Kochi Hotels – Home In God’s Own Country

By Author: Flin Martyn
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The Queen of Arabian Sea, Kochi (formerly Cochin), is one of the emerging metros of India. Like any other Kerala destination, Kochi too attracts people from far and wide with its backwaters, heritage sites and palaces - but, with a cosmopolitan touch. The very fact that people of different ethnicity co-exist peacefully in Kochi truly makes it the gateway to ‘Gods own country’.

Kochi is well connected not only to other parts of the state and country, but also with the world by means of road, rail, air and even water-ways. A port town, Kochi has attracted trade and commerce from days immemorial. Kochi also has an international Airport at Nedumbassery, located about 30 kms away from the city. Several international flights operate from here. Similarly, Kochi is well connected by rail also. There are trains from Kochi to almost all important places in India.

Kochi’s connectivity by road is also excellent. Both KSRTC and private operated Volvo buses connect Kochi to other cities like Tiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. Auto rickshaws, city buses and taxis are used for local commuting in Kochi. ...
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Kochi Hotels take advantage of all these factors by providing a wide range of accommodation facilities. The high-end heritage hotels, 5 star luxury hotels, budget hotels and home stays in Kochi cater to the needs of business travelers and tourists. Some of the Kochi Hotels like Taj Malabar and Le Meridian have carved a niche for themselves. Most of the high-end luxury and heritage Kochi Hotels are situated in the heart of the city at prime spots like Marine Drive, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and Bolgatty Island. Kochi Hotels in the luxury segment costs upwards of `10000 per night. Kochi Hotels in the Luxury segment offers many attractive holiday packages and facilities like free airport pick up and drop facilities, guided tour of the city, 24 hour restaurant service, swimming pool and a cruise in the backwaters.

The high-end Kochi Hotels as well as the budget hotels are positioned within the city, close to the railway station. But, some of the Kochi Hotels are also conveniently located near the airport at Nedumbassery. Kochi Hotels present wide range of economy hotels to businessmen. Kochi Hotels in the budget segment costs around `400 per night. Some budget hotels in Kochi are Crystal Palace, Spice Holidays and Hills Park among others. The home stay sector, part of Kochi hotel industry, and mostly located in Fort Kochi, is gradually becoming the primary choice of tourists. They cost anything from `800 to upwards of `8000 according to their location and the amenities offered. Kochi hotels costs more during the holiday season, which is from October to April.