Hotel Ista

You can find us right on Swami Vivekananda Road in Ulsoor. It’s a busy part of Bangalore, right near the lake. We’ve got this spot at number 1/1. It’s a hotel where people stay when they’re in town for work or just visiting. We have a lot of rooms and a staff that’s been here for quite some time. The lobby always has someone coming or going. Being in 560008 means there’s always something happening outside our doors. Traffic on SV Road is usually pretty loud, but the rooms are okay once you close the windows. I work here helping out with whatever needs doing, from checking people in to making sure the breakfast is ready. It’s a big building, so there’s always a lightbulb to change or a carpet to vacuum. We get all sorts of guests from all over India and sometimes from abroad too. It's interesting to see who walks through the door next. We aren't trying to be anything we’re not, just a place for people to rest their heads. The view of the city from the higher floors is actually pretty good at night when all the lights are on. We’ve been part of this neighborhood for years. Most of the locals know where we are. It’s a steady job in a fast city, and we like it that way. We just try to keep things tidy and running smoothly.