Shalimar Residency is a two star hotel on Masjid Road near South Railway Station in Ernakulam, 850 m from the centre of Kochi, about 10 minutes on foot. A guest score of 3.7 out of 5 from 1962 reviews points to a dependable, no-frills base. The mix of practical facilities decides whether it fits your trip.
Rooms, services and shared spaces
Shalimar Residency is a two star hotel at Masjid Road near South Railway Station in Ernakulam. Every room is air conditioned and kept in order by daily room service and laundry, while family rooms give groups and parents more space. A lift reaches the upper floors, and the 24 hour front desk handles luggage storage at any hour, with round the clock security on site. Breakfast is served, the bar opens later, and a terrace offers open air seating.
Practical arrangements are covered too: free WiFi, free parking and car hire from the property. The guest score is 3.7 out of 5 from 1962 reviews, a fair rating for a two star hotel of this size.
On Masjid Road in Ernakulam
The hotel sits on Masjid Road near South Railway Station in Ernakulam, the headquarters of Ernakulam district, a municipal corporation, in Central Kerala. Kochi is the town, and the centre of Kochi is 850 m from the centre of Kochi, about 10 minutes on foot. That is a straightforward walk for anyone who wants the city on foot rather than from a car.
Ernakulam is the district headquarters and the working centre of the city. Shops, offices and transport links cluster around the centre, and the railway station is close enough to make arrival and departure simple. The location is inland: this is a city base, not a place to stay for the coast or the backwaters.
Who this hotel suits
Shalimar Residency suits travellers who want a central, well-connected base in Ernakulam with air conditioning, a front desk that never closes and parking on site. It also suits families needing family rooms and anyone arriving or leaving by train. It does not suit travellers seeking resort comforts, quiet surroundings or a location on the water. The two star rating and the 3.7 score from 1962 reviews set the tone: expect simple, functional and consistently rated.
Before you book
Confirm the room type, whether breakfast is included in your booking, and how parking is allocated, since free parking is offered but spaces may be limited at busy times. Ask about check in and check out times, laundry turnaround and car hire arrangements if you need them. The listing gives no details on these points, so a quick call or message to the 24 hour front desk will settle them before you arrive.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 0.8 km from the centre of kochi, roughly 11 minutes on foot at 4.8 km/h, in Ernakulam district. The listed address is Near South Railway Station Masjid Road Ernakulam.
Questions people ask
How far is Shalimar Residency from the centre of Kochi?
The hotel is 850 m from the centre of Kochi, about 10 minutes on foot. That puts the commercial centre, shops and offices within a short walk. South Railway Station is also nearby on Masjid Road, which makes the property convenient for train arrivals and departures.
What facilities does Shalimar Residency offer?
Rooms are air conditioned and come with room service. There is a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security, a lift, luggage storage, laundry, family rooms and a terrace. Free WiFi, free parking and car hire are available. Breakfast is served, and there is a bar.
Is Shalimar Residency good for families?
Family rooms are available, so groups with children can be accommodated without splitting across rooms. The lift helps with luggage and prams, and the 24 hour front desk and security add reassurance. The central location keeps meals and transport easy to reach on foot.
What is the guest rating of Shalimar Residency?
The guest score is 3.7 out of 5 from 1962 reviews. For a two star hotel in central Ernakulam, that is a steady rating from a large number of guests. It suggests the basics are handled reliably rather than any luxury extras.
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