The Vivanta by Taj - Trivandrum, Kerala has won a loyal following in the corporate world, as a value-for-money business hotel with excellent facilities and a location close to the city's financial and legislative heart.

The facilities

The restaurant serves a mix of International and Indian cuisine; there's also a lovely cafe for coffee and cake, plus a smart cocktail bar for evening drinks. The spa offers a range of treatments and boasts an indoor pool and fitness centre, too.

The rooms

Each of the Vivanta by Taj - Trivandrum, Kerala's 137 rooms shares the same clean-lined, contemporary style as its communal areas. All have flat screen televisions, DVD players and internet access (for an additional charge) as standard.