Ballal is a well known name in Indian Industry. Their venture into the service industry started three score and two years ago, after they had established a considerable presence in the private road transport sector. Success in that area helped them diversify into the hotel industry. It was a smooth transition in the year 1973. Since then they have been widening horizons in the hospitality industry by building a loyal clientele base through their service par excellence. They make no bones about the fact that their clients are important to them and are regarded as a part of the Ballal family. A Ballal Hotel always gives the client a feeling of home. Records state that Ballal Group Of Hotels is one of the most commendable vegetarian hotels in South India.

The first thing that you would notice about this hotel is the drive which is wide and surrounded by greenery. The hotel lounge has lovely, huge chandeliers. The serene ambience is the perfect setting for a relaxed stay, far from the hassles of a bustling city.

For palates with a craving for sweets, there is the 'Sweet Shoppe' beside the Garden Restaurant- where you can savour an array of chaats, fresh juices or treat yourself to ice-cream. Palm Grove - the multi cuisine vegetarian restaurant offers wholesome, delicious vegetarian food. Chinese a-la-carte is available for Rs 150/, a complete South Indian meal for Rs 50/ and a typical North Indian 'thaali' for Rs 75.

"We cater to both corporates and the family crowd. Our 'rotis' at the Palm Grove are very light and delicious too!" claims Sharmila Ballal of the Ballal Group of Hotels. "We have celebrity customers like Dr. Rajkumar, Bangarappa, his son Kumar Bangarappa, and many MPs dropping in here now and then. We do not advertise and the restaurant has become popular through word of mouth," says a proud MS Samaga, GM, Ballal Residency. The Ballals have recently opened a new Bar called the 'Charlton' which serves vegetarian tooth-pick food. The bar timings are from 11am-3pm and 6.30pm- 11pm.

The restaurant 'Palm Grove', which can accommodate 100 people, is open from 11am to 3.00pm in the morning and from 6.30 to 11pm in the night. There are 63 deluxe rooms with balconies, controlled air-conditioning, 24-hour hot-water, TV, telephone with a refrigerator at your disposal. A Single Room would cost Rs 1,150 whereas, a Double Room would cost Rs 1,500 with an Extra Bed for Rs 300.

So, when on a trip to the city, if you want a taste of home, Ballal Residency is the right place for you!

For more details, contact:
M S Samaga, General Manager,
Ballal Residency, 74/4, III Cross Road,
Residency Road,
Bangalore-560 025.
Phone: 2559 7277
Fax: 2559 7267
E-mail: ballalry@vsn.com
Website: www.ballalgrouphotels.com

Photographs and Text by Aditi Kumar   |