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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 clamour of the New Market area, wander amid fronds in the Botanical Garden or around Victoria Monument, or join the hordes at Dakshineshwar... 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 clamour of the New Market area, wander amid fronds in the Botanical Garden or around Victoria Monument, or join the hordes at Dakshineshwar Kali Temple. « less

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Hotel Executive Tower

11 Nov 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

Peerless Inn

10 Nov 2009

I have stayed here for two days. Rooms are very spacious and clean. Centrally located. Main issue is sewrvice. Very poor room service. more

Landmark Hotel

9 Nov 2009

We stayed in the Landmark as it seemed to be one of the hotels closer to the airport. It took about twenty minutes out of rush hour. Our double room was huge with twin beds, reasonably comfortable. ...more

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