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Hotel MariavsTaj Bengal Kolkata
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Taj Bengal Kolkata scores significantly higher than Hotel Maria. Taj Bengal Kolkata scores 81 with endorsements from 4 publications including Rough Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Maria
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide Lonely Planet
5, Sudder Street, Kolkata, India
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Mouldering but peaceful old mansion whose dorm offers zero privacy but plenty of air."
Rough Guide "The sizeable budget rooms – some with attached baths – in this old...building are often booked up; there is also a dorm...and a pleasant terrace upstairs."
Lonely Planet "If you must save every penny, the Maria is certainly cheap." Full review
Taj Bengal Kolkata
Fodor's Lonely Planet Rough Guide
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
34B,Belvedere Road, Alipore, Kolkata 700027, India
From $71/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A fusion of traditional and modern India, this elegant hotel is on the fringe of the city center, overlooking the Maidan and the Victoria Memorial." Full review
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Ask for a pool-facing room, which provides a wonderful view of the memorial.
Lonely Planet "This vast, international-standard hotel has an eight-storey atrium in which cellists serenade and painters sketch." Full review
Rough Guide "Opulent showpiece hotel and still the prime address in the city, attempting to amalgamate Bengali features with the usual Taj grandeur."
Jetsetter "Lavish retreat overlooking Kolkata's largest park with a signature Taj spa and nine dining options." Full review
Michelin Guide "The Taj Bengal takes these ideas of culture, grandeur and retreat and runs with them, predictably accommodating an ongoing parade of heads of state, and packing itself with Bengali artworks.
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