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Luxury Hotels - Cochin

Brunton Boatyard

Built in the style of the old colonial buildings in Cochin, this 22-room hotel has maintained its historic integrity. It is set in a restored boatyard facing the sea, at the tip of Fort Cochin, and designed in the style of early Dutch and Portuguese buildings, with whitewashed walls, a sloping tile roof and terracotta floors. All rooms face the sea, and are fitted with antique furniture and high royal beds with steps to climb up to them. The hotel's History Caf? serves a fusion of Dutch, Syrian, Indian and Keralan cuisines in a room paneled with warm woods and teak crossbeams. The Terrace Grill serves the best of that morning's catch. A selection of teas as and classic cocktails are available at the Armoury Bar overlooking the harbor. The hotel has a small pool next to the sea, an Ayurveda center with massage and healing treatments, and a steam room, but does not have a fitness center. There is no business center, though there are secretarial services and Internet access. Approximately 30 minutes from the airport in Cochin (COK).

CGH Earth

Casino Building

Willingdon Island

Cochin 682 003

Kerala

India

Tel: 91-484-3011711

Fax: 91-484-2668001

E-mail: webenquiry@cghearth.com

Malabar House

The charming Malabar House, voted Best Boutique Hotel by Timemagazine, dates back to 1755 when Dutchman Jan Herman Clausing owned it. Spice traders, tea merchants and bankers subsequently occupied it before being turned into luxury accommodations. There are 17 rooms and suites, divided into Deluxe Rooms, Roof Garden Suites and the Malabar Suite; all have tiled floors and are decorated in vibrant color schemes with antique objets d’art. In-room amenities include televisions, direct dial telephones, safe deposit lockers, coffee makers and mini bars. The property’s restaurant, Malabar Junction, serves delectable seafood prepared in Indian and Mediterranean styles and if the weather is nice, meals or drinks can be taken in the courtyard, which often hosts local dance or musical performances. Upstairs from the restaurant is Divine, a wine bar focused on Indian wines. Malabar House is in the heart of historical Fort Cochin, opposite St. Francis Church and 3 minutes walk to the Chinese fishing nets. The property is a 1.5-hour drive from Nedumbassery Cochin International airport.

Malabar House

1/268 – 1/269 Parade Road

Fort Cochin 682 001

Kerala

India

Tel: +91 484 221 6666

Fax: +91 484 221 7777

E-mail: reservations@malabarhouse.com

Website: www.malabarhouse.com

Taj Malabar

Built in 1935, this Taj property with graceful Victorian décor is situated on the manmade Willingdon Island, providing remarkable views of Cochin harbor. Dining options include the Rice Boat, which specializes in seafood and is designed after a traditional kettuvalamboat, complete with garden entrance in the form of a ship’s bow and authentic cane roof, as well as the Thai Pavilion and Mattancherry Bar. Attire is informal. In addition to wireless Internet in every room, there is a business center and, like the Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort, a Jiva Spa with a full menu of rejuvenation therapies. The Taj Malabar is approximately 60 minutes from Cochin airport (COK).

Taj Malabar Hotel

Willingdon Island

Cochin 682 009

Kerala

India

Tel: +91 484 664 3000

Fax: +91 484 664 3182

E-mail: malabar.cochin@tajhotels.com