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October 23, 2023
The hotel is a 150-year-old former British bank; someone who has an appreciation for Colonial buildings will absolutely love the experience. Maintaining such a property is not an easy experience, but the team has done an excellent job. The entire property has a combination of blue, white, and black, which is such a calming combination. 1. Rooms/lobby : comfortable beds, clean linens, and a clean and bright restroom. The color combination of blue, white, and black has been maintained in the rooms as well, with a lot of attention to detail in making the room look absolutely stunning and photographic. 2. Food: The catering is handled by Cafe Noir, a popular restaurant chain; the menu is French continental; if you are looking for traditional local cuisine, this is not the place. It is more suited to a western audience; the breakfast has limited options, but the quality of food makes up for it here; the pancakes, croissant sandwich, and date almond shake were my favorites. Excellent work by Joseph, Immanuel, and Shyam here; they've gone to the extent of customizing your food as per preference. 3. Easy access to tourist locations: you'll have to take a ferry to reach the island; there is some construction work towards the hotel; but it is not difficult to reach by car or auto; the location is between Mattachery and Vasco da Gama Square. Bonus tip: nearby small town village Kunnapuram can fetch all your basic daily needs. 4. Staff service: This is clearly the strength of the hotel, apart from the architecture. Mr.Umesh Panda, the main person here, ***** with Jude and Younis, ensured our every need to make this stay comfortable was met. The staff speaks multiple languages so communication was not a problem. Very well-behaved and professional Bonus tips : the location has a swimming pool on the terrace, which will be a very nice experience. Also, my wife and I spent our early mornings sipping tea and soaking in the beauty of Kochi Harbour from the roof. This is a must-stay place if you are looking to relax for a couple of days in western architecture.