Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel
Rooftop and ground-level pools over the old race course
About this hotel
Race Course Road sits in Bengaluru's historic centre, and the rooftop pool here looks down directly over the old race course grounds, a rare stretch of green this close to Anand Rao Circle's traffic, three minutes away on foot. The ground-level outdoor pool gives guests a second option without climbing to the rooftop, and the spa covers a longer wind-down after either. Lush, a minute's walk away, is the closest option for a drink or a meal outside the hotel. With 10,163 reviews behind an 8.6 rating, this is one of the more heavily reviewed properties on this list. The airport takes 44 minutes by taxi, a reasonable distance for a centrally located stay.
- Rooftop pool
- Outdoor pool
- Race course views
- Historic centre location
Our take
This suits travellers who want a genuine 5-star stay in Bengaluru's historic centre with a choice between two pools and a race-course view rather than a tech-corridor skyline. The spa and dining make it easy to spend an evening on site, while Lush a minute away covers a change of scene. Anyone chasing a heated pool in winter should note that neither pool here is described as heated, so December and January mornings will run cool despite the central location.
- ✓Choose the rooftop pool for the race course view and the ground-level pool for a quicker, simpler swim without the climb.
- ✓Walk to Lush a minute away for a drink or meal outside the hotel's own dining rather than staying in every night.
- ✓Do not expect heated water in winter at either pool here, December and January mornings will still run cool.
Why we love it
- A rooftop pool over the old race course grounds
- A second ground-level outdoor pool option
- A spa in the heart of the historic centre
- Lush a minute's walk for a change of scene
Why guests love itRenaissance Bengaluru Race Course runs both a rooftop pool and a separate ground-level outdoor pool, a rare double for a hotel in Bengaluru's historic centre rather than the newer ORR towers. A spa and dining round out the stay, and the location near the old race course grounds suits guests who want walkable access to the city centre. With 10,163 reviews behind an 8.6 rating, it is a well-tested choice for both business and leisure visits.