Strategic Upgrade for Kochi's IT Corridor

Brigade Hotel Ventures and Marriott International have opened the 218-room Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Infopark, upgrading and rebranding the existing Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark property in Kerala's key IT corridor. Located in Kakkanad adjoining Infopark Kochi, the hotel is aimed at business, MICE and leisure travellers visiting commercial hubs such as Infopark and SmartCity. The property is around 45 minutes from Cochin International Airport.

The hotel features 218 rooms and suites equipped with workspaces, smart TVs and high-speed WiFi. It also offers more than 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space across four venues, along with four dining outlets, a rooftop infinity pool, fitness centre and spa. Dining outlets include Clove, the all-day dining restaurant serving globally inspired menus with local influences, All Spice, the hotel's signature Indian restaurant featuring regional flavours, and Caper, a lounge bar designed for unwinding after the day.

Nirupa Shankar, managing director of Brigade Hotel Ventures, said the transition to the Courtyard by Marriott brand reflects the company's strategy of upgrading hospitality assets in strong business locations to align with changing customer preferences. Kiran Andicot, senior vice president, South Asia, Marriott International, said the opening strengthens Marriott's presence in high-growth business corridors and caters to travellers seeking efficient and comfortable stay experiences.

The hotel will participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel programme of Marriott International. Brigade Hotel Ventures currently operates nine hotels with 1,604 keys across Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Mysuru and GIFT City through partnerships with global hospitality brands including Marriott, Accor and InterContinental Hotels Group. Brigade Hotel Ventures plans to invest around INR 1,000 crore in Karnataka over the next five years towards new hospitality projects and modernisation of existing hotel assets, and has outlined a broader expansion strategy targeting addition of nearly 1,700 hotel keys with a planned capital outlay of approximately INR 3,600 crore under its 'Vision 2031' roadmap.