Forte Kochi
Location: 1/373. Princes Street Fort Kochi, Cochin, in
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Heritage Hotel on Princess Street
Forte Kochi offers a 5-star experience in the heart of Fort Kochi. With an outdoor swimming pool and rooms equipped with modern amenities, this hotel seamlessly blends luxury with heritage charm.
Culinary Delights and Diverse Menu
Indulge in a variety of dining options at Forte Kochi. From authentic local Kerala flavors to a selection of pan-Indian, pan-European, and British dishes, not to mention a delectable lineup of seafood delicacies, there's something to satisfy every palate.
Convenient Location for Sightseeing
Located just 200 meters from Santacruz Basilica Kochi, Forte Kochi is also in close proximity to popular attractions like Jew Street, the Jewish synagogue, Dutch Palace, and St. Francis Church Kochi. The hotel's 24-hour front desk staff are on hand to provide sightseeing guidance and travel assistance, ensuring you make the most of your stay.
Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, heritage, and warm hospitality at Forte Kochi!
Important Information
Complimentary one-and-a-half-hour guided heritage walk from 7 am to 8:30 am to explore the colonial history of Fort Kochi.
For stays covering 24th & 31st December, a Mandatory Gala dinner supplement is included in the given rate.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Currency exchange
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Kid meals
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Shallow end
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Key card access
- Mobile app for room service
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Beach yoga on site
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Hosted evening meal (reserve)
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Pool toys
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Imperial Superior with 10% discount on food, 20% discount on Ayurmana, and one and a half-hour guided heritage walk from 7 AM to 8:30 AM
The quadruple room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Bottle of water
- Cots
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Classic Double Room with 10% discount on food, 20% discount on Ayurmana, and one and a half-hour guided heritage walk from 7 AM to 8:30 AM
This double room has a mini-bar.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Bottle of water
- Cots
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Imperial Double Room with 10% discount on food, 20% discount on Ayurmana, and one and a half-hour guided heritage walk from 7 AM to 8:30 AM
This double room features a flat-screen TV, mini-bar.
Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Bottle of water
- Cots
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Sovereign with 10% discount on food, 20% discount on Ayurmana, and one and a half-hour guided heritage walk from 7 AM to 8:30 AM
The quadruple room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Bottle of water
- Cots
Guest Reviews
- MIYAKE (10/5): -
- Khushi (9/5): -
- Danish (10/5): -
- Oliver (10/5): Best hotel in Kochi! - What a fantastic stay from start to finish! By far the best hotel I’ve stayed in India. Stay at this hotel in Kochi! Service, pool, food, room amenities, location are all 5 star! The hotel is beautiful with top facilities tastefully decorated with a laid back luxury feel. The staff go out of their way to make your stay special. Special thanks to Jerin Joseph and his team for arranging a courier for a large handicraft purchase to the UK during my stay. He truly went out of his way to make this happen on a Sunday (non-working day) on my last day. Thank you for a fantastic stay, my only regret is that I didn’t stay in Kochi longer. I’ll be back soon. Nothing!
- Ksenia (10/5): -
- Helen (9/5): Charming and delightful - Great location, beautiful, large rooms with stunning decor. Delightfully friendly and accommodating staff. The pool was warmer than the outdoor shower.
- Digisha (10/5): - Forte Kochi was the best part of our trip. The staff,the pool, the vibe, everything was warm, cozy and so wholesome! they went miles to ensure my little child was comfortable. 10/10
- Chris (10/5): -
- Emily (10/5): - The pool area and room were beautiful. In a scenic spot in Fort kochi
- akhilavishnu05 (10/5): Amazing - Had a really good time. The service was amazing
- Ammu07 (10/5): Perfect stay! - Wonderful stay! The staff, room and premises was absolutely great! When two of us went down with the flu, the staff went above and beyond to help us, by getting a doctor on site, accomodating special food requests and constantly enquiring of our well being. The hotel itself is so gorgeous, with authentic instagram worthy Portuguese architecture! Shout out to Shaan and Jayachandran and other staff - thank you! Highly recommend the hotel!
- lakeshore4573 (10/5): An amazing find in Kochi - The service here was exceptional.
Breakfast were a great mix of indian classics and European styles.
The room is quaint with a great bed and lovely bathroom.
Overall it was a great stay.
- Anantanand (8/5): Pleasant stay in a hospitable environhment. - Staff was very warm and hospitable.
