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Taj Bengal, Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal, India · Taj Hotels · Grand Luxury
Taj Bengal opened in 1989 in Alipore as the first international-brand five-star in Kolkata since the end of the Raj, and Bob Fox designed the 224-room house near the Victoria Memorial. Taj Hotels built it as a social hub for the city, and it has been where Kolkata holds its weddings and receptions ever since, with the old racecourse and the marble memorial a short drive away.
- 224 rooms
- Opened 1989
- Neighborhood: Alipore
- Architect: Bob Fox
About Taj Bengal, Kolkata
- Taj Bengal opened in 1989 in Alipore, as the first international-brand five-star hotel in Kolkata since the Raj.
- Architect Bob Fox designed the 224-room hotel, which stands near the Victoria Memorial.
- Taj Hotels built it to be a cultural and social hub for the city.
History
Opened in 1989 by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Taj Bengal was the first international-brand five-star hotel to operate in Kolkata since the Raj era. Designed by famed architect Bob Fox, the hotel is a modern 'grande-dame' situated in the prestigious Alipore neighborhood near the Victoria Memorial. It serves as a cultural and social hub, blending traditional Indian hospitality with modern luxury.
The setting
In Alipore, near the Victoria Memorial, in south Kolkata's old elite quarter, where architect Bob Fox's house has stood since 1989.
Amenities
- J Wellness Circle (full-service spa and salon)
- Outdoor swimming pool and children's pool
- 24-hour fitness centre and sauna
- Six specialty restaurants and one bar, including award-winning Bengali and Chinese cuisine
- The Chambers, India's premier exclusive business club
- Pet-friendly accommodation and services
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