Starwood has opened its 150th hotel in the Asia Pacific region with the debut of ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Bengaluru, India’s third largest metropolis.

Owned by ITC Limited, the hotel features 292 guest rooms and suites, an outdoor pool, tropical gardens, five restaurants and lounges, a state-of-the-art business center and a signature spa.

 Committed to sustainable luxury, ITC Royal Gardenia implements research and practices used at the platinum rated ITC Green Centre in Gurgaon, including energy and water efficient plumbing, solar energy, a rainwater harvesting system and zero solid waste, ensuring the hotel remains carbon positive and energy neutral.

 The opening of ITC Royal Gardenia marks The Luxury Collection’s 8th hotel in India.

“We are excited to open our 150th Starwood hotel in Asia Pacific with the debut of ITC Royal Gardenia, underscoring Starwood’s long-term strategic growth plans in Asia Pacific,” said Miguel Ko, Chairman and President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific. “We are also honored to continue our partnership with ITC, opening our eighth Luxury Collection hotel in India. India has our largest footprint of Luxury Collection hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific and this new addition is a demonstration of our commitment to continue to grow the brand in a destination that is so rich in history, culture, colors and flavors.”