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Hotel Cecil

Villas & Guesthouses Early Modern & Colonial Expansion
3-Star 7.9(404 reviews)
52/1/1/, College Street, (opp. Medical College, Gate No.-1), 700073 Kolkata, India
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Overview

Hotel Cecil is a renovated property originally built in the year 1800. It blends history and modernity for a comfy and budget-friendly stay in India's City of Joy. The property was established as a hotel in 1940, and since then it has been welcoming travelers to enjoy a vintage stay.

The hotel is suitable for solo travelers, couples, and families. The vintage-style rooms offer modern amenities like air-conditioning and WiFi. It's also in a convenient location, close to not only Kolkata's colleges, but also heritage attractions like Victoria Memorial Hall and the Indian Museum. Numerous food spots are also nearby, where you can sample delicious street food that Kolkata is famous for.

History

The origin of Hotel Cecil dates back over 220 years. It was built in the year 1800 by Amiyo Kumar Goswami. The property was established as a hotel in 1940 and is run by the fourth generation of Goswami's descendants. Its great condition is a testament to their dedication to the hospitality trade. Although the property has undergone modernizations, it has retained its antique furniture and interiors, creating an ambiance that evokes nostalgia while providing present-day coziness.

Design and Architecture

As a modernized historic property, Hotel Cecil offers a nice selection of well-appointed guestrooms that are all also budget-friendly. 

History
Hotel Cecil Kolkata Accommodation
$28.00 /night for 2 adults
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Amenities

Rooms

Budget Double Room

Guest
Room 1 Bed Type 6
Room size 14 m2

Price per night

$42.26
per night price includes taxes and charges
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Deluxe Double Room

Guest
Room 1 Bed Type 6
Room size 21 m2

Price per night

$46.37
per night price includes taxes and charges
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Standard Double Room

Guest
Room 1 Bed Type 6
Room size 14 m2

Price per night

$40.50
per night price includes taxes and charges
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Standard Double Room with Fan

Guest
Room 1 Bed Type 2
Room size 14 m2

Price per night

$28.76
per night price includes taxes and charges
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Dining

Hotel Cecil does not have an on-site restaurant, although they do offer room service with menus for adults and children. The hotel's location is also a hotspot for foodies as there are plenty of stalls and age-old eateries nearby.

Dining
$28.00 /night for 2 adults
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Events and experiences

Although Hotel Cecil does not feature experience packages, the concierge can assist in making arrangements with local tour services. Likewise, they can help make arrangements for small private celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries.

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Events and experiences
$28.00 /night for 2 adults
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Local Info

Victoria Memorial Hall

Premier museum dedicated to Queen Victoria with exhibits of Indian art and history. (12-minute motorcycle ride)

Zoological Garden, Alipore

150-year-old zoo with various enclosures. (18-minute motorcycle ride)

Belur Math

Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. (28-minute motorcycle ride)

Nearest Airport

The nearest airport to Hotel Cecil is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), which is a 32-minute drive away.

Nearest Railway Station

The closest railway to Hotel Cecil is Kolkata Railway Station, a short 15-minute drive away.

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Customer Reviews

Location

Location is great as it’s central and close to metro.

Amenities

The bed was comfortable, the staff was nice and helpful and everything like the shower and toilet worked excellently.

Price

A simple but clean hotel in a good part of town. Probably one of the best value-for-money stays in Kolkata.

Dining

The breakfast was really nice and tasty! We enjoyed every single one dish!