Kochi Hotels & Resorts - Page 2

DileepKS · April 18th, 2011, 09:10 AM

Grande Residencia, Fort Kochi

The new Heritage Hotel of Abad Group- Grand Residencia-opened in Fort Cochin with grandeur of 140 years of history. This luxury hotel on the Princess Street of Kochi.Mr.Koder. a renowned businessman and a reputed Jew, built this house in the Portugese colony of Fort Kochi in 1868. This beautiful Koder House has a mixture of Portugese and Kerala architecture.

After Koder family left for Israel, this was rented out to different business organizations .In the transition from Koder house to Grand Residencia, the Abad Group has taken care to retain the old-world charm of this historic house. The open courtyard, long verandas, typical Portuguese doors and windows.. everything’s remains the same even after a century. There are 9 heritage rooms, 11 boutique rooms and 1 suite in Grand Residencia. All the rooms are equipped with A.C. Modern bathrooms, refrigerators, telephone and televisions. The beautiful swimming pool in the courtyard, party room which can accommodate 40people, the multi-cuisine restaurant and the reading lounge. But the main attraction definitely is the Ayurvedic spa called Revive which has qualified doctors and masseurs as staff.

Malayaali · May 4th, 2011, 06:56 PM

Bat and Ball Inn – Cricket Themed Homestay In Kochi

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With cricket season still on, and cricket-fans cheering out loud for Kochi Tuskers, cricket seems to be filled in the streets and houses in Kochi. For all those people who eat, sleep and drink cricket, here is a new place for you to stay cricket as well. Bat and Ball Home stay near Foreshore Road, can be called as a cricket museum, due to the kind of stuff they host out there.

Owned by some heroes of Indian cricket, we have J.K.Mahindra and Sreesanth, who are the owners of Bat and Ball. Along with a comfortable stay, you also get to see rare things like Sachins batch, Kapil Dev’s jersey, Sreesanth’s mementos and lot more. The feel of ‘cricket in the air’ when you enter the home stay cannot be replaced by any other restaurant in Kochi.

There are 5 suite rooms, and the place claims to be Kerala’s first cricket based home stay. “The response of the crowd is good. We have a lot of people who come from various parts across the nation, especially tourists, who end up here”, says Aby Mathew, Manager for Bat and Ball. They have branches in places like Bangalore too! So, next time you plan to watch some ‘cricket action’, maybe you can celebrate the spirit with your friends in ‘Bat and Ball’!

Courtesy: kochivibe

mohammedirshad06 · June 5th, 2011, 08:27 PM

Le Colonial is a one of the most special luxury botique hotel in Kochi, having its own rich history unparallelled by any other similar structures in Kerala.

This 16th century mansion was constructed in 1507 AD under orders of Portuguese Governor Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Governor of India as seat of Government of Portuguese India within Portuguese capital at Fort Kochi (Erstwhile Fort Immanuel).

This 6 room mansion was the office and residence of Portuguese Governors. This was the first European styled Bungalow in India. The idea of independent house was put forward by Vasco Da Gama during his second visit to Kochi in 1502 and Kochi Maharaja allowed to construct a mansion and fort.

For more than 150 years, it remained with Portuguese and hosted several famous dignitaries like St. Francis during his Kochi visit and 3rd visit of Vasco Da Gama in 1524 (he died next day in his private residence at Vasco House in Kochi).

In year 1663, the Dutch army attacked Kochi and defeated Portuguese army in Kochi. The Fort Kochi fell into Dutch control. Le Colonial remained one of the few portuguese mansions, not destroyed by Dutch. Rather the Dutch made it as Headquarters of VOC (Dutch East India Company) office.

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The VOC inscribed gate is the only remaining vestiges of Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the world, as all VOC structures in Netherlands were destroyed or demolished.

The Le Colonial remained as official residence of Dutch Governor of India till 1795. In 1795, when Anglo-Dutch treaty was signed, Kochi was exchanged to British, instead of Indonesia. This building came under British East India Company, which served as its Tea Office.

When East India Company was dissolved in 1857, the property became part of British Crown Property. The English Government in 1890 sold the property to international tea merchant giant T Thomas and Co, which later became Indian headquarters of Thomas Tea. Post independence, the house became part of Thakur properties and now leased to India's leading heritage property group Neemrana Non Hotel group.

The French Army General of Tipu Sultan, while on their invasion to Travancore, relaxed in this property, after Kochi Maharaja issued military pass to Mysore Army to pass thro' Kochi Kingdom to reach Travancore. As a result, one room was reserved for Tipu Sultan, though he didn't check in that time.

The 6 rooms are named after its celebrity occupant; Jan van Spall (The last Dutch Governor), Major Petrie (British Army General of Kochi), J Thomas (The tea merchant), Vasco da Gama, Mahé de la Bourdonnais (French Army General of Mysore), Tipoo Sultan, the British viceroy (Lord Willingdon, who stayed here in 1937) and his ADC.

Most of the furnitures used inside the house are original and well preserved. The house houses more than 100 rare artifacts of high historical value. This includes 8 large European paintings and original caps and uniforms of Dutch and British Army officials.

