Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal is a five-star luxury hotel at 34B Belvedere Road in Alipore, one of the quieter and greener residential districts of south Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The neighbourhood is known for its leafy streets, the Alipore Zoological Garden and the National Library, and the hotel sits within a short drive of the Victoria Memorial, Park Street and the Maidan. The nearest metro stops, such as Jatin Das Park and Kalighat, are a short taxi ride away, and the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport lies roughly an hour away by road depending on traffic. The property is part of the Taj Hotels group and is a long-established address for business travellers, wedding parties and leisure guests who want a polished base in the south of the city. Its design draws on Bengali motifs and a grand, high-ceilinged lobby, giving a formal, traditional atmosphere rather than a contemporary boutique feel. Room categories run from Deluxe and Premier rooms through Club rooms to the Executive Suite and Luxury Suite, with higher categories typically adding lounge access, evening drinks and a more personal check-in. Nightly rates are listed at roughly INR 11,000 to 28,000, with the widest range appearing around festival and wedding seasons. Dining is a strong point, with several restaurants and a bar covering Indian regional cooking, including Bengali and Awadhi dishes, alongside international fare and a coffee shop for all-day meals. The breakfast spread is generally broad and suited to both Indian and Western tastes. Wellness facilities include a spa, a fitness centre and a swimming pool set in landscaped grounds, which offer a calm contrast to the traffic outside. Service is business-oriented but also family-friendly, with a concierge, airport transfers, 24-hour room service and a business centre. Visitors using the hotel as a base for sightseeing often combine Alipore attractions with trips to the Indian Museum, Kumartuli and the Howrah Bridge area. The hotel suits travellers who value established brand standards and a quieter residential setting over proximity to the backpacker districts near Sudder Street.