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The Old Courtyard Hotel vs Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin
Both The Old Courtyard and Vivanta by Taj - Malabar are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Vivanta by Taj - Malabar is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Old Courtyard. Vivanta by Taj - Malabar comes in at #3 in Kerala with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
The Old Courtyard Hotel
Fodor's
Rough Guide
1/371-372, Princess Street, Fort Cochin, Kochi 682001, India
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Slightly decrepit but still charming, this late-18th-century refurbished mansion in the heart of Fort Cochin has eight rooms overlooking a central courtyard."
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Rough Guide
"Another delightful heritage hotel, with eight rooms around a seventeeth-century courtyard, framed by elegant Portuguese arches and bands of original azulejo tiles."
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."
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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."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"Vivanta by Taj is a luxurious seaside property that offers comfortable stays, quiet reminders of colonial era ambience and four excellent restaurants."
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Jetsetter
"Luxe Art Deco–style hotel on Willingdon Island with four restaurants, an infinity pool and stunning views of Cochin Harbor."
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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"
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