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The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam Reviews, Ernakulam

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The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam

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Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kochi (Cochin) 682 011, India
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4.5 of 5 stars 269 Reviews
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“Decent Business Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20 reviews 20 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Decent Business Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

I visited Cochin for a 5day business trip in Jaunary and had a pleasant and relaxing stay. The room was comfortable and spacious enough and the restaurant had a good variety of international dishes to ensure you are not left eating either just curry or the one non-curry option all week. You should be aware that power cuts in the... More

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Dear Guest, It is a pleasure to read your review, your comments in full will certainly be distributed at all levels .We are definitely looking into the power issue & will take further care that the same is corrected, I assure you that the lapses which were felt by you are noted & actioned .Overall thank you for leaving such... More

Bangalore, India
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Comfortable Hotel, Great place for a short break...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The location is just amazing! The view...awesome! The sunset boat cruise is an added bonus. The rooms are always clean and tidy. Very well maintained, comfortable room and bed. Bathroom clean and neat. Hotel staff here are the best in town. Very courteous and helpful. Always warm and welcoming, friendly and attentive.

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience with Tripadvisor. I am very happy to know that you had a wonderful stay. I am also delighted to read that you found our team very friendly and helpful and that you very much enjoyed your boat cruise experience. Please do... More

Bangalore
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Very Comfortable stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

The situation of the Hotel on the Marine Drive with a view of the Sea and Backwaters is awesome.More so since our room was facing the waters.i could enjoy watching the boats float by and wonderful sunset from the room.The lights on the building on the otherside of the shore at night was an enjoyable sight as also the lighted... More

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback on the Trip Advisor, it is a pleasure to read your review, your comments in full will certainly be distributed at all levels .We take our guest comments positively as it gives us a feedback were to improve. Apart from the Bubble cafe we also have the all new Pan Asian "SIAN" which... More

mumbai
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great walk...past Marine Drive....Good Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Best part about the Hotel is its near Marine Drive...which over looks the Sea...which is breathtaking...and really great for walks. Good location...Just across you can indulge in buying ...spices !!! Food is special at the Coffee Shop...Must try the Kerala delicacy !!! especially Puttu. Kochi is also treat for Non -vegetarian dishes. The hotel is a Taj Property...but can do... More

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guests, Greetings from the Gateway Hotel, Ernakulam! This has reference to your feedback pertaining to your stay at the hotel .At the outset, I would like to thank you for your patronage of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. Your feedback is indeed the pre-eminent barometer by which we can measure our achievements and shortfalls, in providing the best of... More

Bangalore, India
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great place for a short holiday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Happen to stay there with family for vacation and found its to be a beautiful place.... Situated on mrine drive, view from restraunt is really good. Breakfast spread could have been better.... Staff is very helping and supportive...... Remmi over there became favourite of my little one in a day.. Complimentary cruise by hotel is an added attraction and not... More

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guests, Thank you for your feedback and review of the hotel. We are indeed glad that we could touch you to the extent that you were encouraged enough to do such a wonderful review for us.We have also a Pan Asian Restaurant called "SIAN" which serves Chinese ,Japanese & Thai food & also has an interactive Tepankayi Counter.We have... More

mumbai
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“MarineDrive through”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Had a few business meetings and my hosts chose this hotel in ernakulum for me to stay and conclude the business meets as the hotel had good conference and board room for a meeting of 10 people along with good internet and vido conferencing facilities. On the exterior side, hotel had a good view of the sea and marine backwaters... More

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback on the Trip Advisor, it is a pleasure to read your review, apart from the rooms & the restaurants we have a banquet Hall Marina which gives a breath taking view of the Arabian Sea .We take our guest comments positively as it gives us a feedback were to improve. I once again... More

Los Angeles, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
14 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Top notch service for a short layover at Kochi with hidden deals”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Spenlid service that makes you feel pampered. Staff = Excellent; location = excellent. The map does not give you the best perspective with respect to first kochi and kochi.; Food = my experience was just ok, not over the top. I had ordered some Indonesian fried rice and Thai curry and have mixed reviews. The bubble cafe was good. The... More

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback on the Trip Advisor, it is a pleasure to read your review, your comments in full will certainly be distributed at all levels .We take our guest comments positively as it gives us a feedback were to improve. I once again thank you for your patronage with the Taj Hotels & Palaces. Me... More

New Delhi, India
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17 reviews 17 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
“Nice place to stop over at Cochin”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Stayed here for a day, when me and my wife were there in Kerala for a weekend trip. It was a nice place with nicely made rooms, and very good food. The hotel staff, as in the case of more Taj hotels, was very cordial and provided good service. The best part about this place is that it is situated... More

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback and review of the hotel. We are indeed glad that we could touch you to the extent that you were encouraged enough to do such a wonderful review for us. The mention about the location and the sunset cruise is noted. Me & my team look forward to welcome you to the hotel very soon. More

Dhaka City, Bangladesh
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35 reviews 35 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Simply Top Notch, Fantastic - The Taj Gateway, Cochin :-)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Wow! simply fantastic. The Taj Gateway Hotel is a must place to stay at Cochin for all. The marine drive walking area and view of backwater side is fabulous. I'm enjoying really. Room size is pretty big with nice balcony, sofa and bed is really comfy, toilet and bathroom is separated by glass with plenty of toiletries, safety locker is... More

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback and review of the hotel. We are indeed glad that we could touch you to the extent that you were encouraged enough to do such a wonderful review for us. Also noted the point to point feedback with regard to Bar Lounge, Sian Restaurant and the wonderful pathway of Marine drive. Thank you so much... More

Ludhiana, India
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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“Best stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This was the best hotel we stayed in this tour. Best location just on marine drive and next to boat jetty to catch boat to mattencherry, wellingdon,fort kochi. As we reached the hotel at 5 pm one complimentary boat trip was arranged by taj gateway people shivh was a good trip. Hospitality of courtsy tea coffee cookies before start of... More

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gateway e, Front Office Manager at The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback and review of the hotel. We are indeed glad that we could touch you to the extent that you were encouraged enough to do such a wonderful review for us. Also noted the point to point feedback with regard to sunset cruise and also request for your late check out. Me & my team look... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Taj Residency Ernakulam Kochi
Taj Residency Ernakulam Hotel Kochi
Address: Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kochi (Cochin) 682 011, India
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Region: India > Kerala > Kochi (Cochin) > Ernakulam
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Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
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