Best City Hotels

From majestic palace hotels to international members-only boutique clubs—Mumbai offers an enviable range of options.

THE TAJ MAHAL PALACE, MUMBAI

This palace hotel is

situated in the heart of Mumbai, overlooking the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea. Each of the 543 rooms combines the charm of a bygone era with modern amenities. The hotel has played host to kings, presidents, and other global diginitaries. Its dining spaces offer a wide range of cuisines, including Mediterranean and Japanese. Address

Apollo Bandar, Colaba; starts from `23,000/ US$331, tajhotels.com

24 THE ST. REGIS MUMBAI

Owing to its central location, St. Regis Mumbai is one of the most popular hotels in Mumbai, offering views of the city’s skyline and the Arabian Sea from each of its 395 rooms and suites. The highest Asian restaurant in India, By the Mekong, blends Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese flavours for a delightful epicurean experience. Address

462, Tulsi Pipe Rd, Lower Parel; starts from `12,500/US$180, marriott.com

26 THE PARK HOTEL, NAVI MUMBAI

Located amidst lush greenery, this 80-room luxury boutique hotel boasts an extraordinary design vocabulary. A 45-minute drive from the airport, the property sits pretty on the city’s outskirts and makes for a quiet retreat from the

25 GRAND HYATT MUMBAI

Spread across 12 acres of verdant gardens, the hotel offers 110 serviced apartments besides 547 well-appointed rooms and suites. The multidimensional lifestyle complex also features wellness facilities, two outdoor pools, and a dedicated 24-hour concierge service.

Its Sunday Brunch, also known as The Grand Brunch, is popular among the city’s well-heeled diners, and features signature dishes from all its restaurants. Address

Bandra Kurla Complex Vicinity, Santacruz East; starts from `9,026/US$130, hyatt.com crowded streets. Art installations inspired by local themes are strewn across the property. The in-house retail outlet also offers shopping options. Address

No 1, Sector 10, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai; starts from `4,721/S$68, theparkhotels.com