IMA House

What IMA House does

IMA House Cochin is a single-property studio-apartment hotel and event venue located on Stadium Link Road in Palarivattom, Cochin (Kochi), Kerala, India, behind the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium. Inaugurated in 2009 and operated under the Indian Medical Association (IMA) — a national nonprofit organization of doctors — the property spans 1,50,000 square feet and comprises 85 fully furnished 550 sqft studio apartments (Deluxe Studio, Deluxe Studio with Balcony, and Premium Suite tiers) alongside six banquet halls (TRIDENT 700 pax, HERA 400 pax, AURA 300 pax, ATHENA 200 pax, ARES 100 pax, ZEUS ~300 pax). The property self-describes as the largest of its kind in India and offers a comprehensive amenities stack including restaurant, room service, gymnasium, swimming pool, business center, auditorium, board room, travel desk, in-house catering, laundry, doctor-on-call, and WiFi.

The business operates on a multi-vertical revenue model combining accommodation (studio apartment rentals targeting families and business travelers on extended stays), food and beverage (in-house restaurant, room service, event catering), and event venue rentals (banquet halls for weddings, corporate conferences, and association events). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the property's website, phone and email reservations through dedicated lines, and a third-party AxisRooms online booking engine. The governance is led by IMA office bearers (Chairman Dr. V P Kuriyipe, Convener Dr. S Sachidanand Kamath, Co-Convener Dr. M Narayanan, Treasurer Dr. Junaid Rahman), reflecting its nonprofit institutional ownership rather than a private operating model.

IMA House generates no disclosed revenue, has no venture capital or private equity backing, holds no patents, and reports a headcount of 11. Its geographic footprint is entirely domestic (Kerala), and there is no evidence of multi-property expansion, AI/ML adoption, or significant product innovation beyond the 2009 launch and the integration of an external booking platform. The property is positioned as a full-service institutional hospitality offering serving both individual travelers and event clients in the Kochi market.

Name

IMA House

Legal name

Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Website

https://imahouse.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IMA House Cochin is a single-property studio-apartment hotel and banquet venue in Kochi, Kerala, operated under the Indian Medical Association, serving families, business travelers, and event clients with 85 apartments and six banquet halls.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAL

Integrated Full-Service Hotel Complexes (Mixed-Use)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAGALAH

Large-Scale Headquarters Convention Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Convention & Conference Hotels

Keywords

• Studio apartment rentals
• Banquet venue rental
• Hotel accommodation services
• Event hosting facilities
• Serviced apartment hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Cochin (Kochi)

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: Studio apartment rentals for families and business travelers. Each 550 sqft unit includes drawing cum dining room, one bedroom, and kitchen with full amenities.
2. Food & Beverage: In-house restaurant, room service, and in-house catering services for guests and event attendees.
3. Event Venue Rental: Banquet hall rentals including HERA Hall (400 pax), AURA Hall (300 pax), ATHENA (200 pax), ARES Hall (100 pax), TRIDENT Hall (700 pax), and ZEUS Hall for conferences, weddings, and corporate events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IMA House Cochin is a 1,50,000 sqft serviced apartment and event venue property offering 85 fully furnished 550 sqft studio apartments (Deluxe Studio, Deluxe Studio with Balcony, and Premium Suite tiers) for families and business travelers. The property also rents six banquet and conference halls with capacities from 100 to 700 guests, supported by an in-house restaurant, room service, in-house catering, a gymnasium, swimming pool, business center, and travel desk.

Product overview

IMA House Cochin is a single-property hotel offering accommodation and event services. The property features 85 fully furnished studio apartments available in three tiers (Deluxe Studio Room, Deluxe Studio Room with Balcony, and Premium Suite Room), along with comprehensive banquet hall services across six venues accommodating 100 to 700 guests. Additional amenities include conference facilities, restaurant, swimming pool, gymnasium, and business center. Room bookings are processed through an external AxisRooms booking engine integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio Apartment Accommodation Extended-stay studio apartment accommodation in three room types — Deluxe Studio Room, Deluxe Studio Room with Balcony, and Premium Suite Room — each 550 sqft with a drawing-cum-dining room, separate bedroom, and full kitchen. Targeted at families and business travelers visiting Kochi; each unit includes air conditioning, refrigerator, television, telephone, tea/coffee maker, complimentary breakfast, mineral water, work desk and chair, wardrobe, separate living room, WiFi, room service, and laundry service.
• Banquet Hall Rentals Event venue rental across six halls — TRIDENT HALL (700 pax), HERA-HALL (400 pax), AURA HALL (300 pax), ATHENA (200 pax), ARES-HALL (100 pax), and ZEUS HALL (300 pax) — for weddings, corporate conferences, and social events, bundled with in-house catering and parking.
• Conference and Meeting Facilities Dedicated conference halls, auditorium, board room, and business center available for corporate events, board meetings, and conferences, with on-site business amenities and high-speed WiFi.
• In-House Restaurant and Catering On-site restaurant service for hotel guests, room service delivered to apartments, and in-house catering for banquet events and conferences, including complimentary breakfast for in-house guests.
• Recreation and Wellness Amenities On-site gymnasium, swimming pool, and travel desk services available to hotel guests and event attendees, along with doctor-on-call and parking area.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Somerset Serviced Residence (The Ascott Limited India): Major serviced apartment operator with extended-stay apartments including kitchen and living areas. Comparable to IMA House's apartment-style accommodation concept, though typically operating in metro markets.
• Oakwood Residence (by WorldMark India): Extended-stay serviced apartment brand with full-kitchen studios and suites. Competes with IMA House's apartment-with-kitchen format for business and family long-stay demand.
• The Gateway Hotel Kochi (by Taj): Upscale full-service hotel in Kochi with banquet, restaurant, and business amenities. Overlaps with IMA House on full-service offering and event hosting within the same city.

Direct peers

• Holiday Inn Cochin: International branded hotel in Kochi with banquet and conference facilities targeting business and event customers. Closely matches IMA House's full-service, event-enabled positioning.
• Le Méridien Kochi: Full-service premium hotel in Kochi with extensive banquet and conference facilities serving business and leisure travelers. Directly comparable to IMA House on segment, geography, and event-driven revenue mix.
• Crowne Plaza Kochi: International branded hotel in Kochi with multiple meeting rooms, banquet halls, and business amenities. Competes with IMA House for the same business traveler and event segment in the city.
• Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty: Large luxury hotel in Kochi with multiple banquet venues, conference facilities, and full-service amenities. Comparable on scale of event infrastructure and broad-service offering, though at a higher tier.
• Ramada by Wyndham Kochi: Mid-scale full-service hotel in Kochi with rooms, restaurant, and meeting facilities. Direct competitor in the mid-market segment for both business and family travelers.

Regional players

• Saj Earth Resort & Convention Center: Kerala-based integrated resort with accommodation, banquet, and convention facilities. Comparable to IMA House on the combination of rooms plus large convention/event capacity in the same regional market.
• Flora Airport Hotel & Convention Centre Kochi: Kerala-based hotel and convention center with combined accommodation and large-scale event facilities. Comparable to IMA House on the integrated rooms-plus-banquet operating model in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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