The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is the upscale choice among the six hotels in this guide. The 304 rooms and suites fill Kolkata’s tallest hotel tower in New Town, 9.5 km from the terminal, with an outdoor pool, the Heavenly Spa, four restaurants and a rooftop bar on the 31st floor. It is the closest of the city’s five-star hotels to the airport and to the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, which is why it fills with conference guests midweek and with families at weekends.
Guest Rooms
Every room has the Westin Heavenly Bed, a plush-top mattress under sateen linen, with floor-to-ceiling windows over New Town and, from the higher floors, the airport’s runways to the north. Deluxe rooms come with a king or two double beds, Premium rooms and Deluxe Suites add living space, and the Executive Club floors include lounge access. All rooms have high-speed internet (free for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct), a work desk, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe, a rain shower and a bathtub in most categories, plus turndown service in the evening. Mobile key check-in works through the Bonvoy app.
Standard room amenities include:
- Air conditioning
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Work desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Minibar
- Safe
- Rain shower and bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Turndown service
Breakfast and Dining
Seasonal Tastes, the all-day restaurant on the 10th floor, serves the breakfast buffet and a Sunday brunch that draws New Town families. Ruh-B-Ruh presents North West Frontier cooking as set menus with live counters and chef interaction; Nori on the 31st floor is the Japanese restaurant, with views across the city; The Deck is the open-air bar and grill by the pool; and 3132, the rooftop lounge on the 31st floor, has cocktails, live music and DJ nights. Breakfast is included in many rates and 24-hour room service covers the rest.
Facilities and Services
The outdoor pool is free for guests and open through the year, with The Deck alongside it. The Heavenly Spa by Westin offers treatments that combine global and local techniques, and the WestinWORKOUT fitness studio is complimentary and open around the clock; the hotel also lends running gear and recovery equipment. Services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, babysitting, currency exchange, laundry and dry cleaning, a gift shop and a business centre. Parking is free, self or valet, with electric vehicle charging. The 27,000 square feet of banquet space host large weddings, so weekend guests should expect events in the lobby. Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out at noon.
Location and Transportation
The address is Plot CBD/2, Action Area II, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata 700156, at the New Town end of Biswa Bangla Sarani. The airport is 9.5 km away, about 20 minutes by road outside the evening peak. The hotel has no shuttle: its own car is ₹1,365 one way, booked with the concierge, and an app cab from the airport’s designated pickup zone is the cheaper way in either direction, as our hotel transfers guide explains. The Biswa Bangla Convention Centre is next door, Sector V’s IT offices are ten minutes away, and Eco Park and City Centre 2 are both close. Central Kolkata is about 18 km, or 45 to 60 minutes by cab; Howrah and Sealdah stations are 30 to 40 minutes away. Staff speak English, Hindi, Bengali and Nepali.
Nearby Alternatives
The Novotel Kolkata, also in New Town, has a pool with a children’s pool and serviced apartments for a longer family stay at a lower rate. The Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata is the budget Marriott in the same district, and the Holiday Inn Kolkata Airport is the closest pool hotel to the terminal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the Westin Kolkata Rajarhat from the airport?
The hotel puts the distance at 9.5 km, which is about 20 minutes by road via VIP Road and Biswa Bangla Sarani outside the rush hours. There is no shuttle; the hotel car costs ₹1,365 one way and is booked on request, and an app cab from the airport's pickup zone costs roughly half that.
Does the Westin Kolkata Rajarhat have a pool for children?
Yes. The outdoor pool is free for guests, with The Deck bar and grill beside it, and it has a self-operating lift and sloped entry. Babysitting can be arranged through the hotel, and children stay in their parents' room; ask for a room with two double beds or a connecting pair when booking.
Which restaurants are in the Westin Kolkata Rajarhat?
Seasonal Tastes on the 10th floor is the all-day restaurant and breakfast venue, with a Sunday brunch. Ruh-B-Ruh serves North West Frontier set menus with live cooking, Nori on the 31st floor is the Japanese restaurant, The Deck is the poolside bar and grill, and 3132 is the rooftop lounge bar on the 31st floor with DJ nights.
Is there parking at the Westin Kolkata Rajarhat?
Yes. Self-parking and valet parking are both free for guests, and there are electric vehicle charging points subject to availability. Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out at noon.
Information last verified: September 17, 2026