Name: The Kenilworth
Classification :
4 Star Hotels
Location:
Heart of the city's business centre. This 4 star hotel in Calcutta is situated at the heart of the most elegant and prominent area of Calcutta, along the Little Russel Street and is 15 kms. from the airport, 5 kms. from the railway station and 1km. from the bus stand.
Room Facilites:
Air-conditioned rooms including Premier Club rooms with old world ambience with jacuzzi in the bath. All Rooms provide Attached Bath, Mini Bar, Cable TV, Electronic Safe Deposit Lockers and Direct Dial Telephones.
Restaurants and Bar:
Marble room - Speciality Indian Restaurant.
Crystals - an elegant indoor and open air coffee shop, also serves bar-be-cue food with live music.
The Alcove - a sophisticated Bar.
The Big Ben - an exclusive English Style Public with pool table and dart board.
Other Facilities:
Well equipped Health Club, 3 well equipped Banquet Halls, well spread lawn, Business Centre, Secretariat Services, Currency Exchange, same day laundry, Currency Exchange, Travel Assistance.
Rooms:
105 centrally air-conditioned rooms.
Address:
1&2, Little Russel Street, Calcutta - 700 001.
The above is mostly as found in http://calcutta.artsindian.com
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Hotel Peerless Inn, Calcutta
Courtsey: www.indiaprofile.com
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About Hotel Peerless Inn
Bengali hospitality welcomes you with all its warmth and charm into the heart of Kolkata's vivacious life. Peerless Inn is close to the heart of this spirited city in more than one sense. Our guests get to live in the impressive company of Kolkata's heritage landmarks-the Shahid Minar and Victoria Memorial. Illuminated at night, they offer breathtaking views to our lucky guests. Yet, the excellent location is only a prelude to the Peerless experience, giving way to excellent hospitality and service.
The Peerless Inn has 122 well-appointed centrally air-conditioned rooms. Our rooms overlook a unique wealth of this megalopolis, matched by only few other cities worldwide. Thoughtful details surround you, like a coffee maker placed in each room, among other surprises.
Dining
BICHITRA
Are your taste buds ready for this exciting gastronomical tour of Chinese, Continental and Indian cuisine? With live Hindi orchestras every evening, as fitting accompaniment!
THE PASTRY SHOP
Choice ingredients make out cakes and pastries irresistible. The Sugar free, eggs less variety are a marvel, tasting as rich and fresh as ever. Assortment of dry fruits and roasted cashew nut & almond chocolate, together with low calorie desserts complete the temptation.
LAHARI
Undoubtedly the city's best stocked watering hole. Lahari's cocktails and fresh fruit dicheries are always an exotic affair. A special cocktail of the day promises to pour more thrill. Let out bartender punch the right mixes for you to take you to new high.
AAHELI
Aaheli captures the Bengali zest for life undiluted, in its cuisine. Traditional Bengali delicatessen is served in charming; traditional style and mother like care to bring you the refreshing experience. Aaheli excels right from the warm welcoming Namoshkar, through the elaborate courses, to the concluding ritual of fawned
NISHIDIN
This round-the-clock coffee shop cum restaurant is a chosen hot spot for unwinding and tasty snacking. Its buffet counter also served a tantalizing. Sumptuous buffet is available everyday for an astonishingly reasonable Rs.225/- per head.
Conference and Banquet facilities
AALAPAN is a well-appointed hall that holds 120 invitees.
Length : 35 ft. 2 in.
Width : 51 ft. 2 in.
Height : 11ft.
| U"SHAPE | THEATRE | CLASSROOM | BOARDROOM | INFORMAL |
| 35 | 135 | 45 | 30 | 125-150 |
AAKAASHPOT: 40 guests can be seated in this banquet room with a splendid view of the city skyline.
JOGAJOG: Up to 20 guests can confer in its boardroom settings.
Length : 23 ft. 7.5 in.
Width : 13 ft. 9 in.
