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The Astor Hotel KolkatavsHotel VIP Intercontinental
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, The Astor Hotel Kolkata scores slightly higher than Hotel VIP Intercontinental. The Astor Hotel Kolkata scores 69 with recommendations from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
The Astor Hotel Kolkata
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
15 Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700071, India
From $55/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The lounge draws a hip crowd every evening, and the garden is a great place to chill with a cold beer and tangri kebabs (chicken marinated in yogurt and spices)." Full review
"Artful evening floodlighting brings out the best of the Astor’s solid 1905 architecture, while inside, walls are lavished with B&W photos of old Kolkata."
Upper-middle-range
"The rooftop cafe/bar is also a popular haunt with a laid-back feel. The 34 rooms have a modern style that contrasts with the colonial look elsewhere in the hotel." Full review
Hotel VIP Intercontinental
Lonely Planet
44 Mirza Ghalib Street, Sudder Street Area, Kolkata, India
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning
"Behind the very narrow, one-desk reception hall, the friendly little VIP InterContinental has small but well air-conditioned rooms in varying styles." Full review