Strategically located in the central business district of Bangalore, a Shangri-La hotel will open in second quarter of 2011. Shangri-La will also operate a 469-room business retreat and spa with 276 service apartments, located at outer ring road in the IT corridor, about six kilometres from the Bangalore airport. The property will be designed with lush landscaping and recreation facilities such as tennis, squash, putting golf and health club.