 The Taj Bengal hotel, Kolkata is one of the well-known five star tour hotels in India and was opened in the year 1989. This five star hotel is run by the Taj Group of hotel chains that manages over 60 hotels. The Taj Group of hotel chains believes in the dictum that the hospitality industry should do a good job of managing technology and should provide adequate infrastructure to meet customer requirements. The Taj Bengal in Kolkata maintains all the high standards that form a common thread that unites all the individual hotels run by the Taj Group of hotel chains. The hotel is conveniently located at a distance of 25 kilometers from the International airport at Kolkata and located near Kolkata's business district.
Lush green plants that are found in every nook and corner of this fabulously furnished hotel compliment the hotel décor. The interiors are a splendid blend of contemporary and traditional style. The Atrium lobby of the hotel is decorated with Italian marble and art objects that compliment the judicious blend of traditional and modern architecture.
Accommodation
The hotel has 229 centrally air-conditioned and well furnished rooms of which 11 are luxury suites. The Atrium lounge of this hotel offers special tea service. The rooms in the hotel may be categorized as superior, luxury, Taj clubrooms, executive suites and the Presidential suite.
The staff at the hotel is efficient, gracious and well behaved and extends a warm welcome in keeping with the tradition of hospitality standards as maintained by the Taj Group of hotel chains.
Facilities
The tour hotel offers all the standard facilities and has a swimming pool and a well-equipped fitness center. Guest amenities offered at the hotel include speakerphones with international direct dial facility, Internet connectivity, personal safe, mini bar, color television with cable television connection. The theme for the interior decoration for each of the luxury rooms is different and these rooms have a separate seating area. The Taj Club that is located on the rooftop has been specially designed for the discerning business traveler. Guest at the Taj Club can enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day.
There are 6 plush banquet rooms in the hotel. The Crystal room at the hotel is used for organizing large gatherings and sit down dinners.
Eating joints
There are several specialty restaurants located within this five star tour hotel premises that offer a variety of cuisine that range from Chinese to traditional Indian. Chinoiserie offers authentic Chinese cuisine. Sonargaon serves traditional Indian cuisine in a rustic ambience with cobbled floors, mud walls, a well, charpoys and traditional Indian music. The Barbecue is a poolside restaurant that serves Indian and Continental barbecue specialties. Chambers Restaurant offers exclusive French cuisine. The Hub is a food theatre that is open 24-hours a day.
This description of five star luxury hotels in the four metropolitan cities of India, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata by Hotels Point India attempts to acquaint you with the best in the hospitality industry in India.
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