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The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 ) vs Ethnotel

The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata and Ethnotel are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata scores significantly higher than Ethnotel. The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata is ranked #3 in Kolkata with endorsements from 5 sources like Fodor's, Frommer's and Insight Guides.

The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )
The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )
8 / 10
13/A Sudder Street, Kolkata 700016, India
From $49 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
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Frommer's 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 Insight Guides
"Well run and not without a certain eccentric charm, it has comfortable rooms and a pleasant garden."
Rough Guide 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 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 Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Taking guests since 1936, the Fairlawn is a characterful 1783 Raj-era home fronted by tropical greenery." Full review
Ethnotel
Ethnotel
7 / 10
71/1 Jessore Road, Kolkata 700081, India
From $31 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This smart and well-maintained hotel is by far the best choice for those air travellers overnighting in Kolkata on short transit itineraries." Full review