Kozhikode Hotels – Serenity In Luxury

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Situated aptly on the country’s western shore, Kozhikode, earlier known as Calicut, is the third major city of in Kerala and also a major trade centre. Kozhikode’s historical prominence derives from the fact that it was the trading post for a variety of nationalities, including the French, Portuguese and the Dutch since the seventh century. Calicut was the anglicized name of the city after the westerners invaded the city.

Kozhikode’s specialities include its home woven cotton and the availability of endless varieties of spices traded with the East. The latter being the reason for the city to be also known as the “City of Spices”.

Prime tourist attractions in Kozhikode comprise of historical monuments, leisurely beaches, magnificent churches, boat building yards, eclectic cuisine and traditional artefacts. The city provides numerous options of accommodations for the visitors, and following is one of the best known Kozhikode hotels .:

The Gateway Hotel, ...
... Beach Road

The Gateway Hotel matches all prerequisites that typically tourists look for. The hotel is a member of the Taj Group of Hotels, and it offers five star accommodation. Significantly situated on the Malabar Coast, the hotel provides its guests with every amenity, luxurious or business related, backed by a supportive staff.

The hotel comprises of 74 rooms categorized as Executive Suite, Standard Room and the Superior Room. All tariffs are implemented accordingly. The hotel is an ideal retreat when tourists are looking for serenity and is equally well connected on the Kozhikode map with the entire city providing its guests their getaway into the rich historical and cultural heritage the city has to offer.

The hotel houses two banquet halls that can comfortably accommodate up to 450 people along with a boardroom that can seat 30. For tourists, the hotel offers a variety of amenities including a beautiful swimming pool, gymnasium and fitness centre, Taj Ayurveda Centre and the CVN Kalari for learning martial arts.

For business travellers, the hotel houses conference rooms, provides 24-hour Internet facilities and also provides necessary arrangements for business meetings and events.
Additionally, The Gateway Hotel provides facilities such as the steam and sauna rooms, gift shops, board games and also services such as express laundry, doctor-on-call, car hire and Forex.

Nestled neatly amidst the lush greens of the Malabar Coast, the hotel is only 1.5 km from the city railway station and 28 km from the Calicut airport. The local market place is well connected, reachable and has an amazing assortment of food, artifacts, handmade merchandise and exquisite jewellery - especially gold.