Close to New Market, The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata provides a garden, a library and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Dharmatala, a neighbourhood 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
13/A Sudder St, Kolkata, west bengal, 700016
What's nearby
New Market
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Maidan
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Indian Museum
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sudder Street
2 min walk - 0.2 km
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
5 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Kolkata Eden Gardens Station
4 min drive
Park Street Station
8 min walk
Kolkata (CCU-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl.)
49 min drive
Restaurants
Badshah Bar & Restaurant
1 min walk
Kasturi Restaurant
5 min walk
New Empire Cinema Bar
4 min walk
Burger King
3 min walk
Pizza Hut
6 min walk
About this property
The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata
Upscale hotel near New Market
At The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata, you can look forward to a garden, a library and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a front desk safe
Luggage storage and free newspapers
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and minibars.
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 2500.0 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500.0 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-authorise 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 does it cost to stay at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata?
As of 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata on 24 Oct 2026 start from ₹8,900, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata?
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?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Elgin Fairlawn Kolkata located?
Located in Dharmatala, this hotel is steps away 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 selected 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
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Property was very well situated and is a quirky heritage hotel. Staff were very helpful. Room was spacious but dated. Bathroom was terrible. Toilet leaked. Very little hot water. Shower was above the bath taps which made it very difficult to stand under. Apart from the bathroom, we enjoyed our stay and overall was good value for money if you like a heritage hotel
The hotel is a heritage gem in the center on Kolkota. While it doesn’t boast the polish of a newer hotel, it checks the box on every comfort including AC, a beautiful upstairs sitting room full of historical photos and antiques as well as a lovely garden terrace to take one’s meals. The staff is gracious and attentive.
Yes. Rooms were clean and the staff were courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Robyn
14 Mar 2026
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
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10/10 Excellent
alan
11 Feb 2026
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 !
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.
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
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10/10 Excellent
RORY
17 Jul 2024
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
18 Jan 2025
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
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8/10 Good
Camilla
2 Nov 2024
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!
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.
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.
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6/10 Okay
Christopher
8 Nov 2024
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
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8/10 Good
Rajiv
5 Dec 2024
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)
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
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8/10 Good
Gerald R
1 Jan 2026
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 review
10/10 Excellent
ROBERT
18 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, clean bathroom, helpful staff, very good breakfast and great dining menu.