Kolkata, IndiaTangra
ITC Sonar
Waterway business resort
Tangra Kolkata, India
Opened
2002
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
MarriottWaterway business resort
Pala-inspired black granite and quiet waterways shape an expansive urban retreat planned for commerce and unhurried rest.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This is a sleek, modern and surprisingly green hotel, billing itself as a ‘business resort’ — and set on sixteen acres of land, with golf, tennis and jogging facilities.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Science City sits next door along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, with central Kolkata a short taxi ride west.
The rooms
Princess Suites open onto private balconies over the lily ponds, while tower rooms look out across the gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor freshwater pool sits among landscaped grounds, bordered by timber sundecks and an arched pavilion.
The spa
Private suites hold deep soaking tubs, and relaxation daybeds look straight out across the lily ponds.
The gym
Treadmills look out through wide windows beneath slatted timber ceilings, flanked by free weights and a yoga space.
Restaurant
Pan Asian
Chefs work at a polished teppanyaki counter, and tables with lazy susans overlook the grounds through slatted screens.
At the table
Peshawri bakes kebabs and flatbreads in clay tandoors, and Highland Nectar pours single malts beside tartan armchairs.
How it began
The property became the first hotel in the world to earn United Nations carbon credits under the Kyoto Protocol.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.