The group had specifically requested to stay at the Malabar House in Fort Kochi, having discovered it through the internet as well as having heard about it from Ravi and Siti who had toured Kerala about 3 years ago. And we were not disappointed. Although it was pricey , being a boutique hotel with the Relais and Chateaux certification, it was worth it!
The old Malabar mansion, now owned and managed by its German-Spanish couple owner has 17 rooms, an open courtyard restaurant, a small swimming pool,a wine bar serving Indian wines and tapas and an ayurvedic spa. Each room is pretty and comfortable with all the modern comforts.
Being located within the residential enclave of Fort Kochi, all the tourist sites are within walking distance and many shops, restaurants, galleries and boutiques are easily discovered in its vicinity.
the front gardens of the Malabar House..
the spiral staircase up to the upper floor rooms..
Ravee at the reception desk waiting for our room keys..
courtyard restaurant...
a pool to cool down from the sweltering heat..
pakdokter's partner at the coffee table in the suite..
what a comfortable bed...
a nice corner for reading or surfing the net...
pakdokter's lunch of Kerala seafood thali...
view of the courtyard and the swimming poolform the wine bar...
the wine bar with a selection of reds and whites from India..
art pieces on sale...
the wine bar with a selection of reds and whites from India..
art pieces on sale...art works were also available at the David Hall house near theMalabar House..
the Viogner art collection, the Sula Savignon Blanc and
the Viogner art collection, the Sula Savignon Blanc andthe Sula Chenin Blanc...
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