Need to know
Rooms
18, including eight suites.
Check–Out
Noon; flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 2pm.
More details
Rates include a choice of Continental or South Indian breakfast, served in the Malabar Junction.
Also
The hotel prides itself on its art collection which showcases Kerala's cosmopolitan influences and sculptures and paintings are scattered throughout the Malabar House.
At the hotel
Ayurvedic spa treatments, free WiFi throughout, bicycles to borrow. In rooms: air-conditioning, flatscreen TV and DVD players, free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making facilities, luxe rain-style showers and inspired own-range toiletries.
Our favourite rooms
Each room has its own look, but the five Roof Garden Suites on the first floor, and the two-floored Malabar Suite are the most spacious and special. Rooms 10 and 11 have their own roof gardens and double-poster beds made from reclaimed pillars.
Poolside
The small pool right by the reception is suitable for a quick plunge, but this isn't really sunbathing territory, although there are a few loungers for bolder bronzers.
Spa
The hotel has two treatment rooms, where Ayurvedic treatments are on offer for those requiring a little R&R.
Packing tips
Mosquito repellent and wrist- and ankle-covering layers – particularly if you plan to sit by the swimming pool in the terrace restaurant.
Also
Smoking rooms and accessible rooms are available on request.
Children
All ages are welcome. Extra beds are €25 a night. Babysitting can be arranged with notice.