About Fabhotel The Infinity
Fabhotel The Infinity is a three-star hotel on Kalikapur Road, in the part of Greater Kolkata that lies outside the central neighbourhoods. It suits travellers whose business is in the suburbs, or anyone travelling with a car, more than a first-time visitor who wants to walk to the Maidan. Park Street, Esplanade and Victoria Memorial sit roughly 7 to 8 km away in a straight line, 25 to 45 minutes by road, which sets the rhythm of a stay here.
The hotel is a straightforward three-star address rather than a destination in itself. A 24-hour front desk, a reception area, wheelchair-accessible areas and a smoking area are the listed facilities, and those cover the practical needs of a short working stay. Think of it as a base with a desk that is always staffed, a room for the night and a road network at the door, rather than a place to spend an afternoon.
Location and neighbourhood
Kalikapur Road lies on the southern, eastern edge of the city, in Greater Kolkata rather than in the central neighbourhoods. The streets around it are residential and suburban, with local shops and traffic that follows the working day. This is not the Kolkata of colonnades and book stalls. Expect a quieter setting, fewer visitors on foot, and the sense that the city's sights are something you travel to rather than step out into. Suburban trains from Sealdah and Howrah serve the wider area, and a car or cab is genuinely useful.
Very little on the visitor list is walkable from the door. Kalighat Temple is 6 km away, Mother House 5.7 km, South Park Street Cemetery 6.1 km, and Park Street 7.3 km, with road times of roughly 25 to 45 minutes for the central ones. Two metro stations, Rabindra Sarobar and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, are each about 5.3 to 5.5 km away, so even the metro begins with a short cab ride.
Mornings here belong to commuters, and the roads clear a little by mid-morning. Evenings are quiet on the side streets, with traffic heading back towards the centre. In Durga Puja week the neighbourhoods put up their own pandals and the roads fill late into the night; check the current year's dates, since the festival follows the lunar calendar. Christmas and New Year bring crowds to Park Street, a drive away.
Rooms and facilities
With three stars and a 24-hour front desk, the hotel works well for late arrivals. A flight into CCU that lands after dark, or a train into Howrah that runs behind time, does not leave you stranded at the door, since the desk is staffed through the night. Business travellers can use the reception area for a quiet wait or a short meeting. Confirm the check-in and check-out times when you book, as they are set by the property.
The listed facilities are practical rather than extensive. Wheelchair-accessible areas are a real advantage in a city where older buildings often have steps at the entrance, but ask the property what the accessible route covers, from the gate to the room. A smoking area is set aside, which keeps the other spaces fresher for families. If you need a quiet room or one away from the road, say so when booking rather than on arrival.
Kolkata's heat and monsoon are the two things that shape a room's comfort. April and May often push past 35 °C, and the monsoon from roughly June to September brings heavy rain and waterlogging after downpours. Confirm that the room is air conditioned, ask how power cuts are handled, and check whether the approach road floods in heavy rain. Ask too where the smoking area sits and whether the accessible areas include the room itself.
All 4 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Reception area
- Smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is 17.6 km away in a straight line, 50 to 85 minutes by road depending on traffic. Traffic makes the difference between those two figures, so allow the longer time on a weekday morning. App cabs and prepaid taxis are the simplest options with luggage. Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station serves the airport, though services are still expanding; check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on it.
Howrah station, on the west bank, is 10.6 km away, 35 to 60 minutes by road, and crossing the Hooghly adds to the time at peak hours. Sealdah, on the east side of the centre, is closer at 7.7 km, 25 to 45 minutes. From either station, take a prepaid taxi or an app cab rather than negotiating at the rank. Both journeys are easier outside the morning and evening rush.
The nearest listed metro stations are Rabindra Sarobar at 5.3 km and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar at 5.5 km. Neither is a walk, so the metro trip starts with a cab or a fixed-route auto-rickshaw to the station. Once on the network, the metro is the fastest way into the centre during rush hour. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current lines, stations and hours before you plan a journey, as the network is expanding.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 7.3 km | 25–45 minutes |
| Esplanade | 8.4 km | 30–50 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 7.3 km | 25–45 minutes |
| Howrah station | 10.6 km | 35–60 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 7.7 km | 25–45 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 17.6 km | 50–85 minutes |
| Rabindra Sarobar metro | 5.3 km | 20–35 minutes |
| Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro | 5.5 km | 20–35 minutes |
Food and sights near Fabhotel The Infinity
Kalighat Kali Temple, 6 km away, is one of the Shakti Peethas, with the present temple dating from 1809. Go early, leave shoes outside and expect crowds on festival days. Mother House on AJC Bose Road, 5.7 km away, holds Mother Teresa's tomb and is a calm, working convent; check the visiting hours set by the Missionaries of Charity before you travel, as they change.
South Park Street Cemetery, 6.1 km away, opened in 1767 and is a shaded, weathered record of early colonial Calcutta. St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated in 1847 and 7 km from the hotel, stands a short walk from it. Victoria Memorial, 7.3 km away, holds a museum that closes on Mondays and some national holidays, and its 64-acre grounds reward a slow hour on their own.
Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar, 5.8 km away, are the city's Chinese heart. Tiretta Bazaar's breakfast market runs early in the morning, and Tangra's Indian-Chinese kitchens are a good dinner run. For older Kolkata cooking, Park Street and its side lanes, 7.3 km away, hold Flurys, Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas, while Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll. Serious shopping means a trip to the centre, where New Market opened in 1874.
