Trident Cochin, Cochin

The Trident, Cochin is located on Bristow Road in Willingdon Island around 38 kilometres from the Cochin Airport about 12 kilometres (20 minutes' drive) from Fort Cochin, MG Road and the South Railway Station. Cochin's main business centres are also about 12 - 15 kilometres away from the hotel. It is situated amidst scores and scores of greenery offering beautiful views of the land of Kerala.

In & around
The nearby attractions are: Chinese fishing Nets (12 km), Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) (11 km), Jewish Synagogue (9 km), Bolgatty Island (25 km), St. Francis Church (12 km), Vembanad Lake (Jetty- Backwaters) (50 km), Cherai Beach (38 km), Santa Cruz Cathedral (12 km), Fort Kochi Beach (12 km), Thripunithara Palace (16 km), Kerala Museum (23 km) and Kumbalangi Model Village (13 km).

Started in 1999, the Trident, Cochin is an elegant 5 star hotel with a picturesque central courtyard, a swimming pool and beautiful landscaped gardens. The hotel's traditional terracotta tiled roof compliments its serene settings and the contemporary facilities in the hotel make staying here a memorable experience.

Driving directions
From the airport: Move on the left after leaving the airport terminal. Drive 4 km to Athani junction, turn left there to get on NH-47. Continue driving for 21 km on NH-47 crossing Aluva and Kalamassery to reach Edapally junction. Turn left at the Edapally junction to stay on NH-47. Drive for 9 km to reach Kundanoor junction. Turn right and drive past the toll booth. Drive straight and cross Alexander Prambithara Bridge and after 6.5 km reach the Port Trust toll. Past the toll follow the road to reach Island Shift Junction 1.5 km away, turn right at the junction, and turn right at the Harbour police station at the next junction. The hotel is situated about 100 metres after the police station on the left hand side of the road.

Lobby
The lobby is an elegant space with high ceilings. It offers a cool and calming refuge from the shining sun. The space is lit with elaborate, elegant lamps and halogen lights. Soft, soothing instrumental music plays in the background. The wood and marble reception sits on the left of the entrance and you will be welcomed by a warm staff. The seating space is populated with glamorous wood and glass centre tables, maroon sofas and pretty green, wooden chairs. The corridors leading to other parts of the hotel are carpeted. The hotel transforms you into another world.

Hotel Facilities
Other services offered here include babysitting service, foreign currency exchange, laundry service, valet service, safety deposit lockers, car rental facility, disabled facilities and doctor on call.

Recreational Facilities
Trident offers exclusive Ayurveda treatments and personalized programmes based on a pure, natural and holistic wellness philosophy. There is an in-house Ayurveda consultant who carefully designs treatments (according to the requirement) to rejuvenate both body and mind, while a group of highly-trained therapists conduct these treatments (8:30 am - 7:30 pm). The swimming pool is surrounded by lush plants and is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Fitness Centre located next to the pool has wooden flooring with the same timings as the pool.

Room Amenities
The hotel has a total of 85 well-furnished rooms which are categorized into 56 Superior Rooms, 20 Deluxe Rooms, 7 Deluxe Suites and 2 Family Suites. The rooms are spread out over three floors and the facilities common to all the rooms are satellite television, Wi-Fi internet access (chargeable), tea/coffee maker, air conditioning, electronic safes, ironing board (on request), mini bar, 24-hours room service, 24 hours hot & cold running water, telephone, mini bar, hair dryer, bathrobes (on request) and a voltage adapter (110 - 220 V).

Superior Rooms
The rooms offer a view of the pool or garden courtyard. These rooms are equipped with all modern facilities. They come with a choice of king, twin or Hollywood-twin beds.

Deluxe Rooms
The rooms offer a view of the pool or garden courtyard. Deluxe rooms are located on the higher floor. These rooms are equipped with all modern facilities, include breakfast and come with premium room amenities like a fruit basket and complimentary bottle of mineral water.

Deluxe Suites
The suite offers a view of the pool or garden courtyard. Each suite has a separate living room with wooden paneling, television, DVD player, personal bar and attached guest bathroom. The spacious bedroom features a television, personal bar, large wardrobe and an electronic safe.

Family Suites
The Family Suites are located on the topmost floor of the hotel, offering a plush living room and bedroom offering views of the swimming pool and garden. On entering, there is a seating space with a smart rug, wooden panelling on the walls, white and peach coloured sofas, an elegant floor lamp and beige curtains. This room has 2 televisions, 2 washrooms and some really lavish luxuries in the washrooms like a sewing kit. All the rooms sport smart wooden flooring and are perfect for someone who's looking to for some pampering and attention. To add to this, Trident offers 'smoking' rooms across all categories, subject to availability.

Dining
The Trident offers a list of very desirable dining options:

Travancore
This multi-cuisine restaurant is open from 7 am - 11:30 am. This restaurant has a huge space with poolside view and ample detailing, spacious counters for a buffet, high ceilings, halogen lights and torch light lamps mounted on the walls.

The Cochin Trader Bar
The Cochin Trader Bar serves the finest beverages and snacks.

The Seafood Grill
This one is an al fresco dining option by the poolside, operational only from November till March. It serves a selection of fresh seafood prepared in a lively open-air kitchen. Besides these, Trident offers a 24-hour room service to its guests.

Conferences & Banquets
The hotel offers conference and banquet facilities with the help of 2 conference halls - Periyar and Meenachil, each having a capacity of accommodating 50 persons in a theatre-style arrangement. Facilities include equipped with business amenities like LCD projector, multi-media projector, slide and overhead projector, television, recorder, Laser Pointer, pana board, flipchart board, express mail, fax machine, photo copier and printer.

Please Note: A recent Government notification requires guests to present Government issued proof of identity at the time of check in. Guests are requested to carry with them the required document during their travel.