Name: The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata
Address: 13 A Sudder St, Kolkata, Kolkata, Kolkata, 700016, India
Rating: 8

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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport

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The Elgin Fairlawn has def had a facelift. A lovely ambiance. Many attentive and helpful staff, starting with Debasish at the reception, Rinky, Prakash and Paele and Anand on service . Service of rooms too was good. 
What def needs improvement is letting guests know what is available to order at Breakfast and for the buffet to be served hot. 
Re: Disappointed with room 14 downstairs which was very bare, no window, no pics, including only a sink, no vanity in the bathroom and nowhere to put your toiletries. I'm sure this could be addressed in keeping with the heritage style of the hotel. Would have been a 5 star rating if room was better appointed.  Excellent location. 
Should be a 3.5 star based on the room.

A bit disappointed in the room this time but still had and enjoyable stay due to the staff and service

After a 14 hour train ride in the sleeper class, my mother and i arrived looking perfectly dreadful and exhausted and cranky.  It was about 8AM, way earlier than any acceptable check in time for any hotel in the entire universe....but...they took one look at us - kindly - and offered us rest.  and breakfast (with freshly  brewed coffee, freshly fried hash browns, and delicious eggs) and then a gorgeous room - all before 9AM.  I know they were making an exception for us - because we were in bad shape - and I will be a loyal Elgin customer because of this.

we were booked into Gunter Grass's room - there are photos of him in Calcutta all over the room and it was such a delight to stay in there.  I've stayed in fancy schmancy modern and sleek hotels, but this hotel - gave me love chills of staying in a historic, beautiful hotel - like Del Mar in San Diego, Mohonk in New York.  There is history to the place, elegance that is deeply rooted, and hospitality that is genuine.  And Gunter Grass!  My favorite author growing up (don't ask me why).  Everything is slightly rundown - but shabby chic.  Not like mold in the shower curtains, or dust on the bedframe.  NO.  the housekeeping service was immaculate, the towels fluffy, and robes and slippers ready.  

The dining service staff were dear and attentive and kind and sweet. and food is good.  We had a fish curry here - that I am still thinking about.  And their strawberry milkshake reminded me of the ones I used to drink when I was a child.  
...Unfortunately, we only booked one night here - but we left the place feeling extremely refreshed and ready to take on Calcutta....it would not be that - but that's for another review.  

the city is truly walkable here - for first time explorer of Calcutta, Elgin is THE place to be - Indian museum is down the block, major shopping market is few blocks away, park street is but a 5 minute tuktuk ride away...it is a central location that I regret not looking into more seriously:  We tried other neighborhoods (air bnb near victoria memorial - nothing really interesting in walking distance except for malls - who cares about malls?, Lalit Kolkata - DON'T (chaotic neighborhood, interesting walk to the water/courthouses BUT Lalit Kolkata is managed poorly and you'll be upset leaving it. 
 also, kind of disturbing to have the hotel next to kind of a grubby block where men sort of look at you in a way that makes you feel uneasy), calcutta bungalow - cool, but really out of the way of the hustle and bustle, one must schlep staying in this boutique hotel...).  

In Calcutta, Elgin wins HANDS DOWN in terms of value, location, hospitality, exquisite elegance.  One of the  places I will miss about India is - Elgin Fairlawn.

in calcutta, you cannot do better than shabbily chic & elegant Elgin Fairlawn in terms of service, value, location

Mayank from raipur . This property is something exclusive. I will suggest people to come and come and visit this . Every one will be happy I can give guarded .Visvajit had hosted me . He is good guy and good service given by him and I had mirchi wala aloo. Happy to come back soon .

Resturant food

Beautiful colonial building, very central but needs a lot of updating. We were in room 19 n the shower does not have a good flow n the towels provided are thread bare. Staff are mostly obliging except for a few who have a don’t care attitude . Food is ok. Nothing to write home about. Value for money - nil
Will I stay here again- no . Will try another hotel

Central needs updating

I am always very happy to come to the Elgin hotel! The service is nice and fast, they help you with everything. The reception employees always have good recommendations, what to see and visit.  It’s a very nice and cozy hotel with great food. Would recommend 100%!

Always a pleasure to stay at the Elgin hotel

V old style hotel from colonial era - huge rooms with vintage furniture. Hotel is in an excellent location, with very friendly and helpful staff, free wifi that worked well, and an excellent breakfast. 

Vintage hotel with v friendly staff

We stayed for 5 nights over Xmas.  On the whole, I would recommend staying here, despite some poor reviews below.  

You can find a bland and brand-new hotel in nearly every city.  You won’t find many hotels like this place.  It reminded me of the Hotel Baron in Aleppo (although with a photo of Sting on the wall rather than Lawrence of Arabia).  Faded grandeur, but grandeur nonetheless, and surroundings do count.

Our room was impressively large and high-ceilinged (and clean).  The bed was big and comfy, the AC worked fine, the shower was sadly under-powered when set to Hot.  The restaurant food was good when we tried it.  The breakfasts were ok (and the masala dosas were excellent).  The waiting staff were fairly hopeless, but they were extremely sweet.

It really does need that refurb promised by the new owners.  A coat of paint in the first floor open area would take only two days.  

Sometimes it’s a good thing to pay over the odds for a hotel which you will remember.  We may have paid more than it is really worth against its competitors, but we will remember the Fairlawn in a good way.

Has its faults, but it’s really worth it

Hugely enjoyable stay here. Stunning heritage style rooms and public areas, very friendly helpful staff and the most delicious breakfasts we had on our whole trip. Lunches great too, as was tea in the lounge. Just a perfect stay, would definitely recommend 

Fabulous breakfasts, gorgeous rooms and decor, brilliant staff

The Elgin Fairlawn is an absolute gem and an oasis in the bustling city of Kolkata.
A beautiful colony building full of old-world charm and atmosphere.
We started our holiday in Kolkata at the Elgin Fairlawn and had such a good experience we booked again to finish there as well.

An Oasis in Kolkata

Thank you for your service . Excellence for your food quality. Beyond the expectation of your hospitality. And I love the atmosphere and very good location. Such amazing experience and I love this hotel.

Such a beautiful  atmosphere. Food quality ,location, and most important the hospitality. It’s amazing. I love this hote

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