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Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, CochinvsLe Colonial
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Cochin is the choice of most professionals compared to Neemrana's Le Colonial. Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Cochin ranks #3 in Kerala with praise from 5 sources such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Willingdon Island, Kochi 682009, India
From $58/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "It's certainly an elegant property, but feels increasingly geared towards business travelers.... superb water's edge location, though, rooms are a real drawback." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Taj's latest brand, Vivanta (unveiled in 2010) stands for laid-back luxury, as reflected by this South Indian retreat, perched comfortably on Lake Kochi." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Vivanta by Taj is a luxurious seaside property that offers comfortable stays, quiet reminders of colonial era ambience and four excellent restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxe Art Deco–style hotel on Willingdon Island with four restaurants, an infinity pool and stunning views of Cochin Harbor." Full review
Fodor's "Isolated at the tip of Willingdon Island, this grand hotel offers a heritage sensibility and style, and absolute luxury, including simply excellent dining experiences" Full review
Le Colonial Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Hideaway Report
Mr & Mrs Smith
Oyster
1/315, Church Road, Vasco de Gama Square, Fort Kochi, Kerala, Kochi 682001, India
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's "This wins the prize for Kerala's most elegantly interiored hotel, and it's surely among the most beautiful in the country." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"John Persenda, a collector of colonial art, has undertaken a labor of love to restore this sixteenth-century Portuguese governor’s residence." Full review
Hideaway Report90.0
"Charming, intimate hotel in a converted mansion in Kochi built in 1506 as the private residence for the Portuguese governor." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Built all the way back in 1506, boutique hotel Le Colonial is an aptly named private home near Kerala's Fort Kochi. Portuguese, Dutch and British owners have left their mark over the..." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Situated in historic Fort Kochi, Neemrana's Le Colonial is a seven-room, upscale boutique hotel housed in a gorgeous 16th-century colonial villa. Each room has its own look and feel, but..." Full review
