In India’s City Of Joy well known as Calcutta are found a great number of hotels which offer accommodation to the horde of tourists who visit. These hotels have gone a long way in sharing their hospitality and homeliness with the world at large and at very competitive rates. Their location bordering major tourist attractions and commercial centers makes for very comfortable stays.

Taj Bengal

The Park Hotels

Hotel Hindustan International

The Taj Bengal, The Park, Hyatt Regency Hotel, The Oberoi Grand Hotel Hindustan International and the Sonar Bangla Sheraton and Towers Hotel are examples of the five star hotels that adorn Calcutta’s landscape and contribute to the enormous wealth of the City Of Joy.

This is not to say that Calcutta is a city of only the rich. There are all kinds of hotels customized to take care of the simplest of people and still maintain first class standards the likes of : Peerless Inn located in Chowringhee which totally live up to its name as being peerless. It is situated right in the middle of business areas, is close to the Esplanade Metro Station so transportation is not a hustle and is also minutes away from the Victoria Memorial home to the preserved eternal culture of the Bengali. The Golden Retreat India, Larica Sagar Vihar Gangasagar, The Fort Radisson Raichak and Palm Village Resort Joka are the other players to name but a few.

Hyatt Regency Hotel

Calcutta, being the capital city of West Bengal possesses a rich portion of culture and traditions that are absolutely fascinating. The vibrant mood of business provides for lively travel filled with interaction with natives and celebration of a truly wonderful people.

The afore mentioned Victoria Memorial is a most recommended site of unmatched beauty showcasing the relics of the British Raj. Renovated to include modern time appliances such as floodlights, the Victoria Memorial is a must visit for all. The Eden Gardens to the northwest of the city are indeed a tiny slice of heaven providing such lovely scenes. The Howrah bridge is an engineering work of art that lends great enchantment to the view of the city. The 450 m long bridge is made without any supporting pillars in the water and is famed as being the world’s busiest bridge.

Other fun places to visit include the Birla Planetarium for entertaining shows, the Belur Math residence of the Ramakrishna mission, the Kali Mandir temple built in honor of goddess Kali, the goddess of destruction, and Marble Palace among others.