Forte Kochi
9.966893, 76.242805Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Bathtub
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 |
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- a minibar
- a coffeemaker
- flat-screen television