The Glenburn Penthouse

This is a wonderful hotel situated right in the heart of Kolkata with far reaching views including the Victoria Memorial. The decor is fabulous and the furniture is classically elegant with huge comfortable rooms. The staff are all charming and could not be more helpful. Delicious breakfast and dinner. We also stayed at the Glenburn teahouse which is equally wonderful with amazing views. I can thoroughly recommend this hotel and we hop to return one day.

Glennburn penthouse has been an amazing stay in Kolkata. An oasis of elegant peace, luxurious fittings, very tasty deco, super comfortable beddings. Large rooms located on 2 floors with terrasses offering spectacular views on the city and its main landmarks. the staff has been so available and courteous, not to mention the owner Usna, that took such good care of us. Food was great, very refined menu. A minor drawback, a bit too priced but you get what you paid for. we will be back !

Following a recommendation by friends, we spent 4 nights at the Glenburn for our trip to Kolkata. The hotel occupies the top three floors of an office block on Russel Street, right in the centre of Colonial Calcutta, so very convenient for visiting the historic monuments, as well as the commercial areas around it – something appreciated by my wife! On the outside it is simply seen as a glass-fronted building, but the contrast on arriving on the 8th floor to reception was amazing. The hotel is beautifully presented, both the public areas and rooms are stylish and comfortable, and given the usual bedlam at street level, a true oasis of peace and tranquillity. Our room overlooked the Victoria Monument and Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium (unfortunately no cricket was being played in it) as well as some of the surrounding buildings, it was large, comfortable and well equipped, as well as being extremely quiet, so we had a good night’s sleep. Breakfast was served to order, no buffet, and the evening meal excellent, a fusion of western and Indian tastes. Afternoon tea was offered each day, a mixture of savoury and sweet “nibbles” (which in no way does them justice), the tea coming from the owner’s tea plantation in Darjeeling. Overall an excellent stay, made by the efforts of the staff, who were on hand to ensure every effort was made to make our stay memorable. This was very important when my wife went down with a bug and was room bound for a day, and we were overwhelmed by the support. A very highly recommended stay,

Well appointed bedrooms, plumbing that works, charming staff, a terrace with views over parkland where we enjoyed relaxing breakfasts, and delicious cuisine. The infinity pool is more like a plunge pool but refreshing, and there is a small gym. The owner (a Cambridge graduate) is a very well informed guide to the city highlights.

This is a remarkable experience. Ignore first impressions. Once one reaches the hotel floors at the top of the building one is treated to a delightful stay. Friendly service, great food and stunning views of the city and the maidan from the roof.

I had just completed a 21-day river cruise to remote areas of India my final hotel was at the Glenburn Penthouse in Kolkata. The moment you step out of the lift you know you are in a place of classiness. The staff are welcoming and attentive to your needs. The attention to detail in every aspect is amazing my room was immaculate and the furnishing was exquisite. I had cocktails and dinner on the outside terrace overlooking Victoria Memorial. The dinner menu choices a wide selection of both Indian and Western dishes where presentation and portion size were on point. I purchased tea from their estate in Darjeeling for gifts which everyone enjoyed. I highly recommend staying at the Glenburn Penthouse Kolkata if you want to stay somewhere where you are made to feel special but not overpowered by the staff The location is excellent and easily accessible.

I stayed at The Glenburn Penthouse in December 2023 and I had the most amazing and relaxing time. First off, the staff is amazing. From the moment I walked through the door, I felt cared after and all my needs were fulfilled immediately. They were so warm and welcoming, and their genuine care and attention truly made all the difference. The food was exceptional, every dish was curated perfectly. I couldn't get enough of the delicious flavours and beautiful presentation. On one of the days during my stay the ***agers kindly helped organise a tour around Kolkata. The guide and driver were an absolute delight! Not only were they super knowledgeable, but they also made the entire experience so much fun. I learned a ton and made some fantastic memories ***** the way. All in all, my time at The Glenburn Penthouse was beyond incredible, thanks to your amazing team, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable tour. I'd love to come back in the future to experience the Glenburn experience again!

Great service, amazing teatime - really enjoyed how friendly all the staff was. Location is amazing, comfy beds, nice small details - such as helping me get an Uber / taxi to my next meeting. Next time I will also go visit the tea plantations in darjeeling!