Taj Bengal
About this property
Located in downtown Kolkata, the Taj Bengal is a blend of old-world charm and modernity, thus reflecting the essence of Kolkata. It is approx. an hour's drive from Kolkata International Airport. The hotel is less than 3.7 mi from the Park Circus Railway Station. Avid readers can explore the regional and national Literature at the National Library which is just 600 away. City landmarks like the National Library, the Alipore Zoo, Royal Calcutta Race Course, the central business district and Eden Gardens Stadium are within a 5-km radius. Room Amenities: The luxuriously furnished rooms are air-conditioned and include Wi-Fi, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar and electronic safe. Visitors have a wide range of rooms to choose from (Deluxe, Luxury, Clubroom categories, and Suites). Club rooms and Suites include access to the club lounge along with free drinks during happy hour only. The private bathrooms feature Forest Essentials bath amenities. Hotel Facilities: We are delighted to have you and your pet as our guests at an additional charge. An outdoor pool and a luxurious spa highlight of Taj Bengal. There is a 24-hour gym and a business center with meeting facilities. 24-hour room service is available. There is an on-site convenience store, gift shop and smoking area. The hotel also facilitates hair and beauty salon along with spa services. Front desk services include baggage storage, tour desk and currency exchange. There is even an ATM at the hotel. There are facilities for the differently-abled, and the hotel provides private parking. Dining: The hotel features 9 in-house dining options. These are 'Sonargaon' (Indian), 'Souk' (Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine), 'Chinoiserie' (Schezwan and Cantonese) and 'Cal 27' (all-day dining). 'The Junction' is a classic drinking venue with a railway theme and warm interiors. Other dining options are 'Grill by the Pool' (grill and barbecue cuisine with live music) and 'La Patisserie and Deli' (bakery), 'The Promenade Lounge' (finger food) and 'The Chambers' (Continental and European). Taj, Indias Strongest Brand across industries and sectors (as ranked by Brand Finance India 100 2020, 2022, 2023 Report), is an iconic hospitality brand from the Indian Hotels Company Limited. The brand continues to be one of the most revered and loved hospitality brands with a legacy of over 120 years of impeccable service and genuine warmth. Embodying the spirit of Tajness, authentic palaces, landmark hotels, beautiful resorts and natural safari lodges interpret the tradition of hospitality in a refreshingly modern way to create unique experiences and lifelong memories.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- 4 restaurants
- Fitness center
- Bar
Sustainability
- EarthCheck Certified
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shankar
United States
“Taj Bengal is conveniently located in the central area of Kolkata. What I like about Taj Bengal is its staff. They are warm, highly professional and service oriented. The restaurants inside the hotel are of very high quality and provide diverse...” - Shankar
United States
“I have been visiting Taj Bengal for over two decades. What makes me return here is the warmth, attentiveness and positive attitudes of its staff. The service culture of the staff has not changed. Kolkata has many good hotels but none has as proud...” - Nirupama
India
“The service was exceptional and the location is fantastic” - Banerjee
India
“Everything was superb. Staff were extremely kind. In particular, Sanjib Ghosh, concierge was too kind. He sent us a cake on a special occassion, and showed us around the place. We dined well and spent the evening by the pool, everything was top...” - Heather
Germany
“Beautiful spaces and friendly extremely helpful staff” - Rajeev
India
“Everything was excellent. Luxury property with super star team members. What you will wish you will get. Sanjib Ghosh at FO, who knew that we were celebrating our third anniversary and that the room was beautifully arranged with a variety of...” - Lance
South Africa
“The location but most of all the staff. Especially Sanjeeb in concierge. Special shout out to him who made my stay very special, looked after me and my stay memorable” - Deodhar
India
“The place is absolutely amazing. Everything from the location, room, hygiene, and food is exceptional. Duty manager Mr. Swagat was particularly helpful during check-in, check-out, and stay. If you are staying here, please make it a point to visit...” - Snehasri
United States
“The impeccable hospitality service. Beyond amazing staff! Didn't wanna leave the hotel.” - Amrita
United States
“the hospitality was very good. really liked the staff Loved the restaurants &drinks in the hotel.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- CAL 27
- CuisineIndian • Italian • International
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Chinoiserie
- CuisineCantonese • Szechuan
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Sonargaon
- CuisineIndian
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Souk
- CuisineAsian
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please note that for security purpose all Indian guests are required to present a valid photo ID proof (Voter's ID, Driving License, Aadhar Card, any other ID with address approved by the Government of India. A Pan Card is not acceptable). All international guests are required to present a valid passport and visa. For Indian guests, cash settlements of INR 25000 and above will require a pan card copy during check out.
When booking more than 5 rooms , the same will be considered as group booking and the Hotels Terms and Conditions for the group booking will apply.
Breakfast for children above the age of 5 years will be on additional charges. The same is not included in the room rate .
We regret to inform you that the Club Lounge at Taj Bengal is currently undergoing renovation. As a result, the lounge will be temporarily closed until further notice. However, we have made alternative arrangements for our guests to avail themselves of the Taj Club facilities at suitable venue during this period. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Taj Bengal of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.