Affording a breathtaking view of the Willingdon Island, Taj Malabar in Kochi, India is an unbeatable blend of elegance and comfort. Built in the year 1935, the hotel features impressive Victorian interiors and an equally fascinating exterior. Counted as one of the best five star hotels in Kochi, Taj Malabar in Kochi makes for a memorable stay.
The 96 guestrooms at Taj Malabar in Kochi are categorized into Tower Wing Rooms, Heritage Wing Rooms, Executive Suite and Deluxe Suite. The Tower Wing rooms have undergone recent refurbishment. While some of the guestrooms flaunt a Victorian architecture, the others take pride in their European elegance. The rooms are generously spaced and are well-appointed with all the modern amenities that include telephone with international direct dial facility, electronic safe, mini bar, tea and coffee maker, television with satellite programmes and fruit platter.
Dolphin’s Point - This is a seasonal restaurant with an al-fresco setting. This is the best place to relish barbeques and grills. Mattancherry Bar - The well-stocked bar is stacked with quality spirits from around the world. The Pepper - Here you can savor lip-smacking dishes while enjoying soul-stirring views of the backwaters and lush gardens. The Rice Boat - This restaurant specializes in seafood preparations that would make you forget all your dietary injunctions. The Thai Pavilion - This is the ideal place to sample ethnic and authentic tasting Thai food.
Kochi's Taj Malabar features a well-configured conference hall that is equipped with a gamut of business facilities comprising of copier, laptop computers, mobile phones, multimedia computers, portable printers, wireless internet access and workstations. The corporate guests can also avail valuable secretarial assistance. The hotel also features a business center along with a boardroom that serves as the ideal venue for any kind of business event.
Kochi's Taj Malabar offers diverse kinds of recreational facilities that include backwater cruise, chilled shower, well-equipped Fitness Center, speed boat rides, steam room, swimming pool and luxury yacht.
Among the other additional facilities that one gets to enjoy at Taj Malabar are room service, laundry and dry cleaning service, currency exchange, safe deposit lockers travel desk, doctor on call, car parking and fax and e-mail.
Kochi, the largest city in Kerala is also one of the principle seaports. Considered a gateway to Kerala, Kochi is also referred to as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". Enjoying a good connectivity, Kochi is easily accessible. The city is dotted with a host of tourist attractions among which Fort Cochin, St. Francis' Church, Vasco House, Cherai Beach and Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary deserve special mention.