5 Best Hotels in Kolkata (Calcutta), India

A fusion of traditional and contemporary Indian aesthetics, this hotel on the edge of the city center comes with spectacular views of the Maidan and the Victoria Memorial. Modern Indian art, artifacts, and antiques are showcased throughout the building. Rooms, which you access via quiet triangular atriums, are essentially Western, with Eastern accents and Indian prints. Ask for a pool-facing room, which provides a wonderful view of the Victoria Memorial. The hotel concierge can organize a day trip to Pingla (a small village located 3 hours away from Kolkata) to watch the Pattachitrakars (artists) create painted scrolls.

Set amid lush greenery and the serene setting of the Eco Park, Taj Taal Kutir has rooms and suites with private balconies and warm modern furnishings. Unique dining experiences are arranged during winters in its ample open spaces.

The old meets the new at Taj City Centre, where the decor—terracotta walls, dancing dolls, and exquisitely woven carpets—upholds local artistic traditions. The rooms are spacious and the location is near high-end shopping destinations. The onsite spa offers ayurvedic treatments.