About Park Royale Hotel
Park Royale Hotel is a one-star hotel at 72A Mother Teresa Sarani, the road most people in Kolkata still call Park Street. It suits first-time visitors who want to reach the Maidan, the Indian Museum and the city's best-known restaurants without long rides. The address sits among the side streets of Camac Street, Middleton Row and Russell Street, with Sudder Street and Free School Street a short way north. Guests who plan their days around walking and short cab hops get the most from this position.
This is a simple, plainly run hotel rather than a leisure property. The facilities are the practical ones: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an on-site restaurant, room service, parking, family rooms, lifts, breakfast and laundry service, with a 24-hour front desk for arrivals at any hour. Rooms are the sort of base a traveller uses for sleeping and washing between outings. Expect a straightforward stay in a central location, and judge the one-star rating on that basis rather than on resort comforts.
Location and neighbourhood
The neighbourhood is the old European quarter of central Kolkata, close to the Maidan, the Indian Museum and the city's best-known restaurants. The Asiatic Society, founded in 1784, stands nearby, and the South Park Street Cemetery, opened in 1767, is a short walk away. Camac Street, Middleton Row and Russell Street run off the main road, mixing offices, colleges and small eateries. Traffic and pedestrians keep the streets busy through the working day, and they quieten after the offices close.
The nearest sights can be reached on foot. South Park Street Cemetery is 0.3 km away and Mother House, the Missionaries of Charity home with Mother Teresa's tomb, is 0.8 km. St Paul's Cathedral at 1.7 km and the Indian Museum at 1.9 km are walkable for most people and a short cab ride in the heat. Victoria Memorial, 2.1 km in a straight line, is better by road, 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. Esplanade, 2.5 km away, is a similar ride.
Mornings here are about commuters, school runs and tea stalls, with the Maidan open for walking. Evenings shift towards the restaurant stretch of Park Street, 1.4 km away, and the press of diners outside the older places. In December the Christmas lights on Allen Park draw crowds after dark. During Durga Puja, usually late September or October, the roads fill with people moving between pandals and traffic slows sharply, so allow extra time for any ride.
Rooms and facilities
Business travellers get a desk, Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and the 24-hour front desk covers late arrivals and early departures. Families can ask about the family rooms, and the lifts help with luggage and children. Room service and an on-site restaurant mean meals do not depend on going out, and laundry service is useful on longer trips. A safe, a concierge and 24-hour security are listed, which matter in a busy central district.
Kolkata's heat and monsoon decide how the room is used. Air conditioning matters from April to September, and the listed fan gives a second option in milder months. Bathrooms come with a bath or shower, towels and toiletries, so packing light is possible. Non-smoking rooms are available and there is a smoking area. After heavy monsoon rain, streets around the centre can hold water for a while, so keep plans flexible on those days.
Confirm the practical details when booking: breakfast times, room service hours, whether parking needs reserving in advance, and the layout of a family room if you are travelling with children. Check-in and check-out times are best agreed directly, especially for a late-night arrival. Ask about laundry turnaround, payment methods and help with transfers. Whether Wi-Fi reaches the rooms or only the public areas is worth clarifying before you rely on it for work.
All 25 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24H. Security
- Air conditioning
- Bath
- Breakfast
- Cleaning
- Concierge
- Desk
- Family rooms
- Fan
- First aid
- Free Wifi
- Internet access
- Laundry Service
- Lifts
- Non smoking rooms
- Parking
- Patio
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Safe
- Smoking area
- TV
- Toiletries
- Wifi
Getting there
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) sits near Dum Dum, about 17 km north-east of the centre. The hotel is 14.9 km from it in a straight line, and the road trip usually takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. App cabs and metered yellow Ambassador taxis are the common choices, and the prepaid counter inside the terminal is run under airport authority arrangements. The Yellow Line metro from Jai Hind Bimanbandar is expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on it.
Howrah station, on the west bank, is 4.8 km away in a straight line and 20 to 35 minutes by road once you are across the river. Sealdah, on the east side of the centre, is 2.6 km and 15 to 25 minutes by road. Some long-distance and Bangladesh trains use Kolkata station at Chitpur instead, so check the station printed on your ticket. Allow extra time in the morning and evening rush, when the approach roads to both stations are slow.
The two nearest metro stops are Maidan and Park Street, each 1.6 km away, both on the Blue Line from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash. For a car-free arrival, take the metro to either and finish by auto-rickshaw or a short cab ride. The Green Line now runs under the Hooghly from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade, Sealdah and Salt Lake Sector V. Stations and hours change as lines extend, so check Metro Railway Kolkata.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 1.4 km | 10–20 minutes |
| Esplanade | 2.5 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 2.1 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Howrah station | 4.8 km | 20–35 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 2.6 km | 15–25 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 14.9 km | 45–75 minutes |
| Maidan metro | 1.6 km | 10–20 minutes |
| Park Street metro | 1.6 km | 10–20 minutes |
Food and sights near Park Royale Hotel
Start with South Park Street Cemetery, 0.3 km away. It opened in 1767 and holds the graves of many early colonial figures among obelisks and columns, a quiet place for an hour's walk. Mother House is 0.8 km off, the Missionaries of Charity headquarters on AJC Bose Road, where Mother Teresa's tomb sits. Both are close enough to fit into a morning, and neither needs a full day.
St Paul's Cathedral, consecrated in 1847, is 1.7 km away, an Anglican building with a quiet compound. The Indian Museum, 1.9 km off, was founded in 1814 and is the oldest museum in India, with sculpture, fossils and antiquities; check its current opening days before setting out. Victoria Memorial, 2.1 km away across the Maidan, is the set piece nearby and closes its museum on Mondays and some national holidays.
