Tower House, Fort Kochi

A lovely heritage house-turned-hotel in the historic fort area of old Cochin. Across from the hotel, the coast is lined with the area's iconic Chinese fishing nets. The hotel is well located if you only have a day or two before a houseboat tour of the Kerala backwaters. Breakfast is a very simple spread and the rooms are comfortable enough. The pool looks nicer in photos than in person. But overall, the hotel is good value.