The cook, in particular, was attentive to our needs. We had Ayurveda massages which were very good.
- Nibu (8/5): Enjoyable stay but too much focused on foreign guests - Well located and themed Breakfast menu which is made for foreigners, I was expecting a wider local kerala cuisine in the menu
- Andrew (9/5): -
- Pascal49100 (10/5): Exceptionnel Forte Cochi: un charme fou ! - Absolument ravissant: - ce charme colonial, qui vous transporte hors du temps !!! - Un personnel aux petits soins, - un emplacement fabuleux - un confort absolu, un petit déjeuner délicieux, agrémenté d'un gâteau d'anniversaire de ce 12 mai 2026, avec les voeux du personnel. Bref, un séjour inoubliable, pour un prix defiant toute concurrence. Un énorme Merci du fond du coeur, à tout le personnel de cet établissement. Nous y reviendrons c'est promis. Je cherche encore !
- shehlee2014 (8/5): Beautiful Hotel - Boutique style, quaint hotel with a Portuguese vibe. Beautiful restoration of a historic building in a great location.
Welcoming and friendly staff.
Smooth check in.
Room:
Clean, comfortable with filtered water bottles, French press for coffee, nice touch.
Our room was facing the street, so noisy at all the times.
Bathroom clean, modern with all amenities.
White bathroom rug was stained.
Breakfast buffet:
A blend of Indian and Western items; made to order omelets, waffles, french toast and Dosa; fruits and cereals.
Afternoon tea:
Served in the courtyard by the pool.
Some snacks with tea/coffee...very relaxing.
We did not try the evening dinner served here.
Dinner:
The first night, had pizza with beer at the restaurant, was good; very relaxing.
Valentine's Day: Beautiful decorations.
Buffet dinner: Vast selection of dishes and desserts, very good.
A lot of food and shopping options close to the hotel on either side of street.
Close to waterfront, can walk to the fishing nets.
Courteous, friendly and helpful staff; helped arrange taxi to airport, thank you.
All in all, a good stay.
- 674loicc (10/5): Best place to come in forte cochi - Exquisite stay at hotel forte Cochin. Staff was very careful and available for any request. Indoor space is wonderful and a piece of history of Cochin
- Paul (7/5): Lovely hotel but no hot water.. - The hotel itself is stunning to look at from the outside and quite impressive on the inside too.
The service is friendly, welcoming and quite efficient.
The furnishings are in keeping with a period property and overall I enjoyed my stay. One of the reasons I chose this hotel, and the room in particular which I was happy to pay extra for, was because it had a bath.
Having not soaked in a bath for two weeks since leaving the U.K. all I wanted was a hot, yes HOT, bath.
Not a single drop of hot water came out of the taps in the evening, nor for the entire of the following morning. Several calls to reception, and even a visit from a staff member, couldn’t find me any hot water.
They offered to pay for my dinner from the night before, but wouldn’t go any further and include my bar bill nor discount my room as they’d already run the total through my card company. They did offer me a massage, which I declined.
So you could say they tried, but not hard enough. Not when the only reason I paid for a room upgrade was to have a bath.
It’s 2026! Surely bad plumbing is a thing of the past?! Clearly not.
Be warned, don’t stay here if you want a hot bath, or shower for that matter.
- Mirza Rais (10/5): -
- Sunshine16399575305 (10/5): Heritage to Luxary - Stayed at Forte Kochi recently and had a truly pleasant experience. The property beautifully blends heritage charm with modern comfort, giving it a very boutique luxury feel. The rooms are well-designed, spacious, and maintained to a high standard.
- Reena (8/5): -
- Muffaddal (1/5): Disappointing - Staff was excellent The original room 103 allotted did not have any ventilation and lights were dim. It was claustrophobic and my wife started feeling dizzy. The bathroom had an old room stench. We have to downgrade to basic category room.
- yoav (7/5): - Cool vibes, feels like you are visiting a museum, professional staff.
Good AC inside the room. No natural light in the room, its like going into a cave.
The AC in the common rooms is not really working well.
- 理佳 (10/5): おもてなしが素晴らしい、また是非泊まりたいホテル - スタッフが丁寧な対応で設備も料理もスパも素晴らしいホテル。プールに入る時間がなかったが綺麗で泳ぎたかった。スパでVAİSHNA VIさんが一生懸命やってくださって腰痛が楽になりました。ありがとう。 ないです
- Maddie (10/5): We had a lovely stay at forte kochi! Amazing building, the staff are very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Love - Beautiful stay in a lovely building. The pool is beautiful too.
