About Fabhotel Vicky
Fabhotel Vicky is a three-star hotel at CL 36, Sector II, Salt Lake City, in the planned township east of central Kolkata. It suits travellers whose business sits in the Sector V office cluster, and anyone who wants the airport side of the city rather than Park Street. The address keeps the tech hub close and puts Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport within a shorter road run than a central stay. Rooms are straightforward, and the front desk runs around the clock, which helps late landings.
This is a practical, mid-range stay rather than a destination property. The building has a reception area, a safe, a smoking area and wheelchair-accessible areas, and the front desk is staffed at all hours, which matters for late arrivals and early departures. Guests typically come for work in Salt Lake or for a night or two between flights. Book for the address and the plain facilities, and settle anything else with the property before you travel.
Location and neighbourhood
Salt Lake City, or Bidhannagar, is a planned township built on reclaimed wetland east of the centre, with wide roads and a grid that is easier to navigate than the old city. Sector V is the information technology hub, and the hotel sits in Sector II, a short step from that office belt. Central Park, the Nalban boating complex and Salt Lake Stadium (Yuva Bharati Krirangan) are part of the township's landscape, and the East Kolkata Wetlands, a Ramsar site, lie alongside.
Two metro stations are within walking distance: Salt Lake Sector V is about 0.4 km away and Karunamoyee about 0.6 km. That makes the Green Line the simplest way to reach the centre without sitting in traffic. Everything else needs a ride. Park Street is 8.4 km in a straight line and Esplanade 8.1 km, both roughly 30 to 50 minutes by road depending on the hour. Sealdah station, at 6.1 km, is the closest of the main rail terminals.
Mornings here move with the office day. Traffic thickens towards Sector V as staff arrive, and the roads empty again in the evening. Central Park and the Nalban complex give the township open space for a walk once the heat drops. During Durga Puja and the other autumn festivals, usually late September or October, the city stays out late and roads slow, so check the current year's dates and allow extra time. Winter evenings are the most comfortable for walking.
Rooms and facilities
The facilities are the kind a working trip needs. A 24-hour front desk covers late landings and early departures, and the reception area gives you somewhere to sit with bags between the two. A safe is useful for passports and laptops. Wheelchair-accessible areas are listed, though it is worth asking which routes and rooms are covered before booking. Smoking is confined to a designated area, so non-smokers can ask for a room away from it.
Kolkata's weather shapes the stay. April and May bring afternoons above 35 °C and evening storms, so plan errands for the morning. The monsoon runs roughly June to September, heaviest in July, and short downpours can flood roads, so build slack into airport runs. Winter mornings are hazy with poor air quality. Keep documents and electronics dry through the wet months, and carry water when moving around the township on foot.
Several details are worth settling before arrival. Confirm check-in and check-out times directly with the property, particularly if you land after midnight, and keep the confirmation with your travel papers. Ask which room types sit on the wheelchair-accessible route, how the safe is operated and where smoking is permitted. Families should confirm the occupancy and bedding a room allows. If you want quiet, request a room away from the lift and the road.
All 5 listed facilities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Reception area
- Safe
- Smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) sits near Dum Dum, about 8.2 km from the hotel in a straight line. By road expect roughly 30 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic on the eastern corridors. Prepaid taxis and app cabs both work, and the run is shorter than it would be from a central address. The Yellow Line metro from Jai Hind Bimanbandar is another option, though services are expanding, so check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours.
Howrah station, on the west bank of the Hooghly, is 8.7 km away in a straight line, roughly 30 to 50 minutes by road once you cross the river. Sealdah, on the east side of the centre, is closer at 6.1 km, about 25 to 40 minutes. For either, a metered yellow Ambassador taxi or an app cab is simplest with luggage. Insist on the meter in the yellow taxis, and allow extra time if you arrive in the morning peak.
The Green Line is the strong point of this address. Salt Lake Sector V station is about 0.4 km away and Karunamoyee about 0.6 km, so you can walk to the metro and ride to Esplanade, where the north-south Blue Line connects towards Park Street, Maidan, Rabindra Sadan and Kalighat. The East-West line also runs under the Hooghly to Howrah Maidan. Lines and hours change as extensions open, so check Metro Railway Kolkata before relying on a late service.
| To | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 8.4 km | 30–50 minutes |
| Esplanade | 8.1 km | 30–45 minutes |
| Victoria Memorial | 9.7 km | 30–55 minutes |
| Howrah station | 8.7 km | 30–50 minutes |
| Sealdah station | 6.1 km | 25–40 minutes |
| Kolkata airport (CCU) | 8.2 km | 30–50 minutes |
| Salt Lake Sector V metro | 400 m | walkable |
| Karunamoyee metro | 600 m | walkable |
Food and sights near Fabhotel Vicky
Eco Park in New Town, about 4.6 km away, is the closest large open space: a big urban park opened in 2012 with room for a long walk. Tangra and Tiretta Bazaar, roughly 4.7 km, are the city's Chinese quarters, Tangra for Indian-Chinese cooking and Tiretta Bazaar for the early morning Chinese breakfast market. Both make a half day, and Tangra works well for lunch after a morning errand in Sector V.
College Street and the Indian Coffee House are about 6.6 km away, in the Boi Para book market around Presidency University, an easy browse and a classic stop for coffee. Marble Palace, a private residence from 1835 in North Kolkata, is 6.8 km off and needs a permit arranged in advance, so check current arrangements. Jorasanko Thakurbari, Tagore's family home and birthplace, is around 7 km and now holds the Rabindra Bharati Museum.
