About Broadway Hotel
Broadway Hotel is a three-star hotel at 27A Ganesh Chandra Avenue, a short walk from Chandni Chowk metro station in the old colonial centre of Kolkata. It suits travellers who plan to spend their days sightseeing on a budget and their evenings within easy reach of the metro. Esplanade is close, Park Street is a short ride away and both Howrah and Sealdah stations are within a few kilometres. Rooms come with Wi-Fi, and the front desk stays open around the clock.
The hotel is a mid-market city property rather than a resort, and the guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 2375 reviews points to steady, unshowy service. Expect a straightforward urban stay: an on-site restaurant and bar, room service, lifts serving the floors, laundry and luggage storage, parking and family rooms. It is the kind of base that works for a short city break, a business trip or a first visit to Kolkata when location matters more than polish.
Location and neighbourhood
The hotel sits in Esplanade and BBD Bagh, the colonial core of the city. Esplanade, also called Dharmatala, is the bus and metro hub of the centre. New Market, the covered market at the heart of the area, opened in 1874. Sudder Street and Free School Street, the backpacker lanes, are close by, and BBD Bagh around Lal Dighi holds the Writers' Building, the GPO, the Calcutta High Court and St John's Church. Metro Esplanade is the Blue and Green line interchange.
Several sights are on foot. Esplanade is 0.6 km away in a straight line and walkable by road, and the BBD Bagh heritage walk starts 0.8 km from the door. Chandni Chowk metro is 0.3 km and Central 0.4 km. New Market and College Street with the Indian Coffee House are both 1.1 km. Park Street, 1.7 km away, is easier by road at 10 to 20 minutes, and the Victoria Memorial, 2.9 km off, is a short cab ride.
Days here are busy. Offices around BBD Bagh and the buses at Esplanade bring crowds from morning until the afternoon, and the pavements near New Market stay full. Evenings are quieter, since the offices empty and the streets around Ganesh Chandra Avenue settle down. During Durga Puja the whole centre fills with pandals and crowds, so allow extra time for any journey; the Christmas lights on Park Street, from mid-December to New Year, bring evening walkers instead.
Rooms and facilities
For business travel the practical points are a 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi and room service, with lifts serving the floors and laundry available for longer stays. Luggage storage helps if a flight lands early or a train leaves late, and the safe keeps documents secure. Non-smoking rooms are listed, with a smoking area set aside elsewhere in the building. Parking is available, which is unusual in this part of the city, though the lanes around the hotel are narrow.
Families can ask for one of the family rooms and eat without leaving the building, since the hotel has its own restaurant. Housekeeping, towels, toiletries and first aid cover the basics. Kolkata's heat and monsoon matter here. The listed fan helps, but confirm air conditioning for April and May, when daytime temperatures often pass 35 °C. In the monsoon, from June to September, damp and waterlogging after heavy rain are common in the area, so keep bags off the floor.
Ask the property directly about the details that decide a stay: check-in and check-out times, which room category is being sold, whether breakfast is part of the arrangement, and whether the bar and restaurant are open on the dates you travel. Request a room away from the avenue if traffic noise disturbs sleep, and confirm hot water timings and the parking arrangement if arriving by car. Booking ahead matters during festival weeks and the winter season.
All 19 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Banquet
- Bars
- Coffee
- Family rooms
- Fan
- First aid
- Free Wifi
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
- Luggage storage
- Non smoking rooms
- Parking
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Safe
- Smoking area
- Toiletries
Getting there
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport the hotel is 13.4 km away in a straight line, which usually means 40 to 70 minutes by road depending on traffic. Prepaid taxis at the airport and app cabs both work; if you take a yellow Ambassador taxi, insist on the meter. The Yellow Line metro from Jai Hind Bimanbandar is an alternative, though services are still expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours before relying on it.
From Howrah station on the west bank the drive is 2.2 km and takes 15 to 25 minutes by road, crossing the river by the Howrah Bridge or Vidyasagar Setu. From Sealdah station on the east side of the centre it is 1.5 km, or 10 to 20 minutes. Some long-distance trains use Kolkata station at Chitpur, further north. Whichever station you arrive at, take a metered taxi or an app cab rather than accepting a flat quote at the exit.
The metro is the simplest way to move around. Chandni Chowk station is 0.3 km from the door on the north-south Blue Line, and Central is 0.4 km away. Esplanade, the Blue and Green interchange, is within walking distance and connects towards Howrah Maidan under the river and Salt Lake Sector V. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours, especially if your day out ends late, and keep small change for the queue.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 1.7 km | 10–20 minutes |
| Esplanade | 600 m | walkable |
| Victoria Memorial | 2.9 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Howrah station | 2.2 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 1.5 km | 10–20 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 13.4 km | 40–70 minutes |
| Chandni Chowk metro | 300 m | walkable |
| Central metro | 400 m | walkable |
Food and sights near Broadway Hotel
The BBD Bagh heritage walk, 0.8 km away, is the nearest sight and can be done on foot: the Writers' Building, the GPO and the Calcutta High Court all stand around Lal Dighi. New Market, 1.1 km off, is worth an hour for the food stalls, the produce and the old covered halls. Both work best in the morning, before the heat and the office crowds build.
