Eighth Bastion- Cgh Earth

10/10 - can’t say enough good things. The primary thing that stands out is the service - not unlike what we’ve experienced in India and in Kochi thus far, the customer service is immaculate. Samuvel at the front desk made us feel most welcome and taken care of. When our AC remote and TV were not working, it was fixed immediately. The check in process was the best I’ve experienced: fresh hand towels and lemonade and being seated to relax after a journey. The ambiance of the hotel is amazing— love the pool/courtyard area especially. The fact that you can look out at that area from the restaurant is wonderful. We came during the festival of Onam so there were beautiful flower carpets made daily in front. Our room has a balcony/terrace overlooking the street. The bathrooms are large; the room itself is also a comfortable size. We found the bed and pillows are to be comfortable for sleeping. The AC and fan were more than enough for us travelers who like to keep their room at home at a cool temp for sleeping. Love that breakfast is included- plenty of options. We ordered an espresso and latte every morning and the lattes gave beautiful latte art. I also enjoyed their smoothies, banana bread, muffins, and hard boiled eggs. The Western omelette is the best in flavor followed by the Masala omelette. The infinity pool is so enjoyable with its perfect bath water temperature and views of the courtyard. Open from 7am - 7pm with a clock nearby. We swam late but there were only a few mosquitos. They spray the property for insects so we didn’t see a single insect in our room or restaurant the entire time, which would be unusual for Kerala. Room was changed daily and fresh sheets, towels, glasses, and filtered water provided.