Hotel Royal Bengal
Dak Bunglow West, Bhubandanga, Santiniketan 731204 India
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Hotel Royal Bengal, a boutique hotel offering leisure, luxury & peace of mind. Nestled in the serene and green environs of Tagore's Shantiniketan, the cultural hot spot of Bengal. Spacious property overlooking the indoor stadium & greenery, at the heart of Shantiniketan and offers guests the chance to get away from the noise and activity of city life, while still having easy, walkable access to the town. Discover the heritage of Bengal's Renaissance, explore the tribal origins of culture or simply relax.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Children's playground
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Car hire
Conference facilities
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Kids pool
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
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Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
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Flatscreen TV
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Telephone
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Bottled water
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Tile / marble floor
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English, Hindi
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40Car recommended
Grade: 40 out of 100
19Restaurantswithin 10 km
14Attractionswithin 10 km
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A day well spent in hotel royal bengal shantiniketan, we are very happy with the service and ambiance of the hotel.. The cuisine served where awesome and mouth watering, thanks will definately come soon.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Royal Bengal, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Royal Bengal
Responded 3 days ago
Greetings from all of us at Hotel Royal Bengal Santiniketan!! Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us .Thanks for sharing your valued feedback here in Tripadvisor. It was indeed a pleasure to host you at our Hotel. The entire team of our hotel is delighted to see their service being appreciated in this forum. We hope to continue being your preferred hotel in Santiniketan and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and service at all times. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Team Royal Bengal
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I find it interesting, but also deeply saddening, to note that this hotel is ranked at the top of TripAdvisor for Bolpur/Shantiniketan. Hotels like these existed all over India till the 70s and 80s during our wide-eyed trips as kids. I didn't imagine they could still be in West Bengal today, barely 150 km from the state capital, at a location that is supposed to be a cultural hotspot. Poush mela in late December is an important part of the social fabric of Shantiniketan and today (because of whatever reasons) this hotel is right inside that fair. They do take full advantage of it. We booked 3 rooms: 2 Economy and 1 so-called Superior room. For the superior room alone we paid more than 8K for 2 nights, which is not too different from what branded upper-midscale hotels charge in large parts of this country. For this price, here you get a bed that is as hard as it gets, a "sofa" without sides, where no one is sure how best to sit, a balcony where barely one can stand and a room that is so spacious that you are always colliding with someone else once you have discovered space for your suitcases. And then there was this bathroom that was above a flight of stairs, of such antique design and hygiene that you would be reminded of those shady hotel rooms of your youth! Our toilet seat was literally at an angle pointed upwards, so that you needed to literally jump out of it once done. The economy rooms were actually more spacious. Buildings such as these were not custom built as hotels but rather normal houses converted into hotels, or so it seemed. There was this lift where if more than 2 adults tried to fit you would feel suffocated. The housekeeping guys wear bright orange T shirts with walkie talkie and all but they could be anyone from the street and most had no clue of anything. Their complimentary breakfast would consist of essentially the same stuff everyday with cold, dry luchi (poori made of maida) fried in questionable oil that would likely give you an upset stomach and it did for us. The poha would be crispy and fried of left-over oil of kewra flavour (yes!). Although, the made-to-order food from the restaurant that we tried during our dinners was decent. But the dining area itself was swamped with mosquitos and the wash area was actually outside on a side alley! Anyway, after 2 days we were so glad to be out of this place and the town in general that has unfortunately degraded into one of those tourist hell-holes, which once carried so much promise.…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Hotel royal bengal Shantiniketan bolpur best place in Shantiniketan staff behavior very Nice and Wall maintained Hotel Food quality very good and Housekeeping cleaning and very comfortable accommodation we are happy to stay
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Royal Bengal, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Royal Bengal
Responded 3 days ago
Greetings from all of us at Hotel Royal Bengal Santiniketan!! Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us .Thanks for sharing your valued feedback here in Tripadvisor. It was indeed a pleasure to host you at our Hotel. The entire team of our hotel is delighted to see their service being appreciated in this forum. We hope to continue being your preferred hotel in Santiniketan and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and service at all times. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Team Royal Bengal
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Very good service by each and every hotel staff. They serve with a smile and acknowledge your needs at the top priority. I have travelled at the year end and amidst of the 31st Dec and 1st Jan rush. I have made a special request to arrange a birthday party. They acknowledged and delivered a wonderful surprising Birthday Party amidst the rush hour. I would highly recommend to experience the stay.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Royal Bengal, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Royal Bengal
Responded 4 weeks ago
New Year Wishes from all of us at Hotel Royal Bengal Santiniketan!! It was indeed a great pleasure for our team to participate in the birthday celebration. The entire team of our hotel is delighted to see their service being appreciated in this forum. Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and sharing your valued feedback here in Tripadvisor. We hope to continue being your preferred hotel in Santiniketan and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and service at all times. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Team Royal Bengal
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Lounge area is amazing.We enjoyed and want spent more times in future also.Royal Bengal one of the finest hotel in Bolpur, Santiniketan. people should visit.Its very secure place. Room was quite good.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Royal Bengal, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Royal Bengal