College Street, the book market known as Boi Para, and the Indian Coffee House are 1.1 km away, close to Presidency University. The Indian Museum, founded in 1814 and the oldest museum in India, is 1.3 km off and fills a morning or an afternoon easily. The Marble Palace, 1.7 km away in North Kolkata, is a private residence from 1835; entry needs a free permit, so check current arrangements before setting out.
Food is part of the reason to stay here. Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll, and phuchka, jhalmuri and mishti doi are easy to find in the lanes around the market. Park Street, 1.7 km away, has Flurys, Peter Cat and Trincas, and Oxford Bookstore for browsing. Evenings are quiet near the hotel; the Maidan and Park Street hold the late walks and the Christmas lights, mid-December to New Year.
- BBD Bagh heritage walk (750 m)
- New Market (1.1 km)
- College Street & Indian Coffee House (1.1 km)
- Indian Museum (1.3 km)
- Marble Palace (1.7 km)
A day from Broadway Hotel
Start early with the BBD Bagh heritage walk, 0.8 km away, while the streets around Lal Dighi are still calm. Then walk to New Market, 1.1 km from the door, for the food stalls and the shopping halls. Both are on foot and take a morning at an easy pace. Carry water, and be back at the hotel by midday, when the heat and the office traffic close in.
After lunch, choose between the Indian Museum, 1.3 km away and reachable on foot, and the Victoria Memorial, 2.9 km off, or 15 to 25 minutes by road. The Victoria Memorial museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays, though the grounds stay open, so check before travelling across town. College Street and the Indian Coffee House, 1.1 km away, make a shorter afternoon for anyone who wants to stay local.
Spend the last hour of daylight at the Marble Palace, 1.7 km away and reachable by a short ride or a longer walk, remembering the free permit. Then head to Park Street, 1.7 km from the hotel and 10 to 20 minutes by road, for dinner at one of the old restaurants or a browse through Oxford Bookstore. Chandni Chowk metro, 0.3 km away, brings you back if the evening runs late.
Booking tips and when to go
Durga Puja, usually in late September or October with dates that move each year, fills the city and this area in particular, so book well ahead and check the current year's dates. Christmas to New Year is the other busy stretch, when Park Street draws crowds for the lights. Weekday stays are calmer than weekends. Confirm check-in and check-out times with the property when booking, and ask about early arrival if your flight lands in the morning.
November to February is the best time for this neighbourhood. Days are dry and comfortable, and December and January are coolest with highs in the mid-20s °C, though winter mornings can be hazy with poor air quality. March warms up, and April and May are hot and humid, often above 35 °C, with evening storms. The monsoon runs roughly June to September, heaviest in July, and the streets here flood after downpours. October rains are ending.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food, though cards and UPI work widely in hotels, restaurants and shops. Yellow Ambassador taxis are metered, so insist on the meter, or use an app cab. Drink bottled water. If you plan to visit Kalighat, Dakshineswar or Belur Math, dress modestly and check opening hours with the temple authorities. Ferries from Babughat and the hand-pulled rickshaws in the old city are part of the character of this quarter.
Broadway Hotel: questions
Where is Broadway Hotel located?
Broadway Hotel stands at 27A Ganesh Chandra Avenue in Esplanade and BBD Bagh, the old colonial centre of Kolkata. The address is close to Chandni Chowk and Central metro stations, while New Market, the Indian Museum and Park Street are each a short ride away or a longer walk.
Which metro stations serve Broadway Hotel?
Chandni Chowk station on the Blue Line is about 0.3 km from Broadway Hotel, and Central is about 0.4 km away. Both sit on the north to south line through Esplanade, Park Street and Kalighat. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current timings and any line changes before travelling.
How far is Broadway Hotel from the main railway stations?
Howrah station is roughly 2.2 km from Broadway Hotel, a drive of about 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. Sealdah is closer at around 1.5 km, usually 10 to 20 minutes by road. Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some long-distance and Bangladesh services.
How do you reach Broadway Hotel from Kolkata airport?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is about 13.4 km from Broadway Hotel. Allow 40 to 70 minutes by road depending on traffic. The airport is served by Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station on the Yellow Line, and services are expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on it.
What facilities does Broadway Hotel offer?
Broadway Hotel offers Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, room service, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Parking, lifts, laundry service, luggage storage and family rooms are also listed. Rooms come with fans, towels and toiletries, and there are non-smoking rooms plus a smoking area on site.
Is Broadway Hotel suitable for families?
Broadway Hotel lists family rooms and has lifts, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk, which helps with children and late arrivals. The position near Chandni Chowk metro keeps sightseeing simple. Ask the hotel directly about room layouts and extra bedding before booking.
What are the check-in arrangements at Broadway Hotel?
Check-in and check-out times at Broadway Hotel are confirmed at the time of booking. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, so you can ask about an early arrival or a late departure. Carry photo identification for the registration formalities required at Indian hotels.
What sights are near Broadway Hotel?
BBD Bagh and its heritage walk are about 0.8 km from Broadway Hotel, and New Market is around 1.1 km. College Street with the Indian Coffee House is 1.1 km away, the Indian Museum 1.3 km and the Marble Palace 1.7 km. Victoria Memorial is a short drive south.
When is the best season to stay at Broadway Hotel?
November to February is the most comfortable time to stay at Broadway Hotel, with cool, dry days and the Christmas lights on Park Street in December. March heats up, April and May are hot and humid, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September. Durga Puja dates move each year, so check the current year's schedule.
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