Marriott International has opened Port Muziris, a Tribute Portfolio hotel, in Kochi, India, it was announced yesterday by Twenty14 Holdings, the hospitality investment arm of LuLu Group International.
The first-ever Tribute Portfolio hotel in South Asia, marks the fifth Marriott International property in Kochi located just 300m from Cochin International Airport.
Tribute Portfolio unites a family of over 30 independent hotels across the globe.
The name of the hotel – Port Muziris — is rooted in the history of the region.
Muziris was an ancient harbour, dating back to at least the 1st century BC.
Neeraj Govil, area vice-president, south Asia, Marriott International, said: “The addition of the Tribute Portfolio in Marriott International’s brand footprint for south Asia reinforces our continued focus on providing a diverse collection of prime, distinctive properties across high-potential markets in the region.
“Port Muziris is going to add to the efforts to make Kerala a world-class tourism destination.
“At Twenty14 Holdings, we strive to keep our peerless hospitality growing by ensuring that each of our hotels is unique in its identity, intent and immersion,” said Adeeb Ahamed, managing director of Twenty14 Holdings.
Port Muziris, a Tribute Portfolio hotel features 54 artistically designed rooms, including three executive suites. “The hotel design evokes grandeur and is reminiscent of the heritage residences found in Kerala,” the statement adds.
The hotel offers a range of dining options, each with its own unique flavours and identity. Other highlights include a swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness centre and a flexible 3,300sqft banquet and meeting space.
Another feature of the property is the art that is on display at the hotel lobby, rooms, restaurants, banquet venues and exterior.
Harish Gopalakrishnan, general manager of Port Muziris, A Tribute Portfolio hotel, said: “We are confident that this new Tribute Portfolio hotel will provide a truly unique and dynamic experience to guests who are curious to discover and dig into the community.”
Yusuffali M A, chairman of LuLu Group International, inaugurates Port Muziris u2013 A Tribute Portfolio hotel in the presence of V J Kurian, managing director, CIAL; Ashraf Ali M A, executive director, LuLu Group International; Adeeb Ahamed, managing director, Twenty14 Holdings; Ranju Alex, market vice-president, Marriott International; and members of the legislative assembly Roji M John, Hibi Eden and Anwar Sadath in Kochi.