- Esther (8/5): voortreffelijke lokatie met heerlijke keuken en voorzieningen - De architectuur en geschiedenis plus de comfortable kamers airco in gemeenschappelijke ruimtes
- Anita (10/5): -
- Iris (10/5): - Wunderbares 400 jähriges schön renoviertes Hotel im Zentrum von Fort Kochi. Gutes Restaurant. Sehr hilfsbereites und freundliches Personal. Auch den Pool haben wir sehr genossen. Das Hotel war rundherum super. Beim Fischmarkt und den so berühmten chinesischen Fischernetzen ist der Strand sehr sehr dreckig. Schade.
- Alexandre (10/5): -
- Jodi (9/5): - It was a beautiful place to stay with friendly staff and a great location!
- Marc (8/5): -
- Sjoerd (10/5): Superb! - The whole packages is just superb. The staff is amazing friendly. The rooms are beautiful maintained and in top condition. Poolside is very clean and the complimentary coffee and snacks at four are a nice moment to get out of the pool and enjoy a Yahtzee game in the shadow.
- Margherita (8/5): - The pool is lovely and the room was very characteristic!
- Layne (10/5): A beautiful spot in a great location - Beautiful hotel with a lovely pool to escape the heat. Super friendly attentive staff!
- RAKESH (9/5): -
- Arvind (10/5): - An exceptional stay in the heart of Fort kochi, with tastefully done rooms, super comfortable beds , delicious food and to top it all such fabulous service from the most courteous staff have ever seen at any property. A superb team such as this made the stay even more beautiful . Nothing
- Jessica (10/5): A beautiful piece of history that’s comfortable to stay in, conveniently located on Princess Street with very friendly s - The stunning architecture, the beautifully elegant spacious room overlooking the pool/courtyard, the warm service, the best relaxing massage ever! The breakfast fare
- MariskadP (10/5): The Best Heritage Hotel in Kochi - Beautiful Hotel, Nicely situated in Kochi. Close to the waterfront.
Staff more than helpfull. We enjoyed very much the heritage tour we took early in the morning and in the afternoon.
Nice pool. Great breakfast.
Beautiful rooms, nicely decorated.
Highly recommended for a stay in Kochi
- Olikara (5/5): -
- G5981NWdaniellec (10/5): Beautiful Kochi - Great experience, beautiful rooms, amazing food and warm hospitality. We loved every minute!
- marioanna (10/5): Ein traumhafter Aufenthalt, der wirklich zum Träumen einlädt. - Die Flexibilität des Teams war wirklich beeindruckend. Für uns wurde ein ganz besonderes Essen zubereitet – das Grand Visju Sadya. Es war nicht nur eine tolle Erfahrung, sondern auch unglaublich lecker. Ein rundum gelungenes Erlebnis, das uns in bester Erinnerung bleibt! Die Zimmer liegen alle zur Straßenseite, wodurch es nachts leider etwas lauter sein kann. Geräusche wie die Müllabfuhr oder bellende Hunde sind dabei hörbar und können den Schlaf etwas beeinträchtigen.
- Anoushka (10/5): -
- BoatGR (10/5): Great Hotel, even better staff - Great location on Princess Street with easy walking access to local sights. The atmosphere is very relaxed and this was reinforced in the hotel information where it advises you can wear what you wish but be respectful. I had a standard room that was very large and the room had everything I needed with toiletries and a mini fridge stocked with soft drinks and nibbles. The water at the hotel has been treated and the drinking water has been additionally filtered. As such ice and water provided at the hotel is safe to consume. The morning buffet is a blend of western, Indian, cereals and fruits. A good breakfast will certainly power you through the day. Staff throughout the hotel are exceptional and a particular shout out to Hotel Manager Jerin who is very friendly and easy to engage with to answer any questions you may have. I enjoyed my three nights at the hotel because the hotel is very good, but all the staff made my experience very enjoyable.
- Damian (9/5): Wonderful and stunning building - Beautiful property and well kept. Luxury in forte kochi They should do more to prevent mosquitoes
- Satoko (8/5): Magnificent historical building - In the middle of the center and good location if you stay a night or 2. The building is beautifully decorated and maintained. Outside is a little noisy if your room is faced to the main road. The pool is great but not many beach decks and not well layouted. The breakfast was kind of boring.
