About OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency
OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency is a three-star hotel in Santoshpur, in the southern suburbs of Kolkata, near Survey Park. It suits travellers who have business in the suburbs, or who keep a car and would rather base themselves away from the centre. The address is B 213, near Survey Park Kali Mandir. A guest score of 3.8 out of 5 from 451 reviews places it in the mid-market range: a practical base with a predictable set of facilities rather than a central address. Families visiting relatives nearby and contractors on short assignments are the natural fit.
The stay is straightforward. Rooms have Wi-Fi, breakfast is served on site, and the front desk stays open around the clock, which matters for late arrivals and early starts. Parking is free, a detail that changes the arithmetic for anyone driving in from the suburbs or arriving with a company vehicle. There is a reception area, a free newspaper each morning, and a smoking area on the premises. This is a base rather than a destination: you sleep and eat here, then travel to the sights and meetings that brought you to Kolkata.
Location and neighbourhood
Santoshpur sits in the south-east of the city, close to Survey Park and the Jadavpur side of town. This is Greater Kolkata rather than the central neighbourhoods: largely residential, with local markets, schools and everyday eateries, and none of the hotel and restaurant density of Park Street or Esplanade. The character is suburban. Sights are spread out and a car or cab is useful for most of them, so allow travel time when planning a day. The compensation is a quieter setting and parking on site.
Very little of the usual sightseeing is on foot from here. The Kali Mandir beside the address serves the immediate neighbourhood, and local shops cover daily needs. For everything else, take a cab. Park Street is 8 km away in a straight line, 30 to 45 minutes by road. Esplanade is 9.1 km, 30 to 50 minutes. The Victoria Memorial is 7.8 km, 30 to 45 minutes. Those road times assume normal traffic, and they stretch during office hours and in the rain.
Mornings here are local: commuters heading for the metro or the main roads, tea stalls opening, school traffic. Evenings are quiet on the residential lanes while the arterial roads stay busy with people returning home. During Durga Puja the southern suburbs fill with pandals and journeys slow considerably, so add time to any plan; the festival usually falls in late September or October and the dates move each year, so check the current year's dates. Christmas and New Year are calm by comparison in this part of town.
Rooms and facilities
Business travellers get what the trip needs: Wi-Fi in the hotel, a 24-hour front desk for late check-ins and early departures, and a free newspaper in the morning. Breakfast on site saves hunting for a cafe before a meeting. Parking is free, which helps if you are driving between suburban offices. The reception area gives you somewhere to wait with luggage, and there is a smoking area for guests who need one. Ask about the Wi-Fi signal in the room you are given if you plan to work from it.
For families and longer stays, laundry service and dry cleaning take care of clothes, and luggage storage lets you leave bags while you travel onward or wait for a train. Breakfast keeps a group moving in the morning rather than delaying the start of the day. Travellers arriving late should confirm the arrival time with the property in advance, since check-in and check-out times are set by the hotel and are worth knowing before a long journey, particularly if the flight or train lands after midnight.
Kolkata's climate is the practical issue. April and May are hot and humid, often above 35 °C, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September with the heaviest rain in July. Ask what cooling the room has and whether the windows seal, and ask about the approach road after heavy rain, since waterlogging slows traffic across the city. Smoking is provided for in a designated area, so state a preference for a non-smoking room when booking. Confirm what the room rate includes before you arrive.
All 10 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Breakfast
- Dry cleaning service
- Free Wifi
- Free car parking
- Free newspaper
- Laundry Service
- Luggage storage
- Reception area
- Smoking area
Getting there
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is 18.9 km away in a straight line, 55 to 90 minutes by road depending on traffic. Use a prepaid taxi counter or an app cab, and allow more time in the evening peak. Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station on the Yellow Line also serves the airport; services are expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on a metro connection. The 24-hour front desk is an advantage if the flight lands late and plans change.
Sealdah is the nearer of the two main railway stations, 8.7 km away, 30 to 50 minutes by road. Howrah, on the west bank, is 11.5 km, 35 to 60 minutes. Both times assume reasonable traffic, and the Hooghly crossings in particular slow in the morning and evening. Sealdah is the sensible arrival point for travellers coming from the northern and eastern suburbs, and an app cab is the simplest way to cover the last stretch with luggage rather than changing vehicles.
The nearest metro stations are Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, 5 km away, and Rabindra Sarobar, 5.1 km, both on the north-south Blue Line. Neither is walkable with bags, so plan on a short cab or auto-rickshaw ride to the station and then the metro into the centre, which avoids the worst road congestion. The metro opened in 1984 and the network is expanding; check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations, hours and interchange details before travelling.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 8.0 km | 30–45 minutes |
| Esplanade | 9.1 km | 30–50 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 7.8 km | 30–45 minutes |
| Howrah station | 11.5 km | 35–60 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 8.7 km | 30–50 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 18.9 km | 55–90 minutes |
| Mahanayak Uttam Kumar metro | 5.0 km | 20–35 minutes |
| Rabindra Sarobar metro | 5.1 km | 20–35 minutes |
Food and sights near OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency
Kalighat Kali Temple is 6.1 km away and is one of the Shakti Peethas, with the present temple dating from 1809. Go early and dress modestly. Mother House, the Missionaries of Charity headquarters on AJC Bose Road, is 6.6 km away and holds Mother Teresa's tomb; it is a quiet, sober stop. Pair the two rather than making separate journeys, and keep the rest of the morning free for the return ride through traffic.
South Park Street Cemetery, opened in 1767, is 6.9 km away and holds the graves of eighteenth and nineteenth century Calcutta residents. St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated in 1847, is 7.5 km away and is worth a look for the building itself. Tangra, 6.9 km away, is the centre of the city's Chinese community and Indian-Chinese cooking, while Tiretta Bazaar, the old Chinatown, holds a Chinese breakfast market early in the morning. These are separate clusters, so plan transport between them.
