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Sydney, Australia

A lovely experience again

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 16 Feb 2020
For the second time, The Old Courtyard excelled!
Re-visited Cochin in January and was amazed that some of the staff and the owners remembered me.
The addition of a spa pool in the courtyard is fantastic to soak in the sun and relax after a day of touring and work.
Service is too attentive and to detail, offering a selection of herbal teas is most welcome and so is the lunch menu of the day. Had an excellent meal comprising of fresh vegetables in a home cooked style and the taste of the prawn curry still lingers! Thanks to all at the Old Courtyard for another great experience and shall re-visit in time.
Keep up what you are doing and good luck to Rose and Jacob for maintaining a property with such consistence !
5 *****
Date of stay: January 2020
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Rosemary Kuruvinakunnel, General Manager at The Old Courtyard Hotel, responded to this review
Responded 24 Feb 2021
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your revisit and great review. We were very happy to welcome you once again.
It is always a pleasure to have you visit us.
Sincerely,
Manager
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Reviewed 25 January 2020

The Old Courtyard Hotel is in an excellent location and is an older style Hotel with heaps of character, it is an old Indo-Portuguese architectural building, the floorboards are huge, and the furniture is so comfortable. We found the staff to be very friendly and extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble. There are plenty of places to eat in the evening within walking distance, this hotel is in the centre of things in Fort Kochi, and an excellent place to stay. Not only are the hotel staff great but Meena at the Travel Desk is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, she made our stay all the more enjoyable. We can really recommend this hotel as a great place to stay.

Date of stay: January 2020
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donyarosa, Manager at The Old Courtyard Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 27 January 2020

Dear Ian,
Thank you for your great review! Our team is very happy to know that your stay with us was memorable.
Meena was happy to help .
We hope to see you again soon!
Sincerely, Manager

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Reviewed 19 January 2020

Fort Kochi was very busy. It did tax my driving in India a little. People, motorbikes, tuktuks, cars. Fortunately I did get to park right outside the hotel. The hotel was beautifully presented, with a lovely room, and the courtyard had a small pool. We ate elsewhere in the evening, but had breakfast, which was sufficient, though not the best. Very friendly staff (as throughout our stay in India).

Date of stay: December 2019
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donyarosa, Manager at The Old Courtyard Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 21 January 2020

Dear Jake,
Thank you for your review. We appreciate that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are sorry to hear that you did not find your breakfast unsatisfactory. The breakfast for USD$ 3/- only, includes continental breakfast with choice of eggs, fruit, juice and Indian breakfast option, plus the option to eat inside or outside in the little garden, is a good deal. Perhaps if you tell us exactly what was wrong with it for that amount of money, we can improve breakfast.
Sincerely, Manager

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Reviewed 8 January 2020 via mobile

Really enjoyed our stay here, the best in Kochi after moving around between side trips. The staff were super friendly and cooked us our best meal in Fort Kochi.

The room - spacious, clean, brilliant hot shower and v powerful (same as a Western power shower... 👍)!

The pool was also great, nice and cool and super clean. 10/10 would make sure to go to this hotel again if I came back.

Date of stay: January 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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donyarosa, Manager at The Old Courtyard Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 10 January 2020

Dear Louis,
Thank you for your great review! We, the team are very happy to have made your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We would love to be able to welcome you again in the future!
Best, Manager

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Reviewed 8 January 2020

The Old Court Card is an old heritage hotel in the colonial-style. It is located in the center of Fort Kochin and is a very nice hotel. You should be aware, however, that you can hear almost everything through the walls. But we had very quiet neighbors so this wasn't a problem for us. There is a little pool in the inner courtyard, but unfortunately, there is no longer a tree in the patio.

The most notable feature is the wonderful staff. Everybody is super friendly and always extremely helpful. Especially Thomas, the receptionist and night porter, was always ready with a smile, and his dedication to the customer was absolutely amazing. He was there around the clock for us, so much so that we really wondered when he ever had a chance to sleep. He helped us in so many ways both large and small that we want to send him our sincere thanks for his extraordinary and charming support. He is truly a gem.

We highly recommend this nice hotel and its fantastic staff.

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Date of stay: January 2020
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donyarosa, Manager at The Old Courtyard Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2020

Dear Sir,
Thank you for your very nice feedback. Yes, we lost the mango tree due to lightning. That is why we needed to change the ambiance in the courtyard.
Thomas will definitely be informed of your great feedback on his service. And his dedication will be acknowledged.
We hope to see you soon at the Old Courtyard Hotel.
Sincerely,
Manager

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Reviewed 6 January 2020

What a special place! We stayed here for several nights and found the staff to be charming and helpful, our room was clean and full of character with wooden floors, lovely furniture and comfortble beds (covered with mosquito nets). This was my first visit to India and although we went on to stay in several places, it was hard to beat this hotel. Brekfast also really good with chef who is flexible and will cook according to needs (recommend the omelette). Lots to do and see nearby including crafts shops, beer and wine bar, good restaurants and walks near the beach. Staff recommended an early morning walk to see the local fishermen bring in their catches on the beach, very worthwhile.

Date of stay: January 2020
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donyarosa, Manager at The Old Courtyard Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2020

Dear Madam,
Thank you for your great feedback. We are very happy that you have enjoyed our property during your stay. We hope to see you again at the Old Courtyard Hotel.
Sincerely, Manager

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