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Aafreen TowervsThe Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata is the choice of most reviewers compared to Aafreen Tower. The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata ranks #3 in Kolkata with approval from 5 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
Aafreen Tower
Rough Guide
9A Kyd Street, Kolkata 700016, India
From $0/night
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide "An efficient budget business hotel with a quirky exterior glass lift. The rooms are clean and exceptional value... There isn’t a restaurant but staff will supply meals from surrounding cafés."
The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )
Frommer's
Insight Guides Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
13/A Sudder Street, Kolkata 700016, India
From $49/night
- Pet Friendly
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's "Popular with people who are not too finicky about service, and are quite prepared to trade modern furnishings and fittings for character and quirkiness (not to mention great location and rates)." Full review
Insight Guides "Well run and not without a certain eccentric charm, it has comfortable rooms and a pleasant garden."
Rough Guide "Chock-full of memorabilia, this famous and old-fashioned family-run hotel exudes a charmingly faded and eccentric Raj atmosphere, though the absence of modernization doesn’t suit all tastes."
Fodor's "If you want a taste of life in the Raj, stay in this Kolkata landmark that dates from 1801 and is in a neighborhood now popular with backpackers and volunteers." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Taking guests since 1936, the Fairlawn is a characterful 1783 Raj-era home fronted by tropical greenery." Full review
