There are certain hotels in Calcutta reputed as family friendly. These are ideal for family gatherings and hangouts. They give special promotions specially intended for family guests. The Oberoi Grand and the Hyatt Regency hotels are 2 of the examples.

The Oberoi Grand. The Oberoi Grand is a 5-star family-friendly hotel in Calcutta. It has an accommodation of 209 guest rooms and suites, replete with contemporary amenities such satellite TV, DVD player, high-speed internet access, fax machines and large work desks. The Baan Thai, a multi-cuisine restaurant of the hotel serves genuine Thai delicacies and other delectable dishes and is considered as the leading Thai restaurant in the city.

The French Brasserie-fashion La Terrasse restaurant and the Chowringhee Bar and Tea Lounge serve fine cuisines, an array of wines, spirits and beers. The hotel’s spa provides holistic treatments and therapies such as Indian, Thai, Hawaiian and Ayurvedic types of massages. The hotel “Grande Dame” of the city is so accessible to the shopping center and other important places of Calcutta. This is conveniently located at 15 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700 013 India.

The family-friendly Hyatt Regency hotel provides luxurious and sophisticated accommodations and excellently well-trained staffs to every valued guest of this second largest city of India. This is a perfect place for both leisure and business trips. The air conditioned 235 guest rooms and suites are well designed, complete with modern room facilities such as cable/satellite TV, international direct telephone, tea/coffee maker, refrigerator, high-speed internet access, and hand-held shower in nice attached bathrooms.

A genuine dining encounter will be experienced here as it features the Waterside Cafe that offers a wide array of international dishes; the Italian La Cucina kitchen and bar; the hotel’s trademark Guchhi Indian restaurant; the Poolbar and the Bakery. The hotel also offers worthwhile recreational activities such as swimming, racquetball/squash and tennis. The Hyatt Regency Hotel is conveniently located at JA 1 Sector 3 of Calcutta.

Wonderful Stay, Great Food! The hotels’ multi-cuisine restaurants serve mouth-watering dishes of different kinds such as Indian, South and North Indian, Thai, Mexican and Continental delicacies. Some of these restaurants organize live musical performances to entertain every valued guest. These are ideal places to hang out with friends and relatives while enjoying lip smacking dishes.

Young singles, romantic lovers, newly-wed couples, families with teens and small children, all are welcome here! These hotels may serve as ideal places to relieve stresses brought by the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You will find tranquil environments as you take a tour to the different tourist spots of the city. Some of these nearby tourist attractions may include: Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, The Maiden Park or the “Lungs” of Calcutta and Kalighat Temple.

The Peerless Inn is a 3-star hotel that provides excellent services and modern amenities to its valued guests. It has an accommodation of 122 well appointed guest rooms and suites, fully equipped with modern facilities like remote controlled TV, tea/coffee maker, individualized air conditioning control, and mini-fridge. The hotel amenities may include: restaurant, high-speed internet access, ATM/Banking, gym, health club and pool. Its small meeting rooms and spacious banquet and conference halls are well equipped with audio-visual equipments and multimedia computers to suit business needs.

It also provides free parking, airport transfer, complimentary breakfast, coffee in lobby, laundry and 24-hour room service. You will experience warmth of Bengali as you step into this hotel. It is around 2.3 kilometers to the city center, with easy access to do business and shopping stuff. The hotel is about 15-minute leisurely walk to the Victoria Memorial and 10-minute walk to the New Market and the Eden Gardens. The Peerless Inn hotel is conveniently located at 12 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata (Calcutta).

The Astor Hotel is one of the well-renowned accommodations in Calcutta. This heritage hotel has been reputed for its hospitality and warmth. The guestrooms and suites are fully air conditioned, complete with contemporary amenities such as satellite TV, mini-fridge, mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, international direct telephone and high-speed internet access.

Every suite has DVD player, access to DVD library, hair dryer and a separate seating area. The spacious, well-equipped Coronation Hall is appropriate for anniversaries, get together, weddings and conferences. The Rendezvous is a small meeting room, appropriate for small business meetings and conferences. The Astor hotel is conveniently located at 15, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700071.

Calcutta is known for its warmth, royal families, houses centuries old, huge joint families, and an assortment of sweet dishes. Calcutta is omnipresent in the history of India and also in world history considering that the British reign had its roots in Calcutta. Calcutta is a city of joy, oneness, love and definitely sweets.

Among the major visits in Calcutta the most prominent would be the Victoria Memorial, the name is pretty insightful of its origin, makers and architectural history. This white stature surrounded by lush greeneries is a peaceful place and you’ll find more foreigners (USA, UK) here than any other place in Calcutta. National Library is a place which reflects culture, history, heritage and intellect of the city and this is a place that is visited by every tourist. The Howrah Bridge that connects the city with the suburban districts is a treat to watch. This suspension wonder is also a magnum opus of the British. Underneath this viaduct flows the sacred Ganges, the biggest river of the country.

The Ganges is believed to be capable of sanitizing any person of his/her ill doings. The Ganges is also the river where the Durga Idols are immersed. It is a 10-day long national festival which has its biggest impact in this city. Museums form an integral and educational part of any city’s tourism brochure. It goes without saying that Calcutta has its museum too and that is named Birla Planetorium. It is a place for those who want to gain knowledge and believe there is no end to knowledge and learning. Amusement parks like Science City, Nicco Park and Fun City are to be found. These are places where the populace anywhere between 5 to 20 would like visiting.

The traditional dresses you are likely to spot in the city would comprise of ladies aged more than 30 in saris. Young people are obviously not inclined to wearing anything of that sort. Here the youth is almost the same as yours.The men who are above thirty would be in formals, though most would be sloppy, this apart the senior citizens are most likely to be spotted in Kurta Pajama.

Any Calcuttan would advice you to eat homemade food if you want to really taste what food in this part of the world is like. However since that is not feasible under some circumstances. You would not like to miss the street food; it has a unique mouth-watering taste that suits all and sundry. Those apart, make it a point to stop by at some sweet shop. The hits of Calcutta are ‘mishti doi’ (sweetened curd), ‘rasogolla’ (ball shaped sweet dairy product) and ‘jalebi’ (an unexplainable delight). Cuisines from every corner of the world can be found at 5 and 7 star inns/restaurants like Peerless Inn, Taj Bengal, ITC Sonar Bangla, Oberoi Grand Hotel. Bengali platters are extensively available here too.

There are several great value places to stay in Calcutta. The hotels in this great city showcase their world-class amenities along with their exceedingly hospitable services. Their locations are quite advantageous since they’re just at the very heart of the city.South City residences are very contemporary and luxurious, that could be opted. Besides, all the major guest houses can accommodate you. Calcutta is worth a visit and truly the city of joy, Patrick Swayze had a great time here!