The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata

The room / bath size questions are not really fair … we had a suite so obviously these were very spacious and luxurious! 😁 We loved the buffet breakfasts and dinners at Al Fresco: the quality and variety on offer was just marvellous. The staff outdid themselves in making sure we had a wonderful time. And Wilson’s bar and cafe next door is a great hangout for coffees and snacks … and even full meals. The quality of the staff and willingness to ensure we had a great experience was so apparent.

Clean Comfortable Prompt house keeping and front desk service Cheap as chips.

Location. Location. Location The staff were welcoming and attentive, especially the folks at breakfast. The singer Briti Chatterjee was exceptional. What a wonderful idea to have songs at brekker. This is the first hotel I have stayed in where they didn't charge for an extra bed. They also moved us to the heritage wing at no extra cost. Hope to always stay at this hotel if I can find a room (they seem to be sold out February to April).

Our stay at The Lalit Great Eastern in Kolkata was incredibly comfortable. The high ceilings and spaciousness of our room beautifully reflected the hotel’s Victorian and Edwardian heritage, steeped in history since the 1840s. The staff were exceptionally helpful and welcoming, and the Hotel’s strong commitment to diversity and inclusion was very visible among the staff that served us. The hotel's central location made it easy to walk to New Market, and booking transportation was a breeze, thanks to their assistance at checkout. Breakfast featured a delightful spread with authentic Bengali flavors, including mishti doi (sweet curd) and luchi aloo (bread with potato). A special highlight was the enchanting performance by Breeti, who played the Dotara and sang folk songs, adding a unique touch to the experience. Overall, the ambiance was lovely, and I would definitely stay here again. A special thank you to the young man who helped me track my train live—your patience and support were greatly appreciated! Sorry I can’t remember your name.

Staff were very friendly and hospitable. It is a very old hotel, possibly the first 5 star hotel of India. It is slap bang in the middle of Kolkata (British Calcutta) town centre. The area was congested, as is expected. The steel beams still bears the logo that it was built in Middlesbrough. We stayed in one of the legacy rooms, which I loved. Felt that old colonial time charm! I kept wondering how life was hundred years ago when Calcutta was the capital of British India. The place is very charming. I loved it. The breakfast was very good. This might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but certainly was mine.