Fabexpress Gardenia Hotel Kolkata, Kolkata ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

42/1B Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata, India, 700020

Fabexpress Gardenia is a 2-star Kolkata hotel situated in the affluent Ballygunge area, featuring clean and hygienic rooms equipped with modern amenities. Notable facilities include a restaurant serving local and international cuisines and room service options.

Rooms & Amenities

All rooms at Fabexpress Gardenia include bright lighting, air conditioning, a sitting area, and a flat-screen TV. Additional amenities feature a minibar and a private bathroom equipped with shower facilities.

Dining Options

The hotel's restaurant offers a selection of local and international dishes, and in-room dining options are available through room service. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast each morning.

Services & Local Area

Fabexpress Gardenia provides laundry and ironing services upon request, and staff at the tour desk can assist with travel and sightseeing bookings. The property is conveniently situated with easy access to public transport options such as Kalighat and Rabindra Sadan metro stations.

Attractions & Activities

Nearby attractions include the iconic Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens, and the local markets. Shopping options like New Market and the Quest Mall are also within reach, promising an enjoyable experience for guests.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Kolkata 2.7 mi

Airports

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU) 11.6 mi

Train

Sealdah Railway Station 2.6 mi

Howrah Railway Station 3.5 mi

Metro stations

Netaji Bhavan2700 ft

Rabindra Sadan4000 ft

Location

42/1B Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata, India, 700020

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42/1B Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata, India, 700020

City landmarks

Parks

Maidan

1.5 mi

Museums

Victoria Memorial

1.6 mi

Museums

Birla Industrial & Technological Museum

5100 ft

Parks

Alipore Zoological Gardens

1.3 mi

Pagoda

Kalighat Kali Temple

1.4 mi

Museums

Nehru Children's Museum

1.0 mi

38/2 Lala Lajpat Rai Sarani

Netaji Bhawan

2400 ft

Square

Park Street

1.5 mi

Shopping Area

Forum Courtyard

2100 ft

Maidan Chowringhee

Birla Planetarium

1.2 mi

Gallery

CIMA Art Gallery

4200 ft

Shopping Area

Quest Mall

4700 ft

Gallery

Academy of Fine Arts

4600 ft

8 Shakespeare Sarani

Sri Aurobindo Bhawan

4700 ft

Church

Saint Paul's Anglican Cathedral

1.3 mi

3 C Minto Park Albert Road

ISKCON Kolkata

3900 ft

Shopping Area

Homeland Shopping Mall

2800 ft

Ashutosh Chowdhury Road 29 Ashutosh Choudhury Avenue

Birla Temple

4300 ft

Libraries

National Library of India

1.3 mi

Southern Avenue

Rabindra Sarovar

1.4 mi

Museums

Indian Museum

1.7 mi

Gallery

Ahuja Museum for Arts

2300 ft

Cemetery

South Park Street Cemetery

1.0 mi

Gallery

Shree Art Gallery

2400 ft

AJC Bose Rd

Rabindra Sadan

1.2 mi

Pagoda

Kalighat

1.4 mi

Ashutosh Chowdhury Ave

Birla Mandir

1.2 mi

113 Rash Behari Avenue

Mahanirban Math

1.0 mi

Parks

Elliot Park

1.5 mi

Nearby

7 Chakraberia Rd

Calcutta Karma Gon Buddhist Monastary

700 ft

Restaurants

Vivekananda Cabin

800 ft

Sarat Bose Road Lansdowne Market

Kalatmak

1400 ft

1'st Floor 1 Allenby Road Opposite Forum Mall

Bosphorus Churros & Co Bhawanipur

1500 ft

31 Ram Mohan Dutta Road

Goli Vada Pav No. 1

1500 ft

Sharma Dhaba

1900 ft

17/1 Ballygunge Circular Road Opposite Army Camp

Annapurna

2000 ft

6/2

Celavi

2800 ft

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

50%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Good location

Decent breakfast

Poor room quality

Unhelpful staff

5.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.0

Location

8.1

Service

5.0

Dining

5.7

Kenneth

United States of America, September 2024

5.0/10

The hotel has a great location, but unfortunately, the rooms left a lot to be desired. I found the staff's behavior less than satisfactory, which was quite disappointing. The swimming pool was a nice touch, giving some enjoyment during my stay, but overall, I wouldn't say it was great value for money considering the issues I encountered.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not good at all; they had poor ventilation and a foul smell, which made my stay uncomfortable.

Service

5.0

The staff's behavior was very poor, which really impacted my experience.

Location

7.0

The location was decent, but it wasn’t enough to make up for the other issues.

Dining

Facilities

8.0

The swimming pool was well-maintained, providing a decent spot to relax.

Thomas

United States of America, August 2024

6.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. It is located in a convenient area, making it easy to get around. The staff was friendly, but the rooms left a lot to be desired in terms of cleanliness and comfort. The breakfast options were surprisingly limited, which was a bit of a letdown. Overall, it offers decent value for money, but there are definitely some improvements needed.

