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The
hotel is located on the Parade ground in the heart of Cochin's Heritage
zone. The heritage building overlooks the St. Francis Church which is
the oldest church in India built in European Style. The Malabar House
was the first heritage hotel in south India
and is a small luxury hotel where guests will find comfort,
entertainment and serenity. The guests will be delighted to get the
various amenities and services, including first-class dining options,
and a wide variety of recreational activities.
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The
city of Cochin (or Kochi) is very important from historical and
commercial point of view. This city is a amalgamation of group of
islands and a peninsula. Cochin has major points of attractions. The
famous St. Francis church is opposite the hotel where the tourists will
find Vasco-da- Gama's gravestone. The Indo-Portuguese museum, the Jewish
Synagogue, the Dutch Palace are some of the major attractions. The hotel
is suitably located for shopping, site-seeing, backwater cruises, and
sea-side walks.
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The
Room Facilities at the Malabar House Hotel in Cochin reflects the rich
and cultural heritage of the region. The city of Cochin was once ruled
by the Portuguese and the Dutch. One can find the recollection of their
rule on this heritage building.
The hotel has seventeen (17) rooms which are divided into the following
categories.
• 11 Deluxe rooms
- on first floor.
• 5 Roof Garden suites
- on first floor.
• 1 Duplex (Premium) Malabar Suite.
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All
the rooms are well furnished and have exquisite range of furniture which
includes well-preserved antique furniture and contemporary wooden ones. Rooms
have all modern facilities, including air-conditioners, colour
television with satellite channels, telephones, and spacious bathrooms.
The rooms receive natural light
during the day, which is a welcome change from the regular artificial
lighting
and the ambiance is romantic and peaceful.
Moreover, there are private terraces or gardens accessible to the rooms
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The
hotel provides excellent recreational facilities. The Ayurvedic centre
offering the famous Kalari massage from Kerala which is relaxing and
helps rejuvenation. The hotel offers individual massages as well as
complex treatments. The Ayurvedic centre also has various packages which
provide additional treatment to the guests.
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The dining
facilities at the hotel are really excellent. The Malabar Junction
restaurant serves traditional south Indian food in a typical South
Indian eating style. It also serves fresh seafood and Mediterranean
food. There is a bar and a lounge in the hotel.
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Other Hotel
Amenities and Services include:
• A Travel Desk
• Currency Exchange
• Travel Packages in and around Cochin
• A swimming pool.
• An ancient stage for cultural events.
The amenities and services
ensure that all its guests enjoy a good night's sleep and a glorious
awakening .
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