Forte Kochi

This was our first trip to India, and only had a few days. Forte Kochi Hotel was a beautiful little resort situated in a great area for checking out the few sites the town has to offer. The morning village tour was a nice way to learn about the area, and the evening music at dinner was enjoyable. The buffet breakfast had a ton of options and we enjoyed trying a bit of everything. Staff are friendly, and the bed was comfortable. Jijo was a great driver during our time there, and made us feel at ease. The complimentary afternoon tea was nice to sample local snacks, although I do think their chai was too heavy in milk and not enough tea, or maybe not brewed long enough when we tasted the tea. I think the area is very touristy and the tour people and shop owners are incredibly pushy, but that is not a reflection on the hotel itself just an observation of the area. We were there only half a day when we arrived, and stayed just until breakfast the next day, but this was enough for us to see most of what was there. I wouldn’t stay longer in Kochi unless you plan day trips or want a tour of the Jewish area or shopping at the Lulu center that is a bit further away. Overall I would recommend this hotel if you are planning to stay in Fort Kochi.

Beautiful boutique hotel located in a handy location too the sights with shopping and eateries at the doorstep. Staff were very friendly and attentive and rooms spacious with super comfy beds. Breakfast range was extensive with a good mix of western and local choices. A great base to explore Fort Kochi.

A beautiful heritage hotel that belonged to a prominent Jewish Keralan fanily. There is still a mikvah in the grounds of the hotel. We had a beautiful room overlooking the swimming pool. The bed was super comfortable with an en-suite shower room. Breakfast was a feast of both Indian and European breakfast items Fresh fruits including dragon fruit and pomegranates were on offer as well as freshly squeezed juices; eggs and bacon was cooked to order. There were lots of places to sit around the pool. The hotel is well located with a money exchange and tourist centre at the bottom of Queen Street and lots of interesting shops in the surrounding area

Lovely hotel made for a very relaxing stay. The staff were friendly and the service was very good. The location is great, close to bars and restaurants all within walking distance and the tuk-tuk ride to the Jewish street was only 10 minutes

I had a lovely stay at Forte Kochi. To start with, the location is excellent for anyone who wishes to explore popular places of interest in the area. My package included a heritage walk around touristy spots in Fort Kochi. The vibrant colours and European style decor instantly cheer you up! The staff is extremely warm and friendly, making you feel right at home. I took a basic room, so the view was nothing special, but it was cosy and well maintained. Even the bathroom was extremely neat and tidy. Decor, amenities and comfort were up to the mark. Coming to the breakfast buffet, it is pretty good but not excellent. However, their French toast really stood out to me! Overall, I had a great stay and would love to return in the future.