Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 74) the oberoI GrAnd Kolkata, India Formerly Calcutta, Kolkata is home to The Oberoi Grand, the city’s grande dame hotel for more than 125 years. This dignified retreat is within walking distance of most corporate and government offices, but you’ll long to return to the sumptuous pleasures of your suite, complete with a king-size four-poster bed, teak flooring, balcony and modern communication amenities including a satellite TV. Take time to indulge both body and spirit at The Oberoi Spa & Fitness, where trained therapists use healing hands to wash away worldly cares; follow an aromatherapy massage with a soak in a rose-petal-filled bath. dIStAnCe FroM koLkAtA AIrPort (CCu): vIrtuoSo AMenIty American breakfast for two daily, $50 spa credit, once per stay and roundtrip airport transfers. In the know Be sure to visit the imposing Victoria Memorial, the British Raj’s answer to the Taj Mahal. 45 minutes 74 AS I A & PACIF IC the oberoI, MuMbAI Mumbai, India An ideal stop on your journey through India, The Oberoi, Mumbai overlooks the Arabian Sea and is a wonderful gateway to the country. Get to know the city that Bollywood (the largest filmmaking industry in the world) calls home. Each of the guestrooms is impeccably appointed; the Luxury Suites are among the most spacious; each boasts a living and dining area and a separate bedroom, all facing the ocean. Consider the Kohinoor suite, with its own sauna, a favorite among heads of state. Don’t miss The Oberoi Spa, where myriad holistic treatments include a vast menu of massages from different cultures. dIStAnCe FroM MuMbAI AIrPort (boM): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Roundtrip transfers from airport or rail station, candlelight dinner for two (excluding beverages), once per stay, and fresh fruit and flowers daily. In the know You’d never expect it in the middle of India, but Vetro restaurant makes great homemade pasta! 18 mi/29 km the tAj MAhAL PALACe & tower Mumbai, India Art lovers marvel at the collection of paintings and artifacts at The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. A rich blend of styles is on display, from Belgian chandeliers to Goan Christian objets d’art. This fabled palace is an architectural wonder, combining Moorish, Oriental and Florentine panache. Inside, gaze at the genuine antiques lining the corridors, then settle into your lavish room – enjoying the tranquil views. No visit is complete without time spent at the Jive Spa, surrounded by a huge swimming pool and offering Indian rejuvenation therapies and holistic healing treatments in sultry, sunlit treatment rooms. dIStAnCe FroM MuMbAI AIrPort (boM): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Bottle of house wine, fruits and flowers upon arrival, INR2,000 (approx. US$45) food and beverage credit, once per stay. In the know The hotel offers the best views of the city; ask for a room overlooking the Gateway of India and the tranquil Arabian Sea. 20 mi/32 km
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