Le Meridien in Cochin

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Nestled amongst 25 acres of coconut groves and backwater rivers, Le Méridien Cochin Resort & Convention Centre sits at the heart of one of India’s most naturally beautiful cities. Cochin, considered “the queen’s necklace on the Arabian Sea,” has a rich maritime history evident in the myriad cultures and flavours found here. Fashionably luxurious in beautiful pristine environs, the 223 rooms and suites offer a perfect gateway for Kerala chief offering—the region’s natural splendours.
The closest five-star hotel to the international airport and minutes away from the city centre, Le Méridien Cochin Resort & Convention Centre features an array of dining options, venues for live entertainment, an Ayurvedic spa, a three-tiered outdoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, and a fitness club. The Conference Centre has 12 conference halls, including a variety of indoor an outdoor meeting spaces. Historic Fort Cochin, Jew Town, the picturesque canals of Alleppey, Kerala Spice Plantations, Munnar Tea Estates and Kumarakom are all within a short drive.

• Guest Rooms

Le Méridien Cochin Resort & Convention Centre offers a variety of guest rooms to satisfy the individual needs of our guests.
Deluxe Rooms showcase Le Méridien’s signature comfort and are spacious with plenty of sunlight.
Le Méridien Towers has 72 state-of-the-art suites with large bay windows overlooking the scenic beauty, bright paintings, and contemporary decor. Royal Club floors are bastions of luxury for the business barons.
The majestic Presidential Suite is an exclusive experience with a king-sized four-poster bed, beautiful scenic views from all rooms, and a private Jacuzzi.
Mood lighting, traditional kerala slopping roofs, a Jacuzzi for two overlooking backwaters, and large balconies create a romantic atmosphere in the Honeymoon Suite.
The Executive Suites are ideal office-cum-homes for the discerning business traveler.
The duplex-styled Family Suites invite families to enjoy a holiday in togetherness. The top level has a large master bedroom and the lower level has a convenient king-size sofa-cum-bed and balconies.
Méridien privileges for Royal Club and Suites include express check-in/checkout, airport transfers, Royal Club Lounge, Happy Hour, and buffet breakfast.

• Features & Activities

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with unsurpassed leisure facilities in a scenic ambience.
Our hotel recently received Green Leaf Status from the Kerala Tourism Department for its outstanding services in the field of Ayurveda – a holistic, natural therapy that aims to restore the well-being of the individual through a series of personalized treatments and medicines. Le Revive is our Ayurvedic massage and health care centre that specializes in the 5,000-year old healing system of Ayurveda.
An experience at the spa leaves you feeling rested and refreshed. Close your eyes, relax, take a deep breath and feel the tension eased away as gentle hands rub oils deep into your pores. Feel your muscles open up to the experienced touch as your mind ascends into a state best described as Nirvana.

• Dining

The restaurants and bar at Le Méridien Cochin Resort & Convention Centre exude a unique and vibrant atmosphere. Whether looking for relaxed, all-day dining, a popular nightspot with splendid international cuisine, or a cozy bar, our restaurants complement the different moods and tastes of our guests.
Enjoy the tastes of international living at the Treasure Trove restaurant with lavish buffet themes, elaborate á la carte menus offering the best of local and international cuisines, candlelight dining, international live bands, and karaoke.
Lagoon, a fine seafood specialty restaurant with romantic candlelight, choice of seafood, and the magical hands of the chefs is a gastronomic blend of world cultures.

• Meetings & Events

Le Méridien’s signature chic style is vastly evident in our world-class convention centre, ideally located between the airport and the business districts, amongst natural habitat.
The convention centre has 12 halls with 52,000 square feet of air-conditioned space and theatre-style seating capacities ranging from 50 to 2,500. The hotel, which is spread across 25 acres, offers 95,000 square feet of lawn space adjoining the backwaters, which can accommodate up to 7,000 persons, ideal for open-air gala events.
All halls are equipped with the latest audiovisual facilities and have an unmatched ambience. The halls in the convention centre are variable in dimension and location, offering the possibility of multiple functions. The halls can be tailored to specifications for corporate conferences, exhibitions with stalls, product launches, dealer meets, weddings, concert performances, formal board meetings, and press conferences.

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