- Veerle (10/5): Don’t hesitate to book! - A great little hotel with lovely staff, amazing food, a great pool area, gorgeous bedrooms.
The added bonus of spa treatments on site was also great. Nothing… it was great!
- Léliane (9/5): Endroit reposant dans un cadre exceptionnel .Personnel au petits soins et très sympathiques. - Le calme ,les couleurs ,la piscine ,l’accueil ,le déjeuner,l’histoire du lieu inscrit dans l’architecture du lieu ,le côté très central et entouré des boutiques typiques.nourriture de qualité.personnel agréable et disponible .
- Michael (10/5): Fantastic place to stay and central for all activities - Love to way an old building has been renovated and kept its uniqueness! All the staff were fantastic and restaurant excellent; we ate there every night! Nothing
- Marie (8/5): Good experience, but not 5* - Beautiful historic building, nice pool area, very good food. Some aspects of the hotel are not 5*:
- Noise from the pool area due to big groups overtaking the pool and playing ball games, making it not very relaxing. This can also be heard from rooms by the pool due to limited soundproofing. For a 5-star resort with a small pool area, there could be more rules in place to make sure everyone can enjoy the space and relax.
- Staff in the restaurant are not proactive, especially at breakfast. No one comes over to take your order or explain the menu or ask if you would like a hot drink; you have to chase them.
- Staff are not very helpful or accommodating with requests, even for something simple like wanting to have lunch outside. In comparison to some lower star hotels we stayed in, some requests felt difficult.
- Mélanie (9/5): très bien en dehors de l'erreur de booking sur la chambre - Localisation
amabilité et professionnalisme du personnel
la piscine bruit de la rue dans les chambres sur rue et bruit de la piscine la journée
réservation sur le site booking d'une chambre qui ne correspondait pas au vu des photos (chambre supérieure non disponible le jour de notre arrivée et surtout ne correspondant pas à ce que booking avait réservé)
- Menaka (8/5): - Location, heritage building and decor.
- Shweta (10/5): Beautiful, comfortable, relaxing! - It has loads of character, great location, and excellent service!
- RoshanD228 (10/5): 5 Stars for this Hotel it’s Super - What a lovely quaint hotel in a perfect location. It has great food and the service is excellent, the staff is very helpful and attentive. It’s more than what we expected and would surely recommend this place highly. The rooms are comfortable and decent sized. It’s a must stay.
- Richard (10/5): Un hôtel charmant et super confortable - L’hôtel est très bien situé et très bien équipé. Toute l’équipe est aux petits soins. C’est top. La rue de l’hôtel est très passante.
- ChrisM745 (8/5): Beautiful hotel and location - What a stunning hotel, gives a real Portuguese vibe,
This hotel is stunning and right in the centre of Cochi which is also a beautiful city and easy to walk around.
Rooms are beautifully appointed with great amenities
On our visit we were advised the the menu was limited due to world issues so the menu we had for lunch on day one was the only menus offered, on the menu was pizza which was very good, service was a bit slow even though the restaurant wasn’t busy but the food was lovely.
We didn’t feel we could eat here for the next 2 days which forced us to go to local restaurants which was a great experience.
The pool area is stunning
Bar was lovely however it only provided beer or wine.
We enjoyed our stay and the location
- Victoria (10/5): -
- Sunshine22260953653 (10/5): Beautiful hotel in the heart of Fort Kochi - Beautiful hotel in the heart of Fort Kochi. Our room was spacious, well appointed & comfortable. The staff were friendly & welcoming. Pool area very pretty. Breakfast fantastic!
- stephenpP9315QT (10/5): Paradise in Kochi - A beautiful hotel in a great location. As near to perfection as it is possible to get. We loved it!
- robt810 (10/5): Lovely place to relax - Lovely oasis in Fort Kochi; cosy small hotel with very friendly staff for whom nothing is too much trouble
- 564malec (10/5): Unforgettable stay at the hotel. - I had unforgettable days in Fort Kochi Hotel. It’s location is unbeatable, the architecture and interior design is astonishing and what I liked the most: the people from the front desk. They were friendly, with an eternal smile and always helpful.
I wish I could go back soon.
- M9868LYandrewj (10/5): A lovely historic hotel in a great part of town - We had a great stay here - it’s a lovely historic hotel in the best part of town, with nice rooms, good food and friendly and helpful staff. It was the perfect start to our Kerala trip!
