If you're the kind of tourist who always sets out to catch a plane with a minute to spare and baggage to pack, the MBD Airport Hotel is the best bet for you in Kolkata. It's nestled right next to the airport and is high on comfort and facilities, an ideal place for the tourist wanting to make a short stopover at Calcutta.

You can grab a bite from the refrigerator in your own room, or stroll down to the various restaurants in the hotel for some soul food. If you're in the mood for a light bite, and don't feel like dressing up for a formal dining experience, pick the Coffee Shop at the MBD Airport Hotel. Offering an array of light meals and snacks, the Coffee Shop will make you feel pleasantly full.

For a more elaborate selection of Indian food, step into Darbar Restaurant. This place offers finger-licking good Mughlai and Tandoori dishes too and you can listen to a gurgling waterfall even as you tuck in. For a choice of the best wines, enter the Pavilion Bar. The relaxed ambience of the bar makes it a great place to unwind in, catch up with people or just spend some time on your own.