Height : 8 ft. 5 in.
| U"SHAPE | THEATRE | CLASSROOM | BOARDROOM | INFORMAL |
| 20 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 30-40 |
EKAANTIKA: A cozy affair with dining arrangements for 15 guests.
Length : 23 ft. 7.5 in.
Width : 13 ft. 9 in.
Height : 8 ft. 5 in.
| U"SHAPE | THEATRE | CLASSROOM | BOARDROOM | INFORMAL |
| 10 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 20-25 |
Friday, November 2, 2007
Hoel Hindustan International (HHI)
Name: Hotel Hindustan International, Kolkata
Says DelhiTourism.com: "Located centrally in the legendary city of
Rating - 5-star Deluxe (well, different people do say different things about this place, but reaslnably good though not outstanding is the overall feedback).
Location: This is located near the long AJC Bose Road flyover - on AJC Bose Road. This is bang on the downtown area, on the souther side - within a km or two of Calcutta's most happening places and central business district.
Rooms: The hotel has 180 well-furnished and beautifully decorated rooms. The rooms are well set with all kinds of modern day amenities. The rooms are quite spacious and provide all the luxury and comfort to the guests to make their stay a memorable one. The hotel rooms can be classified into 72 Deluxe, 26 twin double, 50 Club Rooms, 24 The Colony Rooms, 8 exclusive club suites.
Reach by air: The hotel is around 17 km off from the Netaji Subhash Inernational Airport (both Domestic and International terminals at Dum Dum).
Reach by rail: HHI is 6 km from Howrah station, 5 km from Sealdah station and 9 km from Kolkata (Chirpore) station.
Restaurants: It has a multi cuisine in house restaurant Kalash which scores high on the ethic factor and is one of the restaurants in the city that dish out great vegetarian fare too. It serves authentic Indian cuisine. You can also enjoy ghazals and light music at the restaurant. The Blues is the new restobar at the Hindustan International, where you can enjoy the attractions of pole dancing, belly dancing and the rock band. The coffee shop of the hotel, Palm Court, offers a wide range of European, Indian and Italian cuisine. The hotel has the Polo Bar, where Russian dancers perform.
Overall, a reasonable hotel to be in, though sometimes people find HHI to be a bit noisy.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Name: Hyatt Regency Kolkata Hotel
Situated near Salt Lake stadium, this is the only 5-star hotel of Salt Lake City, Calcutta. It is one of the closest hotels to the IT sector of Salt Lake City - Nabadiganta City in Sector-5, Salt Lake. Hence, the right place for teh techie to stay. It is not too far off from New Town Kolkata (Rajarhat) too, the closest point of New Kolkata being around 5 km away. The airport and Sealdah railway stations too are close. Yet, it is not far off from ITC Sheraton Sonar Bangal Hotel also - around 4 km only. Hyatt is the right place to stay also if you plan to concentrate on your business work in North-East Kolkata, Salt Lake Business District, Salt Lake Sports Complex or Rajarhat New Town (the future of Kolkata).
Rating: 5-star.
Location: Off Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (EM Bypass), near Salt Lake Stadium.
Rooms: 235 rooms and suites. The list includes the following:
Reach by rail - 17 km from Howrah station, 10 km from Sealdah station and 10 km from Kolkata (Chitpore) station.
Facilities: Separate work area, Hairdryer, Minibar, 25 inch TV, Video on demand, 24-hour concierge, Analog phone line, Crib upon request, Dual line phones, Individual air conditioning control, Mineral water upon request, Safe large enough to store and charge laptop computer, Three telephones, Robes, 24-hour room service, Coffee maker, Cable/satellite TV channels,
DVD on request, Complimentary fruit/mineral water, Dataport, High-speed Internet access - all the regular ones in a nutshell.
