Royal Castle

The rooms are neat, cozy, air conditioned, and have clean toilets and premium bath fittings. The deluxe rooms are well equipped for reasonable rates, and the room boys and reception staff gave good service. It’s a good place to stay near Cochin International Airport, just 1.5 km away in Nedumbassery, on Kalady - Angamaly road in atlas apartments. There’s plenty of car parking, and the building has an elevator that works 24x7. Gym, complimentary Wi-Fi, swimming pool, garden, and online booking and payment are available too. There’s also a good restaurant near the hotel, though I found its food and rates a little expensive. I think it’s suitable for foreigners.

The rooms are inexpensive and clean, and the hotel is hardly 2kms from the airport. The staff can arrange a cab whenever you need to leave, which worked well for my early flight after one night’s stay. Finding the place can be tricky because online bookings use the name Backpackers' Inn. You may need to contact the hotel staff to locate it. The hallway is also dim and has a spooky feel. Still, I had no problem with my overnight stay.

We booked a 2 BhK for four of us for one night before an early flight. It felt like a little home inside the hotel, and the place had the feel of a 5 star hotel without costing that much. This was the last night of our nine-day trip, and we liked it so much we wished we could have stayed longer. Really enjoyed it.

It’s affordable and clean, though not as clean as I’d expect. The rooms felt too small and cramped, and the bed and mattress were dirty and not well maintained. Room service was good, but the Wi-Fi connection wasn’t reliable. This isn’t a standalone property, as it’s shared with Atlas hotels. I’d choose it only on a tight budget and for a very short stay.