The Taj Mahal Palace on Apollo Bunder

14 of the best · Mumbai, India

Where to Stay in Mumbai: Grand Hotels in Colaba, Nariman Point, Worli and BKC

The Taj facing the Gateway of India, the Oberoi and Trident on Marine Drive, the towers of Worli and Lower Parel, BKC for business and Juhu for the beach: with the restaurants, bars and spas each hotel lists on its own website.

Our 14 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Mumbai.

  1. Facing the Gateway of India

    The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

    Colaba·Grand hotel

    The landmark hotel on Apollo Bunder, opposite the Gateway of India, with the Harbour Bar, Golden Dragon and Sea Lounge.

    Apollo Bunder, Mumbai 400001Explore View on map

  2. At the tip of Marine Drive

    The Oberoi, Mumbai

    Nariman Point·Grand hotel

    The Oberoi at Nariman Point, at the southern end of Marine Drive.

    Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021Explore View on map

  3. Home of AER

    Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai

    Worli·Grand hotel

    A Worli tower hotel with AER, its rooftop bar, Opus in the Art Deco–inspired lobby and an Ayurveda-focused spa.

    1/136 Dr E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018Explore View on map

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The back story 1

In-depth stories behind the list.

  1. The back story

    The grand hotels of Mumbai: the back story

    Colaba·In depth

    The Taj facing the Gateway of India, the Oberoi and Trident on Marine Drive, and the new towers of Worli and BKC: where to stay, and what to know before you book.

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Colaba & Nariman Point 3

Heritage and the sea.

  1. At the tip of Marine Drive

    The Oberoi, Mumbai

    Nariman Point·Grand hotel

    The Oberoi at Nariman Point, at the southern end of Marine Drive.

    Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021Explore View on map

  2. Facing the Gateway of India

    The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

    Colaba·Grand hotel

    The landmark hotel on Apollo Bunder, opposite the Gateway of India, with the Harbour Bar, Golden Dragon and Sea Lounge.

    Apollo Bunder, Mumbai 400001Explore View on map

  3. Views of the Queen’s Necklace

    Trident, Nariman Point

    Nariman Point·Grand hotel

    High above Marine Drive at Nariman Point, with views of the Arabian Sea and the Queen’s Necklace.

    Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021Explore View on map

Worli & Lower Parel 3

New towers.

  1. Home of AER

    Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai

    Worli·Grand hotel

    A Worli tower hotel with AER, its rooftop bar, Opus in the Art Deco–inspired lobby and an Ayurveda-focused spa.

    1/136 Dr E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai 400018Explore View on map

  2. Kaya Kalp spa

    ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

    Parel·Grand hotel

    An ITC luxury hotel on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road in Parel, with Kaya Kalp – The Spa.

    287 Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Parel, Mumbai 400012Explore View on map

  3. Seven Kitchens and Koi Bar

    The St. Regis Mumbai

    Lower Parel·Grand hotel

    A tower hotel on Senapati Bapat Marg in Lower Parel, with Koishii, Seven Kitchens, the Sahib Room & Kipling Bar and St. Regis Spa.

    462 Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013Explore View on map

BKC & Bandra 3

Business and the seafront.

  1. In Bandra Kurla Complex

    Sofitel Mumbai BKC

    BKC·Business hotel

    Sofitel’s French-style hotel in Bandra Kurla Complex.

    Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051 (C 57)Explore View on map

  2. On the sea at Bandstand

    Taj Lands End, Mumbai

    Bandra·Grand hotel

    A Taj hotel on the sea at Bandstand in Bandra, with three restaurants and three bars, including House of Nomad.

    Byramji Jeejeebhoy Road, Bandstand, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400050Explore View on map

  3. 15 minutes from CSMIA

    Trident, Bandra Kurla

    BKC·Business hotel

    Trident’s hotel inside Bandra Kurla Complex, which it puts 4.6 km (about 14 minutes) from CSMIA.

    Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai 400098 (C 56, G Block)Explore View on map

Juhu & the airport 4

Beach and early flights.

  1. Maharashtrian design

    ITC Maratha, Mumbai

    Sahar·Airport hotel

    An ITC luxury hotel at Sahar, near the international airport, designed with Maharashtrian influences.

    Sahar, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400099Explore View on map

  2. On Juhu Beach

    JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

    Juhu·Beach hotel

    A beachfront JW Marriott on Juhu Tara Road.

    Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai 400049Explore View on map

  3. At the domestic terminal

    Taj Santacruz, Mumbai

    Santacruz East·Airport hotel

    A Taj hotel at the airport’s domestic terminal, off the Western Express Highway.

    Domestic Terminal, CSMIA, off Western Express Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400099Explore View on map

  4. Five minutes from the airport

    The Leela Mumbai

    Andheri East·Airport hotel

    The Leela on Sahar Airport Road, which it puts five minutes from Mumbai International Airport.

    Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400059Explore View on map

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