Calcutta hotel question
Apr 30, 2017, 3:09 pm
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Calcutta hotel question
For a visit to Calcutta later this year, I am debating between the JW Marriott & ITC Sonar. They are both priced very similarly and appear to be located next to one another. As a Marriott/SPG Platinum member, which of the two hotels is likely to be a better bet, in terms of room comfort, meals (particularly breakfast) & service in general? Which has the better Club lounge?
May 1, 2017, 1:33 pm
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i've never stayed at the marriott here but have stayed multiple times at the itc sonar & would definitely recommend it....its my hotel of choice whenever i am in kolkata....
May 2, 2017, 3:57 pm
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I think you should look at where you want to be in CCU, the two are rather in the middle of nowhere if you are visiting for touristic purpose.
May 2, 2017, 9:56 pm
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Being a SPG/Marriott Platinum member, I know that I can get a good room with very possibly a good upgrade, complimentary breakfast and lounge access AND pay using my points (without, repeat, an obscene amount of money and even more obscene Indian taxes)
PS. I know I could book the Park Hotel also with SPG points, but while it does have a great location, the rooms are generally bloody awful.