Food is the reason many people choose this address. Park Street's restaurant stretch, 1.4 km away, holds Flurys, open since 1927, along with Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas. Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll, and the Indian Coffee House on College Street is a landmark for coffee. For shopping, New Market (Hogg Market), opened in 1874, is a short ride for food stalls, fabric and household goods.
- South Park Street Cemetery (250 m)
- Mother House (750 m)
- Park Street food & music (1.4 km)
- St Paul’s Cathedral (1.7 km)
- Indian Museum (1.9 km)
A day from Park Royale Hotel
Begin on foot. Walk 0.3 km to South Park Street Cemetery and spend an hour among the tombs, then continue 0.8 km to Mother House. The two stops are close together, so no transport is needed between them. Return towards the hotel for breakfast and a rest, since the middle of the day is hot from March onwards. Keep the walking short and carry water.
In the afternoon, head to the Indian Museum, 1.9 km away, or St Paul's Cathedral at 1.7 km. Use a cab if the heat is heavy; the ride is short either way. From there, Victoria Memorial is 2.1 km further, 15 to 25 minutes by road, with 64 acres of grounds and a museum that closes on Mondays. Return via Maidan or Park Street metro station, each 1.6 km from the hotel, if traffic is bad.
Evenings belong to Park Street, 1.4 km away, or 10 to 20 minutes by road. Choose one of the old restaurants for dinner and walk the stretch afterwards. In December, the Christmas lights on Allen Park are worth the detour. For a quieter evening, stay local with room service or the hotel restaurant and turn in early. Book a table at weekends, when the Park Street places fill quickly.
Booking tips and when to go
Book well ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October, and for the Christmas season, when the Park Street lights run from mid-December to New Year. Availability tightens at both times. Ask about check-in and check-out timings when you reserve, particularly if your flight lands after midnight. Traffic on Mother Teresa Sarani and the Esplanade approach is worst in the morning and evening rush, so plan station and airport runs outside those windows where possible.
The best months for this area are November to February. December and January are coolest, with highs in the mid-20s Celsius, and February is pleasant for walking. March warms into the low 30s, April and May are hot and humid with evening kalbaishakhi storms, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September, heaviest in July. October rains tail off. Winter mornings can be hazy with poor air quality, which matters if you plan to walk a lot.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food, though cards and UPI are widely accepted in hotels, malls and restaurants. Metered yellow Ambassador taxis should run on the meter; app cabs avoid the argument. Drink bottled or filtered water. Dress modestly at Mother House and at temples, covering shoulders and legs. Bengali is the local language, but Hindi and English are widely understood. Dhonnobad means thank you.
Park Royale Hotel: questions
Where is Park Royale Hotel located in Kolkata?
Park Royale Hotel stands at 72A Mother Teresa Sarani, in the Park Street area of central Kolkata. The Maidan, the Indian Museum and the city's best-known restaurants are close by. South Park Street Cemetery is about 0.3 km away and Mother House about 0.8 km, so much of the old city is walkable from Park Royale Hotel.
How far is Park Royale Hotel from Kolkata airport?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is about 14.9 km from Park Royale Hotel in straight-line distance. By road, allow 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic, and longer at peak times. App cabs and metered yellow taxis are the usual choices, and the Yellow Line metro from Jai Hind Bimanbandar is expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on it.
Which railway stations are near Park Royale Hotel?
Sealdah is about 2.6 km from Park Royale Hotel and Howrah station about 4.8 km, across the river. Road times vary with traffic, roughly 15 to 25 minutes to Sealdah and 20 to 35 minutes to Howrah. Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some long-distance and Bangladesh trains. Confirm platforms and times on Indian Railways before travelling.
Which metro station serves Park Royale Hotel?
Park Street and Maidan stations on the Blue Line are both about 1.6 km from Park Royale Hotel. The Blue Line runs from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash through Esplanade, Park Street and Kalighat, which covers most visitor sights. The Green Line now links Esplanade with Howrah Maidan and Salt Lake Sector V. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours.
What facilities does Park Royale Hotel offer?
Park Royale Hotel has air conditioning, Wi-Fi, lifts, a 24-hour front desk, room service, laundry service and parking. There is an on-site restaurant and breakfast is available, and rooms come with private bathrooms, towels and toiletries. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms can be requested when you book Park Royale Hotel.
Is Park Royale Hotel suitable for families?
Park Royale Hotel lists family rooms and non-smoking rooms, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals and early starts. The Park Street location puts the Maidan, the Indian Museum and restaurants within easy reach. Cots and extra beds depend on room type, so confirm arrangements with Park Royale Hotel before booking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Park Royale Hotel?
Check-in and check-out times are set by Park Royale Hotel and can vary by room type and season. Confirm them directly with the hotel when you book, and tell the 24-hour front desk in advance if you expect to arrive late or need to leave early. Early check-in and late check-out usually depend on availability.
Which sights are within walking distance of Park Royale Hotel?
South Park Street Cemetery, opened in 1767, is about 0.3 km from Park Royale Hotel, and Mother House about 0.8 km. St Paul's Cathedral is roughly 1.7 km and the Indian Museum about 1.9 km. The Maidan and the Victoria Memorial are a walk across the open ground, and the Park Street restaurants are close.
When is the best time to stay at Park Royale Hotel?
November to February is the most comfortable season for a stay at Park Royale Hotel, with cooler, drier weather. Durga Puja falls in late September or October and fills the city, so book ahead and check the current year's dates. March to May is hot, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September with waterlogging after heavy rain.
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