The Rajbari Bawali – A Favorite for Families in Kolkata
About the Hotel
Historic Heritage Accommodations
The Rajbari Bawali occupies a restored 300-year-old zamindar palace on 4 acres of grounds. All 15 rooms feature carved antique four-poster beds, marble floors, and separate dining areas. Room categories include Classic Heritage, Notun Bari with pond views, Zamindari Suites with sitting areas, Royal Suites with living rooms, and standalone Dak Bungalows with kitchenettes. Each room includes air conditioning, high thread count sheets, and free WiFi.
Mughal-Inspired Dining Experience
The Piano Room restaurant serves dishes influenced by Mughal, British, Portuguese, Armenian, Jewish, and Bangladeshi culinary traditions. Specialties include Shonali Mugher Dal, Dal Makhani, Mutton Kosha, and Butter Chicken. The property features a poolside bar, coffee shop, and offers romantic dinner settings. Culinary classes with the hotel's chefs are available.
Estate Recreation Facilities
The property includes an outdoor swimming pool, billiards table, walking paths through the estate, and a gym. Mantra Spa offers healing treatments. The estate features two ponds, lush gardens, and a library. Traditional welcome ceremonies include shankh blowing and dhaak beats.
Kolkata Access & Location
The hotel is located 34 km from Sealdah Station and 50 km from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. The surrounding area includes Baro Kachari Temple (2.5 km away). The property has served as a filming location for movies including Bulbul and Chokher Bali.
Comprehensive Hotel Services
Services include 24-hour front desk, room service, ironing facilities, and safety features with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and security systems. The property offers event spaces including Thakur Dalan, Bagan Bari, and Pavilion for weddings and conferences. Corporate picnic arrangements and traditional daycation experiences are available.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor