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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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The Oberoi Grand

Nov 12, 2009

I have now stayed here 3 times and really like this hotel. The rooms are comfortable and the staff incredible. They welcomed me back each time like a missing friend and you can step from the bustle of...more

Hotel Executive Tower

Nov 11, 2009

I had booked this hotel online through cleartrip.com. This property is the worst hotel I have ever encountered. The room I had booked for – I did not get that room. If I describe the room what I...more

Hotel Oriental

1 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Nov 10, 2009

I had booked this hotel thro' IRCTC,Hotel Oriental,City: Kolkata,which I have cancelled now as I did not like the hotel during my recent stay due to various reasons,which was also booked through...more

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