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PEERLESS INN : A Profile
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Traditional Bengalee Welcome and Hospitality
Towering over the emerald green apron of the famous Calcutta Maidan is the all new Peerless Inn, the flagship of the Peerless group of Hotels.Experience the traditional Bengalee welcome and hospitality, while cocooned from the unceasing noises of a megapolis inside this ethnic oriented hotel. However, the guest has only to step outside, right into the commercial and business centre,to feel the pulsating rhythm of the city of joy.
Waited upon hand and foot the guest have the option of visually absorbing, from the hotel windows, the architectural beauty of some of the city's best acclaimed historical landmarks like the Shaheed Minar and the Victoria Memorial or the guest could avail of our touring facilities  and visit them personally.
Other city sights which might be worth the guest while, in this city of palaces, are Mother Teresa's Final Resting place, the Indian Museum, the Kali Temple at Kalighat,the Nicco Amusement Park and the  Science City. The guest could also take time off for short trips to various nearby tourist spots like the estuarine mangrove  Sundarban forest, preserve of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger; the ISKCON Temple at Mayapur; the old capital of Nawab of Bengal at Murshidabad; the Dakhineshwar Kali Temple and the famous Belur Math among many others. The efficient inhouse travel desk `Dishari', is there to help plan out the guest's day in advance or to meet their travel and tour requirements.
With 110 air conditioned rooms and 13 suites, all equipped with  the latest facilities, the stay at Peerless Inn is truly a pleasurable experience. More so, because one gets pampered by  Peerless Inn's professional  services rendered by a personal touch. The decor has been executed with an accent on comfort using pleasing colour schemes and stylish properties. For the pleasure seekers Peerless Inn offers  a variety of cuisine at various food and beverage outlets.
Everybody start their day with the famous `Bichitra' buffet breakfast. This premier multi-cuisine dining facility offers hearty and healthy chinese, continental and Indian options to fulfil  the guest's  every gastronomical dream while he/she enjoy the live entertainment (evening only).
`Aaheli'- the first of its kind in Calcutta, is the only speciality restaurant serving authentic Bengali dishes in the traditional fashion.  Prepared under the supervision of a master chef,the menu here serves delectable portions, altogether making it an unforgettable experience.
For coffee breaks, ` Nishidin'-the round the clock coffee shop  cum restaurant which is fast be- coming a favourite  rendezvous. while to lift up sagging spirits `Lahari' has a well  stocked bar and expert bartenders to mix just the right kind  of drinks.`Lahari' is  the best stocked bar in town where both city dwellers and weary jetlagged travellers can wash  away their blues or celebrate with chilled bubbly.
Pleasure aside, business needs too are efficiently  taken care of at the Peerless Inn. For both large and small business meets facilities are there at Aalapan,  Jogajog, Aakaashpot , Ekaantikaa and Suchetana  with capacity ranging from 15 to 120 covers including upgraded provisions for business communications. `Aalaapan' is the  best possible hospitality venue for those planning wedding banquets, conferences or get togethers for upto 120 invitees. other than business, private get together can also be arranged in these banquet rooms.  In fact, Peerless Inn is a perfect place for  all these kinds of meetings and many other things. Besides these, with its state- of- the -art music system and other unique facilities, Peerless Inn's discotheque, `Equinox' is the place to be in for those young at heart.
Thus within a very short span,the Peerless Inn has become the proud recipient of the prestigious award for the best four star hotel in eastern India.  This award instituted by the Department of Tourism, Government of India, is given in recognition of professional  excellence in the hotel industry.
The Peerless Inn, Durgapur's location in the centre of Durgapur as well as its proximity to the railway station and highway make it a very pragmatic choice for most visitors to the steel city. Another major draw is the personalised service rendered to the guest. Trips to locations like the Maithon Dam; Rabindranath Tagore's Shantiniketan; Bankura and Bishnupur, world famous for their red pottery are of , but a short duration. Avail of the excellent business facilities at hand and carry on official work if need be, as if the guest were never away. `crystalline'-the multi-cuisined restaurant cum bar is popular with both the local populace as well as with guests from all covers of the world.  Its menu of Indian,  Chinese and continental delicacies is a gourmet's fantasy come true. Besides, Marble room and Darbar will comfortably accomodate 25 to 125 guests.
`Mahua' -sample subtly spiced mouthwatering Chinese and Indian specialities in the open-to - sky ambience of this garden restaurant. Camp fire parties and barbecues hosted with professional expertise provide a refreshing and memorable break.
The only choice for those who want the best of both worlds should be the Peerless Resort, Mukutmonipur, approximately 250 Km by road from Calcutta.
Soak in the pristine beauty of the gently undulating landscape surrounding the cobalt blue lake while being pampered by a dedicated team of hotel staff.  The invigorating  weather and rustic environs of the resort will prove to be a pleasant experience for all city dwellers.
For the more intrepid guest are available a mind boggling variety of options like trekking through virgin forests or across the nearby Ayodhya and Susania hills or boating across to `Deer Island'.Those wanting to indulge in angling while on vacation can capitalise on the wonderful fishing available. Other spots worth visiting are the Pareshnath Temple overlooking the Kangshabati Dam, Bishnupur's terra-cotta temples and silk handlooms and the confluence of the Kangshabati and Kumari rivers.
One can not help but fall in love with the quaint tileroofed cane furnished cottages scattered  amongst the horticultural heaven of the landscaped garden and manicured lawns.  Dormitory facilities, as well as budgeted meals have been made available to suit every pocket. Other options include 'a- la - carte' Indian and Chinese cuisine at the inhouse restaurant.
Contributed by
A K Chatterjee
Managing Director
Peerless Hotels Limited
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