The house all premium facilities, including a restaurant, pool side cafe, swimming pool, lawns and billards/reading room

Today, its one of the most highly sought among high rich European travellers.... Its a clear testimony of Kochi's deep association with European powers.

mohammedirshad06 · June 5th, 2011, 09:35 PM

Cherai Beach Resort- Kochi

Cherai Beach is one of the most beach in Kerala, getting prominent noticed in tourist circuits, as one of the few beach that offers both backwater and beach fun. The Cherai Beach resort started in 2002, is one of the few resort, sandwiched between beach and backwater.

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The Beach resort is certified as eco-friendly organic hotel, as fully constructed with bio-degradable materials like bamboo, palm leaves, mud, clay, laterite and terracotta.

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The Fisherman Hut Villas as featured above is built as traditional fisherman hut styles seen in coastal regions of Kerala, completely with Bamboo and Palm thatched leaves, built around a shrimp farm where guests can go for voluntary shrimp/freshwater fishing. The interiors of each hut is well laid with wood panelling and terracotta works, with all modern amenities.

The Garden and Premium Villas as seen above do have structures laid within a formal gardens offering backwater views. All the structures are built with laterite and roofs with tiles and heavily furnished with more luxurious fittings. A private swimming pool is available for Garden villas

The Pool Villas are most premium in the resort, with individual private pools with each villa, built inside the villa, in traditional Kerala format. The 1000 sqft villas, have 3 bed rooms and a private lounge along with its own private garden and offers a private views to backwaters. A large lotus pond is built in center of pool villas.

mohammedirshad06 · June 6th, 2011, 12:10 PM

Saj Earth Resort- Nedumbassery; Cochin

Saj Earth Resort, is a popular 4 star resort, located just 500 meters from Cochin International Airport. The hotel is operated by SAJ International, a famous inflight and packed catering firm.

The Earth Resort comprising of 42 rooms is built around a giant artificial swimming pool in a traditional Kerala style.

The Resort is named as Earth Resort, because of its construction style. The entire structure is built with natural earth in form of baked clay tiles, terracotta and mud plastering. The resort is certified as environment friendly due to its strict no-use of non degradable materials.

The entire rooms are built around a giant swimming pool in such a way, every villa occupant guest have private access to common swimming pool.

The hotel has a large spa with traditional Ayurvedic treatments. In addition, all structures built in classic Kerala architecture, offers close access to nature. A Kerala theme restaurant, a large lotus pond, a performing art center and large Dutch styled gardens are other main features.

mohammedirshad06 · June 6th, 2011, 09:45 PM

Malabar House- Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi is home to more than 4 dozen luxury botique hotels, all descendants for erstwhile Colonial heritages. However the trend of converting historical bungalows in luxury botique hotels started when the famous Dutch residence- Malabar House was converted into Art-Decor themed Luxury Hotel. This is India's first small Luxury Botique hotel and has a heritage of 400 years old.

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In year 1690, Merchly, a Dutch Merchant agent of Dutch East India company got this plot from VOC (The Dutch East India Company), where he constructed a colonial mansion for him and his family. In 1755, Jan Herman Clausing, a senior Dutch official of Dutch India Government brought it from Merchly Family, reconstructed in much larger way. When English took over Dutch Kochi, the property became part of Sir Rose, a senior official of East India Company. Ever since, Malabar house was known as South India's largest spice house owned by Rose&Co Spices. Post Independence, the house first brought by a Gujarathi Family based in Kochi, which was later sold to a German Expat living in Kochi- Thomas Issac, who extensively renovated to make it Luxury Art Boutique in 1996.

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The entire mansion is vibrantly coloured with 7 colours, each meant for each mood. The mansion has a small Roman Bath sized swimming pool in its central courtyard with a Dutch cafe and small performing center in middle of the house. The house has 17 rooms, each room has its own slice of history, decorated with artifacts and paintings. Every room opens to central courtyard and its own art-decor theme.

The hotel has a large European-Kochi themed restaurant known as Malabar Junction, that offers some of authentic Dutch and Kerala cuisines. The hotel is lavishly decorated with rare European-Kochi era artifacts. A lounge bar and reading room are other attractions. A souvenir shop, a coffee lounge, Piano Room are some other features.

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mohammedirshad06 · June 7th, 2011, 01:03 PM

The Casino- Willingdon Island; Kochi

Casino, is the flagship property of Kochi based CGH Earth Group. One of the first 5 star hotel of Kochi, the hotel has more than 40 years of legacy in shaping Kerala Hospitality Industry. Located near Cruise Berth in Willingdon Island Port Area, Casino is premium property with 110 rooms and 12 premium suites and 2 Presidential suites. The hotel has a premium Multi-Cuisine- Tharavadu and Sea food restaurant, themed in mystic Kerala style called Fort Kochi. It has a premium English Pub house- Vasco Da Gama.

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mohammedirshad06 · June 7th, 2011, 01:20 PM

The Pride Biznotel Emerald Kochi

The newest Business Class 4 star property located in Vytilla in Ernakulam. The Hotel is part of national chain, The Pride Biznotel, managed by Emerald Business Hotels, having properties in Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and number of properties in Kerala. The hotel features 65 rooms and suites and all other regular amenities.