Responded 4 weeks ago
Greetings from all of us at Hotel Royal Bengal Santiniketan!! Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us .Thanks for sharing your valued feedback here in Tripadvisor. It was indeed a pleasure to host you at our Hotel. The entire team of our hotel is delighted to see their service being appreciated in this forum. We hope to continue being your preferred hotel in Santiniketan and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and service at all times. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Team Royal Bengal
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I have been going there since 2014, and i really look forward to staying in their hotel whenever i am going to Bolpur.. I really book my train tickets whenever i am assured that i will be getting a room in their hotel.. their staffs, their behaviour everything is too good along with their rooms.. so well maintaned and decorated
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Royal Bengal, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Royal Bengal
Responded 4 weeks ago
New Year Greetings !! Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us for the last 12 years. We are proud to have you as our guest. Thanks for sharing your valued feedback here in Tripadvisor. It was indeed a pleasure to host you for all this time. We are glad to see that you were satisfied with all aspects of your stay. The entire team of our hotel is delighted to see their service being appreciated in this forum. We hope to continue being your preferred hotel in Santiniketan and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and service at all times. Thank you once again for taking out the time to write this amazing review. It was such a pleasure to have you as our guest.. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Team Royal Bengal
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One Of the best places to visit round for conference meetings .......Genuine Hotel with genuine services.....For A place like bolpur Santiniketan its a connecting part Fooding to lodging all at a 5 star service........
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Royal Bengal, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Royal Bengal
Responded 15 Nov 2022
Greetings from all of us at Hotel Royal Bengal Santiniketan!! Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us .Thanks for sharing your valued feedback here in Tripadvisor. It was indeed a pleasure to host you at our Hotel. The entire team of our hotel is delighted to see their service being appreciated in this forum. We hope to continue being your preferred hotel in Santiniketan and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and service at all times. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Team Royal Bengal
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Dirty rooms, dirty linens. Basic hygiene not maintained. We stayed here earlier. So we booked this hotel this time too. But standards have fallen below level. Front desk staffs are also not very cooperative. Not gonna visit here again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Royal Bengal, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Royal Bengal
Responded 15 Nov 2022
Dear Madam, I would like to personally apologize for the unfortunate incidences that you experienced during your stay with us. We continually try to do our very best for all of our guests, but unfortunately, sometimes we do fail. I will personally look into the issues that you have mentioned and take the necessary steps to correct and improve our services. We can assure that the best experience on your next stay. Sorry once again. We request you to give us another chance to serve you again. Warm regards Team Royal Bengal
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Its been 12 years we are Regularly visiting Shantiniketan & for us Shantiniketan means only Hotel Royal Bengal. The only Hotel with the Best Hospitality, Best Facilities, Best Food with an endless list. The Staff Behaviour is just A-Class headed by their Manager Suraj Bagdas who takes every effort to make the Guest's Feel at Home.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Royal Bengal, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Royal Bengal
Responded 25 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us for the last 12 years. We are proud to have you as our guest. Thanks for sharing your valued feedback here in Tripadvisor. It was indeed a pleasure to host you for all this time. We are glad to see that you were satisfied with all aspects of your stay. The entire team of our hotel is delighted to see their service being appreciated in this forum. We hope to continue being your preferred hotel in Santiniketan and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and service at all times. Thank you once again for taking out the time to write this amazing review. It was such a pleasure to have you as our guest.. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards, Team Royal Bengal
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Hotel Royal Bengal has been maintaining its brand since many years in Shantiniketan. And still in 2022, it's just awesome. Such a homely environment, such good hospitality by the staff and a lucious swimming pool makes it worth it. A perfect destination for Holiday's. Must visit!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Royal Bengal, Guest Services / Front Office at Hotel Royal Bengal
Responded 20 Jun 2022
Greetings from all of us at Hotel Royal Bengal Santiniketan!! We would like to thank you for taking out time to share the feedback of your stay with us. Our team continuously strives to improve upon our existing standards and guest feedback helps us immensely to measure our progress in our quest of excellence. We will definitely keep your suggestion in mind and try to upgrade the same.. We hope to continue being your preferred hotel in Santiniketan and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and service at all times. Hope to see you soon. Warm regards,
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PRICE RANGE
$33 - $50 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaWest BengalBirbhum DistrictSantiniketan
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Royal Bengal
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Royal Bengal?
Nearby attractions include Visva Bharati University (1.2 km), Tagore's Ashram (0.7 km), and Amar Kutir (4.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Royal Bengal?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, free parking, and breakfast buffet.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Royal Bengal?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Royal Bengal?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ghare Baire, Kharimati Resort, and 9x9 Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Royal Bengal?
Yes, guests have access to an outdoor pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Royal Bengal?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel Royal Bengal offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Royal Bengal?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.