Best Hotels Kerala

Kerala is found on the south western tip of India lying on the Arabian Sea. Malay is the dominant language however many other languages are spoken including English. Its history dates back to the 3rd century BC, the Portuguese dominated during the 15th century until the Dutch arrived in the 17th century ousted by the princely state of Travencore which came under British protectorate status until gaining independence.

Kerala is an exhilarating land of colorful festivals, sprawling rice fields, mango, cashew nut trees and coconut palms. The tropical landscape is crossed with countless rivers and waterways, it has some of India's best coastal resorts, rich in culture and local art, the verdant inland dotted with ancient temples, tea, coffee and rubber plantations, natural forests and wildlife reserves home to the elephants provide the best Hotels Kerala offers with unparalleled landscapes on which to site their buildings.

The best Hotels Kerala has to offer are architecturally grand on the exterior and incorporate into their design its historical past combined with modern aesthetics strategically sited to allow guests ease of access to the country’s most desirable areas of interest. The thoughtful greeting of a cool towel, a garland of flowers and refreshing drink presented in the sumptuously elegant hotel lobby, presenting lofty high ceilings, adorned with overhead fans, opulent furnishings, fresh flowers and water features provide a truly remarkable first impression.

The accommodations provided by these hotels is luxury personified, often set in sprawling landscaped havens, punctuated with fountains, streams and water features allowing the individual villas, bungalows and cottages their own piece of serenity.

The rooms are bright and spacious, elegantly decorated including local art and comfortable furnishings housing king size beds dressed in crisp white linens accessorized with soft dreamy pillows and colorful throws that accentuate the rooms colors and flow beautifully on to the outdoor living space providing comfortable lounger, private splash pools and outdoor rain showers allowing the guest to soak up the wonderful views in private. The en suite bathrooms are spacious housing deep sunken bathtubs, showers double vanities, complimentary bathrobes, slippers and toiletries.

The amenities and facilities included are: newspapers, air conditioning, satellite TV, coffee/tea making facilities, hairdryers, internet access, mini bar, international telephone service, microwave, safe and 24 hour room service.

The Hotels provide wonderful dining facilities housed in the most exotic locations, perhaps overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Arabian Sea or perched on a cliff gazing into the wildlife sanctuary of elephants. The cuisines offered vary from continental, Chinese, Mughlai, North Indian and local Kerala delicacies. The chefs hold the traditional recipes close to their hearts having been inherited from their proud ancestors. Due to the abundance of fresh fish and coconuts many of the dishes include these two ingredients. The interiors of the restaurants compliment the excellent cuisine with their cathedral like ceilings, huge overhead fans, fresh flowers, meticulously decorated tables, punctuated with local artifacts and colorful soft furnishings matched with exemplary service.

Throughout the hotels 24 Hour Coffee Houses and Tea Gardens provide tranquil surroundings in which to relax after a day's sightseeing. A late night drink may be taken at any of the numerous wine bars and cocktails bars beautifully situated for enjoying the breathtaking views the Hotels have so thoughtfully provided for their guests.

As one would expect from Hotels of this calibre the Business traveler is well accommodated as the Hotels provide many room types to accommodate differing size groups, either in banqueting halls allowing for hundreds of delegates to smaller meeting rooms providing complete privacy for confidential meetings. The staff have been specifically trained to facilitate functions of all sizes from inception to completion with extreme efficiency and professionalism.

The business centers are equipped with fax machine, internet access, photocopier, computers, printers, translation service and secretarial service.

The Spa treatment centers in Kerala are in a class of their own, placed in idyllic settings ambiences created through soft flickering candles, mystical music and delicately fragrant air embraced by breathtaking landscapes. The highly skilled therapists administer Ayurveda and Thai treatments for complete rejuvenation of mind body and soul.

Some of the resorts have their own on site dive centers that provide diving courses, so that you may adventure to the reefs that hold a spectacular array of Moray eels, Angel fish, Clown fish, Butterfly, the Surgeon and Turtles. There are a whole host of water sports to enjoy including boating, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, lagoon diving and snorkeling.

The Hotels facilities and amenities include: travel desk, concierge, internet access, hairdresser, beauty parlor, and international phone service, currency exchange, shopping arcade, car hire and 24 hour room service.

The best Hotels in Kerala provide uniquely romantic locations for their guests coupled with indulgent, opulent interiors complimented with exemplary service and delectable cuisines provide a heavenly experience and will leave you wanting more.