- veedebolster (10/5): Excellent in every way! - Excellent in every way: rooms, location, staff, food, pool area, spa treatments. A lovely hotel in the middle of everything.
We stayed for 4 nights and were very sad to leave.
The staff were so helpful and friendly, nothing was a problem. The rooms are gorgeous and clean, the bed super comfortable. The pool area is gorgeous and they serve coffee/tea and snacks every afternoon (includdd in price). This means people congregate there and so you get to meet other guests & share tips for things to see/do.
The restaurant is great. We intended to try different places every lunch and evening but actually ended up coming back to eat there more often because the food was so nice. Their paratha’s are addictive!!!
We absolutely loved our stay and would recommend this hotel to anyone/everyone. It was great!
- Andy (9/5): -
- JMKTMO (10/5): Saved the best for last - We recently completed our month-long tour of southern India by staying at Forte Kochi on Princess Street. This is a quaint boutique hotel that is perfectly located in the Old Fort area. The rooms are very comfortable with great air conditioning. Since it is an older building, the walls are very thick. The pool area is beautiful, and the lounge is comfortable and inviting. The breakfasts were great with their made to order dishes and the food at dinner was some of the best we had on our trip. These physical amenities are the least of what is impressive in a hotel. In a country where the staffs of hotels and restaurants go above and beyond for you...Forte's staff really does go above and beyond. From Jerin Joseph, who is the hotel manager, through to the housekeeping staff, we have never met a nicer and more accommodating group of people. They made the end of our trip very memorable. The only negative about the hotel is that since it is an older building, the bathrooms have very little counter space.
The hotel is also perfectly located within the Kochi Old Fort area. You walk out the door, and you are in the midst of great shops, amazing history like St. Francis Church, and wonderful restaurants. We went to another hotel for afternoon tea, a harbor cruise, and then dinner and while the hotel and its grounds were beautiful...it was in the middle of nowhere. You had to take a car for everything. At the Forte, some of the best of Kochi is just steps away.
We will always have a warm place in our hearts for Forte Kochi and the spectacular staff who made our staff so memorable. If we get back to Kochi...this is where we will definitely stay.
- Claire (10/5): - Lovely hotel well situated. Nice bar which can be rare! Nothing, all good.
- Robert (10/5): -
- Nanako (8/5): 観光するならここのホテル - スタッフがフレンドリー 朝の食事メニューが少ない
- Gaby (9/5): Traumhaft! - Wunderschön, charmant und mit excellentem Personal. Nichts
- Haruka (10/5): Comfortable stay with charming decor - The building and decor were even cuter than I expected! The location was also very convenient for walking around and exploring the area. They arranged a car to the airport for me, and the process was smooth and hassle-free. Nothing to note
- Kavya (8/5): -
- Sofia (8/5): -
- Leena (9/5): -
- DayTrip13840289728 (10/5): Nice - Good place and good atmosphere
- Escape30539760037 (10/5): Comfort and relaxation - Great food, comfort and service in a historic building. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. All the staff we met were polite and efficient and spoke decent English. Our room was very comfortable and clean and we enjoyed using the pool.
- Stephen (10/5): Fabulous - Superb high end hotel Nothing
- Philippe (6/5): Très beau bâtiment bien situé mais rapport qualité prix assez mauvais pour Kochi - La rénovation extérieure du bâtiment
L’amabilité du personnel , le restaurant Les chambres sombres bruyantes sans rangement ni douche ( pour personnes âgées ) la piscine inaccessible aux personnes âgées . Nous avons dû écourter notre séjour à cause d’un changement de vol sans pouvoir négocier un remboursement . Le taxi de va l’hôtel pour l’aéroport trop cher
- Vacation20979918853 (10/5): Beautiful hotel with old world charm and great service - A very beautiful heritage hotel with friendly and warm staff who went out of their way to make my stay memorable. I've stayed there 4 times now! All the staff were so nice and helpful. Rooms are super clean and a shout-out especially to my housekeeper Nandana for the cute towel animals and sweet goodnight notes on my bed - made me smile at the end of a long day. :)
- Hans (10/5): The place to stay in Kochi - So much to like, the staff is amazing with an exceptional level of service combined with genuine kindness. The hotel is very beautiful from the outside as well as inside. A special mention to the excellent tour guide for the very interesting complimentary visit of the area in the morning. We were also very impressed by the recommendations of the executive head chef before ordering dinner.