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aisha123 · June 7th, 2011, 01:28 PM

really looking great.thanks for the information....

Malayaali · June 7th, 2011, 01:36 PM

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The Emerald Kochi

The newest Business Class 3 star property located in Vytilla in Ernakulam. The Hotel is part of Emerald Business Hotels, having properties in Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and number of properties in Kerala. The hotel features 65 rooms and suites and all other regular amenities.

The exterior looks quite odd and doesnt match with the interiors shown!

The building has an ordinary flat feel!

mohammedirshad06 · June 8th, 2011, 08:30 PM

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Mumbai-based Berggruen Hotels, focusing on business hotels and resorts business, is planning to invest around Rs 700 crore for business expansion targeting completion of 40 hotels in next five years. The company would have 20 owned hotels by 2015-16 with its own investment, while the rest would be under management agreement, said a senior executive of the company.

The company, under the brand Keys Hotels and Keys Resorts, has so far developed six business hotels, two resorts and one service apartment block in various parts of the country, with Rs 225 crore in equity capital and Rs 110 crore debt. Out of this, the service apartments and four hotels are owned by the company and the rest are under management agreement.

Announcing launch of Keys Hotel Katti-Ma, owned by Chennai-based real estate developer Katti-Ma group and managed by Berggruen Hotels, Sanjay Shetti, managing director and CEO, Berggruen Hotels, said, "We have so far completed nine projects and nine are in the pipeline. This includes our target of 40 projects by the end of 2015-16. The company would continue to focus on the mid-segment of the hospitality market."

Of the Rs 700 crore investment, around 40 per cent would be from equity while the rest of 60 per cent would be funded through debt. It would have a total of 4,200 rooms to offer, including its own and under management agreement, with completion of the 40 projects. The average investment expected is around Rs 35-40 lakh per room, he added.

It has nine projects in the pipeline, including two resorts and seven business hotels, in locations including Kochi and Kovalam in Kerala, Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Pune in Maharashtra, Goa, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, Baroda in Gujarat and Gurgaon in the National Capital Region.

http://www.business-standard.com/ind...700-cr/438351/

mohammedirshad06 · June 9th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Chittoor Palace- Kochi

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Chittoor Palace, located near Chittoor Temple, is heritage hotel property run by Cochin Royal Family. The Palace is one of the oldest structure in Kerala, built in 1501.

The Palace was constructed after the Kochi Maharaja, declared Chittoor Sri Krishna Temple as Royal temple, after when Zamorin (Samoothiri) of Kozhikode annexed Guruvayur Temple, which was the former royal temple of Kochi Rajas.

Ever since that, every year, the Kochi Raja and his family visit the temple during the annual temple festival as a procession. Since the Chittoor temple was located in island of Chittoor, a palace was constructed, where King spend his 10 days of festival.

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The palace played a crucial role, during the first Battle of Cochin, when the Zamorin and his large Nair Army invaded Kochi, seeking explusion of Portuguese guests, Francisco de Albuquerque, the agent Diogo Fernandes and a couple of Portuguese officials. As Kochi Raja, valued the friendship, more than his life, he refused to surrender the Portuguese guests. When the Kozhikode army entered into Kochi, the King and his Portuguese guests, took refugee in this palace, which was surrounded by backwaters and the Kochi Artillery sucessfully kept Zamorin navy at bay, untill arrival of Portuguese naval ships from Africa..... Thus the palace, played a significant role in history of India, for the defeat of Zamorin and first major success of Portuguese in India.

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The Council hall, where King used to meet his councillors and officials, now converted as lounge hall and reading room

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The Palace was restored by Cochin Royal family member Suresh Nampoothiri and converted into a luxury heritage property. The hotel is supported by CGH Earth for marketing and promotions.

The hotel has 12 suites, a large hall, a reading room, a lawn cafe. There is no regular restaurant, but the guests are treated with traditional Kerala cuisine served at regular meal times. A traditional Kulam (temple pond) serves the utility of swimming pool. The palace opens to Chittoor Backwaters, which can enjoyed thro' a backwater cruise ride. A spice garden and organic farm attached along with the property provides fresh spice and garden vegetables for the Palace Kitchen.

The Palace prohibits use of Alcohol or Non-Vegetarian items, being owned by Royal Family. Yet guests can avail complementary beer from palace pantry and if required any hard drinks or Non veg foods, they will be taken to Burton Boatyard of CGH

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mohammedirshad06 · June 10th, 2011, 02:13 PM

Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel

The Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel is premium luxury botique hotel, overlooking Fort Kochi beach, near INS Dronarchaya.

The Old Lighthouse Bristow hotel is a colonial era bungalow, now converted into super luxury hotel. The award winning hotel, was the home of Kochi Port's founder Sir Robert Bristow.

The bungalow was constructed by Dutch as part of Dutch Fort Stomsberg as 3rd Fort Bastion Bungalow. A light house was built on the top of the Bungalow, hence the name Lighthouse Bungalow struck. When British took over the Kochi, the residence became part of English Residency of Kochi-Travancore and served as private sea-side resort of English Resident.

