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road and quieter than most. Various rooms are a little scuffed and dingy, but reasonable
value.
Beach Hotel
( 2762055;
www.beachheritage.com
; Beach Rd; r with seaview or AC ?3000; )
Built in 1890 to
house the Malabar British Club, this is a slightly worn but charming 10-room hotel. Some
have bathtubs and secluded sea-facing verandahs; others have original polished wooden
floors and private balconies. All are tastefully furnished and drip with character.
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Hyson Heritage
( 4081000;
www.hysonheritage.com
; Bank Rd; s/d from ?1300/1700, deluxe ?2500/3250; )
You get a
fair bit of swank for your rupee at this central business hotel. All rooms are spick and
span, while the massive deluxe rooms have views over town. There's a good restaurant
and a gym.
HOTEL
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Harivihar
( 2765865;
www.harivihar.com
; Bilathikulam; s/d incl full board €100/125)
In northern Calicut, the ances-
tral home of the Kadathanadu royal family is as serene as it gets, a traditional Keralan
family compound with pristine lawns. The seven rooms are large and beautifully fur-
nished with dark-wood antiques. There's an ayurvedic and yoga centre, with packages
available. The pure veg food is delicious and cooking classes are available.
HOMESTAY
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Eating & Drinking
Paragon Restaurant
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(Kannur Rd; dishes ?50-220; 11.45am-midnight)
You might struggle to find a seat at this always-
packed restaurant, founded in 1939. The overwhelming menu is famous for fish dishes
such as fish in tamarind sauce, and its legendary chicken biryani.
Beach Hotel
(Beach Rd; ?85-250; 7am-10.30pm)
At the back of the Beach Hotel is a cool open-sided bam-
boo 'hut' restaurant-bar serving a big range of fish and chicken dishes and Malabari
cuisine. It's a breezy place for an informal lunch or cold beer.
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