Hilton Launches Slohh by Roach: India’s First Curio Collection Way of life Lodge, ETHospitalityWorld

Hilton introduced the opening of Slohh by Roach in Bengaluru, marking the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton’s first way of life resort in India. Located in Whitefield, one in every of Bengaluru’s key enterprise and know-how corridors, the 221-key resort is developed in partnership with Roach Lifescapes, a Bengaluru-based boutique actual property model. Slohh by Roach introduces a design-forward, regionally rooted expertise that blends tradition, group, and modern dwelling.

Part of Curio Collection, a worldwide portfolio of individually exceptional accommodations with one-of-a-kind experiences, Slohh by Roach attracts inspiration from the espresso estates and residential heritage of the Malnad area within the Western Ghats. The resort’s color palette traces the life cycle of a espresso bean, starting with comfortable whites and lightweight browns, deepening into richer chocolate tones, and accented with hints of dusty pinks and rust in areas that recommend spice and heat. Natural supplies, vernacular pitched roofs, and complicated carved particulars come collectively to create intimate, softly lit areas that evoke nostalgia, and heat of being welcomed into a house.

Zubin Saxena, senior vice chairman and regional head, South Asia, Hilton, mentioned, “Bengaluru continues to be a key market for Hilton in India, shaped by its strong business ecosystem and evolving travel demand. The debut of Curio Collection in South Asia, marking our first lifestyle offering in India, is a significant milestone as we expand our portfolio to meet growing demand for distinctive, experience-led hospitality. The opening of this hotel reflects our ambition to bring globally renowned brands to India in ways that feel deeply relevant to the local market, blending character, authenticity, and the exceptional hospitality that guests expect from Hilton.”

The 221-key resort unfolds throughout seven room and suite classes, many with balconies overlooking Varthur lake and town skyline. Suites, together with the expansive Malnad Presidential Suite, supply separate dwelling and eating areas impressed by Malnad plantation properties.

For weddings and company occasions, the resort options The Banyan, a pillarless ballroom spanning 5,000 sq. ft with capability of as much as 600 company, supported by a 3,000 sq. ft pre-function space, a number of assembly rooms, and a boardroom, complemented by a magnificence salon and devoted bridal suite. Wellness seekers can take pleasure in a temperature-controlled outside pool, a 24-hour health centre, a hammam and full-service spa.

Tal Shefer, senior vice chairman, Brand Management, Asia Pacific, Hilton, mentioned, “Each Curio Collection property is chosen for its particular person character and sense of place. As we carry the model to India, Slohh by Roach displays our concentrate on accommodations which might be formed by their environment via considerate design, curated culinary experiences, and regionally impressed programming. “

Nana’s, the all-day dining restaurant, presents a menu inspired by family recipes and techniques passed down through generations, regional flavours, and seasonal cooking traditions from Karnataka and the Malnad belt, complemented by a curated selection of comforting dishes from across India, as well as some global classics. An Executive Club Lounge, designed to cater to both residential and non-residential guests, further elevates the hotel’s dining and social experiences.

A strong sense of culture and community runs through the Slohh experience and extends itself to some unique guest offerings, including a Potter-in-Residence studio, to initiatives like Grandma’s Recipe, which brings personal stories and family traditions into the culinary programme. Music plays an integral role in shaping the guest experience at the hotel, with a curated, retro-inspired soundtrack of jazz, rhythm & blues (R&B) and timeless classics flowing through the hotel’s social spaces to create a warm, tranquil ambiance.

Christina Roach, founder, Roach Lifescapes, said, “With Slohh by Roach, we wanted to create a hotel that feels deeply connected to the way people want to live, making it an experience that guests will remember. The vision has been shaped by our own upbringing and the way we have always experienced hospitality at home, where food was at the heart of every gathering and everyone felt naturally welcome. We wanted to bring that feeling into an urban hotel experience through thoughtful design, food which evokes nostalgia, and service that feels personal, intuitive, and genuinely caring. We are thrilled to partner with Hilton to bring this vision of ours to life through the first Curio Collection hotel in India. The hotel will mirror the spirit of Bengaluru in a way that feels authentic and contemporary, offering guests a stay defined by individuality, creativity and meaningful local connection.”

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