Taj Bengal Hotel

Hotel Overview

The most unique feature of Taj Bengal is the huge 11,000 square foot Atrium Lobby with dramatic lighting and a unique vertical garden to add to its charm. Nature blooms in every nook and cranny of the hotel, creating an ambience of peace and tranquility.

Location

The hotel is situated 25 km from the airport, in lush, green Alipore. The Taj Bengal is within easy reach of the city centre.

Transportation

From Distance Taxi Cost Arrangement by Hotel
Airport 25 Kms Rs. 250/- (one way) Rs. 1200/- (one way)
Railway Station 14 Kms Rs. 150/- (one way) Rs. 700/- (one way)

Important landmarks that will help a tourist reach the hotel are, the Victoria Memorial, the Race Course and the Calcutta Zoo, all of which surround the hotel.

Rooms

229 centrally air-conditioned rooms including 13 suites.

Superior Rooms All rooms are elegantly appointed and offer guest amenities like speakerphones with international direct dial facility and speed-dial internet connectivity, mini bar, personal safe, channel music and interactive colour television with satellite programmes. Choice of city-facing and pool-facing rooms.

Luxury Rooms Large rooms, each with a different theme and a separate sitting area. All rooms have an in-room fax and interactive colour TV.

Taj Club Located on the top floor, Taj Club is designed for the discerning business traveler. Guest amenities and services include complimentary airport limousine transfers, private check-in at the Club desk, in-room fax, interactive TV, personal safe, a complimentary bottle of wine, complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast and Valet Service. Club Executive suites also offer a private terrace.

Taj Club guests can enjoy complimentary tea/coffee throughout the day and cocktails during the Cocktail Hour at the Club Lounge, as well as the use of 2 exclusive meeting rooms and a Business Service Unit on the Club Floor.

Executive Suites Elegantly appointed, two room units with a bedroom and sitting room. Guest amenities also include an in-room fax, interactive TV and personal safe. Some of the suites have their own private sit outs.

Luxury Suites These suites have elaborately furnished interiors, either European or typically Indian with a separate bedroom, sitting room and dining room. Guest amenities also include an in-room fax, interactive colour TV and personal safe. Some of the suites also have a private terrace.

Presidential Suite This suite has elaborately furnished interiors, with a separate bedroom, sitting room, dining room and a private terrace.

Guest amenities include an in-room fax machine, tea-coffee maker, and interactive colour TV.

Services

  • Swimming pool
  • fitness centre
  • beauty parlour
  • barber shop
  • travel desk
  • car rental
  • shopping arcade
  • currency exchange
  • safe deposit lockers
  • doctor-on-call
  • baby-sitting

Food & Beverages

By the Way An atrium lounge serving fine coffees and an evening high tea service.

The Junction A bar with a laid-back colonial aura. The perfect rendezvous for a cocktail - anytime…

Chinoiserie An elegant setting for authentic Chinese cuisine.

Sonargaon Serves Indian cuisine in a rustic setting – cobbled floors, mud walls, a quaint well, charpoys and traditional Indian music complete the experience.

The Barbecue Poolside restaurant serving Indian and Continental barbecue specialties. Open November - March.

Incognito The most happening night club in town.

Chambers Restaurant An exclusive French restaurant that’s open to the hotel guests only.

The Hub A 24-hour international food theatre.

The Haven An exclusive lounge with a pool table, chess boards, DVD players, a mini library, bar and cyber cafe. (for resident guests only).