About Oyo Hotel Relax Inn
Oyo Hotel Relax Inn is a two-star guesthouse at Bd 61, Street Number 131 in New Town, the planned district east of the old city. It suits travellers with early flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, delegates attending events at the convention centre, and families whose main errand is Eco Park. The address keeps you on the Rajarhat grid rather than in central Kolkata, so treat it as a functional base: somewhere to sleep, park a hired car and eat breakfast before setting out, not a base for exploring the old city on foot.
The property is a guesthouse rather than a full-service hotel, rated two stars, with a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 19 reviews. The listed facilities are Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast, with a bathroom included. Expectations should match that: simple rooms, a short list of services and a quiet location on the edge of the city. Guests who want a lobby, an in-house restaurant or a gym will do better with one of the larger properties in the district; guests who want a straightforward base near the airport usually find this fits.
Location and neighbourhood
New Town, also called Rajarhat New Town, is the newest planned part of Kolkata: wide roads, blocks laid out on a grid and large open ground instead of the lanes of the north. Eco Park, or Prakriti Tirtha, opened in 2012 and is the district's main green space. The convention centre, Rabindra Tirtha, Mother's Wax Museum and the Biswa Bangla Gate stand within the same planned area. The old city, with its colonial buildings, markets and river ghats, lies well to the south and west.
Little here is genuinely walkable. The streets are broad, traffic moves quickly and distances between blocks are longer than they look. Eco Park is about 2 km away, close enough to walk in cool weather and a short ride in the heat. Salt Lake Sector V is 4 km and Karunamoyee 4.8 km, which matters if you plan to reach the metro. For anything beyond the immediate blocks, plan on a cab, an app cab or a bus.
Mornings are quiet apart from office traffic heading towards Sector V and the airport road. Evenings bring families out towards Eco Park and the stalls around it. During Durga Puja, usually late September or October, pandal visits in New Town mean moving between sites by road, so check the current year's dates. Christmas and New Year are calmer here than around Park Street, which is a 40 to 65 minute drive away.
Rooms and facilities
The listed facilities cover the basics of a working stay: Wi-Fi for email and calls, parking for a hired car or a self-drive vehicle, and breakfast before you leave. Business travellers usually ask for a quieter room away from the road, and families do better with the extra floor space confirmed in advance. Late arrivals should tell the property the expected time when booking and confirm the latest arrival it can accept, since timings are set by the property rather than by the booking platform.
Kolkata's heat is the main practical issue for any room in this district. April and May often go above 35 °C, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September with waterlogging after heavy downpours. Ask about cooling and about how the room holds up in humidity before booking. Ask too whether the bathroom is attached, what it includes, and whether a higher floor is available if stairs are not a problem.
Confirm a short list before travelling: check-in and check-out timings, breakfast hours, how many vehicles can be parked, whether the Wi-Fi signal reaches the room, and which payment methods are accepted. Ask for directions to the exact entrance, because New Town addresses run to block and street numbers rather than named lanes, and a driver may need the block number as well as the property name to find the gate.
All 3 listed facilities
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
- Free car parking
Getting there
From Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport the guesthouse is about 8.3 km away in a straight line, and 30 to 50 minutes by road depending on traffic. That is the shortest run of any direction from here, which is why early departures work well. Use the prepaid taxi counter inside the terminal or an app cab, allow extra time in the morning peak, and keep small notes for the driver. Yellow Line metro service to the airport is expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on it.
Sealdah is the nearer main station, 10.3 km away and 35 to 55 minutes by road. Howrah, on the west bank, is 12.9 km and 40 to 65 minutes, and the bridge crossing can add time at peak hours. Some long-distance trains and services to Bangladesh use Kolkata station at Chitpur. Have the address written down for the driver, and book an app cab from the station forecourt rather than negotiating at the exit.
The metro is reachable but not on the doorstep. Salt Lake Sector V station is 4 km away and Karunamoyee 4.8 km, so a short cab ride gets you to the Blue Line and from there south to Esplanade, Park Street, Maidan and Kalighat. The Orange Line on this side of the city is only partly open, and stations and timings change, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before planning a journey. Esplanade is 12.2 km and Park Street 12.4 km, both 40 to 65 minutes by road.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 12.4 km | 40–65 minutes |
| Esplanade | 12.2 km | 40–65 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 13.6 km | 40–70 minutes |
| Howrah station | 12.9 km | 40–65 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 10.3 km | 35–55 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 8.3 km | 30–50 minutes |
| Salt Lake Sector V metro | 4.0 km | 20–30 minutes |
| Karunamoyee metro | 4.8 km | 20–35 minutes |
Food and sights near Oyo Hotel Relax Inn
Eco Park is the obvious neighbour at about 2 km: a large urban park opened in 2012, with paths, lawns and water, good for a morning walk or a late afternoon once the heat drops. Entry arrangements change, so check at the gate or with West Bengal Tourism. Beyond that this is not a sightseeing district, and most of the city's monuments and older quarters are a drive rather than a stroll from the door.
Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar, 8.3 km away, cover the city's Chinese heritage: Tangra for Indian-Chinese cooking, Tiretta Bazaar for the early morning Chinese breakfast market. Mother House, the Missionaries of Charity home on AJC Bose Road, is 10.8 km. College Street with the Indian Coffee House is 10.9 km, and the Marble Palace is 11 km, a private residence entered on a free permit, so check current arrangements with West Bengal Tourism before setting out.
