The Xen Suites Kolkata Airport

About The Xen Suites Kolkata Airport

The Xen Suites Kolkata Airport is a three-star hotel in Rajarhat, part of Greater Kolkata beyond the central neighbourhoods. It suits travellers with business in the suburbs and anyone who wants a car or cab within reach rather than a base in the old centre. The airport is close by, parking is listed, and a shuttle service runs for guests. Families get an outdoor pool, a spa and a garden too.

Guest feedback stands at 3.9 out of 5 from 492 reviews, a solid mid-range score. This is a suburban hotel rather than a heritage property or a central address for sightseeing. Three stars sets expectations: a 24-hour front desk, lifts, luggage storage and wheelchair-accessible areas are listed. The pool is outdoors and the spa is on site. Treat it as a comfortable place to sleep and work, with the centre a drive away.

Location and neighbourhood

The hotel sits on Rajarhat Main Road in Rajarhat, part of Greater Kolkata outside the central neighbourhoods. This is the suburban belt that also takes in Barasat, Barrackpore, Baruipur, Dankuni and the edges of Rajarhat and Howrah district. Sights are far apart and a car or cab is useful, so plan on rides rather than walks and allow travel time for anything in the centre. Eco Park in New Town, about 3.7 km away, is the nearest large open space.

Almost nothing here is walkable in the sightseeing sense. Park Street is 14.7 km in a straight line and 45 to 75 minutes by road; Esplanade is 14.1 km and 45 to 70 minutes; the Victoria Memorial is 16.1 km and 50 to 80 minutes. Eco Park at 3.7 km is the one outing that feels local. Two metro stations sit within reach, Jai Hind Bimanbandar at 2.4 km and Karunamoyee at 7 km, so a cab ride plus a train is workable.

Mornings in Rajarhat are quiet and, in winter, often hazy, with air quality poorer before the day warms. Evenings bring traffic back onto the main roads as offices and schools empty. In Durga Puja weeks, usually late September or October, the pull is towards the central neighbourhoods and the roads fill early, so allow extra time. Around Christmas and New Year the suburban setting is calm, while the Park Street lights are a drive away.

Rooms and facilities

Working guests get a 24-hour front desk, lifts, luggage storage and a concierge, plus free car parking and a shuttle service. Banquet space is listed, which helps if the trip includes a meeting or a family function. The garden and outdoor pool give somewhere to unwind after a day in the suburbs. Sheets and towels are provided. Ask the property about desk space and power points if work is the main reason for the stay.

Late arrivals are straightforward, since the front desk is staffed around the clock and the airport is 15 to 25 minutes away by road. Families should ask about the pool's depth and hours before promising a swim, and about how the garden is used. Wheelchair-accessible areas are listed, so mention mobility needs when booking. The spa suits a quiet hour, and the lifts make upper floors easier for older guests.

Kolkata's heat and monsoon shape a stay here. April and May often push past 35 °C, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September, heaviest in July, with waterlogging after downpours. Confirm how the room is cooled and whether windows open, since a sealed room needs reliable air conditioning. Also confirm shuttle timings and whether it must be booked, the pool's hours, check-in and check-out times, and how parking is allocated.

Getting there

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is about 3 km away in a straight line, or 15 to 25 minutes by road, a short ride from the terminals near Dum Dum. Allow more time in the monsoon and on winter mornings, when haze slows traffic. The Airports Authority of India runs the airport. Check with the property how the shuttle service works and whether it needs booking before arrival.

Howrah station is 13.8 km away and 45 to 70 minutes by road; Sealdah is 12.3 km and 40 to 65 minutes. Both are terminals for suburban trains, which serve the wider Greater Kolkata belt. On long-distance routes, Howrah and Sealdah are the two usual choices, while Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some services. A booked cab is easier than finding one with luggage, and the drive crosses the busiest hours.

