Get-aways for the business and the leisure traveler in one and the same destination; that was the client’s brief for this highrise 5 star property in scenic Kerala. This 5 star Hotel by the KGA group at scenic Kochi in Kerala, had to be designed for the sharp business and vacationing traveler who appreciates sophistication and simplicity, combined with the convenience of the latest features and value for money. A luxury hotel, which would conform to Crowne Plaza Standards. Crowne plaza is an upscale brand in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations offering business travelers high levels of comfort, service and amenities.

The orientation and dynamic form of the edifice are responses to the location which boasts of prominent frontage to the highway in one direction, and the view of the backwaters on the other. The arrangement of the guest rooms are defined by

the view and the highway. The public areas are raised on a podium so as to be level with the main road which is elevated along the frontage. Landscape atop the podium seamlessly continues down to ground level, extending up to the river/ backwater which it meets as a promenade.