Located in the heart of Dharmatala, The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata offers a serene escape with its beautiful garden and library. Indulge in local and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant, stay connected with free WiFi, and take advantage of laundry facilities for a truly hassle-free stay.
At The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of New Market and Dakshineswar Kali Temple. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Park Street Station is 8 minutes and Esplanade Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
24-hour room service
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Lockers available
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Fan
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Turndown service
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for INR 1800.0 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within the same city as the property will not be allowed to check in.
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata and nearby?
The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata?
Yes, Restaurant offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata like?
The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata is a short 8-minute walk from Park Street Station and 3 minutes' walk from Sudder Street.
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The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a varied menu and good service. (5 reviews)
The restaurant served high-quality food, particularly the khow suey, with excellent service and a charming atmosphere. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Excellent stay
Raghuveer Gowda
1-night trip
8/10
It was a comfortable and enjoyable stay
Bruce
3-night trip
8/10
Good hotel for a reasonable price.
Manfred
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent, good breakfast and the food menu was varied at a reasonable price.
Hotel was convenient for Eden Gardens cricket ground a good 20 min walk away but flat, despite England getting spanked there by 7 wickets it was great experience all the same 😉
The hotel has great history with lots of pictorial items on display, the guests list who have resided there is very interesting.
If and when I’m back in Kolkata I’ll definitely stay here again.
Great friendly and helpful staff too which is always good ☺️
ROBERT
3-night trip
8/10
We like the size and old feel of the bedroom but bathroom could use an upgrade. Neither of us wanted to use the shower
Good breakfast. Friendly all around
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
I had a wonderful stay. Such a beautiful place.
Rosalie
1-night trip
10/10
The reception staff were helpful and friendly. The dining room staff were excellent. Couldn't ask for better. Good value for money and agood location.
RORY
4-night trip
10/10
The Fairlawn is an oasis in a busy part of Kolkata. Great service and amazing breakfast.
Victor
5-night trip
10/10
Iconic accommodation with history and style
All personal very nice and friendly
Just at New Market and 5 mins to Esplanade
Bed amazingly comfortable
Breakfast delicious
Maik
4-night trip
10/10
Such a great a place! Highly recommended.
In addition the staff is amazing.
Jennifer
2-night trip
8/10
very cozy and unique characteristic hotel feels like you back in time, the staff are very warm, feels like a home away form home .
However would update some of the rooms, a new coat of paint would do alot. the old style and charcter should remain, this is truley unique!!
i will be back for sure and would recommend the place!
Camilla
1-night trip
8/10
Great atmosphere of old world charm. Big rooms, many lounge areas, restaurant ... but not bar to enjoy a g and t on the lovely balcony!
Janice
3-night trip
10/10
Elgin Fairlawn is a beautiful historical landmark 1786. The staff are so friendly professional and polite. We eat at the restaurant every night that we stayed at the hotel. All of the food was very tasty and delicious, exceptionally the Chicken Manchow and Chicken hot and sour soup.
Steven
4-night trip
10/10
Great experience
Kaustav
1-night trip
8/10
Positives:
1) Brought back nostalgia from he days of the British Raj
2) Excellent service people
3) Great kitchen - amazing food.
Very friendly and helpful staff
Areas for improvement:
1) Building is old - over a 100 years old and shows its age. So do the fixtures - chandeliers, lights, carpets, staircase
2) Not very easy to find - as it is located in a very congested area. Lots of one of one way streets
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Rajiv
10/10
It was full of old world charm, lots of history, fine dining and great service. I appreciated the good attitude and understanding of the staff. Just a great place to share with a whole host of others over the years.
Paul
3-night trip
6/10
A very historic property with old world charm and facilities. Our room had an unusable shower over a deep bath. Many of the ceilings and walls show signs of decay, but it is an 1783 property!
The main common facilities (dining room and garden cafe area) are well kept and very atmospheric. The food was excellent and the staff are very lovely.
We would stay again, but ensure we were allocated a room with a wlk in shower next time.
The Fairlawn is not for everybody, but if you love history and authenticity, you can't go past it for an experience.
Christopher
2-night trip
8/10
The property, specially the washroom, needs some renovation. However, this is overall an excellent heritage hotel.
Pabitra
6/10
I was a business traveler and chose the hotel because it was near my destination.
1. The hotel is renovated on basis of an old housing; the facilities cannot compare with modern hotels.
2. The hotel locates in a narrow road, very crowded and easy to be stuck in daytime, and I had problems with Uber drivers as they were reluctant to drive in.
3. There are constructions in the neighbor, 7am - 10pm, very noisy.
Briefly speaking, if you are a tourist and hope to taste the old colonial living style, it is a good choice. But if you are a business traveler, a modern hotel may be a better choice.
Lei
3-night trip
4/10
The property has weird rules of not allowing guests to rake pictures. Ended up paying extra to get a photography permit.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
A very charming and lovely hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Reception arranged a walking tour for us which was excellent. The rooms are clean and a good size with vintage furniture both in the bedrooms and in the main areas. The air con is very efficient. We loved sitting on the first floor outside terrace. We ate in the outside restaurant both nights that we stayed, as it was a very pleasant environment with good reasonable food. Very good coffee and cakes. When we stayed they didn't have a liquor license which was a pity but we understand they hope to have one shortly as they have applied.
Kathryn
10/10
Initially given room on ground floor without windows in bedroom, and only a frosted glass window in the bathroom. Not happy with room, were given a room upstairs which was much better. Vintage plumbing but fully functional, furniture all somewhat dated but everything clean. Fascinating faded colonial charm about establishment, interesting period photos on walls of lounge. Excellent buffet breakfast, helpful and friendly waiting staff.
Guy
2-night trip
10/10
Its very special at this hotel. You feel like in a time machine. I liked the room and the deco. Overall felt very comfortable. Its in the heart of Colcutta so once you leave this oasis you are in chaos and there is of course a lot of noise. But i did not hear much of that in the room. The staff was very friendly.
Ingwe
10/10
The Fairlawn is unique. Old style charm, and relaxed atmosphere. The best rooms are on the 1st floor, we had one for the first few days, there was even a small roof space to sit out. The recently open balcony is now a great place to sit as well. The bathrooms have to fit into an old building, so lack some of features of a new building. If you want a perfect bathroom, dont go to India. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food, particularly the khow suey. My family had lived in Burmah and were familiar with this. The menu listed it as "soup", but when it came it was a tray with many small dishes to add to the noodles and pour over the delicious soup. It was fantastic meal. 2 days later we had it again and applauded the chef! I urge people to try it if you are nearby.