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The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )vsThe Oberoi Grand
Both The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata and The Oberoi Grand are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Oberoi Grand is preferred by most professionals compared to The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata. The Oberoi Grand comes in at #1 in Kolkata with accolades from 8 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
The Oberoi Grand Fodor's Rough Guide
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Hideaway Report
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
15, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700013, India
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "The height of elegance, this impeccably maintained Victorian landmark in the center of town has an off-white facade and a rich marble and dark-wood interior." Full review
Rough Guide "The white Victorian facade of this luxurious hotel, established in 1938, is very much part of the fabric of the city."
Jetsetter "The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata is in the heart of Kolkata, walking distance from New Market and Shahid Minar." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Kolkata’s Oberoi is the grand old dame of hotels in north-east India." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Grand has been a source of civic pride and a landmark of social arrival for more than a century." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Evocative Victorian hotel conveniently located near the business district, Victoria Memorial and Eden Gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Though it has serious Head of State meetings credibility, the expert level of service extends to all guests. Perfectly situated for all of your outings in the city, its Raj lushness will soothe" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Passing through the almost hidden courtyard gateway, you’re transported from the chaos of Chowringhee Rd into a regal oasis of genteel calm that deserves every point on its five stars." Full review
