By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-04-10 14:18:48 | Word Count: 644
Visiting Kolkata, India will not be complete without experiencing the luxurious accommodation of Taj Bengal Hotel. It is geared in making the stay of tourists a memorable time.
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. It is in the eastern part of India and considered the third largest city of the country. It is abundant with urban agglomeration. This is also the world’s 14th largest metropolitan area.
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Kolkata used to be the capital of India at the time of British Raj’s reign until the year 1911. It has been the center of industries, modern education and politics during that time. The place has experienced political and economic crisis from 1954. By the year 2000, the city has experienced an economic growth but it still suffered a lot of problems about urbanization. They found it difficult to solve dilemmas in pollution, poverty and traffic congestion. They were also a part of the revolutionary history of India.
It soon bounced back to overcome its difficulties and established their city as a prime tourist spot in Asia. Many hotels soon sprouted to meet the growing accommodation demands. Taj Bengal is one of the hotels here that earned its good reputation because of its wonderful services.
Taj Bengal is in close proximity to the city proper. It is 25 km away from the airport. This hotel has a total of 250 rooms which includes 12 suites. Its rooms include the standard room, luxury room, Taj club, executive suites and luxury suite.
The standard room is elegantly appointed. This room has speaker phones, channel music, international direct dial facility, colored TV, Mini bar, satellite cable, 24 hour room and laundry services. The luxury rooms are spacious enough for those who want to have a separate room for resting and sitting area.
The Taj Club is for all business travelers. It has a complimentary airport limousine that will transfer the guest from the airport to the hotel and vice versa. Other amenities includes complimentary bottle of wine, In room fax and personal safe.
The club range has complimentary Continental breakfast, Cocktail Hour and tea/coffee, 2 exclusive meeting rooms and Club Floor’s Business Service Unit. The executive suites are a two room unit – bedroom and sitting room. It has its own sit outs. It is usually located in the ground floor. It has its own private garden. The Luxury suite has well furnished interiors. Its designs are either European or Indian. It has a separate bedroom, dining room and sitting room. Some of these have private terrace.
The hotel offers sauna, streams, Jacuzzi and gymnasium. All of these are available at the fitness center. The business center is very well equipped with complete amenities. They have office rooms and meeting room. Secretarial services are also offered. Aside from the workstation, interpreter or translator (facilities) is available when needed.
There are many restaurants nearby and worth trying. The Esplanade is a 24 hour eatery. The Palm Lounge is famous for its palm trees design. The ambiance is warm and cozy. They serve snacks and very light beverages.
The Junction is good for cocktails anytime you want. The Chinoiserie offers an elegant setting with cuisines, all authentic Chinese. The Sonargon offers Indian cuisines in its rustic setting. There is also a poolside Barbeque Station.
The hottest night club is named the Incognito. This is the best in town and gets filled up easily. It is good to go there early and get good seats.
The only hotel restaurant is the Chambers. It is exclusively for the hotel guests only. Chambers is famed for serving delectable French cuisine.
Other facilities are an on call doctor, shopping arcade, baby sitting, beauty parlor and barber shop, and swimming pool.
The meeting facilities are 6 all in all. It can fit from 15 to 500 persons or 15 to 1000 persons. There are also terrace gardens and pool lawns where you can be idle and relax.
