Neemrana's- Tower House

Fantastic experience. Fabulous food, friendly staff. Rooms and property was exceptional. Would definitely recommend this hotel. Great location which provides easy access to all attractions.

Firstly, the service and staff at this hotel were amazingly good, friendly and professional….truly great. The hotel itself is amazing, full of antiques, nice swimming pool, great breakfast and overall wonderful. Great location.

Neemrana Towerhouse is one of those rare finds where history whispers from the walls. This 17th-century Portuguese colonial mansion sits right across from Kochi's iconic Chinese fishing nets, and the moment I stepped through the scallop-walled entrance, I felt like I'd walked onto a ship frozen in time. What makes this place special is how Neemrana has restored it. They haven't tried to turn it into a modern hotel wearing heritage as a costume. This is the real deal—high wooden ceilings with chandeliers, antique four-poster beds, heritage furniture that's actually comfortable, and enough old-world charm to make you forget what century you're in. The common areas are captivating, with a gorgeous courtyard, peaceful reading lounges, and a refreshing pool that's perfect after a day of exploring Fort Kochi's narrow lanes. The vibe here is more intimate heritage home than conventional hotel, which I loved. There are only around dozen rooms, each named after prominent historical figures and designed differently, so no two stays are the same. It's definitely not for everyone—if you need ultra-modern amenities or are bothered by quirks of old buildings, this might not be your cup of tea. But if you want to experience authentic Fort Kochi while staying in a piece of living history, this is your spot. LOCATION: The location is absolutely unbeatable. I could literally see the Chinese fishing nets from my window—they're right across the street. Everything in Fort Kochi is walkable from here: St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Kashi Art Gallery, the Dutch Cemetery, and dozens of excellent cafés and restaurants are all within 5-10 minutes on foot. The water metro station is nearby too, making it super convenient to explore other parts of Kochi. DINE + DRINK: The in-house restaurant serves South Indian cuisine with a few Continental dishes thrown in. The breakfast was not too bad, and can certainly do better in terms of quality. But honestly, with Fort Kochi's incredible food scene steps away, I didn't mind stepping out. The hotel doesn't serve alcohol, which wasn't an issue for me, but worth noting if you're expecting cocktails by the pool. On the negative side, Service at the restaurant can be slow, particularly during breakfast when the kitchen seems overwhelmed. ROOM: I stayed in a nice room on the top floor , so this review is based on that; SIZE: Spacious enough for 2 adults and simple baggage; VIEW:No view as it was almost windowless, but has a lovely sit-out attached to it with the view of the pool and gareden ; AIR-CON: Perfectly functioning cooler that helped in setting the perfect room temperature; BED: Comfortable bed that played the expected part of putting me to sleep; BATHROOM:Good sized bathroom with a Stand-in shower; TOILETRIES: OK quality toiletries, bring your own! FACILITIES: No Gym on site, but they have a lovely Balinese style swimming pool that is gorgeous and great for a quick dip or a peaceful aqua-lounging! SERVICE: Frien

It was our 6th Visit to the beautiful city of Kochi and this time we decided to stay at Fort Kochi at one of Neemrana’s coastal flagship! Our stay at The Tower House was soft Serenaded & Serenity & everything in between! (A five night stay turned to a week long escape!) Mr Arun, the property manager is a soft spoken gentleman who takes pride in managing his team and the heritage property! He is very attentive to all your requests/needs and is accessible almost 24/7! Thank you for your efforts! Ms Shabana, at the reception is warm, courteous & attentive to every word you say! She was very patient with our requests and ensured we had a super relaxed stay and a memorable one nonetheless! Thank you Mr Vikas, Head Chef! He is the gastro-hypnotist who will make you crave for his lip smacking delicacies again and again and again! We were too demanding and Vikas Ji ensured we had a different cuisine at dinner every single evening! Be it local coastal flavours to malabari cuisine to chettinatu spices to northern flavours, he made sure we were royally spoilt! Commendable work! Thank you Vikas ji, we will be back sooner! Last and not the least, Bipin & prasanna & their colleagues word tirelessly to maintain this hidden gem and keep it spotless! Your efforts are well appreciated! The location of the property is ideal, right next to the harbour also home to fish market & water metro, it is very accessible to anywhere you wish to go! There are numerous cafés & restaurants within walking distance of the same and the entire fort kochi can be covered by foot! The Rooms are quiet with NO TELEVISION! WiFi is decent and so are the in room amenities! It is a heritage property so comparing it with modern hotels will be a big mistake! (17th Century Manson!) There is a decent size pool which is a perfect place to wear off your stress and enjoy a poolside coffee! (No Cocktails as the property doesn’t serve alcohol!) Overall, next time Kochi comes calling again, Neemrana it is! Thank you once again dear friends, until next time! Namaskaram

We really liked the hotel. Very polite, friendly and nice staff. The room had a historic charm. The hotel has a central location, near restaurants and attractions. The Water Metro and the ferry to Cochin is very close to the hotel. The swimming pool in the backyard is excellent because it provides a great way to relax after a busy day in Cochin.

We held a family get together for 2 nights at Neemrana tower house and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Since most of the rooms were occupied by us, it felt like the bungalow was our’s for the duration. The hospitality team led by Vinita and Shabana were super efficient and friendly and all our requests were met promptly. The upstairs hall was set up nicely for our family gathering as requested in advance and the team was ever ready to support us. The food in general was delicious and the Onam Sadhya we had requested is highly recommended. As a large group , we were not always on time for dinner but they graciously waited for our whole group to finish before closing the kitchen. My one suggestion is that the hotel be more senior citizen friendly as in one of the ground floor rooms , the beds were quite high to climb on to and some of the fan/light switches were wrongly located. It was also difficult for my elderly family members to reach the first floor as there is no ramp access or elevator and they had to climb several steps to attend the function in the common area hall.