The Astor Kolkata

The Astor Kolkata is at 15 Shakespeare Sarani, close to Park Street in central Kolkata, West Bengal. The street is in a mostly residential and commercial part of the city south of Esplanade, within reach of Park Street's restaurants, the Victoria Memorial, the Maidan and St Paul's Cathedral. Metro stations at Park Street and Maidan are a short ride away, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is typically 45 to 75 minutes by road depending on traffic. The hotel is a mid-range property, housed in a building with a mix of period and modern features, and it is aimed at business and leisure travellers who want a central location without the prices of the luxury hotels. Accommodation includes Standard, Deluxe and Executive rooms and suites. Listed amenities include wifi, a restaurant, a fitness center, a concierge, a 24-hour front desk, room service and airport transfers. Dining on site centres on a restaurant serving Indian and continental dishes, with breakfast typically included in many rates, and guests can easily reach the wider dining scene of Park Street and Camac Street. The fitness center offers basic equipment for travellers keeping up routines. The service character is practical and business-oriented, with a concierge able to book taxis and city tours, and the central position suits visitors who prefer to walk or use short cab rides. Rates run from about INR 6,500 to 13,000 per night. The Shakespeare Sarani area is busy on weekdays, with heavy traffic at rush hours, and quieter in the evenings away from the main Park Street strip. Visitors should consider the winter months for comfortable weather, and book ahead around Durga Puja when central hotels fill quickly.