The Renaissance, Cochin

The Renaissance Hotel Description

The Renaissance is an imposing structure on a main road of Cochin City. This hotel is a posh property which offers a plethora of services and amenities. This 3 star business hotel was started around 1984 and has been in the running ever since and to top it off; the hotel is in great condition.

Lobby
The lobby welcomes the guests with a wave of cool air that serves as a refuge from the shining, often relentless sun. On the left of the entrance sits the reception table made of light coloured wood and a marble top. On the right of the entrance are two seating spaces with maroon sofas and glass top coffee tables. Lush plants offer a source of pleasantness as they dot the entire area. Two murals adorn the walls; they seem to depict the grandeur of the British past during the days of the Raj.

Rooms
The hotel has a total of 47 rooms of which 35 are often reserved for corporate guests. 28 of these rooms are Superior rooms which are the lowest category, 15 Executive Club rooms, 1 Mini Suite and 3 Suites which are the highest category. The rooms cater to economical budgets as well as luxurious splurges. The facilities common to all the rooms are cable television, air conditioning, direct dial STD/ISD telephones, 24 hours room service, wireless internet connections at an extra charge and 24 hours hot & cold running water. Tea/coffee makers and mini bars are only found in the Executive rooms and Suites, while bathtubs adorn the space only in the Suite washrooms. An interesting feature in the rooms includes a lot of wood paneling on the interior walls. All the rooms also sport smart wooden flooring except for the Superior rooms which boast of carpeted flooring. The facilities common to all the washrooms include luxurious toiletries with everything from shower caps to dental and shaving kits, bathrobes and bedroom slippers. The third floor in the hotel only holds Executive rooms while the second and fourth floors are home to the Superior rooms. Each floor also has a shoeshine machine for the convenience of the guests. The Suites are the largest rooms with two televisions, a dining and living room and an electronic safe. These rooms are the epitome of luxury and comfort and will definitely be a delightful experience as will the other rooms.

Services & Facilities
Added services and facilities offered by the hotel, solely for the guests include doctor on call, same day laundry and dry cleaning, travel assistance, sight seeing, a health club, parking facility, currency exchange, Ayurvedic centre, business centre, safe deposit lockers, swimming pool, money changer, pastry shop and video conferencing.

Dining
The dining facilities leave you quite confused as there are plenty on offer, but do treat your taste buds to at least one of the options. There is Black Pearl, the Chinese restaurant situated on the 5th floor. It is a fully carpeted space with a glass wall looking out into the city and is open for lunch (12:00 noon to 3:00 pm) and dinner (7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight). Both meals only offer an a la carte menu. A live band entertains the guests every evening as they hum refreshing tunes. The Pavilion is the 24 hours multi cuisine coffee shop which exudes an aura of dynamism with its bright colours and upbeat music. It offers a buffet for all three meals with breakfast from 7:00 am to 10:30 am, lunch from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm and dinner from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The Temple Of Bacchus is the hotel's bar which is functional throughout the day from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. It is a dimly lit space, right beside the coffee shop with a common wall being the aquarium. Honeycomb claims to be one of the best pastry shops in Cochin and you must sample a desert here. It is situated on the lobby level and is open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Finally, there is Rasaleela which is the exotic alfresco dining Indian and Sea Food restaurant offering live entertainment in the form of instrumental music every evening. Dinner is offered with an a la carte menu and is served from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. All these choices prove to be a delightful list for your evenings with colleagues, friends and even family.

Banquets & Conferences
This being a business hotel perfectly takes care of your every business need so that you will have to look nowhere else. The hotel offers a variety of conference halls, banquet halls and board rooms with different capacities to suit your exact needs. There is Colosseum which is the lush expanse of green - the lawn - that can accommodate 2,500 persons. It offers a covered and an uncovered area. Versailles is the large pillar - less banquet hall which can accommodate up to 400 people. It is a fully carpeted space and cuts out any unwanted exterior noises. Kensington is another banquet hall with a capacity of 80 - 100 people and Windsor is a mini hall with a capacity of 50 people and it offers a panoramic view of the swimming pool and gardens. Marco Polo is a board room with a capacity of 10 pax while Vasco Da Gama is an elegant mini conference hall with a seating capacity of 15 to 20 pax. Finally, there is the fully equipped business centre called Wall Street which offers secretarial services and high speed broadband internet. Whether it is an informal gathering or a business meeting, you can hold the perfect setting here.

Health & Fitness
The hotel also offers a perfectly maintained swimming pool in the shape of a figure 8 which has a maximum depth of 10 feet. There is another children's swimming pool attached which is of a depth of 2 feet. Ladies and gents changing rooms sit pretty under the side at a corner. The Ayurvedic centre in the hotel offers 2 massage rooms - one for ladies and the other for gents. There is also a steam room which you can avail after your massages. The Ayurvedic Centre is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Great Look is the beauty parlour for ladies and gents and the gymnasium can be availed complimentary by the guests between 7:30 am to 11:00 pm. A plethora of services within each sector of the hotel are what you will get.

This hotel proves to be worth your stay as it provides you with a warm welcome, courteous staff, a surfeit of services and the utmost convenience.

Location
The hotel is located in the heart of Cochin City within close proximity to the commercial district. The hotel is located in an area called Palarivattom which is 3 kilometres from Ernakulam Railway Station and 23 kilometres from the Cochin International Airport.

Don't Miss
Do enjoy a meal at one of the many dining options within the hotel. The food here is delicious and will leave you craving for more; a great feeling. Also, stay in one morning and enjoy some sunbathing by the poolside or get your feet wet; it's your choice.

Area Attractions

Cochin International Airport (30 Km)

The Cochin International Airport is about 25 kilometres north of the city and handles both domestic and international flights. It is the largest airport of Kerala and one of the busiest in India and was built without Central Government funds.

Railway Station (5 Km)

Cochin has two major railway stations; Ernakulam Town and Ernakulam Junction, which are locally known as the North and South railway station. It is well connected to other parts of the state and country.

Fort Cochin (30 Km)

Fort Cochin is the old quarter of the city and is quieter and more scenic than the modern parts of the city. It has the atmosphere of Indian colonial history and its landmark is the Chinese fishing nets.

Cherai Beach (25 Km)

It is near the North Paravur district of Kerala. This new generation tourist hot spot is lined with golden beaches, coconut palm corridors, backwaters and historical monuments.

Jose Junction (3 Km)

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