The Tower House, marking the spot of a 17th-century lighthouse, is one of the few hotels in Cochin that sits facing the Chinese fishing nets. The scallop-walled twin house looks somewhat like a ship, And indeed, boats were brought in on the high tide and parked downstairs in its stable and dry dock.

Stately colonial pillars hold up its vast high-ceilinged halls. The generously arched doors welcoming one to step into another world where time stretches pauses to watch the sunset and then moves ever so lightly towards dawn. Most of the 15 rooms  have large four-poster beds and bathrooms that happily accommodate, large tubs and windows that have views of the trees or the sea depending on where they are located. The furniture is a mix of different eras and the light pouring in through the windows, skylights and the vastness of the indoor spaces make for an unforgettable experience. This17th-century building gives a unique experience of the old world charm where sailors, travellers, traders, planters feasted and danced under chandeliers, suspended from high wooden ceilings.

It is one of the few hotels near the Kochi railway station that offer you the perfect heritage experience, and the stay is easily accessible from the bus stop too. Rewind, luxuriate and have an amazing time exploring the history of this exotic port city!