- Mother House (5.7 km)
- Tangra & Tiretta Bazaar (5.8 km)
- Kalighat Temple (6.0 km)
- South Park Street Cemetery (6.1 km)
- St Paul’s Cathedral (7.0 km)
A day from Fabhotel The Infinity
Start early with Mother House, 5.7 km away, then carry on to Kalighat Kali Temple, 6 km from the hotel. Both are morning places: the convent keeps fixed hours and the temple is calmer before the day's crowd. Allow 25 to 45 minutes for the road between stops. Eat a proper breakfast afterwards, since the temple area is for worship rather than lingering, and keep bags and phones out of sight in the lanes.
Spend the afternoon on Park Street. South Park Street Cemetery, 6.1 km away, is the first stop, then St Paul's Cathedral at 7 km, then Victoria Memorial at 7.3 km, where the grounds and galleries fill what is left of the day. The museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays, so check Victoria Memorial Hall's own notice. A cab between these three keeps the afternoon manageable.
In the evening, head to Tangra, 5.8 km away, for Indian-Chinese dinner, or to Park Street, 7.3 km, for Flurys or Mocambo. Both runs take roughly 25 to 45 minutes by road, more in the evening peak. If you are out late, the 24-hour front desk means a return at any hour is straightforward. Keep the next morning free for Tiretta Bazaar's early Chinese breakfast market if the timing suits.
Booking tips and when to go
Book ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, and for the Christmas to New Year week, when the city fills and road times stretch. Check the current year's dates, as the festival follows the lunar calendar. Ask the property to confirm check-in and check-out times and to hold your room if you arrive late. Weekday traffic between 9 and 11 in the morning and 5 and 8 in the evening is the slowest.
November to February is the best window for this area: dry, comfortable and easy for long cab rides across the city. December and January mornings can be hazy with poor air quality. March warms into the low 30s, April and May are hot and humid with evening storms, and the monsoon from roughly June to September brings waterlogging after downpours. Check the India Meteorological Department forecast before travelling.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food; cards and UPI are widely accepted in hotels, malls and restaurants. Insist on the meter in yellow Ambassador taxis, or use an app cab. Drink bottled water. At Kalighat and other temples, dress modestly and remove shoes; at Mother House, keep voices low. Dhonnobad is thank you in Bengali, and English is widely understood across the city.
Fabhotel The Infinity: questions
Where is Fabhotel The Infinity located?
Fabhotel The Infinity stands at 366A, Kalikapur Road in Greater Kolkata, outside the central neighbourhoods. The address suits travellers with business in the suburbs or a car, since Park Street, Esplanade and Victoria Memorial are all roughly 7 to 8 km away in straight-line terms, or 25 to 45 minutes by road depending on traffic.
How far is Fabhotel The Infinity from Kolkata airport?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is about 17.6 km from Fabhotel The Infinity in straight-line terms, or roughly 50 to 85 minutes by road depending on traffic. Allow extra time at peak hours. App cabs and metered yellow taxis are the usual options, and the airport has a metro station on the Yellow Line, so check Metro Railway Kolkata for current services.
Which railway station is nearest to Fabhotel The Infinity?
Sealdah is the closer of the two main stations to Fabhotel The Infinity, about 7.7 km away in straight-line terms and roughly 25 to 45 minutes by road. Howrah station sits across the river at about 10.6 km, or 35 to 60 minutes by road. Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some long-distance and Bangladesh trains, so check Indian Railways for timings.
What metro stations are near Fabhotel The Infinity?
Rabindra Sarobar on the Blue Line is about 5.3 km from Fabhotel The Infinity, and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar is about 5.5 km away. Both sit on the north-south Blue Line, so a short cab ride covers the gap. Lines and stations are being extended, so check Metro Railway Kolkata for current routes and hours before planning a journey.
What facilities does Fabhotel The Infinity offer?
Fabhotel The Infinity has a 24-hour front desk, so arrivals at awkward hours can be handled. There is a reception area, a smoking area, and wheelchair-accessible areas. The property is a three-star hotel with a short, straightforward list of services, so ask the front desk about anything else you need during your stay.
Is Fabhotel The Infinity suitable for families and wheelchair users?
Fabhotel The Infinity lists wheelchair-accessible areas, which helps guests with limited mobility. Families should note the hotel sits outside the central neighbourhoods, so sightseeing involves road time and a car or cab is useful. Room types and extra beds are best confirmed directly with Fabhotel The Infinity before booking, since configurations vary.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fabhotel The Infinity?
Times can vary by room type and arrival, so confirm check-in and check-out with Fabhotel The Infinity when booking. The 24-hour front desk means late arrivals can be received at any hour, though it helps to tell the hotel your expected arrival time in advance. Keep the booking confirmation handy for the driver.
What is there to see near Fabhotel The Infinity?
Mother House is about 5.7 km from Fabhotel The Infinity, Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar about 5.8 km, Kalighat Temple about 6 km, South Park Street Cemetery about 6.1 km and St Paul's Cathedral about 7 km. All involve a cab ride. Tangra is the place for Indian-Chinese food, and Tiretta Bazaar holds an early-morning Chinese breakfast market.
When is the best time to stay at Fabhotel The Infinity?
December and January are the coolest months in Kolkata, with highs in the mid-20s °C, and November is dry and comfortable. Fabhotel The Infinity is easier to enjoy in that window, though Durga Puja, usually in late September or October, brings the biggest crowds and higher demand. Check the current year's festival dates before planning.
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