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The Astor Hotel KolkatavsTaj Bengal Kolkata
Both The Astor Hotel Kolkata and Taj Bengal Kolkata are praised by writers. Overall, Taj Bengal Kolkata is preferred by most writers compared to The Astor Hotel Kolkata. Taj Bengal Kolkata ranks #4 in Kolkata with approval from 4 reviewers like Fodor's, Jetsetter and Rough Guide.
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
Fodor's "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
Lonely Planet "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."
OysterUpper-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
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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