Luxury Studio Apartment attached to Leela Hotel

I stayed in the studio for two weeks during my business trip to India. Given that the office was located in Bhartiya city, which is 5 min walking distance from the place, the location was very good. There is a mall nearby, where there are many different restaurants, shops, 2 banks and a grocery store. The studio guests have the possibility to use a spa, a gym and a swimming pool for free (didn't use them). The studio is spacious and has a very nice view (studio was on the third floor). In the studio, the most important items were present, including: a refrigerator, a gas stove, AC, water purifier, kettle, iron board + iron. The host was friendly, all questions were answered promptly

There was an issue with international money transfer, which was blocked by the receiver's bank. Although money eventually arrived at the beneficiary's account (on the day of my check-out), I had to pay in cash the full rent as well. The money that arrived to the host's bank account were sent back to me (but haven't received them at the time of writing). All charges related to bank transfers or cash withdrawals were paid by me. So, my advice would be either to pay via bank transfer in advance (it took slightly more than 2 weeks to arrive) or prepare cash in advance to get the best rates. Regarding a potential payment by card, please discuss with the host, I was told the charges were even higher.

Suresh is an amazing host, the visit started with a tour of available facilities and the shortcut to the mall, he was available via text for any extra queries or issues . I have stayed in many serviced apartments in Bangalore and this is certainly the cream of the crop. From the "Location Location Location" attached to a great mall (and only 30 mins to the Airport) with many eating options to the fully appointed "home away from home" with a good view. There is even a clothes dryer!! something rare in serviced apartments in Bangalore! but so convenient :) I just hope the apartment is available next time I visit Bangalore ;)

Uber particularly finds the location hard to find and wants you to walk to some "Pick up point" associated to another building or the mall. Otherwise nothing.

No breakfast

Infimed the host on suggestions to make it better

Excellent location, right next to my workplace in BCIT. It is also part of the mall, so I don't have to go anywhere else for any of my needs.

Not much.