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The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata

4.0 star property
The Elgin Fairlawn's garden provides a peaceful retreat in bustling Dharmatala, while New Market beckons nearby and the restaurant serves delicious local cuisine.

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Travelers find an oasis in Dharmatala at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata. The garden offers a quiet space to relax, and the library is a cozy spot to unwind. The restaurant serves local and international dishes. Free WiFi and laundry facilities make longer stays comfortable.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Minibar, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Single Room | Minibar, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Dharmatala, a neighborhood in Kolkata, is home to The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata. New Market and Sudder Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Town Eco Park and Maidan. The Harrington Street Arts Centre and East Bengal Ground are also worth visiting. Visit our Kolkata travel guide
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13/A Sudder St, Kolkata, west bengal, 700016

What's nearby

  • New Market
    New Market
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maidan
    Maidan
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sudder Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Xavier's College
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
    5 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kolkata Eden Gardens Station
    4 min drive
  • Park Street Station
    8 min walk
  • Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl. Airport (CCU)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kasturi Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    6 min walk
  • Elgin Fairlawn
    1 min walk
  • New Empire Cinema Bar
    4 min walk
  • Raj's Spanish Cafe
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2500 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata located?

Located in Dharmatala, this hotel is steps from New Market and Sudder Street. Indian Museum and Maidan are also within 10 minutes. Park Street Station is 8 minutes by foot and Esplanade Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madhav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Rooms were clean and the staff were courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Being a colonial building the rooms were large and reflective of the era with period furnishings. However, the building is in need of some renovation and looks a little shabby in places. The kitchen provides a good selection of delicious food but the menu would benefit from more snack options after a day of sight seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old hotel , it’s very worn in places so maybe not for everyone but personally I think it adds to the old world charm . Wonderful friendly staff . Bruce Springsteen and Patrick Swayzee have stayed here in the past !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage hotel, well preserved, excellent and very helpful staff and you will get his for a very fair price. Strongly recommended for everyone not only looking for modern facitlities, but is able to cherish well preserved history.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fairlawn is an oasis in a busy part of Kolkata. Great service and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Elgin hotel is a beautiful old lady that needs a little bit of an up left but to compensate for that the quality of the food and the service and the interaction with the staff is five stars plus, I would definitely recommend anyone that’s looking for a wonderful place to stay to stay there we will gladly stay there again. Should the opportunity arise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ARUP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A taste of days gone by…

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soura

A charming place where you step back in time. Warm, hospitable staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RORY

Liked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable fantastic experience

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
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 ☺️
Hotel guests
Eden Gardens
Easy Target
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

a hotel with tons of charcter

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rajiv

Liked: Staff & service
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 3)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Intriguing time capsule from colonial era

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I booked this hotel as it is an old elegant hotel from the past. It still is but it also could use some much needed TLC. Staff were good, room first given me was one of four on the ground floor. For the price for a week I expected hot water in the sink, did not have it. They changed rooms for me to one of the other four on the ground floor off the dining room, upstairs rooms full and I would have preferred one of those, the new room was much better and had hot/cold water in the sink/shower. I recommend never take a room downstairs, I dislike coming out of a room into the dining area. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast never varied, typical Indian fare which I like and was good, I'm sure if I asked they would do an omelette. It is an elegant old hotel from the past which is just what I wanted but as I said, needs a lot of TLC but I loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, clean bathroom, helpful staff, very good breakfast and great dining menu.
Hotel first floor
Hotel first floor rest area.
Kolkata Gardens a brisk 15 min walk away.
River Ganges bathers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot great staff, very pleasant room. The Elgin Fairlawn really saved me at the last minute and I am grateful for the hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raghuveer Gowda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025