Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport
Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport is where a family goes for a pool and a proper dinner before an early flight without paying New Town prices. The 137 rooms and suites stand on Biswa Bangla Sarani in Rajarhat, 4.7 km from the terminal, with a rooftop outdoor pool, two restaurants, a fitness centre and free parking. Children aged 12 and under eat free, breakfast comes with most rates, and the travel desk books a paid airport car at any hour; no Kolkata airport hotel runs a free shuttle.
Guest Rooms
The rooms come as Deluxe King or Deluxe Twin, with Junior Suites and Executive Suites above them. All are air-conditioned with a work desk, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe, a minibar and a bathroom with a walk-in shower; the suites add a separate living area and a bathtub. Twin rooms and interconnecting rooms suit families, and cots are available on request. Higher floors on the Biswa Bangla Sarani side look across New Town towards the Biswa Bangla Gate.
Standard room amenities include:
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Work desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Minibar
- Safe
- Walk-in shower
- Hairdryer
Breakfast and Dining
Social Kitchen, the all-day restaurant, serves buffet breakfast and dinner every day with an à la carte menu in between, mixing Bengali dishes with Indian and international cooking. Breakfast is included in most rates. Urban Kitchen and Bar is the casual second venue for drinks and lighter meals in the evening. Children aged 12 and under eat free from the kids’ menu when an accompanying adult orders. Room service runs 24 hours, which matters for a family arriving off the last flight from Bangkok or Dubai.
Facilities and Services
The rooftop outdoor pool is the reason to choose this hotel over the Express by the terminal: it is the closest hotel pool to the airport and a real draw for children after a long flight. A fitness centre, a laundry service and a travel desk for airport transfers and city tours complete the list. Parking is free, with valet service and electric vehicle chargers on site. The hotel has a large events business, with meeting and banquet space for 15 to 600 people and the Durbaar Hall for weddings, so ask about noise if you are booking on a weekend during the wedding season. Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out at noon.
Location and Transportation
The address is Biswa Bangla Sarani, Rajarhat, near City Centre 2, Kolkata 700136. From the airport, a cab follows VIP Road and turns onto Biswa Bangla Sarani; the 4.7 km takes 10 to 15 minutes outside the evening peak. There is no free shuttle. The travel desk arranges a paid airport car in either direction at any hour, and an app cab booked from the airport’s designated pickup zone is usually cheaper; our hotel transfers guide explains both. City Centre 2 mall is a short walk, Eco Park a five-minute drive, and the IT offices of Sector V, New Town and Ecospace Business Park are within 15 minutes. Central Kolkata is about 17 km, or 45 to 60 minutes by road. Free parking makes this a sensible base for a family driving in from the districts to catch a morning flight.
Nearby Alternatives
The Holiday Inn Express Kolkata Airport is the walkable sister hotel across the road from the terminal, without a pool but with free breakfast. The Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kolkata Airport in New Town Square is a cheaper option ten minutes further on, and the Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is the upscale choice in New Town with a spa and rooftop bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport from the terminal?
About 4.7 km along VIP Road and Biswa Bangla Sarani, which is 10 to 15 minutes by car outside the evening rush. The hotel has no free shuttle; its travel desk books a paid airport car in either direction, and app cabs from the airport's pickup zone cost less.
Does the Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport have a swimming pool?
Yes. The outdoor pool is on the roof (level R3), open to guests during posted hours, and it is the closest hotel pool to the airport. The Holiday Inn Express next to the terminal has none.
Do children eat free at the Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport?
Yes. Under the Holiday Inn Kids Eat Free programme, children aged 12 and under eat free from the children's menu at Social Kitchen when dining with an adult who orders a meal. Breakfast is included in most rates; check the rate you book.
What is the check-in time at the Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport?
Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out at noon, with a minimum check-in age of 18. For a late-night arrival the front desk is open 24 hours; ask when booking if you want early check-in after an overnight flight, which depends on availability.
Information last verified: September 17, 2026