Restaurants: Guchhi, the hotel’s signature Indian restaurant offers tandoor, kadhai and Bengali specialities. The theatrical open kitchen focuses on an uncomplicated style of cooking that enhances the food’s natural flavours. The restaurant is also appropriate for intimate business or social events as two private dining rooms are also available. Located off the lobby, La Cucina, Italian kitchen and bar at Hyatt Regency Kolkata is a sophisticated dining venue with a warm and contemporary ambience offering a wide variety of wine and authentic Italian cuisine. Famous for its view of the beautifully landscaped gardens and water features, the Waterside Cafe is a spacious and stylish café located at the ground floor of the hotel. The all day dining restaurant offers a la carte and buffet menu selections of world cuisine and a wide choice of international wines and spirits. The Bakery is located at the entrance of the Waterside cafe offering fresh baked breads, homemade chocolates and confectionaries. The Bar is located at the Lobby level overlooking Guchhi, the Indian restaurant. It is a lively and informal area that serves a wide range of innovative cocktails, international and local beers, hard and soft beverages, wines from around the world and piping hot finger foods. The Poolbar provides relaxed outdoor dining, serving shakes, sandwiches, cool drinks and light snacks.
Overall, a good place to be in, a more of modern business hotel with good hospitality.
Situated near Salt Lake stadium, this is the only 5-star hotel of Salt Lake City, Calcutta. It is one of the closest hotels to the IT sector of Salt Lake City - Nabadiganta City in Sector-5, Salt Lake. Hence, the right place for teh techie to stay. It is not too far off from New Town Kolkata (Rajarhat) too, the closest point of New Kolkata being around 5 km away. The airport and Sealdah railway stations too are close. Yet, it is not far off from ITC Sheraton Sonar Bangal Hotel also - around 4 km only. Hyatt is the right place to stay also if you plan to concentrate on your business work in North-East Kolkata, Salt Lake Business District, Salt Lake Sports Complex or Rajarhat New Town (the future of Kolkata).
Rating: 5-star.
Location: Off Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (EM Bypass), near Salt Lake Stadium.
Rooms: 235 rooms and suites. The list includes the following:
- King Room
- Twin Room
- Club King
- Club Twin
- Regency Suite King
- Regency Duplex Suite
- Regency Executive Suite
- Diplomatic Suite
- Presidential Suite
Reach by rail - 17 km from Howrah station, 10 km from Sealdah station and 10 km from Kolkata (Chitpore) station.
Facilities: Separate work area, Hairdryer, Minibar, 25 inch TV, Video on demand, 24-hour concierge, Analog phone line, Crib upon request, Dual line phones, Individual air conditioning control, Mineral water upon request, Safe large enough to store and charge laptop computer, Three telephones, Robes, 24-hour room service, Coffee maker, Cable/satellite TV channels,
DVD on request, Complimentary fruit/mineral water, Dataport, High-speed Internet access - all the regular ones in a nutshell.
Restaurants: Guchhi, the hotel’s signature Indian restaurant offers tandoor, kadhai and Bengali specialities. The theatrical open kitchen focuses on an uncomplicated style of cooking that enhances the food’s natural flavours. The restaurant is also appropriate for intimate business or social events as two private dining rooms are also available. Located off the lobby, La Cucina, Italian kitchen and bar at Hyatt Regency Kolkata is a sophisticated dining venue with a warm and contemporary ambience offering a wide variety of wine and authentic Italian cuisine. Famous for its view of the beautifully landscaped gardens and water features, the Waterside Cafe is a spacious and stylish café located at the ground floor of the hotel. The all day dining restaurant offers a la carte and buffet menu selections of world cuisine and a wide choice of international wines and spirits. The Bakery is located at the entrance of the Waterside cafe offering fresh baked breads, homemade chocolates and confectionaries. The Bar is located at the Lobby level overlooking Guchhi, the Indian restaurant. It is a lively and informal area that serves a wide range of innovative cocktails, international and local beers, hard and soft beverages, wines from around the world and piping hot finger foods. The Poolbar provides relaxed outdoor dining, serving shakes, sandwiches, cool drinks and light snacks.
