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Hotel Arches

3.0 star property
Art Deco Kochi hotel in Fort Kochi with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1/341, Rose Street, Next to St. Francis Church, Kochi, Kerala, 682001
  • St. Francis Church
    3 min walk
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
    5 min walk
  • Vypeen Island
    6 min walk
  • Cochin (COK-Cochin Intl.)
    83 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room , 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Kochi

At Hotel Arches you'll be 0.7 km (0.5 mi) from Fort Kochi Beach and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Spice Market. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Fort Kochi hotel include Mattancherry Palace and Cochin Shipyard.

What's nearby

  • Chinese Fishing Nets - 5 min walk
  • Fort Kochi Beach - 9 min walk
  • Mattancherry Palace - 3 min drive
  • Spice Market - 3 min drive
  • Bolgatty Palace - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Valarpadam Station - 14 min drive
  • Lissie Metro Station - 19 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jetty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kashi Art Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loafer's Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trouvaille Cafe and Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪French Toast Fort - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arches

Art Deco Kochi hotel in Fort Kochi with free parking
Some rates at Hotel Arches are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Arches. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Kochi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1964
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Arches offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: INR 300 for adults and INR 200 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Arches

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately INR 300 for adults and from INR 200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: GoPay and MobilePay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, GoPay and MobilePay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Arches Cochin
Arches Hotel
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Arches Hotel Kochi
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Arches?

Hotel Arches offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Arches?

Yep, Hotel Arches has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Arches?

Yep, Hotel Arches is a short 9-minute walk from Fort Kochi Beach.

What makes Hotel Arches a romantic place to stay?

Late-night room service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Arches.

Is Hotel Arches family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Arches is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Arches serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Arches?

No, Hotel Arches does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Arches?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Arches's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Arches?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Arches?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Arches Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in Fort Kochi
The five of us stayed for two nights across 3 rooms. the rooms were very clean and quiet. The staff at the hotel are very friendly and polite and always willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Unhappy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooftop breakfast was nice and ceiling shower in the bathroom was nice touch. Was disappointed that the bed clothes didn't get changed, new toilet paper was not added when the rolls run out, the bathroom towel mat was not changed. The room was also infested with mosquitoes which made sleeping almost impossible a couple of the nights. We were also asked for the keys to the room on two separate occasions from the reception staff on the grounds that if we wanted our room cleaned, even though the cleaning staff had keys and had cleaned our room on the previous days. I would never stay in this hotel again and would not recommend it for anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location, large rooms, housekeeping could be better, scratchy sheets, AC and wifi is sporadic. Breakfast on the rooftop was nice but food quality was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Venu, Toronto, Canada

okay to stay. Crowded surroundings
Hotel is an old establishment. Parking is difficult. No drive in access to the hotel. Courteous staff and refreshing set up for breakfast on the roof top. Can't justify any comparison to four star hotels in the city. can't give more than a 2 star rating. Certainly, the staff do try their best in offering their services. That is the most comforting part of the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very helpful. Great location to explore fort kochi on foot . Very quiet and peaceful area . Good restaurants in the area. We really enjoyed Fusion Bay. Food in hotel good.

10/10 Excellent

Amrit, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
I loved this place, we arrived late and the staff still put together a small meal plate even though it was 11 pm for us as we had been travelling all day with no dinner. The hotel location is great and so beautiful inside as well as a real bargin!

10/10 Excellent

deb, sarasota, florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
convenient and comfortable
walkable to attractions, attentive staff, noce rooftop breakfast, comfortable room...recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming boutique hotel in the heart of Fort Kochi
This was our first trip to India and we are so glad we stayed at Arches Hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel is right in the center of Fort Kochi area and within minutes walk to the Chinese fishing nets and beach area. There are many small eateries surrounding the hotel as well as shops selling clothing, handicrafts, spices and books. There are a few foreign exchange centers also with good rates. The hotel itself is very clean and the room is very comfortable. Hot showers and cold AC makes a big difference when you are coming back sweaty and hot from walking around town. The breakfast is delicious and you can order eggs or enjoy the daily dosa or appam breakfast with fruits, cereals and bread among the selection. If you need help getting some things like medicine or fruits, the staff will go out of their way to help you get it. Also they can arrange tours and taxis to airports.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Our stay was pleasant. Will go back if opportunity arises.

