PARTY INTO THE NEW YEAR AT THESE HOTSPOTS
THE SPRING CLUB
What: The Spring Club presents 31st Nite Bash in association with t2
When: December 31, 9pm onwards
What to expect: A gala evening of good music, food and dancing! The red-and-black-themed party is all set to host dance group Hypnotix. There will be performances by singers Supratip Bhattacharya and Teesta Banerjee. DJ Shakey’s lineup of upbeat tracks will keep you in party mode.
Dress code: Smart casuals or formals.
Entry: Couple passes Rs 2,200 for members and Rs 2,800 for guests.
Club speak: “A good and entertaining evening is in store for members and their guests as they gear up to welcome 2018,” said Sanjeev Ghosh, corporate general manager, The Spring Club.
PRINCETON CLUB
What: Princeton Club presents New Year’s Eve 2017 in association with t2
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
What to expect: A gala to usher in the New Year with a bang! There will be dance performances by Deepshika and a Russian belly dancer. DJ Kush will play the best of party hits to keep you grooving into 2018.
Dress code: Smart casuals.
Entry: Couple passes Rs 2,700 for members and Rs 4,000 for guests. The passes include four complimentary drinks (Indian whisky) and buffet dinner.
Club speak: “Princeton Club is home away from home for its members and guests and we are preparing to make this New Year’s Eve happening and memorable for all,” said Sanjay Karmakar, manager (operations), Princeton Club.
BLUEZZ @ AXIS MALL
What:Happy Bluezz Year 2018 in association with t2
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
What to expect: DJ Prince playing popular party tracks to get you grooving on the floor. A performance by belly dancer Shaiza will be one of the highlights of the evening. Don’t miss out on the delicious dinner and unlimited snacks and drinks!
Dress code: Smart casuals. Covered footwear for men.
Entry: Single-entry passes are priced Rs 3,500 while couple passes are priced Rs 5,500.
Organiser speak: “It is one of the most prestigious parties held on December 31 and people will surely have a great time here,” said Niloy Datta, director, Camellia Group.
SWISSOTEL KOLKATA NEOTIA VISTA
What: Around the World New Year’s Eve in association with t2
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
What to expect: A party that takes you for a spin as the theme for the night is Around the World. From an elaborate Indian spread at Durbari to the European buffet at Cafe Swiss, there is variety for all. Maaya, the lounge, will be prepped up in the colours and feels of Las Vegas as DJ Nilashree and DJ Koushik play their set of Bolly and international tracks. Drop by Splash, the poolside lounge, to groove to DJ Sunit’s commercial and Arabian mix.
Dress code: Smart casuals.
Entry: Rs 8,499 for a couple at Maaya and Rs 4,500 for stag entry. Couple passes at Durbari and Cafe Swiss are priced Rs 7,800 and Rs 7,000 respectively. The couple passes at Splash are priced Rs 9,999 and Rs 5,500 for stag entry.
Hotel speak: “We are expecting a turnout of around 550 at our combined venues. This year, the crowd should increase by around 40 per cent from last year,” said Pawaninder Sondhi, marketing manager, Swissotel Kolkata Neotia Vista.
NOVOTEL KOLKATA HOTEL & RESIDENCES
What: Under the Stars in association with t2
When: December 31, 8.30pm onwards
What to expect: Dancers performing to Bollywood tracks. DJ Aziz will churn out dance, electronica, pop, hip-hop and retro mixes. Live counters of pasta and Mongolian food will be set up along with a spread of Chicken and Mutton Biryani. Wrap it up with Gulab Jamun and assorted pastries for dessert.
Dress code: Smart casuals.
Entry: Rs 7,999 for couples and Rs 4,999 for stags.
What: The First Bite — New Year Brunch in association with t2
When: January 1, noon-4pm
What to expect: City-based band Hidden Truth to perform Hindi and English songs live at The Square. The menu highlights are Spaghetti with Chicken, Calcutta-style Mutton Biryani, Salami and Chicken Mortadella, Grilled Fish, Herb Fish and more.
Entry: Rs 1,950 without alcohol and Rs 2,550 with alcohol.
Hotel speak: “Ours is the largest open-air banquet in eastern India which makes it our USP. We are expecting a footfall of above 500 on New Year’s Eve,” said Shaaeli Gupta, PR and communication executive, Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences.
IBIZA THE FERN RESORT & SPA
At: Ibiza presents Arabian Theme Party in association with t2
When: December 31, 7.30pm onwards
What to expect: An open-air party with bonfire, magic shows, Arabian belly dancers and beautiful fireworks! Get clicking at the selfie zone and capture the last few moments of the year.
Dress code: Smart casuals.
Entry: Couple passes are priced Rs 5,000, inclusive of unlimited snacks, dinner and drinks.
Organiser speak: “Bid a grand farewell to 2017 and welcome the first sun of 2018 in a classy and happy way at Ibiza. A display of lovely fireworks will certainly make the celebrations more memorable,” said Subhadip Basu, general manager, Ibiza The Fern Resort and Spa.
