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The Astor Hotel KolkatavsThe Oberoi Grand
The Astor Hotel Kolkata and The Oberoi Grand are both endorsed by professionals. On balance, The Oberoi Grand ranks significantly better than The Astor Hotel Kolkata. The Oberoi Grand comes in at #1 in Kolkata with praise from 8 reviews like Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
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
The Oberoi Grand Fodor's
Rough Guide
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Hideaway Report
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
15, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700013, India
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "The height of elegance, this impeccably maintained Victorian landmark in the center of town has an off-white facade and a rich marble and dark-wood interior." Full review
Rough Guide "The white Victorian facade of this luxurious hotel, established in 1938, is very much part of the fabric of the city."
Jetsetter "The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata is in the heart of Kolkata, walking distance from New Market and Shahid Minar." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Kolkata’s Oberoi is the grand old dame of hotels in north-east India." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Grand has been a source of civic pride and a landmark of social arrival for more than a century." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Evocative Victorian hotel conveniently located near the business district, Victoria Memorial and Eden Gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Though it has serious Head of State meetings credibility, the expert level of service extends to all guests. Perfectly situated for all of your outings in the city, its Raj lushness will soothe" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Passing through the almost hidden courtyard gateway, you’re transported from the chaos of Chowringhee Rd into a regal oasis of genteel calm that deserves every point on its five stars." Full review
