Your stay — Travancore Kitchen
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Travancore Kitchen, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the higher floors (4th floor and above) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on a main road means there's some street noise, but it's more pronounced on lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift (elevator) as it can be quite loud, especially during peak hours.
Best views
The hotel's views are mostly of the surrounding buildings. If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the nearby public park.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some traffic noise, especially during peak hours. The hotel's location on a main road means it's not ideal for light sleepers.
Insider tips
Request a room with a bathtub if you prefer a more relaxing bath experience. The hotel's restaurant serves a decent breakfast spread, but if you're in a hurry, consider the nearby cafes on the main road.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Travancore Kitchen
free, 100 Mbps speed; login required via room key card
serves all floors, including the historic section
complimentary PressReader access on in-room tablets
check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop available; late check-out until 12:00, ₹ 500 fee after 12:00
available 24/7, ₹ 100 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible rooms, no structural limitations
on-site parking available, ₹ 200 per night; nearest public car park at Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station, ₹ 150 per day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: ₹ 50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: ₹ 2000 advance deposit, ₹ 500 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: ശാസ്താമംഗളം ശിവ ക്ഷേത്രം (593 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Sasthamangalam Juma Masjid (625 m · ~8 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Bhoothathan kavu Temple (643 m · ~8 min walk)
- Place of worship: Sri Ramakrishna Prayerhall (733 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
brand factory — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Soorya Gardens Children's Park — 487 m · ~6 min walk
Natural History Museum — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
Sooryakanthi Theatre — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
SAP ground — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Ambadi medicals, Maruthankuzhy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Peroorkada KSRTC Depot — 2.7 km · ~34 min walk
Good to know — Thiruvananthapuram
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.49 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Thiruvananthapuram, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Travancore Kitchen
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Ambadi medicals, Maruthankuzhy — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station → Kochuveli Railway Station (2 km from hostel)
💡 Useful only if you're arriving by train. From Kochuveli, take an auto-rickshaw (50-80 INR) to the hostel. Don't expect luggage racks on local trains.
Thiruvananthapuram Airport Bus Stop → Palayam (walk 5 mins to hostel)
💡 Bus 14 or 16 run along the main road. Get off at Palayam stop—the hostel is behind the University Library. Cash only, small change helps.
Thiruvananthapuram Airport → Ladies (Research) Hostel
💡 Use Uber or Ola app for transparent pricing—flagging down can lead to inflated fares. Confirm the meter is on. The hostel is on PWD Road, near the St. Joseph's Cathedral. Carry 10 and 20 rupee coins for small purchases along the way.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) → Ladies (Research) Hostel, near Kerala University / Palayam
💡 Use the pre-paid counter inside the arrivals hall to avoid haggling. Agree on the exact hostel name with the driver—many know 'Ladies Hostel' near the University Senate Hall.
About Thiruvananthapuram
Wikipedia ↗
Thiruvananthapuram (Malayalam pronunciation: [t̪iɾuʋənən̪d̪ɐˈbuɾəm] tirr-ROO-və-nun-Tə-poor-əm), also known as Trivandrum is the capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 km2, making it th...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Travancore Kitchen?
Request rooms on the higher floors (4th floor and above) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on a main road means there's some street noise, but it's more pronounced on lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Travancore Kitchen?
Avoid rooms near the lift (elevator) as it can be quite loud, especially during peak hours.
Is Travancore Kitchen noisy?
Be prepared for some traffic noise, especially during peak hours. The hotel's location on a main road means it's not ideal for light sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Travancore Kitchen?
The hotel's views are mostly of the surrounding buildings. If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the nearby public park.
What are insider tips for staying at Travancore Kitchen?
Request a room with a bathtub if you prefer a more relaxing bath experience. The hotel's restaurant serves a decent breakfast spread, but if you're in a hurry, consider the nearby cafes on the main road.
What time is check-in at Travancore Kitchen?
Check-in at Travancore Kitchen is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Travancore Kitchen have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed; login required via room key card
Is there a city or tourist tax at Travancore Kitchen?
₹ 50 per person per night
Top Attractions in Thiruvananthapuram
💡 Dress modestly (no shorts, bare shoulders). For a glimpse of the deity without the queue, stand near the entrance during the daily opening rituals around 5:30 AM.
💡 Go in the late afternoon for cooler light on the white facade. The local food stalls nearby sell excellent pazham pori (banana fritters).
💡 Take bus 51 from East Fort (10 INR, 40 min). Avoid the main Lighthouse Beach on weekends; walk south to the quieter Samudra Beach. Best swimming between October and March.
💡 Entry is cheap (approx 20 INR for Indians, 50 INR for foreign tourists). The audio guide is worth a few extra rupees for context.
💡 Buy a combined ticket with the adjacent Zoo and Natural History Museum for better value. Visit on a weekday morning to avoid school groups.