Eating near the hotel means the township's own restaurants and the Chinese kitchens of Tangra a short ride away. For the old city's classic rooms, Park Street is 8.4 km off, where Flurys, Peter Cat, Mocambo and Trincas sit within a short stretch, and Nizam's near New Market is credited with the original kathi roll. Serious shopping also means the centre, where New Market opened in 1874. Evenings locally belong to Central Park and the Nalban complex.
- Eco Park (4.6 km)
- Tangra & Tiretta Bazaar (4.7 km)
- College Street & Indian Coffee House (6.6 km)
- Marble Palace (6.8 km)
- Jorasanko Thakurbari (7.0 km)
A day from Fabhotel Vicky
Start early, before the heat builds. A walk to Karunamoyee or Central Park takes minutes and needs no ticket, and the Nalban boating complex is a short ride. For something larger, take a cab to Eco Park in New Town, about 4.6 km, and spend the morning there. Return through Sector V for a late breakfast. Keep the middle of the day light in April and May, when afternoons pass 35 °C.
After lunch, head to Tangra, roughly 4.7 km, for Indian-Chinese food, and continue to Tiretta Bazaar if you want the old Chinatown streets. From there a ride of about 6.6 km brings you to College Street for the book stalls and Indian Coffee House. Marble Palace at 6.8 km and Jorasanko Thakurbari at 7 km are close by but daytime sights with their own entry arrangements, so check before setting out.
Use the metro for the evening. Walk to Salt Lake Sector V, about 0.4 km, ride the Green Line to Esplanade and change to the Blue Line for Park Street, Maidan or Kalighat, avoiding the road traffic that builds after office hours. Back in Salt Lake, dinner is local and Central Park is a calm place to finish. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for last trains before planning a late return.
Booking tips and when to go
Book well ahead for Durga Puja, usually late September or October with dates that move each year, and for the Christmas season, when Park Street and Allen Park are lit from mid-December to New Year. Confirm check-in and check-out times with the property when you book, particularly for arrivals after midnight. Weeknights in the township are busy with office traffic, so keep your travel times flexible and ask for written confirmation of the room type.
November to February is the best window for this area: dry, comfortable and easy for walking to the metro. December and January are coolest, with highs in the mid-20s °C, and February is pleasant. March warms into the low 30s, April and May are hot and humid with evening storms, and the monsoon from June to September brings waterlogging after heavy rain. October rain tapers off before the festivals begin.
Carry cash for taxis, markets and street food; cards and UPI are widely accepted in hotels, malls and restaurants. Use the meter in yellow Ambassador taxis or book an app cab instead. Drink bottled or filtered water and carry some when walking. Temples and the Marble Palace expect modest dress, with shoulders and knees covered and shoes off where required. For the Sundarbans, permits come through the West Bengal Forest Department, so check before you commit.
Fabhotel Vicky: questions
Where is Fabhotel Vicky located in Kolkata?
Fabhotel Vicky is at CL 36, Sector II, Salt Lake City, in the planned township east of the centre. The address sits near the Sector V offices, so business trips are straightforward, while Park Street and Esplanade are a road journey of roughly 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic.
How far is Kolkata airport from Fabhotel Vicky?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is about 8.2 km from Fabhotel Vicky in a straight line, a road journey of roughly 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic. That makes the hotel a practical base for early flights, and the drive is shorter than from hotels in the central districts.
Which metro stations are near Fabhotel Vicky?
Two Green Line stations serve Fabhotel Vicky: Salt Lake Sector V is about 0.4 km away and Karunamoyee about 0.6 km. The line runs under the Hooghly to Howrah Maidan via Esplanade and Sealdah. Check Metro Railway Kolkata for current stations and hours before travelling.
How do you reach Howrah and Sealdah stations from Fabhotel Vicky?
Sealdah station is about 6.1 km from Fabhotel Vicky, a road drive of roughly 25 to 40 minutes, and Howrah station is about 8.7 km, usually 30 to 50 minutes. Allow extra time in peak traffic. Kolkata station at Chitpur handles some long-distance trains. Check Indian Railways for current timings.
What facilities does Fabhotel Vicky offer?
Fabhotel Vicky has a 24-hour front desk, a reception area, a safe, a smoking area and wheelchair-accessible areas. The desk is staffed at all hours, which suits late arrivals and early departures. Confirm any specific requirement with Fabhotel Vicky directly before booking.
Is Fabhotel Vicky suitable for guests with mobility needs?
Fabhotel Vicky lists wheelchair-accessible areas, and the 24-hour front desk can assist on arrival. Ask about room-level access and bathroom fittings when booking, since step-free routes are not guaranteed in every part of the property. Salt Lake's wide roads make moving around easier than in the older city.
What is there to see near Fabhotel Vicky?
Eco Park in New Town is about 4.6 km from Fabhotel Vicky, and Tangra with Tiretta Bazaar about 4.7 km. College Street and the Indian Coffee House are roughly 6.6 km, Marble Palace 6.8 km and Jorasanko Thakurbari 7 km. Salt Lake itself has Central Park and the Nalban boating complex.
When is the best time to stay at Fabhotel Vicky?
November to February is the most comfortable season for a stay at Fabhotel Vicky, with dry weather and cooler days. Durga Puja usually falls in late September or October and fills the city, so book ahead and check the current year's dates. The monsoon, roughly June to September, brings heavy rain.
What should you know about check-in at Fabhotel Vicky?
Fabhotel Vicky keeps a 24-hour front desk, so arrivals outside usual hours can be handled, but confirm exact check-in and check-out times with the hotel when booking. Carry photo identification, which Indian hotels ask for. Early check-in depends on room availability that day, so request it in advance.
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