About Fabhotel Kzar Select
Fabhotel Kzar Select suits first-time visitors who want to walk to the Maidan, the Indian Museum and the city's best-known restaurants. The hotel sits on Mcleod Street in the Park Street area, an address that puts the classic Calcutta eating circuit within easy reach on foot. Guests who plan to spend their days out in the city rather than inside a large hotel campus will find the position useful. The address is central and compact, with the sights of the central Maidan a short ride away.
This is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 817 reviews. It is a straightforward city base: rooms, a 24-hour front desk, a reception area, a safe, a smoking area and wheelchair-accessible areas. It is not a heritage building or a luxury campus. Past guests have rated it well for a central position and the basics done reliably. Travellers who want a simple, well-placed base for sightseeing and restaurant meals fit the property's purpose.
Location and neighbourhood
Park Street, officially Mother Teresa Sarani, is the central spine of old Calcutta's restaurant and hotel district. The Asiatic Society, founded in 1784, stands in the area, and the side streets of Camac Street, Middleton Row and Russell Street run off the main road. Offices, shops and eating places mix along the strip, and the Maidan opens up to the south. Sudder Street and Free School Street, to the north, are the older travellers' lanes. The district is busy by day and lively after dark.
Several places are walkable from the door. South Park Street Cemetery is 0.5 km away, Park Street's food and music strip 0.8 km, and Park Street metro 0.9 km. Mother House and the Indian Museum are each about 1.2 km, Maidan metro 1.2 km and New Market 1.4 km. Esplanade and the Victoria Memorial need a short ride, each about 1.8 km in a straight line, and Sealdah, Howrah and the airport need a longer one. Walking is the natural way to reach the nearest restaurants and the cemetery.
Mornings are comparatively calm: offices open, breakfast places fill, and the pavements along Park Street are free before the traffic builds. Evenings are busier, when the restaurants and bars fill and the street lights come on. During Durga Puja and the Christmas weeks the area is at its most crowded, with Allen Park lit from mid-December to New Year. Traffic on Park Street and the surrounding roads can be slow at these times, so allow extra time for any ride.
Rooms and facilities
The listed facilities read plainly: a 24-hour front desk, a reception area, a safe and wheelchair-accessible areas. For a business traveller, the desk is the useful part, since arrivals and departures can happen at any hour. Families should ask for a room that suits the number of guests in the party and confirm whether a cot or extra bed is possible. Late arrivals should tell the property the expected time, since a 24-hour desk helps but a call ahead is sensible.
Kolkata's heat and monsoon shape how a room is used. April and May are hot and humid, often above 35°C, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September, heaviest in July, with waterlogging after downpours. A room that is well sealed against humidity and street noise matters more than a view. Ask about air conditioning, hot water and backup power. Use the safe for documents and electronics during the damp months, and carry a light rain layer from June onwards.
Confirm the practical points directly with the property: check-in and check-out times, the room type, whether a smoking area is available, and what the wheelchair-accessible areas cover, since access to the entrance and the lift is not the same as access to every floor. Ask about payment methods, identification requirements and late check-out. Ask also about the nearest drop-off point on Mcleod Street, since the final approach can be slow in traffic.
All 5 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Reception area
- Safe
- Smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is about 14.7 km from the hotel in a straight line, with a road time of roughly 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. The airport sits near Dum Dum, north-east of the centre. App cabs and the prepaid taxi counter are the usual options; agree the meter before setting off. The drive crosses the city, so allow more time in the morning rush and during the monsoon.
Howrah station, on the west bank, is 4.1 km away in a straight line, roughly 20 to 30 minutes by road. Sealdah, on the east side of the centre, is 2.2 km, roughly 15 to 25 minutes. Both are major terminals with separate arrival areas; arrange a cab from the designated pickup point rather than the first person who offers. From Howrah the route crosses the Hooghly; from Sealdah the drive is shorter but can be slow at peak times.
Park Street metro is 0.9 km away and Maidan metro 1.2 km, both on the Blue Line (Line 1), which runs from Dakshineswar in the north to Kavi Subhash in the south via Esplanade, Park Street and Kalighat. The metro avoids the worst traffic, though the walk to the stations in heat or rain needs planning. Timetables and rules change, so check Metro Railway Kolkata. For the airport, Jai Hind Bimanbandar station on the Yellow Line is the rail option.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 750 m | walkable |
| Esplanade | 1.8 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 1.8 km | 10–20 minutes |
| Howrah station | 4.1 km | 20–30 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 2.2 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 14.7 km | 45–75 minutes |
| Park Street metro | 900 m | walkable |
| Maidan metro | 1.2 km | walkable |
Food and sights near Fabhotel Kzar Select
South Park Street Cemetery, 0.5 km away, is the nearest sight: opened in 1767, its tombs and obelisks record the early colonial city. The Indian Museum, 1.2 km away, was founded in 1814 and is the oldest museum in India, with collections that run from fossils to paintings. Mother House, also 1.2 km, holds Mother Teresa's tomb and is a quiet stop. New Market, 1.4 km, opened in 1874 and is the place for everyday shopping.
Park Street's food and music strip is 0.8 km away. Flurys dates from 1927 and is the classic tea and cake stop. Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas are all on or beside the street. Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll. Bengali sweets such as mishti doi and sandesh are widely sold, and nolen gur sweets appear in winter. For a cheaper, older stop, Indian Coffee House on College Street is a short ride.