Metro needs a short ride first. Jai Hind Bimanbandar station, on the Yellow Line, is about 2.4 km away; Karunamoyee is about 7 km. The Yellow Line is one of the newer lines and is still being extended, so check current stations and hours with Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on it. The Blue Line, India's first metro, opened in 1984 and runs north to south through the centre; reach it by cab, then continue by train.

Food and sights near The Xen Suites Kolkata Airport

Eco Park, or Prakriti Tirtha, in New Town is the closest sight at about 3.7 km, a large urban park opened in 2012 that takes a half day at an easy pace. Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Belur Math, 11.3 km away, pair well in one trip: the temple was completed in 1855 and is associated with Ramakrishna, while Belur Math across the river is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission.

Kumartuli, about 11.4 km away, is the potters' quarter where Durga idols are made, busiest from July to September. Marble Palace at 12.2 km is an 1835 private residence in North Kolkata and entry needs a free permit, so check current arrangements. Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar, around 11.5 km away, hold the city's Chinese community and Indian-Chinese food, with a Chinese breakfast market early in the morning.

Eating well means travelling. Tangra is the place for Indian-Chinese cooking, and Tiretta Bazaar starts early. In the centre, Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll, and Indian Coffee House on College Street is an institution. For shopping, New Market opened in 1874 and remains the classic central market. Evenings near the hotel are quiet; Eco Park and the garden are the simple options.

• Eco Park (3.7 km)
• Dakshineswar & Belur Math (11.3 km)
• Kumartuli (11.4 km)
• Tangra & Tiretta Bazaar (11.5 km)
• Marble Palace (12.2 km)

A day from The Xen Suites Kolkata Airport

Start early with Eco Park, 3.7 km away, while the day is cool and the roads are quiet. The New Town park takes a few hours at walking pace, and the cab back is short. Eat lunch near the hotel, then give the afternoon to the pool or the spa. Longer trips north and east run to 11 km or more each way and deserve a clear half day rather than a squeezed hour. Book the cab back in advance.

For a temple day, leave after breakfast for Dakshineswar, 11.3 km away, and cross the Hooghly to Belur Math. The pair fills an afternoon, and the river crossing plus the drive back through evening traffic needs slack. The temple is linked with Ramakrishna and the math is the Ramakrishna Mission headquarters, so both reward unhurried time. Check photography and shoe rules at the gate. Return to Rajarhat, or take a cab to Tangra, 11.5 km, for Indian-Chinese food.

A third day suits North Kolkata: Kumartuli at 11.4 km, Marble Palace at 12.2 km and Tiretta Bazaar at 11.5 km sit in the same broad direction. Start with the potters' quarter, sort the Marble Palace permit before setting out, and keep Tiretta Bazaar for another early morning, since the breakfast market runs at dawn. Allow the morning and part of the afternoon for the run, carry water, book the return cab and leave the evening loose.

Booking tips and when to go

Book well ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, when the city fills and road times stretch. Christmas and New Year bring the Park Street lights, from mid-December to New Year, and steady demand with them. Build the 45 to 75 minute drive to Park Street into any morning meeting, confirm check-in and check-out times with the property, as these are set per booking, and book the shuttle at the same time as the room.

November to February is the best window here. November is dry and comfortable, December and January are coolest with highs in the mid-20s °C, and February is pleasant. Winter mornings can be hazy with poor air quality. March warms, April and May are hot and humid with evening storms, and the monsoon from June to September brings waterlogging. Check the India Meteorological Department forecast before fixing an outdoor plan at Eco Park.

Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food; cards and UPI are widely accepted in hotels and restaurants. Yellow Ambassador taxis are metered, so insist on the meter, and app cabs are easy to book. Drink bottled water. At Dakshineswar and other temples, dress modestly and follow the temple authorities' rules on shoes and photography. For the Sundarbans or Shantiniketan, check permits and trains with West Bengal Tourism and Indian Railways.

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