Barely 5 meters from the Railway Station and
minutes away from the main market, stands
Hotel Malabar Residency right on
Kannur's nerve centre. Imposing, yet
elegant, Malabar Residency offers its guests
plush interiors and a homely staff. With its
spiral stairwells and terracotta-tiled
walls, this hotel combines the pace of the
millennium with the grace of the past. With
a tantalizing decor designed to take your
breath away, this hotel welcomes the visitor
with a stunning floor-to-ceiling fountain
with cascades like a shower of pearls by day
and glistens like gold by night. Not only
can this dazzling display of water be seen
from the out side, it rises like a guiding
light up to the topmost floor, and can be
viewed from the glass elevator as it
ascends. Quaintly designed to reflect the
charm of Kannur, this four storied structure
captivates guests at its very entrance. With
its wooden and brick-tiled roof, the
reception resembles the delightful cottages
that dot the town, with familiar park
benches and lush green plants to complete
the picture. Located in the heart of one of
Kerala's most historic and scenic places,
Malabar Residency would be just the place to
stay for tourists looking for a memorable
holiday.
Accommodation
Exquisitely designed with designer
furniture, rich
fabric and large wardrobes, Malabar
Residency offers its guests four categories
of rooms to choose from. Suites, which are
large and airy and include separate seating,
dining and living spaces. Big enough to
accommodate a party, the suites are like a
breath of fresh air.
Deluxe room also called
Residency
rooms, are also sprawling with separate
drawing-cum-dining and living areas. Plush
and filled with light and air, these are
sure to awaken your senses.
Twin-bed double rooms are compact but not
cramped, and give you a feeling of secure
contentment secure contentment. They are
cosy and charming. All rooms come attached
with large balconies, from where one can
view either the gentle bustle of the main
road or the tranquil of homes catching up
with the day.
Dining
At Grand plaza, the multi-cuisine
restaurant,
guests are offered an exciting array of
food, ranging from the local Malabar fare to
Chinese, Moghlai and continental dishes.
With capacity of seating 65 people, this
restaurant blends contemporary glass and
wood to create little cubicles for [privacy,
while highlighting the ceilings with classic
stained-glass panels etched with exotic
motifs.
For
a relaxed cuppa, visit village cafe,
its 24 hour rooftop coffee shop, which
overlooks a breathtaking expanse of coconut
groves and undulating hillocks. A 50 seater
cafe, this charming roof with a view has a
manicured garden to boot, and promises the
ideal gateway from noisy neighbors and
peering people.
Activities
Malabar Ayurvedic Centre: The main
objective is to detoxify the system and
improve health by Ayurveda and Yoga.
Massages like Kizhichil, Navara Kizhi, Dhara,
Sirovast i and Elakizhi are also conducted.
The help in rejuvenating, refreshing and
relaxing the body and mind
Conference
Malabar Residency also provides for
small business meetings at its Boardroom,
which seats upto 25 people, Century hall
which has a capacity of 100 people and
larger conferences can be held at Millennium
Hall which has a capacity of 250 people.
Together these two halls would be the
perfect setting for a sophisticated party.
Place to See
For Kannur is picturesque tale of
lush vegetation, virgin beaches, and a
history going back several centuries. With a
thriving handloom industry and fishing
trade, this town has everything a visitor
looks for-an interesting past, a thriving
culture, a beautiful landscape, a genteel
populace and a good quality of life
Merchants and travelers visited this
political hotbed by turns-from the Arabs to
the Portuguese, Dutch and English. They left
their traces in forts, lifestyle,
architecture and cuisine. For if the Arab
influence can be traced in the delectable
Malabar biryani, the Portuguese left their
mark in the crunchy cookies found in most
confectioneries here. The Kinnathappams,
tapioca chips and Kallumakais (Mussels) are
indeed a Kannur exclusive delicacy . For St
Angelo, built
by the Portuguese Viceroy; Don Francisco De
Almeida in 1505 A.D. and passed on
successively to the Dutch and the English,
offers a breathtaking view of the Mappila
Bay. Under the Archeological Survey of India
today, this historic monument is a must-see.
An ideal gateway from the daily grind,
Kannur has three beautiful beaches to frolic
in-from the vast and exhilarating 4 km long
drive-in beach at Muzhappilangad, to the
green and golden Meenkunnu and the calm
Payyambalam in the heart of the town. Other
interesting spots include Pazhassi Dam and
Gardens which is ideal for backwater
tourism. Sri Muthappan Temple at
Parassinikadavu, which is 18 km from the
city and renowned for its Muthappan Theyyam,
snake park and boat rides down the
Valapattanam River. Gundert Bungalow, 20 km
from Kannur, is near Thalasseri. It was here
that the German missionary , scholar and
lexicographer, Dr. Herman Gundert, compiled
the first Malayalam dictionary. Thalasseri
Fort was built by the British in 1708 and
served as an important military centre.
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fabric and large wardrobes, Malabar
Residency offers its guests four categories
of rooms to choose from. Suites, which are
large and airy and include separate seating,
dining and living spaces. Big enough to
accommodate a party, the suites are like a
breath of fresh air. 
ncy
rooms, are also sprawling with separate
drawing-cum-dining and living areas. Plush
and filled with light and air, these are
sure to awaken your senses. 
restaurant,
guests are offered an exciting array of
food, ranging from the local Malabar fare to
Chinese, Moghlai and continental dishes.
With capacity of seating 65 people, this
restaurant blends contemporary glass and
wood to create little cubicles for [privacy,
while highlighting the ceilings with classic
stained-glass panels etched with exotic
motifs.
For
a relaxed cuppa, visit village cafe,
its 24 hour rooftop coffee shop, which
overlooks a breathtaking expanse of coconut
groves and undulating hillocks. A 50 seater
cafe, this charming roof with a view has a
manicured garden to boot, and promises the
ideal gateway from noisy neighbors and
peering people.
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small business meetings at its Boardroom,
which seats upto 25 people, Century hall
which has a capacity of 100 people and
larger conferences can be held at Millennium
Hall which has a capacity of 250 people.
Together these two halls would be the
perfect setting for a sophisticated party. 
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lush vegetation, virgin beaches, and a
history going back several centuries. With a
thriving handloom industry and fishing
trade, this town has everything a visitor
looks for-an interesting past, a thriving
culture, a beautiful landscape, a genteel
populace and a good quality of life 
uilt
by the Portuguese Viceroy; Don Francisco De
Almeida in 1505 A.D. and passed on
successively to the Dutch and the English,
offers a breathtaking view of the Mappila
Bay. Under the Archeological Survey of India
today, this historic monument is a must-see.
An ideal gateway from the daily grind,
Kannur has three beautiful beaches to frolic
in-from the vast and exhilarating 4 km long
drive-in beach at Muzhappilangad, to the
green and golden Meenkunnu and the calm
Payyambalam in the heart of the town. Other
interesting spots include Pazhassi Dam and
Gardens which is ideal for backwater
tourism. Sri Muthappan Temple at
Parassinikadavu, which is 18 km from the
city and renowned for its Muthappan Theyyam,
snake park and boat rides down the
Valapattanam River. Gundert Bungalow, 20 km
from Kannur, is near Thalasseri. It was here
that the German missionary , scholar and
lexicographer, Dr. Herman Gundert, compiled
the first Malayalam dictionary. Thalasseri
Fort was built by the British in 1708 and
served as an important military centre. 