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restful Stay
Hotel Arches is a small, but beautiful, boutique hotel with a great location for walking tours of Fort Cochin, massages, cooking classes, and Kathakali performances. Our visit was during low season, so it seemed quiet and peaceful for a comfortable stay.

6/10 Okay

Glen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming
Very helpful and friendly staff - only disappointment for us was the breakfast which was a little underwhelming.

8/10 Good

Penny, Edmonton, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location
This hotel is in a great location for Fort Kochi, restaurants and shops and sites in walking distance. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Suneel, SFO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, comfortable hotel
Very friendly & helpful staff

6/10 Okay

michael, Australia

Good price
small hotel but comfortable the food on the roof top restaurant pretty pathetic mainly catering for European taste breakfast was ok as long as you order any thing special the day before front desk very helpful enjoyed our stay lots of shops around good spot overall for price better food around the area and lots of mosquitos

8/10 Good

Boots, Delhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cruiser, comfy, safe
Middle of fort area, old but nice hotel. Standard indian Hiram bathroom. Good hot water. Good is ok, not great. Staff mostly friendly, especially management. Nice rooftop breakfast.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
pricey but not up to standard
minimal service. they say yes for everything but cannot deliver

10/10 Excellent

Don, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Very pleasant hotel with large rooms, friendly staff and good facilities. We were upgraded to the hotel suite which was a large, well-appointed very comfortable room. The hotel is very well located near to the historic area of the Chinese fish nets and walking distance to restaurants, bars, craft and art shops etc. Staff were helpful and friendly. Indian style breakfast on the top floor was very good.

8/10 Good

Aftab, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location for sightseeing. Very friendly service both at the reception-being welcomed by garland was a first- as well as Rooom Service and the Restaurant. Good breakfast choice, which was included in price. Good alcarte menu too. On the whole a very good value for money. Definitely will recommend.

8/10 Good

T, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a great location
Lovely, quaint hotel in the heart of Fort Cochin. Walking distance from most places you'll want to visit. Friendly staff, nice rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Sulo, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hotel
Lovely hotel with great food. Very aesthetic. I will definitely come back and stay for a longer period. Great location less than 5 minutes walking distance from Fort Cochin the nerve centre of all happenings.

10/10 Excellent

meridien, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Booked a room last minute, was surprised at the hotel. It was decorated nicely, the staff were all very kind (except for the server during breakfast; he was a little cold.) There was a huge thunderstorm and the power went out all over the neighborhood but it came back on after a few seconds at the hotel; I'm guessing they have a generator. All in all, I'd definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Hotel
Lovely hotel with European standard cleanliness. We had a delux double room. The bed was very comfortable and nearer a Superking in size. The Wifi worked very well in the room. And the continental breakfast in the rooftop restaurant was also very good. The staff were very helpful and organised trips and taxis. It might be worth knowing the taxi to the airport booked thru the hotel was cheaper than the advertised fare around town.

8/10 Good

Abhishek, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Review of Hotel Arches-Fort Cochin
This was worth every penny we spent. The staff welcomed us very well.....the housekeeping staff, the counter manager everyone was very polite and helpful. The breakfast was just awesome with choices of Indian,English and Continental breakfast. We did not enjoy the dinner though.Lunch was always outside the hotel. The hotel is closeby to few attractions like chinese fishing nets,st.francis church,santacruz basilica etc. Shopping options are in the vicinity. Eating out options are also closeby.I would recommend this hotel to others

10/10 Excellent

Darshan, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location
Hotel is located very nicely near the beach & other tourist attractions like Chinese fishing nets, Churches & Synagogues. Reception staff was very courteous & friendly. Room service was also satisfactory.