Old
Harbour Hotel
Kochi
(Cochin) Kerala
At
the heart of ancient Fort Cochin, Kerala, a place that exudes
history and culture, is the 'Old Harbour Hotel'. A 300 year-old
building that has for long been a heritage monument of this
town, now reopened as a boutique hotel. Built in the Dutch style
of architecture with hints of Portuguese influences, it was
the first hotel of old Cochin. Later it remained a residential
home to employees of English tea-broking firms until it was
left unused for a period of time.
When
we chanced upon this charming structure with its fine lines
of architecture and immense grandeur, we believed its revival
would allow one to re-live a glorious past. This led us to the
restoration of what was known as the Old Harbour House into
a hotel of style and leisure, keeping the original façade and
architectural elements intact, to bring alive the old hotel
of previous sea- farers.
Our
architect Karl Damschen, a specialist in restoration of ancient
buildings, has paid close attention to every minute detail,
making sure of the preservation of the building and its natural
surroundings. However, to ensure our guests a comfortable stay,
we have also adhered to all modern amenities.
We
are people who have a special interest in the heritage and culture
of Fort Cochin. Having been raised in this town, to us Fort
Cochin and its ancient monuments are more than just a tourist
attraction. Originally involved in business, we decided to follow
our passion, which inspired us to take up the preservation of
Old Harbour House. And thus, this boutique hotel has been created
with much passion and love. Love for this antique structure
and love for Fort Cochin. We believe, as our guests, you should
experience the ancient in a profound manner, in all its charm
and beauty.
There
can be no better location in the whole of Cochin than at the
Brunton. Right there at the Harbour mouth, the Delta of teh
famed Keralan Backwaters and the Indian Ocean every room promising
a grand stand view of the water world below.
Rooms
The
interiors of our hotel, designed and decorated by Karl Damschen,
is an eclectic blend of dated furniture and varied art that
juxtapose to create a unique style. Our thirteen spacious rooms,
each of them named after the various old streets of Fort Cochin,
are plush with high ceilings and either look into a courtyard
with a fountain or over the ancient Chinese Fishing nets. Our
special garden cottages, which were added to offer a feel of
Kerala, have open-to-the-sky showers, a veranda and a private
pond. We also have a large garden with a swimming pool as well
as a stage for cultural performances, all of it set amidst plenty
of natural green. For the comfort of our guests, there is an
Ayurvedic spa and a large open-air terrace. We are aware that
our guests are special and to ensure this, care has been paid
to organic soaps and lotions in the bathrooms, comfortable robes
and slippers as well as plenty of bottled water.
Complimentary
facilities : Free Wifi, Yoga session, Tea and Coffee maker,
Two bottles of Mineral water. Dental and toilet amenity kits
Restaurant
Food
has always been an important criterion for us. At our restaurant,
we ensure that only the freshest of foods are offered at all
times. Home made breads and plenty of freshly squeezed juices
are a priority here. Only organically grown vegetables are used,
while the meats are of the highest quality available. As the
hotel rests close to the fishing nets, we believe our guests
would want to enjoy a variety of seafood. For this, we have
a special seafood menu with a barbecue every night in the garden.
Our chef has also painstakingly conjured up an array of dishes
to suit various taste palates.
Tariff
From April 10th 2015 till Sep 30th 2015 ( Off season)
Superior Room -INR.8950
Garden View Rooms -INR.10310
Garden Cottages-INR 11330
Suite - INR.15180
Extra bed cost INR. 2500
From
Oct 1st 2015 till Apr 10th 2016 ( Season)
Superior
Room - INR.11550
Garden View Rooms-INR.14275
Garden Cottages-INR 16315
Suite - INR.19940
Extra bed cost INR 3500 and are applicable only in the suites.
The above prices are including taxes and breakfast.
There
is a 10% price hike on peak dates from Dec 20 thru Jan 10th.
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