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Hotel Arches

3.0 of 5
Rose Street | next to St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682001, India
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I stayed at the Hotel Arches for a week during a visit to India for a friend's wedding. The staff from the moment I arrived until I left were attentive and friendly. One of the managers even helped me put on a dhoti (traditional Keralan clothing) for one of the wedding celebrations! Food was great (although, like a lot of... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This was our first evert stay in India, We arrived, very tired at around midnight and I said to the man who let us in 'Thanks for waiting for us, I hope we didn't keep you up', to which I recieved a grunt in return. Nice way to welcome us to India! Anyway we were taken up to our room,... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We stayed at this hotel for one night but the manager made sure our stay would be memorable! He greeted us as soon as we got off the taxi, sensed that we were tired and kindly asked us to take a rest before going downstairs to have dinner at their restaurant. Their welcoming drink ( coconut water) was truly appreciated.... More

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Ferney-Voltaire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

I stayed in the hotel with my wife for 6 nights in the only suite of the hotel. Naturally the suite was more expensive but money was well spent, as it was spacious and well equipped. The hotel only has 11 rooms, although it looks bigger. Breakfast is served on the terrace. Thick pineapple juice every morning is not my... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

We booked on-line,and it took us a good hour to get to Fort Cochin. What a pleasant surprise it was to get to our hotel and find a clean and hospitable place to enjoy our vacation. The washrooms are cleaner than any I've seen in India. Its a great location to wake up and take a walk on the beach.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed for 2 nights. Very friendly owner. Rooms are spacious and clean. And have aircon which is a great benefit in May! Very delicous breakfast on the roof top restaurant. Very close to all sights in Kochi! Perfect stay!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I booked this hotel almost a month and a half prior to the stay for our last night in Cochin. It certainly ruined the potential high notes we could have ending our wonderful trip to Kerala. Got to the hotel around 8h30pm tired from a day of driving only to be told that the hotel is overbooked. They offered to... More

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Hotelarches, Manager at Hotel Arches, responded to this review
5 June 2013

We believe it is important to hear both sides of the happenings, therefore we forward our response. The booking was enquired by a third party online agent. We were fully occupied on those dates; we conveyed the matter to the agent, as there is no option to contact the guest directly. The guest was right; they arrived at the hotel... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

I was actually booked into another 'homestay' hotel on a parallel street - not knowing about Arches. Came across this hotel while walking around the streets and looked up TripAdvisor. We were in Cochin for the RikshawRun (Cochin to Shillong - http://globaladventurists.com) and needed a comfortable hotel for 5 nights. The location, the quality, the rates were perfect. In fact,... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I was booked to stay at the secret garden.several times before arriving i had called them becoz they had not taken any advance from me for the booking, but upon arrival I was told most matter of factly that some one had made a mistake, and they said it was normal for such mistakes to happen but there was no... More

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Kochi (Cochin), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

One of the best hotel experience you can get worldwide at such price. Had a great time there. Excellent service quality.staffs are very co-operative .internet just for 40 rupees. But dont have a pool. Heard it have a pool service now from a friend of mine.Make it your first choice if you are going to fort kochi.

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What travellers say

  • Rooftop restaurant(11)
  • Fort Cochin(11)
  • Very good(8)
  • Chinese fishing nets(6)
  • St Francis church(5)
  • Great location(4)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(4)

Additional Information about Hotel Arches

Address: Rose Street | next to St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682001, India
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Region: India > Kerala > Kochi (Cochin)
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
#6 Family Hotels in Kochi (Cochin)
#20 Business Hotels in Kochi (Cochin)
#23 Romantic Hotels in Kochi (Cochin)
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Built at the heart of enchanting historic Fort Cochin across from the famous St.Francis Church, Arches distills and blends the essence of our European heritage and cosmopolitan temperament. The hotel’s beautifully detailed colonial architecture welcomes you into a cool respite of tile floors and wooden ceilings. Come enjoy the warmth of our traditional furnishings, handcrafted by local master cabinetmakers. Each room has a well-appointed modern bath and air conditioning for your comfort. Stay in touch at our modern business center with internet access. Open Room- our roof top restaurant has quite a panoramic view and serves a fine cuisine, a fusion of east and west. Take in the charming tree top vista of the settlement’s roofs and spires under traditional tiled entertainment space. Be assured that hotel staff and management will do their utmost to make your stay both pleasant and convenient during your visit in our community ... more   less 
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Hotel Arches Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India

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