Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin.

The location is the best part. All the staff are very friendly, complementary activities are very good

This is a fabulous hotel in a fantastic location. We had a sea view room and had panoramic views across the water. Even saw dolphins! Lovely gardens and infinity pool overlooking the water. Really enjoyed the complimentary sunset boat trip! This is a good location away from the hustle and bustle of Fort Cochi or the mainland but you do need to get a ferry or taxi to get anywhere but ferry a 5 minute walk from the hotel and taxi's or tuktuks outside the hotel. Bar had good selection of drinks and could drink inside or out. Good outside area for eating as well right by the water. Good breakfast on offer and the Rice Boat restaurant was fab - we had the taster menu and would really recommend.

Stayed at the Taj Malabar Kochi for 3 nights. What an amazing experience right from the welcome to airport drop off. Tajness all the way. Even though the hotel was fully occupied, with two weddings going on at the site, with the restaurants being extremely busy, everything was handled so amazingly by the staff and the supervisors. The supervisors were always actively sorting out the guest flow in the restaurants with not a single issue visible in spite of the busy flow. Food, again awesome - fantastic spread, good variety, top notch quality- what more can I say. Rooms were excellent with a heritage character, with splendid harbour views of ships coming and going. Housekeeping was again top notch. We hired their car for two days sightseeing - again perfect experience, superb drivers, clean well maintained Innovas, excellent driving, right upto airport drop. This is what is Tajness - an experience in perfection. It's a testament to the management of the hotel to create such an impression in a guest. 10 on 10 for outstanding hospitality standards.

Classical heritage style property, good infinity pool, quite decent food, lovely views. Lots of the staff are incredibly friendly and keen to make your stay enjoyable.

Check in was excellent. Our room was a touch dated but spotlessly clean throughout our week. Thank you for the camomile tea and fresh fruit each day. Breakfast was great - fresh and varied - a great start to the day. The complimentary river cruise was wonderful - provided a great historical insight. We ate in the restaurants one evening and both food and service was superb. We used the pool a lot and it was lovely. We found the spa area a little uncared for - drain overflowing, toilet roll holder hanging off etc. Also, the jacuzzi resembled pea soup - not even sure if it is in use but did not look very welcoming. One gentleman stood out beyond everyone else and that was Sabair. He was at the pool each day and looked after us very well - made sure we had fresh towels whenevr we needed them. Such a quiet and humble man who worked tirelessly looking after some (very) demanding guests. The hotel bar does 2 for one cocktails in the evening and they are delicious - served with excelled nibbles. Please use the local ferry to go to and from Fort Kochi - it runs regularly, takes about 10 minutes and costs very little. The hotel concierge will provide a time table. We found it really fun to travel with the locals. The staff are very friendly and happy to help with any request - they are a great asset. Being set on the river, there is always something to watch - boats, yachts and ships of all varieties sail past. Although this felt like an old hotel, she is very well cared for and we felt very much at home. We were sad to leave and would most certainly re-visit if we ever travel back to Kerala.