Vivanta by Taj is one of the most luxurious resorts in the scenic town of Kumarakom in Kerala. The hotel building is a 150-year old bungalow built by Henry Baker, an English missionary. The rustic environment around the building is still kept intact. The hotel provides an amazing view of the lagoon. The suites and villas in the property are elegantly designed and are equipped with all the luxuries you can expect.
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Vivanta by Taj in Kumarakom is one of the best five-star resorts in the town. The natural environment in and around the property is beautiful. The lagoon looks serene and delightful. You can enjoy learning special dishes from the chefs at the restaurant. There are so many activities offered at the hotel and each one of them are worth trying, especially the backwater cruise. But since the atmosphere is a little rustic, you cannot expect the look of the property to be very modern.
Vivanta by Taj is one of the best five-star resorts in Kumarakom. The town of Kumarakom is a beautiful backwater destination located in the Kottayam district of Kerala. The Taj hotel is more than a century old and was built by Henry Baker, an English missionary. The bungalow he built is famously known as the little jewel of Kumarakom. The bungalow later turned into a five-star hotel with a rustic environment. The heritage rooms, endearing cottages and the luxury pool villas of the hotel have a graceful design with all the comforts.
The hotel has three restaurants namely Currymen, Easy and Open. They serve specially designed meals with seafood being the specialty. The hotel also offers awesome backwater cruises where guests can cherish some of the most splendid views of Kumarakom. Apart from this, there is a fitness centre, Ayurveda spa and plenty of leisure services at the hotel. The banquet halls in the hotel are ideal for business meets and wedding receptions
Superior Charm rooms have an indoor space of 272 to 317 sq ft. They look modern with influences of Kerala architecture. These rooms have a mini bar, DVD player, LCD television and retro designed bathrooms with a bathtub. Guests here can enjoy a one-hour boat ride in the lake.
The Deluxe Delight rooms are located around the lagoon. They are cosy cottage structures with a balcony and lagoon view. They have an indoor space of 378 sq ft. The rooms have easy access to the fitness and business centres and dining areas.
The Deluxe Allure Villas are located around the lagoon and have an indoor space of 378 sq ft. These are spacious and luxurious villas with large glass doors that open to a veranda. The villas have an open-air garden shower. The villas have private sit-outs amid lush greenery and a serene lily pond.
The Premium Temptation Villas are the most luxurious rooms in the hotel. They provide maximum privacy. They have private sit-outs and private plunge pools with a Jacuzzi amid lush greenery and the exhilarating experience of open-air garden showers. The large glass doors open to a veranda with a chaise lounge and Kerala coir swing. Spread across 1600 sq ft, the villa offers superb views of the Vembanad Lake