The British Government handed over the residence to Cochin Port Authority in 1919 and when Indian Government send Sir Robert Bristow to Koch, for construction of Kochi Port, he chose this bungalow as his private residence. He loved seeing ships passing in front of his house and subsequently expanded the bungalow to accommodate his office. Post independence, the building came under control of Cochin Port Trust and served as residence of Port officials. Towards late 80s, the residences of officials shifted to Willington island, hence left this beautiful structure into ruins. It was later acquired by an Kochi family, who renovated and redeveloped into luxury boutique hotel.

The Hotel has 3 pool side villas, 3 premium beach suites and 6 garden suites. The hotel is famous for its spa, known as Deha. It has 2 restaurants- a premium retro styled restaurant known as Lighthouse lounge and outdoor waterfront seafood specialty restaurant known as Vinocean. An English pub, Bristow's Bristo famous for its fusion appetizers and cocktails also operates. The hotel has a large swimming pool and private beach.

The Spa Deha

mohammedirshad06 · June 11th, 2011, 04:57 PM

Hotel Harbour View- MG Road

Hotel Harbour View, is a premium 4 star business class luxury hotel, located in MG Road, opposite Cochin Shipyard, overlooking Kochi Harbour. This 55 room facility is part of Kochi's famed BCG builders.

The hotel has a premium multicuisine restaurant TWO TREES, serving best of Kerala, continental, Indian and Chinese foods. The daily Breakfast, Lunch, dinner buffets is one of the largest in the city and highly popular

The Hotel made strong waves, when it opened Kerala's first Lounge bar cum Discotheque. The Lounge bar- Cocktales, is a distinctive designer bar with premium drinks and cocktails.

The Discotheque- Glow, is one of the most famous center for Kochi Nightlife and sizzling hot parties.

It also has a 3 major banquet hall facilities, apart from a roof top swimming pool

mohammedirshad06 · June 12th, 2011, 06:40 PM

The Trident Kochi

Part of India's celebrated Trident Group, the Trident Kochi (formerly Hilton Kochi), is a premium 5 star property located in Willingdon island, near to Naval Airport

This 83 room facility, has some of the city's best restaurant and lounge bar. The calm and quiet Willingdon island offers best of tranquility to its guests, while making the downtown equally accessible.

The Hotel has 2 restaurants, a lounge bar, a pool bar and a reading room cafe with 24 hour dining.

The formal restaurant Travancore, is an award winning restaurant and featured a number of times in various traveller shows and magazines. The Sea Grills, is a seafood restaurant with live barbecue cooking and fish center. The Cochin Trade Bar is a premium lounge bar, which is regularly patronized by Exporters and other trade officials of Cochin Port (hence the name struck). The Palatino is a 24 hour cafe and reading room with a large English Piano donated by Lady Bristow (wife of Sir Robert Bristow- Kochi Port founder).

The Hotel also has a large Ayurvedic Spa

Malayaali · June 12th, 2011, 06:48 PM

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The Trident Kochi

Part of India's celebrated Trident Group, the Trident Kochi (formerly Hilton Kochi), is a premium 5 star property located in Willingdon island, near to Naval Airport

Formerly Triden Hilton Cochin!

mohammedirshad06 · June 12th, 2011, 06:54 PM

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Formerly Triden Hilton Cochin!

Actually it was not Trident Hilton, as Trident Group bagged Hilton franchise in India and all their properties were branded as Hilton like Sheraton of ITC Group. But Hilton group cancelled franchise rights, for direct starting in India, hence all Trident properties were rebranded back to Trident.....

mohammedirshad06 · June 14th, 2011, 12:06 PM

The Mercy

Started in 1968 as Mercy Tourist Home in heart of Kochi, today The Mercy is a premium 4 star luxury hotel. Located in Ravipuram Junction of MG Road, this 9 storied tower houses 65 well appointed rooms and all premium amenities.

Overlooking Kochi Harbour, Cochin Shipyard and business district, this hotel is popular among business travellers and families.The Hotel has an extension known as Mercy Estate, which is a business complex, that houses several business firms, including IDEA Cellular regional HQ. The famous Chinese restaurant Golden Dragon is also located in Mercy Estate.

The hotel has 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 2 banquet halls. Orion- the multi-cuisine restaurant, Aquac- The pool side barbecue / grills restaurant, The Milkyway- the 24 hour dining and coffee shop with a large pastry counter

The Silca is one of the largest lounge bar in the city. The Bubble is roof-top poolside bar

Apart from these, the hotel has an inhouse gym, an ayurvedic spa, a beauty palour, a business center.

mohammedirshad06 · June 15th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Ramada Resort- Kochi

The ultra-chic fablous backwater facing resort, Ramada Resort is part of world famous international Ramada Brand from Wyndham Hotels Worldwide stables, brought by Kochi based Synthite Hospitality, facing Kochi Backwaters

This 5 star resort was opened in 2007, became one of the hottest hotel regularly featured in various magazines and films, due to its unique architecture and design advantage.

