Forte Kochi

$$$$||View on mapKochi, India1/373, Princess Street, Kochi, India, 682001|
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Forte Kochi
1/373, Princess Street, Kochi, India, 682001·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.6
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples45%
Families28%
Groups14%
Solo12%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.6
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples45%
Families28%
Groups14%
Solo12%

5-star heritage hotel on Princess Street in historic Fort Kochi

Amenities

Forte Kochi has two outdoor swimming pools, one with a shallow end and swimming pool toys for children. The hotel offers an Ayurvedic spa with traditional Indonesian wellness practices, plus yoga classes and a library with a coffee lounge. Guests also have access to bicycle rental, bike tours, and themed dinner nights on site.

Rooms

The 27 well-appointed rooms at Forte Kochi feature colonial-style decor with wooden four-poster beds and high ceilings. Each room has a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and free WiFi, while some overlook the central courtyard. The heritage building also preserves an ancient Mikwah, an age-old natural spring used for Jewish rituals, in the courtyard.

Location

Hotel Forte Kochi sits on Princess Street, 700 ft from Santacruz Basilica Kochi and within walking distance of Mattancherry Palace and Our Lady of Hope Church. The Chinese fishing nets at Vasco De Gama Square are a short walk away, and Jew Street with the Jewish synagogue is 2 miles from the property. Cochin International Airport is 27 miles from the hotel, with airport shuttle and car hire services available.

Dining

The Jetty restaurant at Forte Kochi serves authentic local Kerala flavors, pan-Indian, pan-European, British favorites, and a signature lineup of seafood delicacies. A daily à la carte breakfast is offered, and the hotel also provides special diet menus, kids' meals, and breakfast in the room. The coffee house on site and afternoon tea served by the pool add to the dining options.

Experiences

Guests at Forte Kochi can join a one-and-a-half-hour guided heritage walk from 7 AM to 8:30 AM, included in select packages. The hotel also arranges tour or class about local culture, walking tours, and excursions to nearby palaces. The concierge desk assists with sightseeing guidance and travel assistance, and the 24-hour front desk offers currency exchange and luggage storage.

  • Location: On Princess Street, 700 ft from Santacruz Basilica
  • Rooms: 27 rooms with colonial-style decor and four-poster beds
  • Dining: Jetty restaurant with Kerala seafood and international cuisine
  • Wellness: Ayurvedic spa with yoga classes and two outdoor pools
  • Experiences: Daily heritage walk, themed dinner nights, and bicycle rental
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs INR 800.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:16
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Rooms and availability

Imperial Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Restaurant

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Spa & wellness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Toys

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
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Essential information about Forte Kochi

💵 Lowest room price 272 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.2 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 27.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cochin International, COK

Location

1/373, Princess Street, Kochi, India, 682001
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1/373, Princess Street, Kochi, India, 682001
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1/373, Princess Street, Kochi, India, 682001
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
100 yd
Beach
Fort Kochi Beach
100 yd
No: XIV/1642
Vasco da Gama Square
100 yd
Museums
Indo-Portuguese Museum
100 yd
Broadway Theatre
Kerala Kathakali Centre
100 yd
Main Street
Princess Street
100 yd
Events
Aspinwall House
100 yd
Church
Church of Saint Francis
100 yd
Gallery
Kashi Art Gallery
100 yd
Gallery
David Hall Gallery & Cafe
100 yd
Elphinstone Rd. Fort Cochin
Bishop's House
100 yd
Beach
Mahatma Gandhi Beach
100 yd
Island
Vypeen Island
100 yd
Parks
Jawahar Park
200 yd
Museums
Strings Museum
100 yd
Kochi
Fort Kochi View Point
100 yd
Restaurant
Kashi
100 yd
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Drop Inn, Restaurant
100 yd
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Fort Bridge View Restaurant
100 yd
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Saffron
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Menorah Restaurant at Koder House
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Chariot Beach Restaurant
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Gelato and More
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Restaurant
Pizzeria "Pizza Italia"
100 yd
Restaurant
Kerala cafe
100 yd

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