Rooms

5.0

Unfortunately, the rooms were not very good. There was a noticeable lack of proper ventilation and a faint unpleasant smell.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly, but the service provided could have been better.

Location

8.0

The location was quite good, making it easy to access various attractions.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were rather limited and not very satisfying.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had basic facilities, but nothing stood out as exceptional.

Leonard

United States of America, July 2024

6.6/10

I had a pretty mixed experience at this hotel. The location is great, with easy access to key attractions and restaurants. The rooms, unfortunately, felt lacking as they had some ventilation issues and didn’t smell fresh. However, the staff were friendly, which made things a bit better. Overall, it's a decent place but could use some improvements, especially in the room quality.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had ventilation problems and an unpleasant smell.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and helpful, which made my stay a bit more pleasant.

Location

9.0

The location was convenient for getting around to various attractions and restaurants.

Dining

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent, but nothing particularly stood out.

Virginia

United States of America, July 2024

6.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. On the positive side, the location was really convenient and the staff was quite friendly. However, the rooms left much to be desired; they had poor ventilation and an unpleasant smell. Overall, it feels like there's potential, but certain aspects definitely need improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had poor ventilation and an unpleasant smell, which made the stay less comfortable than I hoped.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly, which was definitely a plus during my stay.

Location

9.0

The location was really good, making it easy to get to nearby attractions.

Dining

Facilities

6.0

While the facilities could be better, I appreciated the helpfulness of the staff.

James

United States of America, June 2024

5.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location is quite good and the beach is really close, which I loved. However, the rooms left a lot to be desired since they were not well-ventilated and had an unpleasant smell. The service wasn't great either, which was disappointing considering the price. On the bright side, the dining options were decent, especially the breakfast which had some nice choices.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not good at all; there was a persistent bad smell and they lacked proper ventilation.

Service

5.0

I found the service to be poor, with the staff not being very helpful during our stay.

Location

8.0

The location was good, close to the beach and other attractions, which made it convenient to explore.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent with a variety of breakfast choices that I enjoyed.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were acceptable but nothing special; I expected more for the price.

Good location

Poor room quality

Matt

United States of America, May 2024

7.0/10

I had an overall satisfactory stay at the hotel. It’s located conveniently, making it easy to explore nearby attractions. The rooms were decent but could use better ventilation. The staff was friendly which added to the experience, although the service could be improved. Dining options were limited, but the hotel’s amenities made up for it.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were decent, but ventilation could have been better. There was a slight unpleasant smell that affected the comfort.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly, but the service seemed a bit disorganized at times.

Location

9.0

The location was really convenient and made it easy to get around and see the local sights.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were somewhat limited, which was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had good amenities, which were enjoyable and added to the overall experience.

Charles

United States of America, April 2024

5.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. On the bright side, the location is great and the staff was friendly. Unfortunately, the rooms left a lot to be desired as they were not comfortable and had a musty smell. The amenities were limited and didn’t quite meet expectations considering the price.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not good; there were issues with ventilation and an unpleasant smell.

Service

6.0

The staff was friendly, but the overall service experience felt lacking.

Location

8.0

The location was good, making it convenient for access to nearby attractions.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

The amenities offered were limited and didn't provide great value for money.

Danielle

United States of America, April 2024

5.0/10

I had a pretty disappointing stay at this hotel. The location was good, but the rooms were far from ideal with poor ventilation and an unpleasant smell. The service from the staff left a lot to be desired. Overall, it doesn't offer great value for money considering the state of the accommodation and the service experience.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were not good at all, lacking proper ventilation and had a foul smell.

Service

5.0

The staff's behavior was quite poor, which really hindered the overall experience.

Location

7.0

The location is actually pretty good, which was one of the few positives of my stay.

Dining

Facilities

Fred

United States of America, April 2024

5.0/10

The hotel was conveniently located and had some good amenities, but my experience was marred by the poor condition of the rooms and unsatisfactory staff behavior. While there were some decent features like the pool and restaurant, the overall experience didn’t meet my expectations.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms really weren't up to par; they lacked proper ventilation and had an unpleasant smell.

Service

5.0

Unfortunately, the staff behavior was quite poor during my stay, which was disappointing.

Location

7.0

The location was good; it was conveniently situated and easy to access.

Dining

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered a nice pool and a decent restaurant, which were the highlights of my stay.

Mark

United States of America, March 2024

6.2/10

I stayed at this hotel recently, and I have to say, the location is really great, making it convenient to explore the nearby attractions. The rooms could use some improvements; they weren’t as comfortable and clean as I expected, and I encountered a strange odor. Service could also be better, as I faced some issues with staff responsiveness. Overall, there are some nice amenities, but the value for money could definitely be improved.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms could definitely use some improvements; they weren’t as comfortable and clean as I expected, and I encountered a strange odor.

Service

5.0

Service was lacking; I faced some issues with staff responsiveness during my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel has a really great location, making it convenient to explore the nearby attractions.

Dining

Facilities

7.0