Must-see hotels in West Bengal

At the end of a quiet lane right on the northern edge of town, this property offers probably the most comfortable lodgings in Shantiniketan, amid a…

State-government-run Mainak is in the (gradual) process of renovating its rooms; the completed ones are pleasantly bright, with splashes of colour, good…

The good-value Park occupies a tranquil, semirural spot a few minutes' walk north of the university campus, with Lal Bandh lake across the road. It's set…

The five wood-panelled rooms at this cheerful property are cosily homey, and the ground-floor restaurant serves interesting Bhutanese, Nepali and Tibetan…

This green-coloured wooden lodge in the heart of the park is one of the most in-demand wildlife lodges in India. Animals can be spotted right from the…

With a great Hooghly-side setting 50km southwest of Kolkata (about 2½ hours' drive), the chic river-view suites and duplex villas at this swish resort are…

Grand and full of classy ambience, yet friendly and comfortable, the Elgin was once the summer residence of the maharaja of Cooch Behar. The restaurant is…

This friendly Tibetan-run place on the edge of the bazaar has pleasant wood-skirted rooms with clean bathrooms. Upper-floor rooms are best; those at the…

One of Berhampore’s longest-running hotels, the efficient Samrat provides clean, modernised, large and medium-sized rooms, with colourful decor touches in…

With a mix of ethno-chic cottages and comfy rooms done up in cheerful hues, plus an ample swimming pool, a good restaurant and cafe, and a long spa menu…

The Continental has a good central location in Malda and ticks every box with well-kept, mildly contemporary-styled rooms, friendly service, a restaurant…

The Snowlion provides a friendly Tibetan welcome and cosy, clean, pine-panelled rooms with soft beds and Tibetan rugs and cushions. The two top-floor…

Iskcon has several guesthouses within a few minutes' walk of the temple that are able to accommodate a total of more than 1000 people. Rooms are well kept…

A fresh and tidy option just off Hill Cart Rd 250m south of the Central Bus Terminus, this place has well-maintained rooms, a good restaurant and in-room…

The five clean and modern cottages here, 1.5km south of Pedong, make a good base for hiking or biking the region (hiking guides are available) and the…

Rooms here are clean and cheerfully colourful, with comfy double beds, and the staff are friendly and cheerful too. You'll find it on the east side of…

This well-maintained family-run place has cheery lemon walls and sunny rooms facing onto the back garden. Upper-floor rooms are clad in pine for a cosy…

This functional but comfortable West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC) hotel is just outside the park in Madarihat town. It has rooms in…

Chhuti's tree-shaded property offers cottage-style rooms with a few ethnic trimmings, good food in its multicuisine restaurant and an overall sense of…

This state-government Forest Development Corporation property provides decent accommodation in cute red-brick bungalows. The pine forests hemming the…