Overall, a good place to be in, a more of modern business hotel with good hospitality.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Park Hotel, Calcutta
Name: The Park Kolkata
Situated on Park Street (hmm... the name of the street and the hotel are made for each other! - and this one streetcan still be called the "Elite" Business District of Central Kolkata!) and right near the crossing with Chowrangee. The Park boasts of a proximity to some of the most historical and traditional names of the Classical Kolkata such as Asiatic Society, Jawaharlal Neheru Meuseum, Birla Planetorium and others, and the hotel nearest to most of the nightclubs is Kolkata... Alongwith The Oberoi Grand, the most centrally located 5-star deluxe hotel in Calcutta.
In particular, if you are staying in Kolkata in Christmas time, this hotel has to be The Choice. Don't look for another option - you can see the best of Kolkata Christmas Celebrations right on Park Street. In a way, no hotel in Kolkata can be more downtown - in a way, The Park can be literally taken to be the center of Kolkata - North to South, East to West.
Rating: 5-star Deluxe.
Location: On Park Street. 1-minute drive from Park Street Metro Rail station and Park Street-Chowongee Flyover / Jawaharlal Neheru road.
Rooms: 150 luxury rooms plus 24 deluxe rooms / suites. Rooms type details are:
Reach by rail - 5 km from Howrah station, 6 km from Sealdah station and 13 km from Kolkata (Chitpore) station.
Facilities: State of the art. Business center. 24 hour meeting rooms. 24 hour travel services. Everything that you may need in real life including FAX, TV, telephone, internet center and so on. Doctors on call. Multilingual staff.
Restaurants: A number of delicious restaurants cater to the guests.
Zen - Thai menu. Thai Chef. You can guess the outcome. Black-and-white decor to top it off.
Saffron - Pan-Indian restaurant. Combines Indian culinary traditional culture with its modern culture. Food from different parts of India.
Tantra - Club with 2 bars and endless cigars. A great place to hang out.
Someplace Else - You go here to see the best city (Calcutta) bands live!
Roxy - Cocktail bar with a wide variety of wines.
Aqua - Along a blue pool, this is one experience one shouldn't miss. One evening here should be a must if you are staying at The Park.
The Atrium Cafe - the 24x7 place for food. One may want to try the garden tea and coffee here.
Overall, a very central hotel with great value.
Situated on Park Street (hmm... the name of the street and the hotel are made for each other! - and this one streetcan still be called the "Elite" Business District of Central Kolkata!) and right near the crossing with Chowrangee. The Park boasts of a proximity to some of the most historical and traditional names of the Classical Kolkata such as Asiatic Society, Jawaharlal Neheru Meuseum, Birla Planetorium and others, and the hotel nearest to most of the nightclubs is Kolkata... Alongwith The Oberoi Grand, the most centrally located 5-star deluxe hotel in Calcutta.
In particular, if you are staying in Kolkata in Christmas time, this hotel has to be The Choice. Don't look for another option - you can see the best of Kolkata Christmas Celebrations right on Park Street. In a way, no hotel in Kolkata can be more downtown - in a way, The Park can be literally taken to be the center of Kolkata - North to South, East to West.
Rating: 5-star Deluxe.
Location: On Park Street. 1-minute drive from Park Street Metro Rail station and Park Street-Chowongee Flyover / Jawaharlal Neheru road.
Rooms: 150 luxury rooms plus 24 deluxe rooms / suites. Rooms type details are:
- Deluxe room - single occupancy
- Deluxe room - double occupancy
- Luxury room - single occupancy
- Luxury room - double occupancy
- Luxury Premium room - single occupancy
- Luxury Premium room - double occupancy
- The Residence suite - single occupancy
- The Residence suite - double occupancy
- Presidential suite
Reach by rail - 5 km from Howrah station, 6 km from Sealdah station and 13 km from Kolkata (Chitpore) station.
Facilities: State of the art. Business center. 24 hour meeting rooms. 24 hour travel services. Everything that you may need in real life including FAX, TV, telephone, internet center and so on. Doctors on call. Multilingual staff.
Restaurants: A number of delicious restaurants cater to the guests.
Zen - Thai menu. Thai Chef. You can guess the outcome. Black-and-white decor to top it off.
Saffron - Pan-Indian restaurant. Combines Indian culinary traditional culture with its modern culture. Food from different parts of India.
