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The Peerless Hotel, formerly The Peerless Inn, is a 168-room hotel in the heart of Kolkata's historic district, 45 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from Howrah and Sealdah stations. It is an excellent choice for those visiting the city due to its central location and proximity to tourist attractions, bazaars, and shopping areas. Within walking distance are popular tourist attractions such as Eden Gardens, Victoria Memorial, the Indian Museum, and New Market.
Peerless Hotel’s Chowringhee Suites offer the best view of Kolkata. The suites pay homage to the historic Chowringhee neighbourhood, with large primary bedrooms overlooking the iconic Howrah Bridge, Eden Gardens, and the Maidan. The suites are classically designed, with meticulous attention to detail evident in the carefully chosen carpets and elegant upholstery. The thoughtful décor creates a relaxing atmosphere.
Peerless Hotel recently launched Club Eminence floors with 32 rooms and suites that are a visual treat. The top-notch amenities and services provided are everything a guest could ask for and more. Club Eminence has a single point of contact for seamless check-in and check-out, taking care of everything in between, such as dining and entertainment arrangements.
The stylishly contemporary spaces include manned one-touch dial contact that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that guests are never left alone. From placing the preferred newspaper and magazines, fruits and bookmarks, chocolates, and petit fours in the room along with a well-stocked minibar, to laundry facilities, or a guided itinerary in the city, there is little more guests could ask for. The evening cocktail hours, along with the curated meals as per preference, create indelible memories.
The unveiling of a redesigned luxe collection for the 32 Club Eminence guest rooms, reception lobby, and lounge bar marks a harmonious fusion of old-world charm and modern simplicity steeped in the rich cultural tapestry of erstwhile Calcutta. The redesigned spaces at Peerless Hotel, Kolkata serve as a testament to the hotel's commitment to delivering an immersive experience for guests.
The interior design pays homage to Kolkata's colonial past, with high ceilings adorned with cornices and mouldings, windows that allow streams of sunlight to dance across wooden floors, and vintage chandeliers that cast a warm glow over meticulously curated furnishings. The walls are adorned with paintings capturing moments of a vibrant history, creating a visual narrative that unfolds erstwhile Calcutta. Classic furniture is tastefully juxtaposed with sleek, modern elements, creating a harmonious blend of the past and the present. The carefully chosen colour palette of black and ivory reminiscent of vintage Calcutta, is reflected elegantly across the guest rooms.
The hotel boasts the city's first authentic Bengali cuisine restaurant, Aaheli. The restaurant's interiors are steeped in Bengali culture and reflect the traditional era of Bengali gastronomy. For several years, Kolkatans have considered a meal at Aaheli a must to celebrate a milestone for the one-of-a-kind experience of 'Aaheliana'. The restaurant recently completed 30 years and has a host of celebrities and gourmet aficionados on its permanent guest list. It is known for the Aaheli Thali and curated items like Goalandapurer Mangsho, Rui Macher Patisapta, Daab Chingri, Dhumrogondhi Illish and lots more.
TIMINGS: Monday – Sunday Lunch: 12.30pm – 3pm, Dinner: 7.30pm – 11pm
Oceanic is a multi-cuisine restaurant located at the hotel. It offers a variety of cuisines from around the world, including Chinese, Italian, and Continental. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. They provide a popular brunch buffet on Sundays, sometimes with live music.
Timings: Monday to Sunday; Breakfast: 7am to 10.30am, Lunch: 12 noon to 3pm, Dinner: 7pm to 11.30pm.
Call +919831780403 to book a table at any of the two restaurants.
The Tea Lounge is a popular spot where guests enjoy a wide selection of tea, coffee, and delectable bites from the gourmet bakery. Consider having a delicious brunch here before your day of exploring. It provides a relaxing atmosphere where you can unwind and savour your favourite beverage while taking a break from a busy schedule.
With Christmas around the corner and New Year’s Eve rolling around for another year, December will see a line-up of festivities at the property. Peerless Hotel will be lit up to celebrate the yuletide spirit, with the lobby looking brilliant with a Christmas tree and decorations. Do not miss the traditional cake-mixing ceremony, ushering in the spirit of Christmas, which happens with great aplomb.
Experience the magic of Christmas feasting with family or friends at Aaheli. The Bengali fine dining restaurant has lined up a special spread with Borodiner Mahabhoj thalis, curated by Aaheli chefs. Oceanic will host a festival with a unique European spread that will continue until January.
Address: The Peerless Hotel Kolkata, 12 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Esplanade, Dharmatala Kolkata, West Bengal 700013
Check-in time: 2pm. Check-out time: 12 noon
More information here.