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Formerly known in the west as Calcutta, the Indian city of Kolkata has a long and important history in Indian culture, development, and politics. Enjoying a recent boom in its economy, it is once again is at the forefront of India's commerce, industry and tourism and the five star Kolkata hotels are perfectly placed to enjoy the benefits of the cities continued growth.
The capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, Kolkata lies on the North East coast of India on the Ganges Delta and, as an important port, formed the capital of India during the British Raj, until 1911, when the current capital city New Delhi took over.
Art and literature are well appreciated in Kolkata and the city is recognized as the birthplace of modern artistic and literary thought within the country. The Indian Museum in the city, founded in 1814, is the oldest museum in Asia, and the architecture throughout reflects its rich cultural heritage.
Baroque, Roman, Oriental and Mughal influences are common and many of the colonial buildings have been maintained and designated as 'heritage structures'. The important history, defined cultural identity and strong sense of community within Kolkata make the city an attractive place to visit, live and work and the five star Kolkata hotels have everything required to make any stay in the city both productive and enjoyable.
As a major commercial and military port, and the only city in the region to have an international airport, Kolkata is the main hub for commerce, business and finance within Eastern India and the North Eastern states. National and international business and trade is important to the city and this is reflected in the standard of five star business oriented hotels.
Whether for business or pleasure, any visitor staying in a five star hotel can expect the very minimum of superlative service, extensive facilities and first class amenities and those expectations will be more than met within five star Kolkata hotels. A commitment to service excellence is a prominent feature of Indian hospitality in general and combined with first class facilities, sumptuous spacious environments, and excellent locations for all the city’s attractions and commercial interests, the hotels here present the very best of contemporary India.
A five star hotel status denotes comfort, luxury and service above and beyond the standard expected from the average traveler. Guests can expect the kind of style, luxury, and amenities found in all the best hotels in the world. Airport pick up may be available, 24 hour room and concierge services will come as standard. Professional, attentive, yet unobtrusive staff will be on hand to ensure all the right services and information allow guests to make the most of their time spent in the city whether for business or leisure purposes.
Sophisticated climate control will be evident in all public spaces and within the bedrooms and suites, which will further benefit from all the luxury features demanded from the most discerning clientele. These will include state of the art facilities in television and audio, internet connectivity and other business networking options. Soft furnishings and bedding will be of the very highest standard and en suite bathrooms will be spacious and equipped with luxury bathroom products and fittings.
While some hotels are designed with the business traveler in mind, others attract guests to their incredible architecture and surrounds, and yet more will rely on a full range of resort leisure options, such as spas, fitness suites, recreational and sporting facilities. Most five-star Kolkata hotels will features elements of all of these features and what all the best hotels will have in common is a space of peace and quiet in luxury surrounds away from the more vibrant excesses of the busy city.
Indian cuisine is one the country's main cultural exports to the world and each region of India has their own specialities. Within Kolkata, a favorite dish is a fish curry, among the city's many other fish based dishes. As a major port and with strong Chinese links, Chinese food is popular in the city as well, in addition to a range of oriental and internationals flavors.
Kolkata has long been one of the most important cities in India and is enjoying a renaissance which looks likely to continue its success as both a commercial and business centre and also an attractive visitor destination. Enjoy the best of Kolkata from the luxurious environment of a Kolkata hotel.
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