• Kolkata sits on the banks of the Hooghly River.river boats on the hooghly image by haemengine from Fotolia.com
  
  Formerly called Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. Business travelers and tourists flock to the city because it is a political and commercial hub as well as the cultural center of the country. When the English East India Company arrived in 1690, the area had already been inhabited for close to 2,000 years. The long-blended English and Indian cultures have created a city filled with historical and artistic individuality.
  
  

New Kenilworth Hotel

• Just one mile from the city's main bus station, New Kenilworth offers old-world charm with modern conveniences such as a business center, health club and dataports for Internet connectivity. The 101-room four-star hotel also features a laundry facility, travel assistance and currency exchange services. Guests can choose from a room or suite that all feature air conditioning, in-room safes, satellite television, minibars, room service and complimentary newspaper delivery. The hotel has five in-house restaurants that serve a variety of international cuisine. The Big Ben offers traditional British pub fare while The Marble Room offers Indian delicacies. The Alcove Bar serves drinks from 11 a.m. to midnight.
  
  New Kenilworth Hotel
  
  1&2, Little Russel St.
  
  Kolkata, West Bengal, 700071, India
  
  011-91-33-2282-3939
  
  kenilworthhotels.com
  
  

The Peerless Inn

• The Peerless Inn is a glass skyscraper just steps away from the Esplanade Metro Station. Guests are within walking distance of Eden Gardens, New Market and the Victoria Memorial. The four-star hotel features 122 rooms and suites with air conditioning, in-room safes, mini-fridges, and coffee and tea makers. The Peerless Inn also has a doctor on call, a beauty salon, a playground and a business center that offers secretarial services. Guests can dine on international fare at the hotel's Oceanic restaurant or visit Aaheli for authentic Bengali cuisine.
  
  The Peerless Inn
  
  12, J.L. Nehru Road
  
  Kolkata, West Bengal, 700013, India
  
  011-91-33-4400-3900
  
  peerlesshotels.com
  
  

Floatel

• Floatel is an environmentally friendly hotel that floats atop the Hooghly River in the center of Kolkata. The 49-room four-star resort features a riverside promenade, landscaped garden and open-air banquet halls. The hotel offers smoking and nonsmoking rooms with city views. Complimentary amenities include a welcome drink, fruit basket, mineral water, daily newspaper and breakfast. Guests can dine at The Bridge for international dishes or opt for Floatel's signature colonial cuisine. The Anchorage Tavern Lounge serves spirits and finger foods.
  
  Floatel
  
  9/10 Kolkata Jetty
  
  Strand Road
  
  Kolkata, West Bengal, 700001, India
  
  011-91-33-2213-7777
  
  floatelhotel.com