Hilton as the manager. No separate grand-opening date was given; the hotel is taking guests now.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Property | The Den Bengaluru |
| Brand | LXR Hotels & Resorts (first in India) |
| Parent / manager | Hilton |
| Owner | Dan Hospitality India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Location | ITPL Main Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Status | Open (announced October 13, 2026) |
| Rooms | 226 guestrooms, studios and suites |
| Check-in / check-out | 2:00 p.m. / 12:00 p.m. |
What guests will find
- Four places to eat and drink: Layla, a rooftop restaurant mixing Indian and Mediterranean influences; The Creek, an all-day restaurant; The Deli for coffee and pastries; and The Cold Press, a juice and smoothie counter.
- Wellness: The Sanctuary spa, The Studio fitness center and an outdoor pool, plus a “Pause Program” of wellness rituals during the stay.
- Downtime spaces: The Playhouse, with digital tabletop games and a pool table, and The Cave, a screening room.
- Events: More than 21,000 square feet of event space across seven venues, including a ballroom, an auditorium and an open-air amphitheatre.
- Local program: “Whitefield Unscripted,” a set of neighborhood experiences arranged by the hotel.
What it means for airline travelers
- Getting there: Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) serves the city. Whitefield is on the east side of Bengaluru, about 37 km by road from the airport according to Travelprofy, and Bengaluru traffic can stretch that drive, so leave plenty of time for your flight home.
- Hilton Honors: The hotel is in Hilton Honors. Hilton says members who book through its own channels can use Points & Money, get member discounts and free standard Wi-Fi, and use the app for digital check-in, room choice and Digital Key.
- Brand-new hotel: No construction is reported, but as with any newly opened property, expect some early service kinks in the first weeks.
- Industry and airline-employee rates: None were mentioned in the announcement.
- When to book: Rooms are bookable now on hilton.com. No room rates were published.
Sources
- Hospitality Net — LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts in India with The Den Bengaluru (October 13, 2026)
- Hilton — The Den Bengaluru (hotel page)
- Travelprofy — Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Whitefield
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