- vaishnavi (10/5): -
- paulfR6867NP (10/5): Recommended Trip - Nice hotel in the Portuguese style with many Portuguese features. Nicely positioned in a busy neighbourhood of Kotchi.
- Ritu (8/5): - Loved the food and vibes of fort kochi outside hotel there are lot of autos and other people waiting makes it vulnerable for tourist trap
- talkingpics (8/5): Pretty poolside restaurant. - This is a very nice heritage hotel with a fascinating history. We stayed for 2 nights in a nice clean room. The setting is very pretty and meals around the pool are enchanting. A slight downside is the slow service and staff querying my review when we checked out. I don’t think the hotel is 5 star quality but it’s a very good 4 star.
- RACMAN (8/5): Step in history in charming Kochi! - We spent 3 nights at Forte Kochi in February 2026.
The hotel is hosted in one of the most iconic and historical buildings of Kochi, right on the main street.
Location couldn't be better for shopping, sightseeing and hanging around this charming and intriguing corner of India.
The hotel is the result of an accurate and tasteful restoration that reflects the glorious past of the house and of Kochi itself.
We had an Imperial Room which was really comfortable and spacious with all the modern comforts and reflecting the colonial style of the entire property.
The courtyard and the pool are a wonderful spot to spend a few hours after exploring the area, to enjoy the daily traditional afternoon tea or a romantic dinner.
We ate there on our first evening and we had a scrumptious seafood meal, both plentiful and convenient!
Breakfasts are buffet style with a good selection and an additional small menu.
Service is wonderfully friendly, professional and the entire staff will make you feel really welcome!
Don't miss the early morning walking tour that the hotel offers every day. It's the perfect way to have an introduction to the rich history of Kochi and enjoy the area before it gets crowded.
Some areas we feel could be addressed to further enhance the overall experience:
- turndown service could be provided
- a welcome fruit basket in the rooms could be a nice touch as well as bathrobes in bathrooms.
In all Kochi is a very interesting destination. With its colonial atmosphere and rich history it is definitely not to be missed . Wandering in the different areas of the historic Fort Kochi and Matancherry is a unique experience which blends history, art, local culture and a touch of a unique India!
Thank you for a great stay! Valare nandi!
- Scenic16161408666 (10/5): Best of bests fort kochi❤️ - We had a wonderful stay at forte kochi. Stayed only for 1 night but we will definitely come back as we had our dinner at catch of kochi, the sea food served was soo yummy. And the staffs were so friendly and attentive from the doorman
- Clelia (7/5): -
- CHRISTOPHE (9/5): Très bel hôtel avec beaucoup de cachet au cœur de Fort Kochi - Le cadre est magnifique, l'hôtel est parfaitement entretenu, il possède un réel cachet. Tout est raffiné à défaut d'être complètement fonctionnel. Très joli espace piscine. Les chambres et les communs sont décorés avec beaucoup de goût. Le restaurant est excellent : la cuisine est variée et très fine. Emplacement hyper central pour visiter la vieille ville. Le personnel adorable et extrêmement serviable. Un très bel endroit, donc. Le lit était trop mou et très étroit pour deux personnes. La chambre côté rue était bruyante : l'insonorisation n'est vraiment pas optimale.
- Shameer (9/5): -
- Vasco (7/5): -
- Gunaseelan (10/5): Will definitely come back . - Centrally located . Extremely charming .
The food was great . All the staff were very friendly.
- Jane (9/5): A great visit in Kochi! - Lovely heritage property, good location, charming staff, excellent breakfast.
- Neha (10/5): -
- Sean Dunstan (10/5): Great spot for exploring Forte Kochi on foot and returning to a comfortable relaxing environment. - Interesting, comfortable property in the heart of Forte Kochi. Friendly, efficient staff and comfortable room.
- Reggie (10/5): -
- Nina (9/5): - Location was amazing The noise from outside - out room faced the AC generator of a nearby restaurant- and it was noisy all the same
- Peter (10/5): -
- Daniele (10/5): - Le manque de lumiere dans la salle de bain
- Naveen (10/5): - Very large rooms, good service, food fresh from the kitchen was good Buffet breakfast was average
- David (10/5): מלון מיוחד במיקום מנצח - מלון מהמם, מיקום מעולה, צוות מקסים. שירות איטי
- Mitchel (8/5): Nice for a visit to Fort Kochi - Great location, historical buildings, friendly staff Street noise at night
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