Holiday Inn Cochin, Vyttila / Infopark corridor
Holiday Inn Cochin is a 5-star IHG hotel in the Vyttila/Infopark corridor of Kochi, with 209 rooms, five dining outlets, an outdoor pool and a spa, about 30 km from Cochin International Airport.
Live rates and availability confirmed at booking. All prices indicative — updated June 2026.
Holiday Inn Cochin — quick facts
- Category: 5-Star hotel
- Price: Typically ₹6,000–10,000/night
- Check-in / out: 14:00 / 12:00
- Rooms: 209
- Distance to COK airport: 30 km (~50 min by car)
- Nearest station: Vyttila Metro — 2 km (25 min walk)
Overview & Setting
Holiday Inn Cochin is a 5-star business hotel from IHG Hotels & Resorts, positioned on the NH Bypass at Chakkaraparambu Junction near Vyttila in eastern Kochi. The location places it within easy reach of the Infopark and Kakkanad IT belt while keeping the Marine Drive waterfront and Fort Kochi accessible by road. The hotel has 209 rooms and suites and works primarily as a corporate and transit base rather than a leisure resort.
The building is a modern high-rise with the full IHG service template: round-the-clock front desk, in-room dining, business facilities and a swimming pool. It draws a steady mix of IT visitors, MICE groups and families passing through Kochi. As a city hotel rather than a destination resort, its appeal rests on connectivity, branded consistency and a broad set of restaurants rather than on scenery, and it is one of the more recognisable international flags on the eastern side of Ernakulam.
Location & Getting There
The hotel sits on the National Highway Bypass, which keeps the Infopark Kakkanad area roughly 9 km away and the Vyttila Mobility Hub, Kochi's main bus-and-ferry interchange, about 2 km away. Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery is around 30 km north, a drive of roughly 50 minutes depending on traffic. Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town railway stations are both within 7–9 km. The Kochi Metro's Vyttila station is close enough for guests heading to the city centre to use the line, which avoids the heavier road traffic between Vyttila and the waterfront. The bypass position is the hotel's main practical strength: it keeps the airport, the IT corridor and the southern suburbs all reachable without crossing the congested old city centre.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with flat-screen televisions, work desks, minibars and tea and coffee facilities, with bathrooms that combine a bathtub and shower. Executive Rooms add access to the Executive Lounge, with breakfast and evening refreshments, which suits business guests who want a quieter check-in and workspace. Suites provide a separate sitting area for longer stays. The decor is contemporary and functional rather than ornate.
Dining
The hotel runs five food and beverage outlets. Masala is the all-day multi-cuisine restaurant, serving buffets and an à la carte menu that covers Kerala and pan-Indian dishes alongside international fare. Roma handles Italian cooking for lunch and dinner. Deli KC is the café and patisserie for snacks and coffee, Stadia is a sports bar with live screenings, and Oasis serves drinks and light bites by the pool. The spread is broad enough that most guests do not need to leave the property for meals.
Amenities, Spa & Pool
Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout. The hotel carries IHG's Kids Stay & Eat Free programme, which makes it practical for families travelling with children. Banquet and meeting halls handle conferences, training sessions and social events, and the hotel arranges airport and city transfers on request.
Experiences & Things to Do Nearby
The Lulu International Shopping Mall at Edappally, one of India's largest malls, is about 8 km away. The Hill Palace Museum at Tripunithura, the former seat of the Cochin royal family and now a museum complex, lies roughly 6 km south. Marine Drive's waterfront promenade is about 7 km away, and historic Fort Kochi, with its Chinese fishing nets, churches and spice-trade streets, is around 15 km by road and a half-day outing in its own right.
Who It's Best For
Holiday Inn Cochin is best for business travellers visiting the Infopark and Kakkanad IT corridor, for guests who want a reliable branded stay near the highway and airport route, and for families who can take advantage of the Stay & Eat Free offer. IHG One Rewards members earn loyalty points and benefits on qualifying stays, which adds to its draw for frequent corporate guests. The mix of five dining outlets, a pool and meeting facilities also makes it a workable base for short conferences and training programmes. Travellers whose main goal is the backwaters or Fort Kochi heritage may prefer a property closer to the water, but for a well-connected, full-service city stay this is a dependable choice.
Holiday Inn Cochin — room types
| Room | What you get |
| Standard Room | Air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, work desk, minibar and tea/coffee facilities, with bathtub-and-shower bathrooms. |
| Executive Room | Upgraded rooms with Executive Lounge access, including breakfast and evening refreshments. |
| Suite | Larger rooms with a separate sitting area, suited to longer corporate stays. |
Dining at Holiday Inn Cochin
| Outlet | Cuisine / type |
| Masala | Multi-cuisine buffet and à la carte restaurant |
| Roma | Italian restaurant |
| Deli KC | Café and patisserie |
| Stadia | Sports bar |
| Oasis | Poolside bar |
What's near Holiday Inn Cochin
| Landmark | Distance | Approx. on foot |
| Vyttila Mobility Hub | 2 km | ~24 min walk |
| Lulu International Shopping Mall, Edappally | 8 km | short taxi/auto |
| Marine Drive promenade | 7 km | short taxi/auto |
| Fort Kochi | 15 km | short taxi/auto |
| Hill Palace Museum, Tripunithura | 6 km | short taxi/auto |
| Infopark Kakkanad | 9 km | short taxi/auto |
Distances are straight-line estimates; walking times assume roughly 12 minutes per km. Confirm routes locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holiday Inn Cochin located?
It is on the NH Bypass at Chakkaraparambu Junction near Vyttila in eastern Kochi, close to the Infopark and Kakkanad IT corridor and about 30 km from the airport.
How far is the hotel from Cochin International Airport?
Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery is roughly 30 km north, around a 50-minute drive depending on traffic.
How many rooms does Holiday Inn Cochin have?
The hotel has 209 rooms and suites.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is by 12:00 noon.
What dining options are available?
There are five outlets: Masala (multi-cuisine), Roma (Italian), Deli KC (café), Stadia (sports bar) and Oasis (poolside bar).
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a 24-hour fitness centre.