There's an orange revolution going on in the world of travel, but this time it has nothing to do with Stelios. TATA - the group behind the famous Taj hotels - has opened its first indiOne "Smart Basics" hotel in the thriving south Indian city of Bangalore. Think of it as a slightly richer and rather less fluorescent cousin of the familiar easy brand. From £11 per night (pre-tax) for a single, backpackers can enjoy an ultra stylish "Smart Space" room with a 17-inch wall-mounted flat-screen TV, 24-hour cable, wireless internet and full air conditioning. You retain your room for exactly 24 hours after checking in, and get full access to the cyber cafe, gym and laundry facilities. It's 25 minutes from Bangalore airport and 45 minutes from the city bus terminal and railway station. The group is now rolling out similar indiOne hotels in 10 destinations across India, including Pune, Mysore, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and Varanasi.
Added bonus: Flat-screen TVs.
Price: £11 for single; £12 for double (pre-tax and excluding breakfast).
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