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The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata

1, 2, 3, Old Court House Street, Dalhousie Square, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700069, IN

Best for

  • city breaks
  • business
  • food & wine
  • wellness

About The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata

The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata is a 5-star hotel in Kolkata with 215 rooms and a history dating to 1840. Dining options include The Legacy Lounge (multi-cuisine), The Tea Lounge (tea & snacks), The Bakery and Wilson's - The Pub, which also functions as a bar. Facilities include a 13,000 square foot spa and salon, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and 24-hour room service. The hotel is 14 km from CCU (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport).

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET Approved for its central Kolkata location, 5-star classification, multiple dining venues and a 13,000 square foot spa. The property’s size (215 rooms) and proximity to CCU (14 km) support its appeal for city stays and business travellers.

Key facts

Keys
215 rooms
Opened / renovated
1840
Architecture
Blends Victorian, Edwardian, and contemporary architecture, originally built in 1840 as Auckland Hotel
Type
City

Amenities

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Outdoor Swimming Pool

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: five star restaurants and bar at The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata offer distinctive flavours
  • Multiple restaurants — The Legacy Lounge; The Tea Lounge; The Bakery; Wilson's - The Pub
  • Bar — In keeping with the lively spirit of Kolkata, the pub offers a selection of beer, wine & spirits
  • 24-hour room service — evidence: 24-hour In-room dining service with a multi-cui

Wellness

  • Spa — sprawling 13,000 square foot spa and salon for ultimate relaxation
  • Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center

Dining

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Restaurant
The Legacy Lounge — Multi-cuisine
Restaurant
The Tea Lounge — Tea & Snacks
Restaurant
The Bakery — Bakery
Restaurant
Wilson's - The Pub
Bar
Wilson's - The Pub

Spa & wellness

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa — 13,000 square foot spa and salon for ultimate relaxation

Location

22.5683, 88.3512

Nearest airports

Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferFly
CCUprimaryNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportKolkata · Large14 km≈ 28 min Fly here
JSRJessore AirportJashore (Jessore) · Medium108 km≈ 150 min Fly here
RDPKazi Nazrul Islam AirportDurgapur · Medium163 km≈ 222 min Fly here
Sources+
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial16 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

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