Kolkata, IndiaNew Town
Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata
Art Deco lakefront pavilion
New Town Kolkata, India
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
TajArt Deco lakefront pavilion
The property recreates Kolkata's colonial-era social clubs, with airy verandahs looking straight out across the lake.
What it’s good at
Notable
Traditional khorkhori louvred shutters meet terracotta tiles laid in Jamdani textile patterns.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Local design and craftsmanship are blended with decorative nods to Kolkata and Bengal’s rich and varied history, along with stylish art deco touches, to create interiors that are at once nostalgic yet contemporary.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Eco Park surrounds the grounds with 480 acres of green space. Walking trails wind directly along the lakefront.
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The rooms
Every bedroom opens onto a private sit-out verandah looking over the swimming pool or across the lake.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The courtyard lap pool is edged in black granite, flanked by palms and loungers that look toward the lake.
The spa
J Wellness Circle draws on Ayurvedic rituals like Shudhikarā wraps. Treatment suites hold sunken stone tubs and brass foot basins.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights fill the 24-hour fitness room, set against mirrored walls overlooking the grounds.
Restaurant
The Verandah
Cane-backed chairs and ceiling fans line the verandah, where grey terrazzo floors are inlaid with Jaipur green marble.
At the table
Rhyddim pours craft cocktails beneath a sculptural brass trumpet chandelier, styled after a 1920s jazz lounge.
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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.