RESTAURANT - ( THE THERAVADU )
Theravadu serves an extensive buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So your first breakfast in Kerala could be a reassuring round of scrambled eggs and toast, your lunch chinese noodles and stir-fried pork, your dinner a fiery squid curry and appams ( fluffy rounds of fermented rice and pulses, the traditional accompaniment to Kerala meals). The range of Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine is vast and the buffet menu changes every day.
RESTAURANT - ( FORT COCHIN )
The speciality seafood restaurant, Fort Cochin, is our pride and joy, perpetually popular, though it is open only in the evenings. Good Housekeeping called Fort Cochin "one of the most renowned seafood restaurants in India". Eating here is like diving off a springboard into the flavours and textures of food throughout Kerala. Rather than a daily menu, a trolley contains the catch of the day, straight off Cochin's fishing nets. You can expect king prawns, lobster, Indian salmon, snapper, pomfret, squid, mullet, seer fish and more. Once you've selected your fish, you get to decide how it's cooked - whether stir-fried in the spices of the East, steamed, baked, or poached, and served with Kerala's famous string hoppers, rice or naan. Rather than a daily menu, we use a chalked blackboard, indicating the catch of the day. A trolley goes around, its contents only hours removed from Cochin's fishing nets and trawlers. Take your pick, and a battery of chefs will serve it up grilled and flambeéd with a variety of Kerala spices, or to your choice.
BAR - ( THE VASCO DA GAMA )
The cocktail lounge is dedicated to Vasco da Gama, who discovered the sea route to India. The well stocked bar has a fine collection of beers and wines. Some of the favorites are Cochin thunder and pink ladies.
CONFERENCE HALL
The Casino serves well as an introduction to the charms of Kerala, but perhaps its business that brings you here? We believe that at the Casino, you'll find all that you need to get things done. The business districts of Ernakulam are a short taxi ride away, and you can start your business day armed with every facility.You can connect to the net right from your room and fax, copier and computer facilities are available too.
If you're in a mood to confer, the Durbar Hall is the place. It accommodates upto 350 people in gracious style. For smaller gatherings you can opt for the Harbour Lounge Banqueting Suite, which seats 25.
AYURVEDA
The Casino Hotel has, as we've said, a fully equipped ayurvedic centre, where you can get a variety of stress busting, rejuvenation and beauty treatments. In fact, even a couple of massages will have a telling effect. You will, of course, find Ayurveda spaces in practically every CGH destination, so if you're starting your holiday at Casino, it can also be a great overture to your wellness experience.
FITNESS CENTRE
The fitness club will kickstart your morning, with the latest in stairmasters, walkers and the like. In fact, if you're staying a while, you can even get yourself a health, diet and fitness routine customized by our resident instructors.
SWIMMING POOL
The Cascade pool can be the perfect restorative. Swimsuits are available in the gift shop - which is worth a visit, even if you aren't so keen on a dip. You'll find exquisite examples of traditional Keralan crafts, exotic fabrics, garments, books, handbags and all sorts of fascinating bric-a-brac.