This hotel was overall a disappointment. We booked on the basis of its "heritage house" designation and past good experiences with heritage properties in India, but this was "heritage" in the sense of "old and run down". Too bad, because you'll be spending a lot of time in your room - this corner of Kumarakom (a tiny village to begin... more

When we first arrive this was a lovely place, right on the back water and the lake, we decided to take a sunset trip onto the large lake and it was stunning, the lake is huge! The rooms themselves are lovely, very old colonial style building, the staff were extremely friendly and the food was delicious. After this we went... more

We booked this for a one night stay on the basis of the extremely glowing swiss review on trip advisor. We were hoping for a clean, basic room in a traditional indian building, avoiding the impersonal hotel resorts which seem to dominate this part of Kerala. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful (and the AC was the quietest on... more

We arrived here - two couples - on New Year's Eve and were immediately enthralled with the place! Lovely rooms with little sitting area either in front or at the back. It's located on a canal from which you can take the Kettavallum houseboats. The hotel is run by the owners themselves, who just couldn't have been nicer and more... more