The Central Residency is a four star hotel opposite the Malayala Manorama office at Thampanoor, 850 m from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram, about 10 minutes on foot. It offers a cafe, a restaurant and a bar, a fitness centre, free WiFi and free parking, and a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 662 reviews. It suits travellers who want a full-service hotel within easy walking distance of the city centre; it may not suit those seeking a quiet resort or a coastal setting.
What The Central Residency offers
The Central Residency is a four star hotel rated 4.4 out of 5 from 662 reviews. It runs a cafe, a restaurant and a bar, so meals and drinks can be taken on site, and breakfast is part of the facilities. A fitness centre is available for guests who want to keep to an exercise routine. The hotel provides free WiFi and free parking, with valet parking also offered. Air conditioning and a minibar appear in the room facilities, and non smoking rooms can be requested.
For practical needs, the hotel lists a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security, express check in, a concierge, luggage storage and a lift. Business travellers have a business centre and a banquet hall. Other services include car hire, currency exchange, laundry and room service, and special diet menus can be arranged. Wheelchair accessible facilities are listed. The combination points to a hotel set up for both short city visits and events.
Where the hotel sits
The Central Residency stands opposite Malayala Manorama at Thampanoor in Thiruvananthapuram, the headquarters of Thiruvananthapuram district, a municipal corporation. Thiruvananthapuram is in South Kerala, near the coast. The address places you 850 m from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram, about 10 minutes on foot, which makes the main city area reachable without needing a vehicle for every errand.
That location is useful if your trip centres on the city rather than the beach. Thampanoor is a known landmark area, and the hotel is directly opposite the Malayala Manorama office, which gives a clear point of reference. Being near the coast does not mean the hotel sits on the water; it is a city property, and the coastal setting of Thiruvananthapuram is a broader district feature. For a stay focused on the capital, the position works well.
Who it suits and who it does not
The Central Residency suits business travellers, event organisers and city visitors who value a 24 hour front desk, a business centre, a banquet hall and a fitness centre, and who want to be 850 m from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram. It does not suit travellers looking for a quiet resort, a beachfront stay or a property with extensive leisure grounds. The four star rating and the guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 662 reviews suggest a reliable full-service hotel rather than a retreat.
Planning a stay
Before booking, confirm the details that matter to you. The listing does not say which room types have a minibar, which have air conditioning, or how non smoking rooms are allocated, so ask directly. If you need special diet menus, wheelchair accessible facilities or a particular banquet hall setup, confirm availability in advance. Also check what is included with breakfast and whether express check in applies to your booking. The hotel is 850 m from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram, about 10 minutes on foot, so plan around that walk if you intend to go on foot often.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 0.8 km from the centre of thiruvananthapuram, roughly 10 minutes on foot at 4.8 km/h, in Thiruvananthapuram district. The listed address is Opp Malayala Manorama Thampanoor Trivandrum.
Questions people ask
What facilities does The Central Residency have?
The hotel lists a cafe, a restaurant and a bar, a fitness centre, free WiFi, free parking and valet parking, a business centre, a banquet hall, a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, luggage storage, a lift, car hire, currency exchange, laundry and room service. Air conditioning, a minibar and non smoking rooms are also listed.
How far is The Central Residency from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram?
It is 850 m from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram, about 10 minutes on foot. The address is opposite Malayala Manorama at Thampanoor, which is a straightforward landmark for directions. That walking distance makes the central city area accessible without a vehicle for many trips.
Does The Central Residency have a guest score?
Yes. The guest score is 4.4 out of 5 from 662 reviews. That score reflects the experience of previous guests and sits alongside the hotel's four star rating. No other rating is on file, so the 4.4 score is the only guest feedback figure available for this property.
Is parking available at The Central Residency?
Yes, the hotel lists free parking and valet parking. For drivers, that removes the need to find a space nearby. It is still worth confirming with the property how parking is arranged on arrival, especially if you are bringing a larger vehicle.
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