ITC Sonar, Kolkata - a Luxury Collection HotelvsTimestar Hotel
ITC Sonar and Timestar Hotel are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Timestar Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to ITC Sonar. Timestar Hotel comes in at 73 with approval from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
ITC Sonar, Kolkata - a Luxury Collection Hotel
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
 Fodor's
JBS Haldane Avenue, Kolkata 700046, India
From $51/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "If you want to stay far from the congested heart of Kolkata, like large open spaces, and want the pampering of a good spa, this "business resort" hotel offers just that." Full review
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Courtyards and lily ponds separate accommodations blocks; the rooms to ask for are the ITC One rooms, with bathrooms which overlook natural light courts and the Olympic-sized pool and spa are welcome respites after a day trudging Kolkata's streets.
 "Proudly eco-friendly, the rectilinear buildings of this 2003 'seven-star resort' are ranged around attractive lily-ponds which naturally filter and recycle liquid waste." 
 "Although this is essentially a business hotel, the Sonar feels like a resort, with a picturesque pond of lotuses that are set in lush landscaped gardens." Full review
Timestar Hotel
 Lonely Planet
 Rough Guide
Totteelane, Park Street, Kolkata 700016, India
From $0/night
- Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Family Friendly
 
 "This chunky-walled colonial mansion house has tatty walls but newly tiled floors and high enough ceilings in the upstairs rooms that they don’t overheat so badly." Full review
 "The fair-sized rooms in this peeling old villa, quietly located down a small drive, come with fans but hot water by the bucket; some have TV too and there is an a/c option."