The Residency

Ballygunge & Gariahat · Kolkata

The Residency 1

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A practical South Kolkata base, with helpful staff but some annex inconveniences.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · a simple 3-star guesthouse-style hotel in South Kolkata

The Residency is a simple, guesthouse-style 3-star near Gariahat and Golpark, and we'd pick it for neighborhood convenience rather than extensive facilities. Agoda and MakeMyTrip guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, courteous staff and easy access to shopping and nearby restaurants. Recent feedback is mostly encouraging, with breakfast another regular positive. It's a good fit for travelers who want a straightforward base in South Kolkata.

The main caution is that guests report accommodation in separate buildings: a November 2025 MakeMyTrip review describes less consistent reception coverage and limited dining in the second building. Smaller bathrooms also appear in guest feedback. Ask which building and room category you're booking, and confirm breakfast inclusion and late-arrival arrangements. We'd skip it if you want consistently spacious bathrooms or full-service hotel convenience.

Rooms
Several categories; guests praise cleanliness, but some mention small bathrooms.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Agoda and MakeMyTrip feedback.
Service
Generally courteous and helpful; annex reception coverage can be less consistent.
Amenities
The official site lists breakfast, Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and in-room dining.
Fees and surprises
Confirm building allocation, breakfast inclusion and arrival arrangements; official booking policies are not detailed.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Agoda · ae.makemytrip.global · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

50 Purna Das Rd, Kolkata

Convenient for Gariahat, Golpark and neighborhood restaurants.

Amenities and check-in

The official site lists breakfast, Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and in-room dining.

Check-in

after 12:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Airport transportation
  • Free parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Pets Not Allowed
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The Residency — Kolkata, India

The Residency is a simple 3-star guesthouse-style hotel in South Kolkata in Kolkata, India.

Address: 50 Purna Das Rd, Kolkata. Property ID: 1155909.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/kolkata/the-residency-1155909

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Axel's take: 7.8/10

A practical South Kolkata base, with helpful staff but some annex inconveniences. a simple 3-star guesthouse-style hotel in South Kolkata, scored for what it is.

The Residency is a simple, guesthouse-style 3-star near Gariahat and Golpark, and we'd pick it for neighborhood convenience rather than extensive facilities. Agoda and MakeMyTrip guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, courteous staff and easy access to shopping and nearby restaurants. Recent feedback is mostly encouraging, with breakfast another regular positive. It's a good fit for travelers who want a straightforward base in South Kolkata.

The main caution is that guests report accommodation in separate buildings: a November 2025 MakeMyTrip review describes less consistent reception coverage and limited dining in the second building. Smaller bathrooms also appear in guest feedback. Ask which building and room category you're booking, and confirm breakfast inclusion and late-arrival arrangements. We'd skip it if you want consistently spacious bathrooms or full-service hotel convenience.

  • Best for: South Kolkata shopping trips; independent travelers; short business stays

  • Watch out for: Separate-building accommodation; Some small bathrooms; Limited dining in the annex

  • Location: Convenient for Gariahat, Golpark and neighborhood restaurants.

  • Rooms: Several categories; guests praise cleanliness, but some mention small bathrooms.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Agoda and MakeMyTrip feedback.

  • Service: Generally courteous and helpful; annex reception coverage can be less consistent.

  • Amenities: The official site lists breakfast, Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and in-room dining.

  • Fees and surprises: Confirm building allocation, breakfast inclusion and arrival arrangements; official booking policies are not detailed.

Axel's opinion of The Residency, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Agoda · ae.makemytrip.global · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About The Residency

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 50 Purna Das Rd, Kolkata
  • Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Airport transportation, Free parking, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 12:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Kolkata

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