The Oberoi Grand Kolkata

India
Asia

The Experience

Traveling in India is enormously stimulating. But it can also be draining, with the country's ubiquitous crowds and never-ending jumbles of activity. The timeless Oberoi Grand Kolkata, housed in a white, Raj-era Victorian building smack dab in the middle of the central Chowringhee district, offers spacious rooms, a storied history that dates to the late 19th century and--perhaps most important--sufficient seclusion for unwinding after a day bounding through the vast metropolis.

The Rooms

All rooms have LCD TVs with DVD players, as well as wifi and fixed-line internet access. The suites have views of the palm-tree dotted courtyard and pool area from two balconies, plus four-poster king size beds, a sitting room, teak floors and walk-in closets. Classic touches include striped divans and equestrian-themed artwork.

The Service

Service at the Oberoi Grand suits the hotel’s regal nature. Whether they’re visiting dignitaries, ambassadors, corporate VIPs or simple holiday-makers, guests are treated with reverence. Staffers at the concierge’s desk are especially accommodating.

The Highlights

The calm-inducing lobby has black marble floors potted trees. The central courtyard and pool area makes for a serene spot to decompress with a whisky and, perhaps, a cigar. La Terrasse restaurant serves international cuisine all day long, and the hotel’s Baan Thai restaurant offers some of the best Thai food in all of India. There's a fitness center and a spa that specializes in ayurvedic treatments, aromatherapy and Western massage. And venturing into the city couldn’t be easier--the hotel is within walking distance of the many bars, restaurants and cafes on fashionable Park Street.

 

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