If you want to stay far from the congested heart of Kolkata, like large open spaces, and want the pampering of a good spa, this "business resort" hotel offers just that. (If, however, you want the added benefits of having the sights on your doorstep and prefer not to deal with endless taxi rip-offs, The Oberoi Grand and The Park are better.) The ITC looks from the outside like the quintessential grotesque concrete structure rising from open marshland; once inside, you'll find a soporific escape. Courtyards and lily ponds separate accommodations blocks; the rooms to ask for are the ITC One rooms, with bathrooms which overlook natural light courts and the Olympic-sized pool and spa are welcome respites after a day trudging Kolkata's streets. Schedule a meal at Dum Pukht or Peshawri to get a taste of Awadhi or North West Frontier cuisine, respectively. And for those keen to travel responsibly, it's worth knowing that ITC Sonar Kolkata takes its role in reducing the hospitality sector's carbon footprint very seriously: The first hotel in the world to successfully register for Clean Development Mechanism Project under UNFCCC, it is also committed to environmental practices as per ISO 14001 Management System & British Safety Council Environmental Practices.
Facilities: 5 restaurants; bar; lounges; nightclub; airport transfers (Rs 1,700); babysitting; chip and putt golf course; health club; Internet (complimentary); jogging track; pastry shop; Olympic-sized outdoor pool; kids pool; room service; spa; outdoor tennis courts
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