From the plastic foliage , to the rats in the garden ! however the room was clean and the water hot , but one night was enough!

Sure, it's a little bit of a physical manifestation of has-been glory. Maybe there's too many coats of paint on the door and window joints. Perhaps there's better food elsewhere...Doggone it, I defy you to find a more charming place to stay in Kolkata! The rooms are clean and comfortable (and roach-free!), the management gracious and delightful (who doesn't love... More

I was dissapointed by my visit to the fairlawn hotel. I was in the pokiest, darkest single room you could imagine with an A/C unit, next to the bed that sounded like a jet engine taking off. The bathroom facilities were fine but the Garden was filled with rude, beer swilling locals every night. Eating (if you could get a... More

I stayed in the Fairlawns Hotel over 30 years ago.....and looking at the pictures I recognised it immediately. Still very green....nothing seems to have changed! When I was there it was one of the best hotels in Calcutta (as it was then). I was a young volunteer at Mother Teresa's Home for the Dying and Destitute and I was alone... More

We stayed at Fairlawn for 5 nights in mid March 2012. It was like stepping back into an earlier era but with modern comfort. You could spend an hour or more in the upstairs looking at photos and objects of interest. The owner is a charming lady and the reception staff is very helpful. We arrived in the middle of... More

The Fairlawn Hotel has obviously seen much better times. I stayed for 3 nights in one of the single rooms downstairs and had not a pleasant experience at all. My hotel room had barely any natural light and was quite noisy due to the fact that it was located right next to the restaurant. But especially the cleanliness left a... More

I was lucky enough to stay at the Fairlawn just before Christmas. I found it delightful in every aspect - rooms were comfortable, the staff very helpful and it was nice to meet Violet Smith, the owner. The garden area at the front of the hotel is a great place to relax and have a coffee or a beer and... More

Lovely, quaint hotel in the middle of a busy city. The room was clean and spacious, bathroom looked newly renovated. spoke to the lovely lady that owns the hotel, 91 and looking good. The food was not much to write home about. The staff were very helpful.

We stayed at the Fairlawn twice recently. This hotel is an oasis amidst the overcrowded bustle of Kolkata. Our (second floor) rooms were spacious and clean, with newly renovated bathrooms. Avoid the windowless ground floor rooms. The staff are very keen to please. The western breakfast is perfectly adequate but we heard uncomplimentary reports on the dinner menu. The tree-filled... More