While planning this trip, I was very nervous as I had my elderly parents with me. My father had suffered a fracture a few months back so he was walking with a cane. When I explained the situation to the hotel staff, they were so accommodating that not only they gave the best suite in terms of accessibility to my... more

I'll start with the downside. The rooms have bars on the windows, something which is common in India. The irony was the fact that there was a fire escape outside the window (through the bars). generally the rooms are reasonably basic, and a little bit worn down, but are clean and air conditioned, and pretty good value for money in... more

we got to know about this hotel from tripadvisor and we contacted the hotel directly. the hotel is small but at excellent location, all tourist spots are at walking distance and moreover staff is really very good, they make you feal at home away from home. if somone is visting kochin as a tourist i think one should not look... more

Great Hotel , fantastic food served to perfection. Staff so friendly and caring. Would go back tomorrow if I could. more

Thank you Hotel Arches. You should be proud of this beautiful maintained property, our stay in the Nidra suite was simply amazing. Arches staff were pleasant and accommodating. From our early morning breakfast to our customized afternoon local Kerala meals. Kerala raw banana curry vegetable, a side dish of crispy spicy beef, served with curd rice. Dishes not on the... more

The hotel is small, and very attentive management. They have a restaurant on the rooftop. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious, and very tastefully furnished. Solid wood everywhere. The location of the hotel is also great - close to the Chinese fishing nets and the ferry into Kochi. But, overall, quiet with easy walking distance to many restaurants. The... more

Good location, good service, quick check in, good staff, good front office,, what more can i say about Hotel Arches. The hotel welcomed us with flower chain and tender coconut and the check in was so quick. i spend two days with my girlfriend and she really loved this hotel. The wifi connection which is very slow often disconnect and... more

We stayed here with 3 children. The hotel management was extremely helpful with all aspects of our visit to Cochin. We were in the main hotel for one night and then in the "homestay" for an additional night since the main hotel was booked. We liked the way the main hotel's contemporary design blends with traditional elements of Kerala architecture.... more

A very nice, small hotel. We had a suit.. Helpful and kind staff, tasty food, great rooftop breakfast. We stayed four nights, on our way to islands. more