Tantra - Club with 2 bars and endless cigars. A great place to hang out.
Someplace Else - You go here to see the best city (Calcutta) bands live!
Roxy - Cocktail bar with a wide variety of wines.
Aqua - Along a blue pool, this is one experience one shouldn't miss. One evening here should be a must if you are staying at The Park.
The Atrium Cafe - the 24x7 place for food. One may want to try the garden tea and coffee here.
Overall, a very central hotel with great value.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Sonar Bangla Sheraton (ITC) Hotel
Name: Sonar Bangla Sheraton Hotel
One of the finest hotels in Calcutta. Being one of the youngest luxury hotels in Kolkata, it boasts of spanking modern facilities and features. The local people refer to it as 7-star, showing respect to the class of service it provides. ITC Sonar Bangla Sheraton is designed to reflect the cultural, structural and architectural values of old and modern Kolkata.
Rating - 5-star Deluxe.
Location: On Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (popularly called EM Bypass). Near Park Circus Connector's meeting point with EM Bypass.
Rooms: 239 rooms including 8 suits.
Reach by rail: 13 km from Howrah station. 10 km from Sealdah station. 14 km from Kolkata (Chitpore) station.
Facilities: 24 Hour Room Service, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service, Doctor on Call, Personalised Vaults, Mini-bars, Business Centre with Secretarial Services, Travel Desk, Shopping Arcade, Pastry Shop, Tata Avaya Telephone Exchange with DID Facility and Voice Mail, Internet Connectivity From Rooms, CNN, BBC, Star TV and a host of other Channels, Chip & Putt Golf Course, Sonar Spa having the best of International Treatments, Beauty Parlour, Barber Shop, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Jogging Track. (Acknowledgement goes to Sillicon-India.com).
Restaurants:
Peshawari: Serving the acclaimed cuisine from the rugged North West Frontier. This restaurant is set amidst a charming ambience, where you tie on checked aprons and are encouraged to eat with your fingers!
Dum Pukht: A celebration of the rich diversity of traditional Indian cuisines and the 200-year-old culinary tradition of cooking food in sealed 'deghs'. This Indian fine dine restaurant with a show kitchen serves a mix of Awadhi, Luckhnawi and traditional Indian cuisines.
Eden Pavilion: It is an international restaurant with buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The a la carte menu features highlights of Dakshin(South Indian specialty cuisine) and Maroush(Lebanese specialty cuisine).
West View Bar & Grill: An exclusive bar with an interactive grill - the restaurant features the finest selection of single malts & cognacs.
Dublin: It is a distinctively Irish Pub with a dance floor.
Health Spa Cafe. (Acknowledgement goes to IndiaProfile.com).
One of the finest hotels in Calcutta. Being one of the youngest luxury hotels in Kolkata, it boasts of spanking modern facilities and features. The local people refer to it as 7-star, showing respect to the class of service it provides. ITC Sonar Bangla Sheraton is designed to reflect the cultural, structural and architectural values of old and modern Kolkata.
Rating - 5-star Deluxe.
Location: On Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (popularly called EM Bypass). Near Park Circus Connector's meeting point with EM Bypass.
Rooms: 239 rooms including 8 suits.
- Suits: 8
- ITC One Rooms: 21 (includes private FAX)
- Seraton Tower Rooms: 84 (overlooks greenery and water - has separate lounge)
- Executive Club Rooms: 126 (for business travelers)
Reach by rail: 13 km from Howrah station. 10 km from Sealdah station. 14 km from Kolkata (Chitpore) station.
Facilities: 24 Hour Room Service, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service, Doctor on Call, Personalised Vaults, Mini-bars, Business Centre with Secretarial Services, Travel Desk, Shopping Arcade, Pastry Shop, Tata Avaya Telephone Exchange with DID Facility and Voice Mail, Internet Connectivity From Rooms, CNN, BBC, Star TV and a host of other Channels, Chip & Putt Golf Course, Sonar Spa having the best of International Treatments, Beauty Parlour, Barber Shop, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Jogging Track. (Acknowledgement goes to Sillicon-India.com).
