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The LaLiT Great Eastern KolkatavsTaj Bengal Kolkata
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Taj Bengal Kolkata ranks slightly better than The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata. Taj Bengal Kolkata comes in at #4 in Kolkata with endorsements from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
1, 2 & 3, Old Court House Street, Kolkata 700069, India
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "If you don't mind the views of the narrow alleys and crumbling buildings surrounding the hotel, you may just love the massive rooms." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The original hotel which stood on this site was described by Mark Twain as 'the Jewel of the East' and the new owners have paid as close an eye to heritage as to modern facilities." Full review
Lonely Planet "An entirely new, sleek business hotel. Rooms are spacious and modernist with very comfortable." 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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