New Market, 1.4 km away, sells fruit, clothes, fabric and household goods. The side streets off Park Street have smaller shops, and Oxford Bookstore is the established name for books in the central district. Evenings centre on the restaurant strip 0.8 km away. From mid-December to New Year, Allen Park is lit for Christmas. The Maidan and the Victoria Memorial grounds are within a short ride, though the memorial museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays.
- South Park Street Cemetery (500 m)
- Park Street food & music (750 m)
- Mother House (1.2 km)
- Indian Museum (1.2 km)
- New Market (1.4 km)
A day from Fabhotel Kzar Select
Start with the South Park Street Cemetery, 0.5 km away. The walk takes about ten minutes and a morning start is cooler. Then walk on to the Indian Museum, 1.2 km away, and allow a couple of hours inside; check the museum's current opening days before setting out. Both stops are on foot from Mcleod Street, and the return passes the Park Street restaurants, so lunch is easy at 0.8 km from the hotel.
After lunch, take a short ride to Mother House, 1.2 km away, then to New Market at 1.4 km for shopping. Esplanade and the Victoria Memorial are each 1.8 km away in a straight line. The Victoria Memorial is 10 to 20 minutes by road and Esplanade 15 to 25 minutes, so pair them in one afternoon. The memorial grounds cover 64 acres and the museum closes on Mondays and some national holidays.
Return to Park Street for the evening. The restaurant strip is 0.8 km away, and a table at one of the old places is worth booking at weekends and in festival weeks. After dinner, walk to Park Street metro, 0.9 km, or take a short cab back. In December, extend the evening to Allen Park for the Christmas lights. Keep plans loose in Durga Puja week, when traffic around the Maidan is often diverted.
Booking tips and when to go
Book early for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, and for the Christmas and New Year weeks, when Park Street is at its busiest. The International Kolkata Book Fair in late January or early February and the Kolkata International Film Festival in November or December also fill central hotels. Ask the property to confirm check-in and check-out times at the time of booking, and request written confirmation of the room type and the number of guests.
The best season for this area is November to February. December and January are coolest, with 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 runs from June to September, heaviest in July, with waterlogging after heavy rain. October still sees some rain. Winter mornings can be hazy with poor air quality, so those with breathing trouble should plan around it.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food, though cards and UPI are widely accepted in hotels, malls and restaurants. Metered yellow taxis should use the meter; app cabs avoid haggling. Drink bottled or filtered water. Dress modestly at temples and at Mother House, covering shoulders and knees. Agree the route and the meter before a long ride, and check the official Indian Visa Online portal for visa rules before travel.
Fabhotel Kzar Select: questions
Where is Fabhotel Kzar Select located?
Fabhotel Kzar Select stands at 38 Mcleod Street in the Park Street area, close to the Maidan, the Indian Museum and the city's best-known restaurants. South Park Street Cemetery is about 0.5 km away and Park Street metro is roughly 0.9 km on foot, so many sights and dining rooms are within easy walking distance.
How far is Fabhotel Kzar Select from Kolkata airport?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is about 14.7 km from Fabhotel Kzar Select in a straight line, and the drive to Park Street usually takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. Allow extra time at peak hours. Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro station on the Yellow Line serves the airport; check Metro Railway Kolkata for current services.
Which railway stations are near Fabhotel Kzar Select?
Sealdah station is about 2.2 km from Fabhotel Kzar Select, a drive of 15 to 25 minutes. Howrah station is roughly 4.1 km away, or 20 to 30 minutes by road. Both handle long-distance trains, and Kolkata station at Chitpur serves some long-distance and Bangladesh services; check Indian Railways for times.
Which metro stations serve Fabhotel Kzar Select?
Two Blue Line stations are close to Fabhotel Kzar Select: Park Street about 0.9 km away and Maidan about 1.2 km. The line runs north to south through Esplanade, Central and Kalighat. Green Line services towards Howrah Maidan, Sealdah and Salt Lake Sector V also pass through Esplanade; check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours.
What facilities does Fabhotel Kzar Select offer?
Fabhotel Kzar Select has a 24-hour front desk, a reception area, a safe and a smoking area, plus wheelchair-accessible areas. It is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 4.1/5 from 817 reviews. Ask the front desk about anything else needed during the stay.
Is Fabhotel Kzar Select suitable for families?
Fabhotel Kzar Select is a three-star hotel, and the 24-hour front desk is useful for families arriving late. Room types and extra-bed arrangements are best confirmed directly with the hotel when booking. The Park Street setting keeps the Maidan, the Indian Museum and restaurants within a short ride or walk.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fabhotel Kzar Select?
Check-in and check-out times at Fabhotel Kzar Select are set by the hotel and confirmed at the time of booking. Contact the hotel directly to arrange an early arrival or a late departure. Carry photo identification for registration, which Indian hotels normally ask to see.
What can you see within walking distance of Fabhotel Kzar Select?
South Park Street Cemetery is about 0.5 km from Fabhotel Kzar Select and the Park Street restaurant strip about 0.8 km. Mother House and the Indian Museum are each roughly 1.2 km away, and New Market about 1.4 km. Victoria Memorial is 1.8 km, usually 10 to 20 minutes by road.
When is the best time to visit Fabhotel Kzar Select?
November to February is the most comfortable spell for a stay at Fabhotel Kzar Select, with dry weather and mild days. Durga Puja, usually in late September or October, fills the city; check the current year's dates. The monsoon runs roughly June to September, with heavy July rain and waterlogging after downpours.
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