Old Courtyard Hotel

The Old Courtyard Hotel sits right on Princess Street in Fort Cochin. If you know this part of Cochin, you know it’s full of old buildings and history. Our place is one of those spots that’s been around for a long time. It used to be an old house before it became a hotel. You can still feel that when you walk through the doors. The floors are a bit uneven in places and the walls are thick, but that’s just how these old buildings are made. We have a courtyard in the middle where people like to sit when it isn't too hot outside. Being in the 682001 area means we get a lot of travelers walking past, looking at the architecture or heading toward the water. We spend a lot of time sweeping the dust off the porch because Princess Street gets quite a bit of foot traffic. The staff here mostly grew up around here, so we know the local spots. We don't have fancy elevators or high-tech gadgets everywhere. It’s more about the wooden beams and the way the light hits the courtyard in the afternoon. Sometimes the birds get a bit loud in the trees nearby, but it’s mostly peaceful. We keep the rooms clean and make sure there’s fresh water. It’s a simple life running a hotel in an old building like this one. No big corporate rules, just making sure guests have a place to sleep.