The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata

Introduction

The Oberoi Grand stands on the historic Chowringee crossing of Job Charnock's Kolkata. It is over 125 years old, and one of the oldest luxury hotels in India. It has been declared the 'Best Business Hotel in Asia' by International Business Asia, a subsidiary of CNBC. The tourism department of West Bengal, India, also awarded it the 'Best Hotel in the 5 star Category in Eastern India' prize.

Accommodation

The accommodation at the Hotel Grand, Kolkata, includes superior, premium and deluxe rooms and junior, executive and deluxe suites. The superior and premium rooms feature DVDs in each room, dual line dialing facility, and data ports.

You can have dinner in the privacy of your room, and the efficient in room dining staff will take care of your needs. The superior rooms also command a magnificent view of the historical city of Kolkata, while the premium rooms overlook the lush hotel garden. The deluxe rooms face the swimming pool and feature fax machines and DVDs. The junior suites have wooden floors, and are equipped with fax machines and satellite TV with DVDs. The executive and deluxe suites feature separate living rooms, walk in closets and balconies.

Dining

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, caters to the needs of the most discerning food connoisseurs. The French Restaurant, Le Terrasse, offers continental fare in buffet style, and is open almost 24 hours. The Ban Thai restaurant is acknowledged as the best Thai restaurant in Kolkata. For those who are looking to relax in an informal setting, the Chowringee Bar and Tea Lounge is the perfect choice.

Recreation

For those looking forward to unwind after a long, hard day, the Spa and Fitness Center at The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, offers relaxing aromatherapy, Ayurveda treatment and massage by trained masseurs. The gym is fitted with the latest fitness equipment ranging from exercise bikes to treadmills and multi gyms. The outdoors swimming pool is located in a private spot, and features a poolside bar. Other sports facilities like tennis courts and golf courses are located close to the hotel premises.

Other Facilities

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, caters to those who wish to hold business conferences. The conference room has a fax machine, PCs with Internet, and the hotel provides secretarial service. The large ballroom seats up to 800 people and can be used for conferences or get togethers.

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