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.
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.
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
Rooms
Rates
April 10th 2012 to Sep 30th 2012
Oct 1st 2012 to April 2013
Superior Room
Rs 7150
Rs 9250
Garden View Room
Rs 8250
Rs 11450
Garden Cottage
Rs 9050
Rs 13050
Suite
Rs 12150
Rs 15950
Extra Bed
Rs 2350
Rs 3500
Dec 20 till Jan 10 there is a 10% hike in
the published price.
All the above prices include taxes and breakfast and are in Indian
Rupees.
Three rooms and above are sold only on MAPAI basis and the cost per pax
is Rupees 1250 per dinner
