Grand Hotel (Calcutta)

Grand Hotel (Calcutta)

The Grand Hotel, officially known as the Oberoi Grand, is situated in the heart of Kolkata on Jawaharlal Nehru Road (earlier known as Chowringhee Road). It is an elegant building of British era and is a famous building in Kolkata. The hotel is owned by Oberoi chain of hotels.

History

The Grand Hotel had humble beginnings as Mrs. Monte's Boarding House at 13, Chowringhee Street. Acquired by the Armenian real-estate baron Arrathoon Stephen, it turned into a 3-story 500-room hotel. Acquired by Mohan Singh Oberoi in 1938, it became the Oberoi Grand.

The hotel got a major lift during World War II when about 4000 soldiers were billeted there, and would party regularly. Events like the U.S. Marines' Ball at the hotel remind visitors of such times.

Awards

* Top Hotels in India ... Zagat Survey, Top International Hotels, Resorts and Spas 2005
*Best Business Hotel in Asia: Nominated ... International Business Asia and CNBC
*Best Hotel in the Five Star Deluxe Category in Eastern India ... Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal

External links

* [http://www.oberoikolkata.com/index.asp?leftinfo=1&leftitem=1 The Official site]


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