EAST INDIA HOTELS

Le Duplex, Pondicherry

Le Duplex is a 14 room hotel, nestled in a 18th century French Colonial villa originally built for the “Maire” Mayor of Pondicherry. Its rooms and suites are all unique in style and furniture. Each is independently air-conditioned, with an executive writing desk, IDD phones, bath tub, mini-bar, tea-coffee maker and satellite television

A converted mansion with ten comfortable rooms with an interesting mix of colonial and traditional Indian furniture. The restaurant serves Creole, French and Indian cuisine.

New Elgin Hotel, Darjeeling

A quaint and charming 120 year-old residence reminiscent of the heydays of the Raj. The heritage style rooms are comfortable and each has its own fireplace.

Hotel Windamere, Darjeeling

It is “one of the three Jewels of the Raj”, said a celebrated travel writer of the Windamere Hotel. Established in the 19th century as a cozy boarding house for bachelor English and Scottish tea planters, it was converted into a hotel just before the outbreak of the Second World War. Windamere is famous for its unique ambience and charm, and has been the subject of many leading stories in the international media. It is one of the original Heritage Houses of the Himalayas. The hotel consists of two sections, the first is " The Windamere" which is furnished in traditional colonial style. This wing includes a honeymoon cottage. "Little Windamere" on the other hand has all modern facililties and decor. The Windamere has for several years been the most preferred accommodation for tourists visiting Darjeeling

Tashi Delek Hotel, Gangtok

Located in city centre, the hotel provides 40 well furnished rooms with modern amenities and 6 exclusive suites - the best that Gangtok offers. The hotel has a Roof Top Garden, the ideal place from where you can get spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga, green valley and town bazaar. The other facilities in the hotel include; money change, safe deposit, Doctor-on-call, laundry, postal services, left luggage facilities, baby sitters, secretarial services.

Hotel Nor-Khill, Gangtok

The Nor-Khill was built by the King of Sikkim in 1932 as his Royal Guest House, where he received and entertained Heads of States and dignitaries. Today the 4800 sq ft Function Room is the imposing lobby of the oldest heritage hotel in Gangtok. The heritage building still hosts all important visitors to the capital of Sikkim. From his holiness The Dalai Lama, to the US Ambassador to India His Excellency John Galbriath, to Heads of States and movie stars, the Nork Hill has hosted them all. The only Heritage hotel in Gangtok has 32 rooms, each of which has been done up to showcase the vivid colours and design elements that surrounded royalty of yore.

Once the home of leading British Jute Magnate, the Silver Oaks is positively the best place to stay in Kalimpong. Lounging in the landscaped gardens in a riot of colours all year round, one is treated to a magnificent view. When the sky is clear, the imposing peaks of the Kanchenjunga range. The Silver Oaks is a reminiscent of the British Raj. The chamber maids in frilled checked Aprons, the hot water bags in your bed, the bed tea served with tea cozies & coockies. The teak and oak floor boards take you back into a by gone era. The furniture is all period. Antique Wall Hangings and Lithographs are prominent features. All the bed rooms are bright and sunny with a magnificent view of the Mountains and landscaped gardens.

The Park Hotel, Kolkata

Located on Park Street, the shopping and commercial hub of the city of Kolkata, the Park hotel is one of Kolkata’s landmarks. International standard facilities and services, recently refurbished rooms and an excellent location combine to make the Park a preferred hotel for tourists to Kolkata. 
 

Hotel Taj Bengal, Kolkata

This charming hotel welcomes guests in style with an extravagant 11,000 square foot Atrium Lobby featuring dramatic lighting and a unique vertical garden. The hotel is an oasis of tranquility in the bustling city of kolkata, where there is much to experience, including museums, heritage buildings of Victorian architecture, and more. Elegant and distinctive, all guestrooms at Taj Bengal offer excellent amenities and comfort. Rich in Indian design cues, and including facilities like international direct dial facility, wireless internet connectivity, mini bar, personal safe, channel music and colour television with satellite programmes, personalized tea/coffee makers, digital thermostat for temperature regulation, fire safety devices. Guests have the choice of city-facing and pool-facing rooms.

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata

The Oberoi Grand is affectionately known as the ‘Grande Dame of Calcutta’. The Oberoi Grand’s neo-classical façade and grand pillared entrance mark a successful fusion of classical and traditional Indian style and reflect the city’s colonial heritage. Located in Chowringhee, the heart of Calcutta’s commercial district and shopping centre, the hotel makes an impressive, luxurious and convenient base for a leisure or business trip. Impeccable Oberoi standard service, fine dining in Indian and Thai speciality restaurants, a world class Banyan Tree spa, state-of-the-art fitness centre and 21st century communications make the Oberoi Grand the number one hotel in Calcutta.