Calcutta, India, is known both for its beauty and its intense poverty. In fact, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to the “poorest of the poor” in Calcutta. But it is also known as a cultural center, and has many theaters, universities, temples and cinemas. Visitors to Kolkata, as it's called in India, don't have to settle for an ordinary hotel room, as the city has numerous luxuriously decorated boutique hotels.
Housez43 bills itself as the first value boutique hotel in Calcutta. It has 28 guest rooms, all decorated in a simple, colorful retro style. Guests can choose from superior, deluxe, luxury and super luxury rooms. A complimentary breakfast is included. The hotel also has a dining room and business facilities. Its banquet room can accommodate 20 to 40 people, depending on setup. Housez43 is located within walking distance of the New Market shopping area, a little more than four miles from Howrah Railway Station and about 10.5 miles from Netaji Subhas Airport (see references 1).
Housez43
43 Mirza Galib Street
Kolkata, West Bengal, India 700 016
+91-33-2227-6020
housez43.com
The Stadel offers deluxe rooms and suites. Deluxe rooms come with two twin beds, while suites offer king-size beds. All rooms have satellite TV, Internet service and air-conditioning. Guests also receive a daily complimentary breakfast. The Stadel has its own gym, laundry facilities and car-rental services. A beauty salon, currency exchange, children's park and ATM are also available on-site (see references 2). Guests have several choices for drinking and dining, including international restaurants with Chinese, Indian and Continental cuisine as well as an Egyptian-themed lounge and bar and Rasam, a purely vegetarian South Indian restaurant.
The Stadel
Sector-3
Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, West Bengal, India 700 091
+91-33-2335-7220
thestadel.com
The Park is a large boutique hotel located in downtown Kolkata. It has 149 rooms, as well as a nightclub, British pub and lounge. Accommodations include deluxe rooms, luxury rooms and suites. The Park also boasts Zen, an Asian restaurant, and Saffron, a contemporary Indian eatery. An all-day cafe, deli and alfresco bar are located at The Park as well. Guests can shop at the Box, relax at the Aura day spa or take a private boat charter on the Skydancer — a 55-foot luxury yacht (see references 3). The Park business center features high-speed Internet, fax, copies, scans and extras such as folders, stationery, tea, coffee and snacks.
The Park
17 Park Street
Kolkata, West Bengal, India 700 016
+91-33-2249-9000
theparkhotels.com