For food, New Town has local eateries and takeaways rather than the old city's institutions. Kolkata staples are worth seeking out: phuchka, kathi rolls, biryani with potato and egg, mishti doi. Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll, and the Indian Coffee House on College Street is a landmark in its own right. Evenings here mean the Biswa Bangla Gate, Eco Park and Mother's Wax Museum; serious shopping is a ride to New Market, opened in 1874.
- Eco Park (2.0 km)
- Tangra & Tiretta Bazaar (8.3 km)
- Mother House (10.8 km)
- College Street & Indian Coffee House (10.9 km)
- Marble Palace (11.0 km)
A day from Oyo Hotel Relax Inn
Start with breakfast at the guesthouse, then walk or take a short cab to Eco Park, 2 km away, before the sun strengthens. The park is large, so pick one section rather than attempting the whole circuit. Return to the room through the middle of the day, when the heat is at its worst, and use the time for work or rest. A late lunch close by keeps the afternoon free for a longer run into the city.
The afternoon suits one museum or one quarter of the old city. Mother's Wax Museum and Rabindra Tirtha sit within New Town and need only a short ride. College Street and the Indian Coffee House, 10.9 km away, and Mother House, 10.8 km, both require a drive into the centre. Choose a single cluster and travel by app cab, since moving between them in peak traffic takes longer than the distances suggest.
In the evening, head to the Biswa Bangla Gate or back to Eco Park, where the open ground is cooler after sunset. Dinner can be local in New Town or at Tangra, 8.3 km away, for Indian-Chinese cooking. If the plan is Park Street or Esplanade, allow 40 to 65 minutes each way and book the return cab in advance. Keep the last evening before an early flight close to the hotel.
Booking tips and when to go
Book well 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. Puja dates move each year with the lunar calendar, so check the current year's dates before fixing travel. Weekday mornings are the worst for the airport road; build the 30 to 50 minute window into the plan and leave earlier for a dawn flight. Confirm check-in and check-out timings with the property when booking.
November to February is the best season for this area: dry, comfortable days, cool mornings and easy evenings around Eco Park. March warms quickly, April and May are hot and humid with evening storms, and the monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain and waterlogging on the new roads. October rain tails off. Winter mornings can be hazy with poor air quality, which matters if you plan to walk rather than ride.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food, though 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 instead. Drink bottled or filtered water, especially in summer. Dress modestly at temples and at Mother House. Dhonnobad is thank you in Bengali, and English is widely understood across the city.
Oyo Hotel Relax Inn: questions
Where is Oyo Hotel Relax Inn located in Kolkata?
Oyo Hotel Relax Inn is in New Town, the planned district east of the old city, on Street Number 131. Eco Park is about 2 km away and the airport is roughly 8.3 km off. The old city sights around Park Street and Esplanade sit 12 km or so to the south-west, reached by road in about 40 to 65 minutes.
How far is Oyo Hotel Relax Inn from Kolkata airport?
Kolkata airport, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, is about 8.3 km from Oyo Hotel Relax Inn, which works out at roughly 30 to 50 minutes by road depending on traffic. The run is short enough for early departures. Allow extra time in the morning peak and check with the hotel about arranging a cab.
Which railway station is closest to Oyo Hotel Relax Inn?
Sealdah is the nearer of the two main stations to Oyo Hotel Relax Inn, about 10.3 km away and roughly 35 to 55 minutes by road. Howrah station is about 12.9 km off, and Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some long-distance and Bangladesh trains. All three are worth checking against your train before you set out.
Is there a metro station near Oyo Hotel Relax Inn?
The nearest metro stops to Oyo Hotel Relax Inn are Salt Lake Sector V, about 4 km away, and Karunamoyee, about 4.8 km. Kolkata's metro network is expanding quickly, with some lines only partly open, so check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and timings before relying on a train. A short cab ride covers the gap.
What facilities does Oyo Hotel Relax Inn offer?
Oyo Hotel Relax Inn is a two-star guesthouse with Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast listed among its facilities. Rooms have their own bathrooms, and car parking is free. The place is compact and straightforward rather than full service, and breakfast is the only meal listed, so plan on eating out later in the day.
Is Oyo Hotel Relax Inn suitable for families?
Oyo Hotel Relax Inn is a small two-star guesthouse, so it suits travellers who want a bed and breakfast base rather than resort facilities. Families with young children should ask about room sizes and extra bedding before booking. Eco Park, about 2 km away, gives children space to run around and fills an easy half day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oyo Hotel Relax Inn?
Check-in and check-out times at Oyo Hotel Relax Inn are set by the property and confirmed at the time of booking. If your flight lands early or leaves late, ask about an early arrival or somewhere to leave luggage. Reception hours are worth confirming at the same time, especially for arrivals after dark.
What is there to see near Oyo Hotel Relax Inn?
Eco Park is the closest draw to Oyo Hotel Relax Inn, about 2 km away. New Town also holds the Mother's Wax Museum, Rabindra Tirtha and the Biswa Bangla Gate. Further out, Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar are about 8.3 km for Indian-Chinese food, Mother House about 10.8 km, and College Street with the Indian Coffee House about 10.9 km.
When is the best time to stay at Oyo Hotel Relax Inn?
November to February is the most comfortable stretch for a stay at Oyo Hotel Relax Inn, with cooler, drier weather. March brings rising heat and April and May are hot and humid. The monsoon runs roughly June to September, with waterlogging after heavy rain. Durga Puja in autumn draws crowds, so book well ahead and check the current year's dates.
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