Taj Malabar enchanting poised overlooking the scenic backwaters of Cochin-offering an exotic
fusion of cosy contemporary facilities in a heritage old world charm. The only 5 star deluxe
hotel in Kerala, The Taj Malabar is located on the tip of Willingdon Island and commands a
magnificent view of the backwaters. It was built in the 1930`s as a hotel for the disembarking
passengers of Bibby line. The Taj Malabar has 2 wings the tower wing (rooms and suites
overlooking the habour and the sea) and the heritage wing ( old world rooms with wooden
flooring). The hotel has been upgraded to meet the needs of the modern business traveller,a
state of the art business centre,internet connectivity in the rooms. Taj Malabar has an
activity centre, a health spa (to open in September 2001 which will includ3ed a beauty parlor
Ayurveda Centre, a gym, stream and jacuzzi) the Aquarius the infinity swimming pool cascading
into the backwaters, a gift shop. The room facilities included CCTV, internet and email
facilities, tea/coffee maker, fruit basket in room, shower cubicle and el-safe in Heritage
wing, herbal toiletteries, mini bar, large work desk,24 hour hot and cold water.