Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive  

On Ernakulam’s Marine Drive in Cochin, a short walk from Durbar Hall Art Gallery, Mattancherry Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace and the Spice Market. Lulu Mall, Rainbow Hanging Bridge and Mahatma Gandhi Road are all a quick drive away. This family-friendly hotel sits right by the waterfront.

Choose from 108 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, in-room refrigerators, satellite TV and laptop-compatible safes. Many rooms feature partially open bathrooms with bidets, bathrobes and shower/bath options; some rooms include DVD players. The property blends modern comfort with little extras like a library, a kids’ playroom, ping-pong and a barbecue area.

Soak in an outdoor pool, unwind in the spa, hot tub, steam room or sauna, and keep up with workouts in the health club. Complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you connected and free on-site parking (plus valet) makes arrivals painless—expect sea-breeze mornings on Marine Drive.

A business center, conference space and meeting rooms are available for events. High-speed wired internet is offered (surcharge), with limo/town-car and airport shuttle services available on request.

Three on-site restaurants and a coffee shop/café serve everything from quick snacks to full meals, plus a bar/lounge for evening drinks and 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfast is available (fees may apply), and the hotel concierge can point you to the best local flavours nearby.