Friday, 15 December 2017

Revisiting Old World Charm at The Corner Courtyard

Hello Chicas,

A couple of months back I visited a lovely boutique hotel in Kolkata, The Corner Courtyard, to spend a long weekend and came back with such awe-inspiring stories about the property which I thought of unraveling to you'll. The Corner Courtyard is a small boutique hotel located in south Kolkata and has been developed by the restoration of an old Kolkata Bengali landowner's Haveli originally constructed in 1904. Situated in the heart of the city, the hotel is a short taxi drive of approximately 45 minutes from the airport. The hotel has seven rooms, each with a theme based on the city’s colors— Vermilion, Cadmium, Charcoal, Viridion, Crimson, Ivory and Indigo. 

We stayed at the Crimson room which draws inspiration from the architecture of the Writers Building in Kolkata which was built in 1777 by the East India Company. With period furniture and Raj-era letter boxes, the room is designed for people who loves history. 
After checking in, we ordered for breakfast which comprised of some sandwiches and coffee. I was supremely impressed by their prompt service and delicious food. After our breakfast we went on to explore the property further. Although the hotel has been restored with modern amenities, it retains plentiful heritage atmosphere. One entire wall in the restaurant area is covered in door locks and keys, all original fittings of the property. Not just that, the walls are stacked with shelves having old books, vintage phones and cameras. Being a lover of all things vintage, I was in awe of the regal interiors.

After clicking a few pictures we sat for lunch at the restaurant which is popular with both the hotel guests as well as local diners. The restaurant offers European and Continental cuisine. We ordered for chicken stroganoff, nachos, sizzler, oreo shakes and Philadelphia cheesecake. The food served was delicious and I was particularly impressed by the sophisticated plating. The chicken was succulent and juicy but the shakes were a tad disappointing. The only thing I personally feel which they can improve is the number of items in their menu which I found to be very limited. The property also has a bar on the terrace with beautiful seating arrangement done in pastel colors. Being a small boutique hotel, the rooms are confined to first and second floor with basic amenities like WiFi and laundry.

The Corner Courtyard is a confluence of modernity and legacy so visit the property if you want to experience the city in whole new way. The hotel also rent out cars to travel around the city so tourist can easily visit the popular spots such as the Victoria Memorial, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Park Street. 

Picture Courtesy: Jyotika Baijal

The Crimson Room we stayed at!

Breakfast in bed kinda days are the best..

That shower area though!!

New Babies..

Gazing at my man crush!

I'm only like 106% addicted to Coffee!!

The Minimalist Chandelier

Being my Parisian self :P

Let's dig in, shall we?

Yummzaaa!!

Mouth watering platter!!

Let's Naacho!

Old World Charm

Wings on fleek!



The beautiful sitting area at the terrace.

Vintage stuff at every nook and corner!

Mirror Mirror on the wall...

Who's the classiest of them'll? ;)

The lobby area

Tick Tock on the Clock!

Happy Ending! :)
Cost of Rooms:
Single Occupancy: Rs.5355 (tax inclusive with complementary breakfast and WiFi access)
Double Occupancy: Rs.6545 (tax inclusive with complementary breakfast and WiFi access)


Meal for two at The Corner Courtyard Restaurant: Rs. 1500

Address:
The Corner Courtyard
92 B Sarat Bose Road
Kolkata 700026
West Bengal, india


Outfit Details:
Red Dress, Monochrome Top, Pink Cape Top: Zink London
Wrap Skirt: Forever 21

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