Park Place in Kolkata, India, rebrands as a Radisson hotel

Park Plaza Kolkata Ballygunge in Kolkata, Indian, has rebranded to Radisson Kolkata Ballygunge.

Located in the heart of upscale South Kolkata neighborhood Ballygunge, the hotel is near the international airport and railway station. Tourist landmarks such as the Kalighat temple, the Indian Museum and the Victoria Memorial are within a 5-kilometer radius of the hotel. Radisson Kolkata Ballygunge has been revitalized with a new look in several areas of the hotel and features upgraded amenities. 

“I am glad to welcome our first Radisson hotel in the heart of Kolkata. West Bengal is a key market for us and Kolkata remains a promising destination due to its thriving leisure and business footprint. We appreciate the investment that Mukti Group has made in upgrading this hotel and the trust they have demonstrated in the Radisson brand,” said Raj Rana, chief executive officer, South Asia, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

“We are excited about relaunching the hotel as Radisson and are confident that the new facilities and services would be greatly appreciated by our guests. We are delighted to be partnering Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group for the repositioning and are looking forward to continued association with them,” said Rajkumar Gupta, chairman, Mukti Group.

Radisson Kolkata Ballygunge features 92 rooms across Superior, Business Class, Junior and Executive Suites categories. Equipped with modern amenities, new upholstery, superior bath amenities and colorful artwork, the hotel assures a comfortable and enjoyable stay for guests. Upgraded Business Class rooms on higher floors offer business-class amenities and wooden floorings. Business travelers can also enjoy services like complimentary evening cocktails, laundry, free boardroom usage and express check-in and check-out. All suites include complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off. Branded flooring, carpet and furniture with vibrant upholstery add warmth and brightness to the hotel’s newly renovated lobby.

The hotel offers food-and-beverage options such as K-19, an all-day-dining restaurant serving Indian and Mediterranean cuisine; Smoke Shack, a rooftop dining restaurant and lounge featuring barbecue, grills and kebabs; Brewin, a delicatessen housing freshly baked cakes, pastries, sandwiches, savories, specialty tea and coffee; Nirvana, the in-house lounge bar ideal for sipping hand-crafted cocktails, and soon-to-be-introduced Dal Bati, a vegetarian restaurant.

The hotel is equipped with a state-of-the-art fitness center and offers a menu of bespoke spa and beauty services.

Radisson Kolkata Ballygunge boasts more than 9,000 square feet of flexible meetings and events space that can be split into five conference and banquet areas.