Tamarind Easy Hotel inaugurated
The first ever Yatri Nivas-turned-Tamarind Hotel has been
inaugurated at Kollam by Mr. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, Minister for Tourism. This
venture by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) is located on the banks
of the Ashtamudi backwater. The attractions here include a multi-cuisine open
air restaurant, 24 air-conditioned rooms and a conference hall with a capacity
of 100.
Apart
from this, travellers can have a relaxing cruise through the backwaters of Kollam
in the boats offered by the hotel. There are two safari boats, two speed boats
and four pedal boats. Mr. Cheriyan Philip, Chairman, KTDC, has said that Tamarind
Easy Hotels strive to make staying in Kerala more comfortable and affordable.
Efforts are on to transform many existing government owned hotels into Tamarind
Hotels, he added.
