Marriott, Kochi
Lt Col D Purushothaman Pillay (Retd)
Kochi now boasts
of the newest-born Marriott on the planet.
This modern 5 star asset is a majestic, tall, elegant
brown structure in contemporary design, adjacent to the centrally located Lulu
Mall at Edapally. It is just 30 minutes away from the Airport and houses 274
luxurious rooms including 27 stately suites, pandering to the discerning tastes
of both the business and leisure traveler. The facilities include an attractive
swimming pool, a lavish Quan spa and an ultra-modern fitness centre. The 21st
floor houses the ‘Marriott Executive Lounge’ which offers breathtaking views of
the Kochi geography. It also serves as a perfect setting to host social events
and corporate meetings, having multiple choices of halls, each equipped with state-of-the-art
audio visual gear along with excellent catering options.
In this blog, I am presenting a quick glimpse of their
plush and expansive entry area which imbued the joyous spirit of Yuletide to
the hilt with the imposing presence of that central Christmas tree and all
other tasteful Noel embellishments that were handpicked to create the Yule
environment. There are also a few snaps that offer a quick peek into the
sumptuous Breakfast offering at their elegant lobby-level All Day Diner
"Kochi Kitchen," that we all so enjoyed on Christmas morning.
The suave and scholarly GM Vineet Mishra, with his sharp
intellect and power of observation seems to have demystified what the
present-day hospitality is in need of locally. Over the protracted evolution of
this gem of a hotel that he has carefully conceived, constructed and presented to us, he has
developed a profound understanding of the local milieu and what makes both Kerala
and the intrepid exploratory Malayali who inhabits it, tick. This charismatic leader has also ensured that each and every member on his team serves from their heart, I therefore sense a palpable happy soul residing in this marvelous place that was painstakingly created by him, with his utmost devotion.
This advent of an opulent Marriott has induced just the
right fillip to the flagging spirits of the local tourism sector. It is a very
welcome and exciting addition, indeed, to the vibrant Kerala hospitality scene,
which had become stagnant lately due to political paralysis and policy
uncertainties and therefore was starved of any fresh luxurious offerings off
late.
Sunday, 21 December 2014 will henceforth be remembered as a day Kerala redefined hospitality. Thanks to the visionary entrepreneur
Shri M A Yousuf Ali and his ever expanding EMKE Lulu Group, Kochi now boasts of
Kerala's first signature Marriott Hotel. It will now rank as the
"Grandest" 5 star hotel in the state.
In the days to come, I am positive Marriott will become
an integral part of innumerable happy memories and heartwarming celebrations
that many will delightfully create in their care. Wishing each and every member of the new Team Marriott A Merry Christmas & A Very Happy New Year!!!
Marriott Kochi, we extend you
a warm welcome into our lives in Kerala.
Kochi Marriott Hotel
Lulu International Shopping Mall Pvt. Ltd,
34/1111 N.H. 47, Edapally,
Kochi 682024, Kerala
Phone: +91-484 2840000 or +91-484 7177777
