Need help in Accor booking in Kolkata - Query and Discussion

[cardio_guycardio_guy is verified member.]

Hi all,

I need a help. We are visiting BiswaBangla Convention Center Kolkata (work related conference etc) next month for 3 days.
I am planning to book Accor (Either Ibis or Novotel) through points. I have enough points.
Wanted to get an idea which one to book. This is going to be my very first point redemption in my credit cards and points life.
With the current 25% discount going, Ibis is coming at 25k for 3 nights. Whereas Novotel is coming at 45k.
From Google Maps, it seems both are near to the venue (1-2km).
So I am thinking - most of the time, I will be in the hotel. So whether it will be good to book Novotel, or whether Ibis would be enough?
Is there anything exceptional at Novotel, if I am not going to use the hotel facilities like spa or so.
Not looking at future travel plans now. So things like - I can use these points for future trip - is not valid here.

(Or in other words, is there anyone from Kolkata who can tell me if there is a strong reason if I should avoid Ibis and book Novotel?)

 

[Thomas244]

I was at ibis recently it’s gud enough if u staying just the night. I wud suggest split bookings. Ibis night with extra benefits Airport pickup and dinner. Next normal night. 3rd night with extra benefits Airport drop off

 

[cardio_guycardio_guy is verified member.]

Thanks @Thomas244 for this. The 20% off rate is applicable only if we book 2 nights minimum. So I may either need to split it as 2 night + 1 night.
Or just book 3 nights and take one side airport cab facility. But anyway this is a good point. thanks.

 

[Thomas244]

By the way Novotel is walking distance from ibis. There is an axis mall nearby with lots of eateries. Street food. Sweetshops . I went to Novotel lounge and overall was not so impressed

 

[cardio_guycardio_guy is verified member.]

Yes, I saw in Google Maps. Both seem to be opposite to each other. For the time being, I have booked the 20% off rate as single booking and plan to use airport ride during checkout. Thanks for the pointers.