Kolkata is a city of rich cultural heritage. A city amalgamating the best of history and progressive culture. The rich cultural heritage of the city is palpable in its narrow streets, bustling markets and a plethora of British era buildings. The city is forever bustling with corner addas which serve as meeting points for the Bengalis. The air is thick with smells of fried oil as hawkers prepare to sell their daily fare. The sound of a conch shell is never too far away. A sweet shop is always around the corner to satisfy your decadence with the famous Bengali specialities.
The Bengalis draw quite a few similarities to the French in terms of art, revolution and culture. Even when the English movies are translated to Hindi, the French gets converted to Bengali. With the city’s suburbs bristling with modern amenities and tall towers, Novotel Hotel and Residences keeps the french connection to the city.
Rooms at Novotel Kolkata
This modern behemoth houses 340 rooms across various categories but what really sets it apart are two reasons. The first being the availability of residences for long staying guests. These chic residences have an attached kitchenette perfect for coming your meals. But it’s the Presidential Suite that will blow you away. Opulent luxury unravels before your eyes as you get a view of the whole city from your bathtub. There is also a pillow menu which I experienced for the first time.
Dining
The dining options are aplenty. The Square acts as the workhorse with a buffet that also includes the local Bengali delicacies. Novotel Kolkata also remains one of the rare hotels to have Halwais to make their range of Bengali sweets. Studio acts as a Pan Asian restaurant where dishes from all over Asia are carefully curated by Executive Sous Chef Neelabh Sahay. The jovial chef makes me try a few of his prized desserts. The Chocolate Mousse with its modern renditions will surely win a lot of hearts. The pastry shop Delice along with the bar Sante rounds up the F&B options.
Amenities
The hotel also provides an Ozone Spa along with a gym for all your wellness needs. But the beauty of the hotel lies in the beautiful cascading water falls linked to the swimming pool. An area that become even more picturesque during the evenings, the Al Fresco areas are perfect for your those romantic dates.
Novotel Hotel and Residences Kolkata is your one stop destination for experiencing Kolkata’s French connection. You can locate their website here.
