Kolkata Five Star Hotels

Formerly called Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal in India. The name is the original, colloquially used name for the city. Located on the banks of the Hooghly River, the city is the commercial capital of the east of the country and the cultural capital of the country. The population exceeds fifteen million and is a bustling city with much to interest the visitor. There are a huge variety of places to stay and Kolkata five star hotels are among the best in the world.

The city has three long distance train stations at Chitpur, Sealdah and Howrah and is also the headquarters of the South Eastern Railway and Eastern Railway. Railway travel is a very popular form of transport in India. The area is served by Calcutta Airport with flights to and from the world's major cities.

Kolkata is known for its artistic, literary and revolutionary heritage. Formerly the capital of India, Kolkata was the birthplace of artistic thought and modern Indian literature. The city's tradition of welcoming new talent has earned it the title of 'City of Furious Creative Energy'.

The city has many colonial mansions erected during the period of British rule. Other reminders of the city's colonial past include the Victoria Memorial and the Howrah Bridge as well as the tram system.

Hotels in Kolkata are available in every size and shape. They are found throughout the city and almost all have maintained the grandeur and elegance promoted during British rule. Many of the hotels were formerly used for official purposes while others served as homes to officers in the British Army. There are many Victorian style hotels that were homes of aristocrats. The British influence is everywhere and yet this is a cosmopolitan city in style and attitude.

In the last two or three decades, India has embraced IT as a major source of income and as a result of this, there has been a huge boom in the hospitality industry. Some of the major names in the hotel industry are found in Kolkata, which are amongst the best in the country. Well known hotel brands have their own particular ambiance and way of doing things, recognized the world over while family run hotels pride themselves on their own unique style.

There are many five star hotels in the city, which are frequented by visitors and delegates. Kolkata is a busy education and business center, which justifies the presence of so many large hotels. These top hotels offer excellent suites and rooms to entrepreneurs and delegates who frequent the city and surrounding areas for work purposes. Kolkata's five star hotels offer state of the art facilities and total luxury while at the same time sporting elegant furnishings and lavish decor. There will be en- suite bathrooms, air conditioning and climate control, mini bars, tea and coffee making facilities, fridges, TVs, hairdryers and telephones in all rooms. Twenty-four hour room service is common at the suites and rooms of Kolkata five star hotels and English is spoken everywhere.

Business delegates are well catered for at the top hotels. Conferences are commonplace in Kolkata and everything is provided, including flat screen computers, fax machines, photocopiers, overhead projectors and telephones. Highly trained staff will be on hand to ensure the smooth running of meetings and conferences.

Kolkata's five star hotels will have numerous bars and restaurants specializing in Indian cuisine that is highly varied as each region has its own particular style. Many hotels in India organize food festivals to celebrate a unique culinary tradition of a particular region and the city is no exception. Guests are treated as VIPs in the city's top hotels, as there is much competition for business. There will be airport pick-ups, dry cleaning facilities and valet parking as well as a doctor on call in some hotels.

In spite of the density of population, some of Kolkata's hotels boast large areas of green space including beautiful gardens with ponds and lakes. Some have facilities for sports such as golf and billiards as well as swimming pools and tennis courts. A visitor to Kolkata is advised to book ahead, especially as Kolkata five star hotels are very popular, particularly in peak season.

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