A maze of turquoise colored pools interconnect to each overlooks the blue backwaters with adjacent green paddy fields, is considered to a prefect romantic sight for its guests

The 42 suites part of 21 lake view villas and remaining garden view villas offers premium world class facilities

The resort also has one of the city's largest spa, a large unisex beauty palour, a traditional ayurvedic center, a kids center, gaming zone along with a large gym and fitness center, also offers some of the best water sporting facilities like Yachting, banana rafting, speedboat riding etc.

The resort has 3 world-class restaurants. Fennel offers a formal posh multi-cuisine restaurant with live cooking and inter-continental buffets. The Hot Grills, is the only Mexican themed restaurant in Kochi, offers some of the best fresh grilled food of Latinos, along with grilled food of other ethinicities like Arabian, Barbecue, Indian etc. It also has a fresh Gourmet store. The Strokes at Pool is a sunken Pool bar and pool cafe. The Club 11 is the city's recent ultra-chic lounge bar and discotheque, is a 3 level facility, with an exclusive private lounge bar and open dance floor.

The property also has 3 different banqueting facilities,

mohammedirshad06 · June 16th, 2011, 06:34 PM

If things go well, within another 5 years, Kochi will another brand from world's largest hotel group- IHG, the Holiday Inn Express coming up. The IHG West Asia COO, announced that Kochi Holiday Inn-Express will come up soon.

It will be 3rd IHG property in Kochi, after Holiday Inn, Intercontinental Cochin.

Amarapalli Group will be developing the property, probably in Aluva.

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London-based hospitality major InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has drawn up big plans for India with increased focus on the mid-scale segment. The global chain is targeting to have 150 hotels in the country across its four brands by 2020. As a first step, it is gearing up to open 46 properties in the country over a period of five years.

Subsequently, IHG has signed a joint venture deal with Duet India Hotels Group to develop 19 new Holiday Inn Express hotels across India. IHG will pick a 24 per cent equity stake in the JV, making a multi-year investment of USD 30 million. The 19 Holiday Inn Express hotels will add around 3,300 rooms to IHG's current India development pipeline of over 10,000 rooms (46 hotels), said Chris Moloney, COO, IHG, South West Asia.

According to a report by Sajan C Kumar in The Financial Express, Moloney said, "India is a key market for the group and the growing middle-class segment augers well for the group's strategy. We will be extensively tapping the mid-scale segment opening many more hotels in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. And our Holiday Inn family brands will not only cater to business travellers, but also leisure and religious travellers." IHG is driving its growth in India through four brands such as InterContinental (upscale luxury hotel brand), Crowne Plaza (upscale business hotel brand), Holiday Inn (mid-scale brand) and Holiday Inn Express (focused mid-scale service brand). "In India, IHG has a development pipeline of 46 new hotels to be opened in the next couple of years across primary and secondary cities. IHG currently operates 14 hotels in key cities and is on track to develop 150 hotels by 2020 in key business and leisure hubs. The 19 Holiday Inn Express hotels, which IHG is planning to develop across India in partnership with Duet India Hotels Group, are expected to be operational by 2016. Close to 70 per cent of IHG's India pipeline is with the Holiday Inn brand. The first hotel in Holiday Inn Express category is expected to go on stream by mid-2012," he said.

The Holiday Inn hotels will be primarily located in India's major metros and key secondary cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Bangalore. Holiday Inn Express is one of the fastest growing hotel brands in the industry, opening on an average, two hotels a week globally. Moloney said the company had forged another joint venture with Amrapali Group to develop another clutch of Holiday Inn Express hotels in the country. This JV will develop hotels in places such as Udaipur and Kochi. "We don't have exclusive tie-ups with anyone. We are entering into 20-year management contracts with separate companies to penetrate deeper into the mid-scale segment. Going forward, we may have more joint ventures in this segment," he said. On the investment side, he said that basically the company is not an investor but a manager and hence not required to invest heavily. "The USD 30 million fund with Duet JV is a novel idea to have more participation, but we won't be following the pattern elsewhere."

The hotel chain may bring its serviced apartments brand, which is popular in the US and Europe, to India. "At present, there is no immediate plan for that. In fact, we had tried our hand at it some time back, but wound up because of the viability factor. Currently, we are focusing on the mid-scale segment, and when the market evolves, we may consider taking a plunge into serviced apartments once again," he said. IHG currently has 400 employees and over a period of five years it intends to scale up the headcount to 25,000, Moloney added.

