Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal is a luxury hotel on Belvedere Road in Alipore, one of the quieter and greener residential districts of southern Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The area sits close to the Alipore Zoological Garden and the National Library, and the Victoria Memorial and the Maidan are a short drive north, typically 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. Park Street and the Alipore metro-adjacent road network provide taxi and ride-hailing access, while Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport lies on the far north-eastern side of the city, often a 60 to 90 minute transfer at busy hours. The hotel is a large, modern-era luxury property in the Taj tradition, with formal public spaces, a landscaped setting and a reputation among visitors as one of the city's established five-star addresses. Rooms are offered in Luxury Room, Taj Club Room and Suite categories, with the club tier generally associated with lounge access and a more personalised level of service. Dining is a central draw: Sonargaon is known for Bengali cuisine, and the hotel also operates additional restaurants and a bar, making it a convenient place to sample regional dishes such as fish preparations, mustard-based curries and Bengali sweets without leaving the property. Wellness facilities include the Jiva spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, which suit travellers recovering from long flights or hot, humid days of sightseeing. A business centre and meeting facilities support corporate guests. The service character is formal and business-capable while remaining comfortable for leisure couples and families, and the concierge desk can arrange city tours, heritage walks, and transfers. Indicative rates run roughly ₹12,000-25,000 per night, with price varying by season, event calendars and room category. Weekends during the Durga Puja festival period in autumn and the winter cultural season typically bring higher demand, so early reservation is usual for those dates. The hotel is best viewed as a base for travellers who prefer a calm, garden-district location over the busier commercial centre.