Restaurants:
Peshawari: Serving the acclaimed cuisine from the rugged North West Frontier. This restaurant is set amidst a charming ambience, where you tie on checked aprons and are encouraged to eat with your fingers!
Dum Pukht: A celebration of the rich diversity of traditional Indian cuisines and the 200-year-old culinary tradition of cooking food in sealed 'deghs'. This Indian fine dine restaurant with a show kitchen serves a mix of Awadhi, Luckhnawi and traditional Indian cuisines.
Eden Pavilion: It is an international restaurant with buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The a la carte menu features highlights of Dakshin(South Indian specialty cuisine) and Maroush(Lebanese specialty cuisine).
West View Bar & Grill: An exclusive bar with an interactive grill - the restaurant features the finest selection of single malts & cognacs.
Dublin: It is a distinctively Irish Pub with a dance floor.
Health Spa Cafe. (Acknowledgement goes to IndiaProfile.com).
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Oberoi Grand Hotel
Name: Hotel Oberoi Grand.
If you are looking for glory of past, look no further. This one is one of the oldest golds in the Indian Hotel Industry - since the time when a high-end hotel was a work of applied art.
Rating - 5-star Deluxe.
Location: Chowrangee (Jawaharlal Neheru Road), near Esplanade. Can be literally called the Center of Calcutta (Kolkata) and is also bang in the middle of "Commercial Kolkata".
Rooms: 213 rooms and suits including 41 delux rooms (all having view to swimming pools).
Reach by rail - 5 km from Howrah station, 7 km from Sealdah station and 12 km from Kolkata (Chitpore) station.
Also, well-connected to other state-capitals and metros via road.
Facilities: State of the art. Fully equiped Business Center. Ballroom capable of holding 800 people - a Grand one. 3 meeting rooms. Board room. Satellite teleconferencing. Dedicated FAX machines in Deluze rooms. Restaurants. Spa (look for "Banyan Tree" once you are there are you are in for a nice surprise). In a nutshell, virtually everything that one may practically need.
Restaurants: La Terrasse - a French-style restaurant with an international buffet that remains open for long hours. Baan Thai - arguably the best Thai Restaurant in entire India. Chowranghee Bar And Tea Lounge for the liquid part of life. 24x7 in-house dining.
Overall, a Grand taste of Calcutta (Kolkata) for the visitor with deep pockets. Arguably the best Heritage stay in Kolkata.
If you are looking for glory of past, look no further. This one is one of the oldest golds in the Indian Hotel Industry - since the time when a high-end hotel was a work of applied art.
Rating - 5-star Deluxe.
Location: Chowrangee (Jawaharlal Neheru Road), near Esplanade. Can be literally called the Center of Calcutta (Kolkata) and is also bang in the middle of "Commercial Kolkata".
Rooms: 213 rooms and suits including 41 delux rooms (all having view to swimming pools).
- Classic Rooms
- Deluxe Rooms
- Premier Rooms
- Classic Suites
- Deluxe Suites
- Luxury Suites
Reach by rail - 5 km from Howrah station, 7 km from Sealdah station and 12 km from Kolkata (Chitpore) station.
Also, well-connected to other state-capitals and metros via road.
Facilities: State of the art. Fully equiped Business Center. Ballroom capable of holding 800 people - a Grand one. 3 meeting rooms. Board room. Satellite teleconferencing. Dedicated FAX machines in Deluze rooms. Restaurants. Spa (look for "Banyan Tree" once you are there are you are in for a nice surprise). In a nutshell, virtually everything that one may practically need.
Restaurants: La Terrasse - a French-style restaurant with an international buffet that remains open for long hours. Baan Thai - arguably the best Thai Restaurant in entire India. Chowranghee Bar And Tea Lounge for the liquid part of life. 24x7 in-house dining.
Overall, a Grand taste of Calcutta (Kolkata) for the visitor with deep pockets. Arguably the best Heritage stay in Kolkata.
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