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/inte...-by-2020-13716

June 5th, 2011, 08:27 PM	#23
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	Le Colonial- Fort Kochi Le Colonial is a one of the most special luxury botique hotel in Kochi, having its own rich history unparallelled by any other similar structures in Kerala. This 16th century mansion was constructed in 1507 AD under orders of Portuguese Governor Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Governor of India as seat of Government of Portuguese India within Portuguese capital at Fort Kochi (Erstwhile Fort Immanuel). This 6 room mansion was the office and residence of Portuguese Governors. This was the first European styled Bungalow in India. The idea of independent house was put forward by Vasco Da Gama during his second visit to Kochi in 1502 and Kochi Maharaja allowed to construct a mansion and fort. For more than 150 years, it remained with Portuguese and hosted several famous dignitaries like St. Francis during his Kochi visit and 3rd visit of Vasco Da Gama in 1524 (he died next day in his private residence at Vasco House in Kochi). In year 1663, the Dutch army attacked Kochi and defeated Portuguese army in Kochi. The Fort Kochi fell into Dutch control. Le Colonial remained one of the few portuguese mansions, not destroyed by Dutch. Rather the Dutch made it as Headquarters of VOC (Dutch East India Company) office. image hosted on flickr The VOC inscribed gate is the only remaining vestiges of Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the world, as all VOC structures in Netherlands were destroyed or demolished. The Le Colonial remained as official residence of Dutch Governor of India till 1795. In 1795, when Anglo-Dutch treaty was signed, Kochi was exchanged to British, instead of Indonesia. This building came under British East India Company, which served as its Tea Office. When East India Company was dissolved in 1857, the property became part of British Crown Property. The English Government in 1890 sold the property to international tea merchant giant T Thomas and Co, which later became Indian headquarters of Thomas Tea. Post independence, the house became part of Thakur properties and now leased to India's leading heritage property group Neemrana Non Hotel group. The French Army General of Tipu Sultan, while on their invasion to Travancore, relaxed in this property, after Kochi Maharaja issued military pass to Mysore Army to pass thro' Kochi Kingdom to reach Travancore. As a result, one room was reserved for Tipu Sultan, though he didn't check in that time. The 6 rooms are named after its celebrity occupant; Jan van Spall (The last Dutch Governor), Major Petrie (British Army General of Kochi), J Thomas (The tea merchant), Vasco da Gama, Mahé de la Bourdonnais (French Army General of Mysore), Tipoo Sultan, the British viceroy (Lord Willingdon, who stayed here in 1937) and his ADC. Most of the furnitures used inside the house are original and well preserved. The house houses more than 100 rare artifacts of high historical value. This includes 8 large European paintings and original caps and uniforms of Dutch and British Army officials. The house all premium facilities, including a restaurant, pool side cafe, swimming pool, lawns and billards/reading room Today, its one of the most highly sought among high rich European travellers.... Its a clear testimony of Kochi's deep association with European powers. __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

June 5th, 2011, 09:35 PM	#24
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	Cherai Beach Resort- Kochi Cherai Beach is one of the most beach in Kerala, getting prominent noticed in tourist circuits, as one of the few beach that offers both backwater and beach fun. The Cherai Beach resort started in 2002, is one of the few resort, sandwiched between beach and backwater. image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr The Beach resort is certified as eco-friendly organic hotel, as fully constructed with bio-degradable materials like bamboo, palm leaves, mud, clay, laterite and terracotta. image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr The Fisherman Hut Villas as featured above is built as traditional fisherman hut styles seen in coastal regions of Kerala, completely with Bamboo and Palm thatched leaves, built around a shrimp farm where guests can go for voluntary shrimp/freshwater fishing. The interiors of each hut is well laid with wood panelling and terracotta works, with all modern amenities. The Garden and Premium Villas as seen above do have structures laid within a formal gardens offering backwater views. All the structures are built with laterite and roofs with tiles and heavily furnished with more luxurious fittings. A private swimming pool is available for Garden villas The Pool Villas are most premium in the resort, with individual private pools with each villa, built inside the villa, in traditional Kerala format. The 1000 sqft villas, have 3 bed rooms and a private lounge along with its own private garden and offers a private views to backwaters. A large lotus pond is built in center of pool villas. __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

June 6th, 2011, 12:10 PM	#25
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	Saj Earth Resort- Airport Resort Saj Earth Resort- Nedumbassery; Cochin Saj Earth Resort, is a popular 4 star resort, located just 500 meters from Cochin International Airport. The hotel is operated by SAJ International, a famous inflight and packed catering firm. The Earth Resort comprising of 42 rooms is built around a giant artificial swimming pool in a traditional Kerala style. The Resort is named as Earth Resort, because of its construction style. The entire structure is built with natural earth in form of baked clay tiles, terracotta and mud plastering. The resort is certified as environment friendly due to its strict no-use of non degradable materials. The entire rooms are built around a giant swimming pool in such a way, every villa occupant guest have private access to common swimming pool. The hotel has a large spa with traditional Ayurvedic treatments. In addition, all structures built in classic Kerala architecture, offers close access to nature. A Kerala theme restaurant, a large lotus pond, a performing art center and large Dutch styled gardens are other main features. __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

