NEED TO KNOW

• Bedrooms are located in either the New or the Old Wing with the latter having an elegant Victorian feel
• The Taj Malabar is situated on Willingdon Island with a magnificent view of Kochi (Cochin) harbour
• Taj Malabar's restaurants and bars reflect Kochi's diverse cultural influences and seafaring tradition, particularly the Sao Gabriel Bar, named after Vasco da Gama's famous ship 
• The spa blends ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary therapies, to offer the best in Indian rejuvenation therapies - from Indian aromatherapy massages and treatments to body scrubs and wraps
• The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool bordered by palms and sun decks
• Other facilities include bars and lounges, a fitness centre, a beauty salon, boutiques, bicycles, a luxury yacht, tours and excursions
• Baby sitting is available on request
  

THE HOTEL
From the moment you enter this hotel its design and décor scheme, mixing chic and classic styles, is obvious - dark, polished wood paneling here, colourful furnishings there and, elsewhere, pure white walls lit up by huge sea facing windows.

The heritage wing, built in 1935, has wonderful Victorian interiors that reflect the natural beauty of Kochi, whilst the tower wing houses newly renovated suites, each a delicate mix of the classic with the contemporary.  All are spacious, comfortable and packed with amenities - from the high tech to the pampering.

The hotel's heritage rooms are our favourites, taking the best of the rest and mixing in liberal helpings of period features and traditional design touches, such as carved ceilings.