🌸 ITC Royal Bengal: A Grand Ode to Bengal’s Regal Soul

From the moment I entered ITC Royal Bengal, I was swept into a world of understated grandeur—a place where marble meets tradition, where Bengali artistry whispers through every corridor, and where culinary storytelling unfolds in silver thalis and porcelain teapots.

✨ The Arrival: Palatial Calm Meets Precision Luxury

Set in the heart of Kolkata, ITC Royal Bengal blends contemporary luxury with the rich cultural heritage of West Bengal. The architecture speaks in hushed tones of Mughal-inspired ceilings, lotus motifs, and art-lined hallways. The lobby alone—circular, pristine, and crowned by delicate floral inlay—is a welcome that commands pause.

Every corner here feels ceremonial. It’s less like checking into a hotel and more like entering a modern-day zamindar’s palace.

🍽️ Royal Vega: A Vegetarian Feast Like No Other

Dinner at Royal Vega is not a meal. It’s ritual. It’s legacy. The menu arrives bound in deep red silk, adorned with faux kundan embellishments—like receiving a royal decree.

I opted for the full Bengali-inspired thali experience. Each dish was plated in embossed silver bowls, balanced in taste and storytelling: creamy dals, subtly spiced vegetables, fresh mint-laced raita with juicy pomegranate pearls, and saffron-sweet rasmalai to end.

The meal mirrored Bengal itself—flavors layered like poetry, bold yet tender, rooted yet elevated.

☕ Tea Traditions in a Modern Lounge

The Darjeeling Lounge is what happens when an English tea salon and a Bengali drawing room have a love child. Pastel walls, whimsical teapots, glass jars of biscotti, and the scent of orange pekoe wafting in the air.

I started my morning here with warm toast, ricotta, grilled tomatoes, and a pot of first flush Darjeeling. A macaron on the side, naturally.

🌇 Suites With a View

The room is understated yet plush, with a window that stretches from floor to ceiling. Beyond it? A painterly Bengal landscape—misty fields, slow rivers, and bustling traffic softened by morning light.

A plate of fresh fruit on the table gave the moment a still-life quality. I sat there for hours, reading, dreaming, doing nothing. Luxury, sometimes, is peace.

🛋️ The Lounge Life: Quiet Power Meets Velvet Seats

The Executive Lounge is pure indulgence. It’s where business meets slow sips. Crystal chandeliers, velvet chairs with ruby pillows, and a curated library of rare whiskies lined the back wall.

It’s the kind of place where you pause your meetings for a glass of something aged—and maybe never go back.

🌟 Final Thoughts

ITC Royal Bengal is a love letter to the East. It’s stately, soulful, and steeped in stories. Whether you’re a connoisseur of cuisine, a seeker of stillness, or someone who simply wants to feel royal for a night—this is where Bengal welcomes you with a silver spoon and silken grace.

Would I return? Without hesitation. I already miss the scent of cardamom in the corridors.