June 6th, 2011, 09:45 PM	#26
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	Malabar House- Kochi Malabar House- Fort Kochi Fort Kochi is home to more than 4 dozen luxury botique hotels, all descendants for erstwhile Colonial heritages. However the trend of converting historical bungalows in luxury botique hotels started when the famous Dutch residence- Malabar House was converted into Art-Decor themed Luxury Hotel. This is India's first small Luxury Botique hotel and has a heritage of 400 years old. image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr In year 1690, Merchly, a Dutch Merchant agent of Dutch East India company got this plot from VOC (The Dutch East India Company), where he constructed a colonial mansion for him and his family. In 1755, Jan Herman Clausing, a senior Dutch official of Dutch India Government brought it from Merchly Family, reconstructed in much larger way. When English took over Dutch Kochi, the property became part of Sir Rose, a senior official of East India Company. Ever since, Malabar house was known as South India's largest spice house owned by Rose&Co Spices. Post Independence, the house first brought by a Gujarathi Family based in Kochi, which was later sold to a German Expat living in Kochi- Thomas Issac, who extensively renovated to make it Luxury Art Boutique in 1996. image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr The entire mansion is vibrantly coloured with 7 colours, each meant for each mood. The mansion has a small Roman Bath sized swimming pool in its central courtyard with a Dutch cafe and small performing center in middle of the house. The house has 17 rooms, each room has its own slice of history, decorated with artifacts and paintings. Every room opens to central courtyard and its own art-decor theme. The hotel has a large European-Kochi themed restaurant known as Malabar Junction, that offers some of authentic Dutch and Kerala cuisines. The hotel is lavishly decorated with rare European-Kochi era artifacts. A lounge bar and reading room are other attractions. A souvenir shop, a coffee lounge, Piano Room are some other features. image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

June 7th, 2011, 01:03 PM	#27
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	Casino Hotel The Casino- Willingdon Island; Kochi Casino, is the flagship property of Kochi based CGH Earth Group. One of the first 5 star hotel of Kochi, the hotel has more than 40 years of legacy in shaping Kerala Hospitality Industry. Located near Cruise Berth in Willingdon Island Port Area, Casino is premium property with 110 rooms and 12 premium suites and 2 Presidential suites. The hotel has a premium Multi-Cuisine- Tharavadu and Sea food restaurant, themed in mystic Kerala style called Fort Kochi. It has a premium English Pub house- Vasco Da Gama. image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr Source:- mystikalindia.com __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

April 18th, 2011, 09:10 AM	#21
DileepKS Armchair Activist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gods Own Metropolis Posts: 3,878 Likes (Received): 1088	Grande Residencia, Fort Kochi The new Heritage Hotel of Abad Group- Grand Residencia-opened in Fort Cochin with grandeur of 140 years of history. This luxury hotel on the Princess Street of Kochi.Mr.Koder. a renowned businessman and a reputed Jew, built this house in the Portugese colony of Fort Kochi in 1868. This beautiful Koder House has a mixture of Portugese and Kerala architecture. After Koder family left for Israel, this was rented out to different business organizations .In the transition from Koder house to Grand Residencia, the Abad Group has taken care to retain the old-world charm of this historic house. The open courtyard, long verandas, typical Portuguese doors and windows.. everything’s remains the same even after a century. There are 9 heritage rooms, 11 boutique rooms and 1 suite in Grand Residencia. All the rooms are equipped with A.C. Modern bathrooms, refrigerators, telephone and televisions. The beautiful swimming pool in the courtyard, party room which can accommodate 40people, the multi-cuisine restaurant and the reading lounge. But the main attraction definitely is the Ayurvedic spa called Revive which has qualified doctors and masseurs as staff.

June 7th, 2011, 01:20 PM	#28
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	The Emerald Kochi The Pride Biznotel Emerald Kochi The newest Business Class 4 star property located in Vytilla in Ernakulam. The Hotel is part of national chain, The Pride Biznotel, managed by Emerald Business Hotels, having properties in Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and number of properties in Kerala. The hotel features 65 rooms and suites and all other regular amenities. image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr Source:- mystikalindia.com __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED Last edited by mohammedirshad06; June 12th, 2011 at 06:20 PM.

June 7th, 2011, 01:28 PM	#29
aisha123 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5 Likes (Received): 0	really looking great.thanks for the information.... __________________ Phen375 Reviews

June 10th, 2011, 02:13 PM	#33
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel-Fort Kochi Beach Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel The Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel is premium luxury botique hotel, overlooking Fort Kochi beach, near INS Dronarchaya. The Old Lighthouse Bristow hotel is a colonial era bungalow, now converted into super luxury hotel. The award winning hotel, was the home of Kochi Port's founder Sir Robert Bristow. The bungalow was constructed by Dutch as part of Dutch Fort Stomsberg as 3rd Fort Bastion Bungalow. A light house was built on the top of the Bungalow, hence the name Lighthouse Bungalow struck. When British took over the Kochi, the residence became part of English Residency of Kochi-Travancore and served as private sea-side resort of English Resident. The British Government handed over the residence to Cochin Port Authority in 1919 and when Indian Government send Sir Robert Bristow to Koch, for construction of Kochi Port, he chose this bungalow as his private residence. He loved seeing ships passing in front of his house and subsequently expanded the bungalow to accommodate his office. Post independence, the building came under control of Cochin Port Trust and served as residence of Port officials. Towards late 80s, the residences of officials shifted to Willington island, hence left this beautiful structure into ruins. It was later acquired by an Kochi family, who renovated and redeveloped into luxury boutique hotel. The Hotel has 3 pool side villas, 3 premium beach suites and 6 garden suites. The hotel is famous for its spa, known as Deha. It has 2 restaurants- a premium retro styled restaurant known as Lighthouse lounge and outdoor waterfront seafood specialty restaurant known as Vinocean. An English pub, Bristow's Bristo famous for its fusion appetizers and cocktails also operates. The hotel has a large swimming pool and private beach. The Spa Deha __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

