Adjoining a 100-acre lake, Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata, offers a boutique resort experience within format of a city hotel—a contemporary expression of the British-era clubs integral to its rich cultural and urban fabric.
A refined material palette, subtle details, and architectural flourishes channel the city’s old-world charm. Juliet balconies and Bahama shutters, suites with vaulted ceilings, B&W terrazzo floors, and bold washes of colour in the public areas, lend each space a unique character. In the specialty restaurant, deep red walls set the tone for an ambience that combines the elegance of a modern jazz club with the comfort of lounge dining.
Native crafts and motifs further impart a distinctive layer of regional identity. The Jamdani weave inspires both the terracotta tiles that clad the reception feature wall, and the Jit Chowdhury Kolkata’s cityscapes in the lounge. Crafts such as Kantha and Ganjifa are incorporated into furniture and upholstery.
Serving as a dialogue between Calcutta and Kolkata, the interventions celebrate the city’s rich architectural inheritance and nostalgia while introducing fresh approaches that redefine the evolving urban hospitality landscape.
