The unique ‘floating hotel’, Floatel, that opened in 2007 has now been rechristened as Polo Floatel. The eco-friendly hotel with a maritime theme has undergone a facelift to keep up with updated facilities for an elevated guest experience. The 58-key floating hotel on river Hooghly offers beautifully done cabins with maps on the walls with a stunning view of Vidyasagar Setu on one side and the iconic Howrah Bridge on the other, while some of the suites even has an outdoor space that’s ideal if you have a plan of partying (picture above). “We are delighted to be re-launching the iconic Floatel, which has been revamped with love and imagination to become the definitive address for style seekers and the swish set. The all new re-imagined Polo Floatel preserves its maritime legacy and a sense of fun while providing the Polo Towers Experience that we are known for,” said Deval Tibrewalla, CEO, Hotel Polo Towers Group. The hotel offers a gamut of bespoke experiences like sunrise and sunset boat rides with tea and snacks on-board, guided walking tours showcasing the rich history and culture of Calcutta and romantic candle-lit dinners. From banqueting and conferencing spaces to The Bridge — Bistro Bar — the hotel has something for everyone. t2 got an exclusive walk-through and here’s what we liked…
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