Rooms at this 'pure vegetarian' hotel may be a tad aged, but the floors are clean, the upholstery is rife with colourful energy, and you get air-con, free wi-fi and a fabulous location handy for exploring BBD Bagh, Barabazar and Old Chinatown. Rooms are on four floors of a tower block, and reception is on the 5th. Checkout is 9am.
Hotel Neeranand
Kolkata (Calcutta)
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