It lies close to the site of the old Kollam Airport situated at Asramam in the city[1] and was built by Colonel John Munro between 1811 and 1819.

[2][3] A blend of European, Indian and Tuscan architecture, the central portion of the building has a rounded front, with a large gable decoration.

The conference hall in the palace has an antechamber with an adjustable partition-like door while a large fanlight arching over divides the two rooms.

The walls of the conference hall having cornices and dentils bordering the four sides with embossed designs of festoons, urns, and floral forms.

[4] Antique prints in polished wooden frames adorn the walls including one that depicts the battle of Seringapatnam, dating from 1802.