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Sunflower Guest HousevsTaj Bengal Kolkata
Both Sunflower Guest House and Taj Bengal Kolkata are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Taj Bengal Kolkata scores significantly better than Sunflower Guest House. Taj Bengal Kolkata comes in at #4 in Kolkata with approval from 4 sources such as Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Sunflower Guest House
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
7 Royd Street, Kolkata 700016, India
From $22/night
- Free Internet
- Fitness Center
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in / check-out
Rough Guide "A sizeable and well-maintained old building... serviced by a quaint lift; most of its spotless guestrooms – all with attached baths – are on the top three floors."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Rooms can be slightly spartan but they’re assiduously cleaned, with high ceilings and several communal space." 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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