June 11th, 2011, 04:57 PM	#34
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	Hotel Harbour View Hotel Harbour View- MG Road Hotel Harbour View, is a premium 4 star business class luxury hotel, located in MG Road, opposite Cochin Shipyard, overlooking Kochi Harbour. This 55 room facility is part of Kochi's famed BCG builders. The hotel has a premium multicuisine restaurant TWO TREES, serving best of Kerala, continental, Indian and Chinese foods. The daily Breakfast, Lunch, dinner buffets is one of the largest in the city and highly popular The Hotel made strong waves, when it opened Kerala's first Lounge bar cum Discotheque. The Lounge bar- Cocktales, is a distinctive designer bar with premium drinks and cocktails. The Discotheque- Glow, is one of the most famous center for Kochi Nightlife and sizzling hot parties. It also has a 3 major banquet hall facilities, apart from a roof top swimming pool __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

June 12th, 2011, 06:40 PM	#35
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	The Trident Kochi The Trident Kochi Part of India's celebrated Trident Group, the Trident Kochi (formerly Hilton Kochi), is a premium 5 star property located in Willingdon island, near to Naval Airport This 83 room facility, has some of the city's best restaurant and lounge bar. The calm and quiet Willingdon island offers best of tranquility to its guests, while making the downtown equally accessible. The Hotel has 2 restaurants, a lounge bar, a pool bar and a reading room cafe with 24 hour dining. The formal restaurant Travancore, is an award winning restaurant and featured a number of times in various traveller shows and magazines. The Sea Grills, is a seafood restaurant with live barbecue cooking and fish center. The Cochin Trade Bar is a premium lounge bar, which is regularly patronized by Exporters and other trade officials of Cochin Port (hence the name struck). The Palatino is a 24 hour cafe and reading room with a large English Piano donated by Lady Bristow (wife of Sir Robert Bristow- Kochi Port founder). The Hotel also has a large Ayurvedic Spa __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

June 14th, 2011, 12:06 PM	#38
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	The Mercy- MG Road The Mercy Started in 1968 as Mercy Tourist Home in heart of Kochi, today The Mercy is a premium 4 star luxury hotel. Located in Ravipuram Junction of MG Road, this 9 storied tower houses 65 well appointed rooms and all premium amenities. Overlooking Kochi Harbour, Cochin Shipyard and business district, this hotel is popular among business travellers and families.The Hotel has an extension known as Mercy Estate, which is a business complex, that houses several business firms, including IDEA Cellular regional HQ. The famous Chinese restaurant Golden Dragon is also located in Mercy Estate. The hotel has 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 2 banquet halls. Orion- the multi-cuisine restaurant, Aquac- The pool side barbecue / grills restaurant, The Milkyway- the 24 hour dining and coffee shop with a large pastry counter The Silca is one of the largest lounge bar in the city. The Bubble is roof-top poolside bar Apart from these, the hotel has an inhouse gym, an ayurvedic spa, a beauty palour, a business center. __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

June 15th, 2011, 06:24 PM	#39
mohammedirshad06 Registered Kochinite. MI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kochi, Al Ain Posts: 10,216 Likes (Received): 742	Ramada Resort-Kochi Ramada Resort- Kochi The ultra-chic fablous backwater facing resort, Ramada Resort is part of world famous international Ramada Brand from Wyndham Hotels Worldwide stables, brought by Kochi based Synthite Hospitality, facing Kochi Backwaters This 5 star resort was opened in 2007, became one of the hottest hotel regularly featured in various magazines and films, due to its unique architecture and design advantage. A maze of turquoise colored pools interconnect to each overlooks the blue backwaters with adjacent green paddy fields, is considered to a prefect romantic sight for its guests The 42 suites part of 21 lake view villas and remaining garden view villas offers premium world class facilities The resort also has one of the city's largest spa, a large unisex beauty palour, a traditional ayurvedic center, a kids center, gaming zone along with a large gym and fitness center, also offers some of the best water sporting facilities like Yachting, banana rafting, speedboat riding etc. The resort has 3 world-class restaurants. Fennel offers a formal posh multi-cuisine restaurant with live cooking and inter-continental buffets. The Hot Grills, is the only Mexican themed restaurant in Kochi, offers some of the best fresh grilled food of Latinos, along with grilled food of other ethinicities like Arabian, Barbecue, Indian etc. It also has a fresh Gourmet store. The Strokes at Pool is a sunken Pool bar and pool cafe. The Club 11 is the city's recent ultra-chic lounge bar and discotheque, is a 3 level facility, with an exclusive private lounge bar and open dance floor. The property also has 3 different banqueting facilities, __________________ Kochi- The Rising Metro Cochin SSC \| Kochi Metro Rail \| Cochin Airport \| Kochi Discussions \| Voice your protest for decommissioning MULLAPERIYAR DAM DAMAGED

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