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