The Peerless Inn
What: The Peerless Inn presents Party Hard at the Heart of the City in association with t2
When: December 31, 7pm onwards
Where: Ego, the Retro Lounge
What to expect: DJ Suraj manning the console and spinning out popular party faves. Guests can dig into pan-Asian delicacies, flambe cocktails, shooters and more as they ring in the new year in style.
Entry: Rs 1,000 for each couple
Organiser speak: “Come celebrate energy in all its forms at Ego, the retro lounge,” said Suraj Pariyar, F&B manager, The Peerless Inn.
HOTEL HINDUSTHAN INTERNATIONAL
What: HHI presents Grand New Year Bash in association with t2
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
What to expect: Bashes at two spots in the hotel to usher in the New Year. The Aloha Hawaiian Party at the poolside will have Bolly singers Kamran Khurshid and Ritwika performing. DJ Ritesh will take charge of the console.
At the Underground Hangover Sunrise Party, expect to see international belly dancers sizzle on the stage. Get ready to dance to commercial electronic dance mixes played by DJ Tishya and DJ Haym. Refuel from the menu with items like Hot Wings, Basil Chilli Chicken, Crunchy Fried Prawns and more.
Entry: Aloha Hawaiian Party Rs 6,500 for couples; Underground Hangover Sunrise is by invitation (invites available at the hotel).
Hotel speak: “This year, we have an LED backdrop and dance floor. We are focused on giving our guests a wonderful time while ushering in the New Year in great style and giving the old year a fitting farewell,” said Rodney Kaypee, GM, HHI.
ALTAIR
What: AltAir presents Dance with the Stars at Capella in association with t2
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
What to expect: A romantic evening under the stars! The Sector V address also has a belly dance performance on its entertainment roster. DJ Ritzee will ring in 2018, manning the console from 8pm to 2am. On the platter will be delicacies like Kung Pao Chicken, Vegetable Tetrazzini and more.
Dress code: Smart casuals.
Entry: Couple passes available on bookmyshow.com
Organiser speak: “AltAir, the first boutique hotel by Ambuja Neotia with its sky bar Capella is turning out to be the most happening place in town. We are all set for this year’s dance!” said Nitin Kohli, business head, Ambuja Neotia Hospitality.
HYATT REGENCY
What: Pirates of the World in association with t2
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
What to expect: A lot of costume drama with the theme being pirates! DJ Ramon is the spin-master of the night. A Russian belly dancer is also slated to perform. Enjoy some flair bartending by a boat-shaped bar.
While you let your hair down at the Regency lawn, a separate kids’ zone will be created at the Palm Lawn for your kids, complete with kiddie favourites like magic show and fun games. Live barbecue will add to the sizzle.
Dress code: Smart casuals.
Entry: Rs 5,999 (inclusive of taxes) per person.
Hotel speak: “Our focus is on giving a great experience to all our guests and we’re expecting a footfall of about 500. We’ve put in a lot of hard work and can assure that it’s going to be a night to remember for Calcutta,” said Birgit Holm, general manager.
CALCUTTA SPORTS ASSOCIATION
What: Calcutta Sports Association presents Winter Carnival 2017 partnered by t2
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
Where: Calcutta Sports Association, Southern Avenue
What to expect: DJ Amit Nayak to usher in the New Year along with Mumbai-based singer Madhuri De and Nirjhar Sharma of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa fame. Spice Dance Troupe will stage a performance choreographed by Tuhin Ghosh.
Dress code: Formals.
Entry: Rs 700 per member and Rs 1,100 per guest.
NEW TOWN BUSINESS CLUB
What: Winter Carnival in association with t2
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
Where: New Town Business Club, AE Block, Action Area I (C), New Town
What to expect: Performances by Calcutta-based singer Durnibar Saha and Priyani Vani, all the way from Mumbai. DJ Gaurav will ring in the new year with his set! The club kitchen will serve a multi-cuisine spread.
Dress code: Smart casuals.
Entry: Rs 1,500 per guest and Rs 1,000 per member.
Club speak: “We have a lot of exciting events. The turnout should be around 800,” said founder-member Anindya Chatterjee.
INDISMART HOTEL
What: IndiSmart Hotel presents Break Free Nite in association with t2
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
What to expect: Unlimited beverages, starters, a lavish buffet, live grill counters and a dance-a-thon. DJ Pray-M, DJ Rudra and DJ R-T3N will play a groovy mix. Fun Quotient Game Zone with props and games will be a special area for the kids.
Dress code: Smart casuals.
Entry: Rs 2,499 for stags, Rs 3,499 for a couple, and Rs 4,799 for a family (two adults and two kids below eight years).
Club speak: “Life is all about celebration! We at IndiSmart Hotel try to come up with novel themes every year in order to infuse freshness. This year, we are going to celebrate the Breakfree Nite to welcome the New Year, so that the whole year is filled with nothing but smiles,” said Mrinmoy Bose, general manager, IndiSmart Hotel.
