Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata

Engulfed in natural glory that is uncharacteristic of today’s metropolitan cities,9.3 km from the airport, Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata, with its Art Deco theme, and grand convention centre, lives a charmed life. While inhabiting Kolkata’s most contemporary township – New Town, it draws one into an era past, juxtaposed by the city’s modish vibrance. Every niche of this urban sanctuary has room for the timelessly elegant and the unabashedly extravagant. Here, classic Calcutta meets Kolkata nouveau.

The heritage of yesteryear’s North Calcutta and the city’s modern country club lifestyle come alive with bold art-deco architecture, revivalist experiences like live jazz music, tropical touches, and unbridled yet composed luxury - the 100-acre lake a constant companion. Within, the hotel’s many spaces have a character of their own, the eclectic interiors ranging from the mindfully restrained to the wildly eccentric, accented by distinctive chandeliers and tied together by an abundance of natural light, an air of posh relaxation, and the promise of memorable moments.

For those who prefer to blend the simple with the fantastical, the 75 rooms and suites transport you to a different time – high ceilings, dark wall panelling, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, vintage-style furniture, and balconies or sit-outs that let you enjoy the elements across seasons are reminiscent of the grand 1930s.

Majestic ballrooms, the avant-garde Courtyard, soaring ceilings, a never-ending terrace for starlit soirees, tastefully designed breakout spaces, and a Meetings and Banquet Centre that is a world on its own overlooking the lake make each event space ready for a grand affair. This is where the party goes on.

And what is a Kolkata of any era without its gastronomical delights? Satiate the eyes, the mind, and the hunger at The Lakeview Lounge and The Verandah, both of which look out into the 100 acres of the serene lake, the al-fresco balcony seating at the former kicking the experience up a notch. For those jonesing for some select underground Jazz, coupled with signature cocktails and an environment that is as vibrantly multi-faceted as its patrons, Rhyddim provides the perfect mix of entertainment and beverages. Curated menus that faithfully stick to their classic codes and elegantly present themselves across these laid-back dining venues & retro-chic restaurants are unanimous in their implication - the charmed club life just found its new home. 

Complete with sterling service, an urban sanctuary for those who like to live life large, Taj Taal Kutir is where classic Calcutta meets Kolkata nouveau.