The back story
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The back story
The grand hotels of Mumbai: the back story
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.

Hotels guide · by area
The grand hotels of Mumbai area by area, with the restaurants, bars and spas each one lists, and how to arrive from the airport.
The back story
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.
Facing the Gateway of India
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
At the tip of Marine Drive
The Oberoi at Nariman Point, at the southern end of Marine Drive.
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021Explore View on map
Views of the Queen’s Necklace
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
Home of AER
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
Seven Kitchens and Koi Bar
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
Kaya Kalp spa
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
15 minutes from CSMIA
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
In Bandra Kurla Complex
Sofitel’s French-style hotel in Bandra Kurla Complex.
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051 (C 57)Explore View on map
On the sea at Bandstand
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
On Juhu Beach
A beachfront JW Marriott on Juhu Tara Road.
Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai 400049Explore View on map
Five minutes from the airport
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
Maharashtrian design
An ITC luxury hotel at Sahar, near the international airport, designed with Maharashtrian influences.
Sahar, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400099Explore View on map
At the domestic terminal
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
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