Frommer's Review
This quintessential Kolkata monument is the city's top accommodations and one of the best hotels in India. Elegant, with regal old-world charm, its guest rooms draw ambassadors, diplomats, heads of state, and royalty (although the Hollywood party crowd heads for The Park). Deluxe suites, elegant and never too opulent, come with balconies, wooden floors, and Victorian furniture. Premier guest rooms (city or garden view) are marvelous; if you want a private balcony, book a room on the third floor. In the central courtyard, amid palms and gnarled frangipani trees, you can sip gin and tonics around the best pool in town. Or opt for the smoky ambience of the Chowringhee bar with its pool table and ancient models of binoculars and cameras hanging on the walls. Despite being cheek-by-jowl with one of the most chaotic streets, not a honk can be heard, courtesy of the old thick stone walls. The Spa, operating under the banner of famous Banyan Tree, is exclusively for guests and reason enough to stay here. And for inspiration about what to do when you run out of sights and restaurants, speak to the head concierge, Amitava Sarkar, whose knowledge and enthusiasm will deepen your appreciation of the city.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; pool; health club and spa; shopping arcade; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry; dry cleaning; doctor-on-call
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