The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata

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This a great place to stay that is in the Victorian era mode. I hope the basic decorum and vibe of the place never changes. It is a throw back to another era and all of the pictures from earlier times in Kolkata and the hotel and news clips are very interesting. Yes there maybe some pealing paint (which to me is part of the charm) but there is a touch of class throughout - e.g. white table cloths, real crystal wine glasses, antique furniture. The staff is well trained and eager to please. The breakfast that was included provided a nice array of choices that were well prepared.

The hotel's historic character is charming; the staff were helpful; and the breakfast buffet at the patio cafe was very good. Our room was a bit quirky: it opened directly onto the dining room, and there was no partition between the shower and the rest of the bathroom.

Needs major upgrade. Living off its legend.

Time warp charm

A real heritage hotel (building dates from 1783) with great atmosphere.

If you’re looking for something old world and quirky stay at the Elgin. Fantastic location too. Walking distance to new market, park street, Eden gardens etc.

Le lieu est parfait, le bâtiment aussi, il a un côté désuet qui reflète son âge. Il témoigne d'un pan de l'histoire de la ville et c'est en cela que ce lieu est attachant. On s'y sent bien. Il faut juste accepter un certain degré de vétusté qui n'est pas sans charme et le distingue de toutes les chaînes au décor plus ou moins identique. The Elgin Fairlawn a du caractère. La localisation m'a parue excellente et je me suis beaucoup déplacée à pied. Prendre son dîner dans le patio est un régal, d'autant que les plats sont vraiment bons. L'hôtel est calme bien que situé dans un question bouillonnant. J'ai quelques réserves sur la propreté. Le ménage est fait correctement, pas à redire, mais je suis une maniaque des recoins. Les rideaux de ma chambre auraient vraiment mérité un bon lavage. Il faut dire que la ville, en saison sèche, est extrêmement poussiéreuse. Ceci dit, je suis ravie de mon séjour et si je repasse par Calcutta, je reviendrai sans hésiter.

Very good

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.