Commissioned in 1840, The Great Eastern Hotel, Kolkata was one of the oldest hotels in India, and it has played host to lords, barons and foreign dignitaries, as also to Rajahs and Nawabs during the British Raj. This classic heritage hotel has now been handed over to the Bharat Hotels Group. The hotel is presently being renovated, and would be re-commissioned as The Grand Great Eastern, Kolkata by the end of 2008.
When re-opened, The Grand Great Eastern Hotel in Kolkata will feature 244 rooms and suites, an all day dining outlet, two specialty restaurants, a 6000 sq. ft. Ballroom, 5 hi-tech Conference Rooms, a state-of-the-art Health Spa, Swimming Pool, two level Car Parking.
The hotel offers luxurious accommodation in centrally air-conditioned rooms and suites. These havens of luxury and comfort are appointed with room facilities like:
Maxim’s - the bakery, featured among the most renowned eateries in Kolkata and specializes in a wide array of mouthwatering Continental, Chinese and Indian delicacies. The hotel also features several in-house restaurants, a 24-hr coffee shop, well-stocked bar, and a pastry shop.
The Grand Great Eastern in Kolkata in West Bengal housed 12 Banquet Halls in all - from the compact 36 sq. mts. Mayur, to the huge 640 sq. mts. Durbar Hall. All the halls are well equipped to cater to large-scale Conferences and Social get-togethers. The service and pantry section are well staffed to host several conferences simultaneously.
Popularly dubbed the City of Joy - Kolkata in West Bengal is a major commercial hub that displays an intriguing fabric. The city is home to numerous historical monuments like the Victoria Memorial, Fort William, Marble Palace, Tagore House, Raj Bhawan, Town Hall, and others.