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The Malabar House is a fascinating and sophisticated 17 room boutique hotel, situated on a peaceful green in Fort Cochin. An inspired mixture of local furniture and antiques, combined with contemporary designs and stunning, vibrant colour schemes, is all housed within a pretty, old, colonial mansion which has been lovingly restored and is now one of the finest boutique hotels in Cochin. Each room is different in shape and size and they have wonderful wooden beds - some being four-posters. Some suites have their own balcony and others have shared verandahs. The cuisine at the famous Malabar Junction and in the excellent new air-conditioned wine and tapas bar is second to none. Combining South Indian and Mediterranean ingredients and spices, it boasts some of the finest seafood recipes in the Subcontinent and an extensive wine list which showcases some excellent emerging Indian wines. The pretty, central courtyard has an open air dining area and a small swimming pool, overhung with sweet smelling frangipani. It is ideally situated for wandering out to see the Chinese fishing nets or for taking gentle strolls around the island. The whole place is incredibly easy on the eye and is as romantic on 'candlelit' evenings as it is during the bright, sunny daytime. One of the most innovative hotels in Kerala (presently the only property in India certified by Green Globe), whose charming staff are friendly and p

ACCESS: is by air to Cochin from Bombay, Goa, Madras (Chennai) and Bangalore or by road from Munnar, Trivandrum, the 'backwaters', Calicut and Thekkady.

RESERVATIONS: For reservations please contact your tour operator, your local travel agent, or the hotel direct.

MALABAR HOUSE

Malabar House, Fort Cochin