Food in the immediate area is local and everyday. For the well-known addresses, head towards Park Street, about 8 km away, where Mocambo, Peter Cat and Trincas sit within a short stretch. Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll, and Nahoum's in New Market is a bakery worth knowing. New Market itself, opened in 1874, covers shopping for clothes and provisions. Evenings in Santoshpur are quiet and residential, so plan on a cab back.
- Kalighat Temple (6.1 km)
- Mother House (6.6 km)
- South Park Street Cemetery (6.9 km)
- Tangra & Tiretta Bazaar (6.9 km)
- St Paul’s Cathedral (7.5 km)
A day from OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then take a cab to Kalighat Kali Temple, 6.1 km away. Go early, before the day heats up and the temple gets busy. From there continue to Mother House, 6.6 km from the hotel, to see Mother Teresa's tomb. Both stops fit comfortably into a morning. Carry water, expect to remove your shoes at the temple, and keep the afternoon free for a slower return through the southern suburbs.
In the afternoon, head towards the centre for South Park Street Cemetery, 6.9 km away, and St Paul's Cathedral, 7.5 km, which are close enough to combine in one outing. The cemetery rewards an unhurried walk among the old monuments. Confirm opening times before setting out, since they change, and check cathedral visiting hours around services. A cab between the two is quicker than walking the connecting streets in the heat of April or May.
Spend the evening at Tangra, 6.9 km away, for Indian-Chinese cooking in the streets around the old Chinese community, or continue to Park Street, 8 km from the hotel, for Mocambo, Peter Cat or Trincas. Book a table at the weekend. Return by app cab rather than hunting for a taxi late at night, and keep the hotel address on a map for the driver. If you have an early train from Sealdah, 8.7 km away, settle the bill the night before.
Booking tips and when to go
Book well ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, and for the Christmas and New Year period, when Park Street is lit from mid-December. Room supply tightens and road times lengthen. Traffic is heaviest in the morning and evening office peaks, so schedule airport and station runs outside those windows where possible. Check-in and check-out times are set by the property, so confirm them at booking and say if you will arrive late, so the front desk can plan.
November to February is the best season for this area: dry, comfortable and cool, with December and January highs in the mid-20s °C. February is pleasant. March warms up, April and May are hot and humid with evening storms, and the monsoon from roughly June to September brings waterlogging after downpours, which matters more in the suburbs where a car is the main way around. October rain tapers off and November turns dry. Winter mornings can be hazy with poor air quality.
Keep cash for taxis, markets and street food; cards and UPI are widely accepted in hotels, malls and restaurants. Yellow Ambassador taxis are metered, so insist on the meter, or use an app cab and confirm the fare before setting off. Drink bottled or filtered water. Dress modestly at temples and remove footwear where required; at Kalighat and Mother House, covered shoulders and knees are the safer choice. Dhonnobad means thank you in Bengali.
OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency: questions
Where is OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency located?
OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency stands at B 213, near Survey Park Kali Mandir in Santoshpur, in Greater Kolkata rather than the central neighbourhoods. A car or cab is useful for reaching the central sights, which lie to the west and north. The full address is worth showing to a driver, since the surrounding streets are residential.
How far is OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency from Kolkata airport?
OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency is about 18.9 km by straight line from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum, which works out at roughly 55 to 90 minutes by road depending on traffic. Allow extra time during morning and evening peaks. App cabs and metered yellow taxis both pick up at the airport.
How do travellers reach OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency from Howrah or Sealdah station?
Howrah station is about 11.5 km from OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency, usually 35 to 60 minutes by road. Sealdah is roughly 8.7 km away, or 30 to 50 minutes. Both timings depend on traffic. A metered taxi or an app cab from the station forecourt is the simplest choice with luggage.
Which metro station is nearest to OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency?
The closest Blue Line stations are Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, about 5 km away, and Rabindra Sarobar, about 5.1 km away. Neither is a walk with luggage, so plan a short cab ride. OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency sits in Santoshpur, outside the central neighbourhoods. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours.
What facilities does OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency offer?
OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency lists Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, parking, breakfast and laundry service, along with dry cleaning, luggage storage, a free newspaper, a reception area and a smoking area. Guests score the property 3.8 out of 5 from 451 reviews. Confirm anything essential with the hotel when booking.
Is OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency suitable for families?
OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency can work for families, with parking, breakfast and laundry service on hand and a 24-hour front desk for late arrivals. The hotel is outside the central neighbourhoods, so a car makes outings easier. Ask the property directly about room sizes and extra beds before booking.
What should guests know about check-in at OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency?
OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency keeps a 24-hour front desk, so late arrivals can be handled. Confirm check-in and check-out times with the hotel when booking, as they can differ between bookings. Give staff an expected arrival time in advance, particularly after a late flight or a long train journey into Howrah or Sealdah.
What is there to see near OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency?
Kalighat Temple is about 6.1 km from OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency, Mother House about 6.6 km, South Park Street Cemetery and the Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar area about 6.9 km, and St Paul's Cathedral about 7.5 km. All are short cab rides in light traffic. Check opening days and entry rules with each site before setting out.
When is the best time to stay at OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency?
November to February is the most comfortable spell for a stay at OYO Hotel Green Leaf Regency, with drier, cooler days. December and January are the coolest months. The monsoon, roughly June to September, brings heavy rain and waterlogging. Durga Puja dates move each year, so check the current year's dates with West Bengal Tourism before planning around the festival.
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