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State Tourism Award Winners

Taj Residency

Taj Residency located at the beautiful Marine Drive in Kochi is a landmark hotel in the skyline of Kochi. It is one of the first five star hotels from the Taj group of hotels to start operations in Kerala. Conveniently located on the Marine Drive, which is the busiest commercial hub in the city of Kochi, the hotel is just 45 minutes from the international airport at Nedumbassery. It is a Kerala Tourism award winner in the category of 'Best five star hotel' in Kerala.

The hotel offers some of the best amenities for clients in the business as well as in the leisure category. The hotel, by virtue of its location offers splendid views of the Kochi backwaters and also that of the harbour.

The hotel comes with Wi-fi internet connectivity and has five well-equipped meeting and event spaces.

Accommodation
Accommodation at Taj Residency comes in the form of 108 rooms and suites. While every view from the hotel is different, the things that matter will always be the same: Clean bathrooms, comfy beds and modern touches that surprise.

All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi internet connectivity, international direct dialing, voicemail service, mini-bar and electronic safe. The rooms here comprises the following categories: Superior Rooms, Superior Sea View Rooms, Executive Sea View Rooms and Deluxe Suites

Business and Leisure @ Taj Residency
For the business class clients, Taj Residency has an array of related services and facilities that include: 24-hour conference assistance, Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel, Audio-visual equipment, Copier / Facsimile facilities, Secretarial services and Currency exchange.

And those would love to unwind can try the swimming pool, sunset cruises, Spa or Ayurvedic massages.

Restaurants
From casual, all-day eateries to formal, fine dining, guests can look forward to a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks.

Blueflame; the poolside restaurant at Taj Residency has for its guests grilled seafood and barbeques as its specialty. This restaurant functions seasonally and is usually open from October to February.

At the Utsav restaurant, guests can savour traditional Indian fare, served in a deluxe ambience and a décor well suited to complement the fare.

Bubble Cafe - as the name says it all, this fun cafe faces the Kochi backwaters and has a see-through dome, offering all-day casual dining and multiple cuisines.

The retro bar - Harbour View at Taj Residency offers a lively ambience and provides picturesque waterfront views.

Event Space
From grand celebrations to intimate business meetings, the hotel provides an array of options. Whether you're looking for sweeping lawns, cozy conference rooms or mid-size private meeting venues, you're bound to find your ideal venue amongst the five event spaces at the hotel.

Waterfront - It is a perfect one for events, meetings, conferences and incentives. The venue can be extended out onto the adjoining lawns, which form a wonderful area for conference lunches, parties and cocktails.

Anchor - Well suited for small conferences, it can accommodate up to 80 people and is set in theatre-style.

Marina - Overlooking the Kochi Harbour, Marina has a seating capacity for around 40 people and is perfect for small meetings and gatherings.

Cascade - Comfortably accommodates around 30 people in theatre-style, it is a great option for a private get-together.

Beacon - With space for up to 20 people, it acts as the ideal space for board and committee meetings.

Whether you check-in at Taj Residency for work, play or a combination of both, this magnificent hotel, an icon of hospitality in Kerala, provides all its guests with spaces, services and helpful connections without fail when and where they need them.