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Koder House is a three-storeyed
heritage boutique hotel opposite the beach at Fort Kochi , Kerala , India .
Until recently, it belonged to the most illustrious Cochin Jewish family,
the Koders. This House had been a host to Presidents, Prime Ministers,
Viceroys, Ambassadors and prominent dignitaries. This dwelling also finds a
prominent place on Intach's list of heritage sites, and a visit to Fort
Kochi is considered to be incomplete without a visit to this historic
monument.
The Koder House was reconstructed over an early nineteenth century
Portuguese mansion. It is believed to have been structured and gabled in
Europe and shipped to Cochin. Its windows are said to be made of glass
imported from Belgium.
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ACCOMMODATION
Koder House offers Deluxe Suite and Junior Suite.The deluxe suites offer a
large bedroom, a state-of-the art bathroom and a sitting room, all done up
luxuriously. The heritage theme is carefully maintained in the draperies,
furnishings and all the accessories. All suites overlook the park leading to
the beach. There are twin-bed and double-bed options.
Whereas the junior Suite is on the right hand side as you enter Koder House.
It is slightly smaller than the Deluxe suites, but also offers an extremely
luxurious bedroom, living room and bathroom. The bedroom, like in the other
suites has an inviting four poster bed, with a ultra-thick mattress and
exquisite silk throw.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
Koder House offer facilities of Jacuzzi, Multicuisine Restaurant, Plunge
Pool, Serena Spa, Hanging Bridge, Business Centre and Services include
Foreign exchange, electronic safe, internet data port and cable TV in each
room, doctor-on-call and laundry.
Restaurant
The restaurant is named Menorah in tribute to the heritage of its original
owners, the Koders. It serves predominantly continental and Indian cuisine,
with an emphasis on Seafood – the beach, after all is just a short walk
away. The menu is extremely select and revised regularly.
Plunge Pool
The restaurant overlooks the plunge pool in the courtyard. The two heritage
doors set in the far wall add to the ambience here. As dusk falls, the
lights come on and you are plunged into a different atmosphere.
Hanging Bridge
How would you like to walk over a street and into the house opposite? You
can! Well almost. The hanging bridge leads off the second floor into the
building opposite, supposedly Samuel Koder’s office. The entrance into the
other building has been walled off, but you can still stand on the bridge
and relive the feeling.
Serena Spa
Koder House is one of the few hotels in India to offer the wellness
therapies and treatments offered by the international Spa organizations,
Serena Spa.
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