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Kolkata, the former British colonial foothold on the marshy Ganges and Brahmaputra deltas, is a vast city of 14 million. This proud, packed and polluted mass, with its crumbling gems of Victorian architecture, is called the capital of India's intellectuals. See it from a Morris Oxford or cut down on pollution and hop on a rickshaw. Experience the chaos and clamor of the New Market area, wander amid fronds in the Botanical Garden or around Victoria Monument or join hordes at Dakshineshwar Kali... more » Kolkata, the former British colonial foothold on the marshy Ganges and Brahmaputra deltas, is a vast city of 14 million. This proud, packed and polluted mass, with its crumbling gems of Victorian architecture, is called the capital of India's intellectuals. See it from a Morris Oxford or cut down on pollution and hop on a rickshaw. Experience the chaos and clamor of the New Market area, wander amid fronds in the Botanical Garden or around Victoria Monument or join hordes at Dakshineshwar Kali Temple. « less
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Floatel

2 of 5 stars
HighFlyer2
Wales
Nov 21, 2009

On the face of it the Floatel should be a really nice place to stay but it has various problems. The most serious for us was the noise at night. Apart from the sound of machinery (a generator?)...more

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The Oberoi Grand

5 of 5 stars
IanPollington
Loxwood, West Sussex, England
Nov 20, 2009

It's always a pleasure staying at an Oberoi and the Grand was no exception. A smiling welcome at 7:30 in the morning and our room was ready for us (which was much appreciated after an overnight on...more

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Peerless Inn

4 of 5 stars
akg_9
Tiruchirapalli
Nov 20, 2009

This is the third time I stayed at the Peerless. All of them were business trips - so the tariff is not a big issue, but I keep returning here. The best thing is the location. Right in the pulsating...more

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