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Vivanta
by Taj
Taj Malabar
Kochi
[Cochin]- Kerala.
Taj
Malabar - Take a cluster of beautiful islands and narrow
peninsulas surrounded by sparkiling, azure water, Carpet them
with mile after mile of unending lush, green paddy fields and
towering coconut trees In a touch of divine whimsy, throw in
the oldest European church in India; a Jewish commuity whose
roots go back to the Diaspora; cantilevered Chinese fishing
nets; wnding roads crammed with 500-year-old portuguese house;
a Dutch Palace containing breathtaking murals depicting scenes
from the great Indian mythological epics Give it a people with
the sun in thier soul. And you will discover a corious, captivating
contradictory, claming cornucopia.
Cochin. The gateway to Kerala. And on one such island, on the
waterfront, with the Arabian Sea nibbling at its toes, lies
a beacon that has guided thousands of travellers to days of
joy. Situated on the Willingdon Island, which has a magnificent
view of the Cochin harbour and beautiful backwaters, the Taj
Malabar is a fine blend of old-world charm and contemporary
amenities. The Taj Malabar on Willingdon Island, is an hour
away from the airport. The hotel has 97 rooms, most of which
offer a magnificent view of the waterfront or lush gardens.
Taj
Malabar has , 97 centrally air-conditioned rooms including 9
suites.
Standard Rooms: All rooms are elegantly appointed and
offer guest amenities like with international direct dial facility,
channel music and colour television with satellite programmes.
New Wing Rooms: These rooms offer breathtaking views
of the waterfront and Chinese fishing nets or spectacular views
of the harbour. Corner rooms offer views of the waterfront,
harbour and of the sunset.
Old Wing Rooms: Rooms with a Victorian touch, overlooking
the waterfront or lush gardens.
Suites: Choose from 7 Executive Suites and 2 Deluxe Suites.
Suites in the New Wing have balconies with splendid waterfront
views, while those in the Old Wing are decorated using Indian
and Chinese themes.
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BUSINESS FACILITIES 24 hour copier / facsimile
facilities. Secretarial service on request
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RESTAURANTS
& BARS
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Waterfront
Café: The waterfront
café is a 24-hour coffee shop, romantically situated on
the Waterfront, offering you a wide range of Indian, Continental
and Local cuisine.
Thai Pavilion: The restaurant is the first of its
kind in Kerala to serve authentic Thai cuisine.
Rice Boat: A Unique restaurant set in a Rice Boat,
serving ethnic seafood delicacies. Guests can interact with
the chef, watch the ships go by and be serenaded by the
sound of waves lapping the boat.
Dolphin's
Point: An open-air seasonal eatery serving barbequed
delicacies cooked to your taste. Open on Fridays, Saturdays
and Sundays.
Mattancherry: The Lobby Lounge bar set in a Colonial
ambience. The bar serves spirits and cocktails as well as
an assortment of ethnic Keralite, Thai & International
snacks. A pianist plays light music in the evenings.
Pool Side Bar: An enchanting bar, overlooking Aquarius,
the swimming pool. The bar serves a wide range of exotic
cocktails and mocktails and snacks, throughout the day.
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Swimming
pool, travel desk, car rental, boat rental for sunset
or backwater cruises, book shop, currency exchange, safe
deposit lockers, doctor-on-call and Ayurvedic massage.
24-hour room service and laundry service.
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ROOMS & BANQUET FACILITIES |
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3
banquet halls with a capacity ranging from 60 to 300 persons
auditorium style or 65 to 350 persons for cocktails/receptions.
The hotel also has a state-of-the-art business centre
with 2 small meeting/board-rooms. Boat cruises with cocktails/
lunch/ dinner on board can also be arranged.
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Set
on a cluster of islands and a peninsula, Cochin
(now, Kochi) is a blend of medieval Portugal, Holland
and an English country village. Here you can see the oldest
church in India, winding streets crammed with 500-year
old Portuguese houses, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets,
a well-settled Jewish community, a 16th century synagogue
and a palace built by the Portuguese and given to the
Raja of Cochin.
The
Mattancherry Palace was built by the Portuguese
in 1557 and presented to the Maharaja of Cochin, Veera
Kerala Varma (1537-61), as a gesture of goodwill. It was
substantially renovated by the Dutch after 1663, hence
its other name, the 'Dutch Palace'.
The
most important feature of this palace, however are the
astonishing murals in the bedchambers and other rooms,
which depict scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and
Puranic legends connected with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna,
Kumara and Durga.
These
murals are undoubtedly some of the most beautiful and
extensive to be seen anywhere in India.
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Recreation |
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The
newly renovated Infinity Pool-Aquarius offers a stunning
view of the Arabian Sea.
A qualified practitioner at the Taj Malabar's Ayurvedic
Massage Centre demonstrate the efficacy of this 2000-year
old tradition of Herbal Massage.
Moored right at your doorstep, the Taj Malabar's own
'Pathira Manal' is the best way to take in Cochin's
famed natural beauty. Enjoy cocktails and dinner as you
cruise languidly in the harbour. Even go on up to charming,
colonial Kumarakom on the banks of Vembanad Lake, spending
the night in a charming cabin on board. Swimming,
jogging, table tennis, indoor board games and sightseeing
on request.
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