6 Best Hotels in Kolkata (Calcutta), India

One of the least expensive and most comfortable hotels in the city, rooms here are somewhat small, but the lounge draws a hip crowd every evening. The garden is a great place to chill with a cold beer and tangri kebabs (chicken marinated in yogurt and spices).

If you want a taste of life in the Raj, stay in this Kolkata landmark that dates from 1801 and is in a neighborhood now popular with backpackers and volunteers. A small hotel, the Fairlawn has memorabilia-cluttered walls, a winding staircase, and a very homey feel.

You won't feel cramped inside this hotel where the crisp and modern standard rooms are 220 square feet. The best rooms overlook the pool, but many others have good views of the city. The hotel also houses a popular nightclub and a pastry shop.

Popular with repeat visitors to Kolkata, this hotel has pretty gardens and two cheerfully furnished wings with comfortable and spacious guest rooms. This hotel, which has a great downtown location and garden, gets a lot of business as a wedding venue.

In the heart of Kolkata's business district, this 19th-century heritage property was restored by Bharat Hotels Limited and turned into a classy business hotel with massive rooms in 2014; the property is well preserved with elements that highlight the building's history as a bakery. The 24-hour alfresco restaurant is very European, with pristine white decor and a global menu, while the old bakery equipment has been restored in another restaurant called The Bakery, which serves some old Calcutta favorites and a hearty breakfast.

The location, good service, lively nightlife, and trippy interiors have made this into one of the busiest hotels in Kolkata. The hotel's restaurants, nightclub, and pub draws a steady crowd and the lobby sparkles with mirrors and cut-glass chandeliers amid rich wood and marble.