For the luxury-loving traveler, the Taj Malabar in Cochin can add a never-before dimension of luxury to a holiday in Kerala. This luxury hotel is built on Willingdon Island and takes you into the heart of the backwaters of Kerala.
Book yourself into this hotel and catch a breathtaking view of Chinese fishing nets tossing in the breeze as the sun sets over the Cochin harbor. Not many luxury hotels in India offer a harbor view - the Taj Malabar in Cochin is a pleasant exception.
Old Indian and Chinese themes lights up the walls of the suites here and you're never too far from a water body at any of the rooms in this hotel. Every room here comes with a view - and chances are, these are views you'd want to frame on film and carry back home with you.
You could start your stay here with a leisurely ride through the backwaters of the city. Or else, if you'd rather take it easy for the first few days, spend some time in the hotel, swimming a few laps around the pool, playing a game or two of tennis or teasing your grey cells with the hotel's collection of board games.
Think Kerala and Ayurveda can never be far away. The Taj Malabar has a great Ayurvedic spa where you can put up your feet and get pampered with the best of treatments from God's own country. It's a great way to indulge yourself on your luxury trip to India.
The impact of the waterfront is at its beautiful best at the Waterfront Café, the 24-hour coffee shop at this hotel. It offers European and Indian fare, but a taste of the local cuisine served here comes highly recommended. For a more exotic dining experience, you can dig into authentic Thai cuisine at the Thai Pavilion.
For a meal with a difference, clamber aboard the Rice Boat and savor the best of Kerala's seafood, even as you watch ships sail by and listen to the waves as they slap against the boats. The Taj Malabar also offers a great barbecue experience at Dolphin's Point, an open-air restaurant that serves up a dazzling array of food.
For an evening that truly acts as the icing on a beautiful day, stroll into Mattancherry, the lounge bar that evokes a strong colonial aura. Forget the European and Thai snacks here - after all, this is one place where you can choose from an assortment of spirits and cocktails to go with exotic Kerala cuisine!
If you'd like to sip a drink by the poolside, the Pool Side Bar dishes out some excellent cocktails and snacks.
| Taj Malabar, Cochin |
| Category |
5 Star Deluxe |
| Address |
Malabar Road, Willingdon Island North End Kochi
- 682 009
|
| Access |
45 kms from Cochin International Airport;
10 kms from Ernakulam Junction Station;
15 kms from Ernakulam Town Station.
|
| Location |
Situated on Willingdon Island with a magnificent view of Cochin harbour |
| Rooms |
96 rooms |
| Restaurants |
2, Cuisine: Indian, Chinese, Thai |
| Services/Facilities |
AMEX, CAN, BOB, Diners, VISA, Master, JCB
|
| Group |
Taj groups of hotels |
|
