Hotel
The Taj Mahal Palace
Mumbai's grand heritage hotel opposite the Gateway of India, welcoming guests since 1903, with 285 rooms and suites, a pool, spa and celebrated restaurants.
A large five-star hotel at Nariman Point with ocean, harbour and city view rooms, four restaurants and bars, an outdoor pool and a spa.
Good to know
Trident, Nariman Point is a large five-star hotel at the southern end of Marine Drive, classified as five-star by India's Ministry of Tourism. Its location in the central business district makes it a natural choice for business travellers, and its sea-view rooms appeal to holidaymakers who want views over the water without paying the very top rates in the city.
There are twelve room categories, from Premier City View rooms to the Presidential Suite, with a choice of Ocean View, Harbour View and City View rooms. The ocean-facing rooms look out over the Arabian Sea and the curve of Marine Drive known as the Queen's Necklace, which is especially striking at night. Guests have the use of an outdoor swimming pool open from sunrise to sunset, the Trident Spa with Eastern and Western-inspired therapies, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi covers up to four devices.
There are four places to eat and drink. Frangipani serves Indian, Mediterranean and Italian dishes, India Jones focuses on Asian cuisine, The Verandah is the casual all-day restaurant, and Ness is the place for cocktails with views over the sea. Private dining and 24-hour in-room dining are also available.
The hotel suits business visitors, families and anyone who wants a reliable, well-run base in South Mumbai. It has rooms for guests with special needs, a doctor on call and a 24-hour concierge. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by noon, and pets are not permitted. If the reservation phone lines are busy, the hotel suggests using email. Prices vary considerably through the year, so it is worth comparing dates. Ask for an ocean-view room on a higher floor if the view is important to you, as it makes the most of the hotel's seafront setting.
The location is ideal for walking. Marine Drive starts outside, and an evening stroll to Girgaum Chowpatty takes under an hour. Churchgate, the Fort and the Kala Ghoda art district are a short taxi ride away, as are the Gateway of India and Colaba. Eau Bar at The Oberoi is close by for a drink in a different setting.
It is classified as five-star by India's Ministry of Tourism.
Ocean, harbour or city views, depending on the category.
Yes. The outdoor pool is open to resident guests from sunrise to sunset.
Frangipani, India Jones, The Verandah and Ness for cocktails.
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
No, pets are not permitted.
Yes, the Trident Spa, plus a 24-hour fitness centre.
Call +91 22 6632 4343 or email [email protected].
Bar
A rooftop bar on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons in Worli, with skyline and Arabian Sea views, inventive cocktails, wine and international small plates.
Attraction
The 1924 basalt arch on the Apollo Bunder waterfront, built to mark a royal visit and now the departure point for Elephanta ferries.
Café
Around 120 years old and described as Mumbai's oldest operating Irani cafe, serving bun maska, Irani chai, keema pav and cherry custard near Marine Lines.
Thing to do
A three-kilometre seafront promenade curving from Nariman Point to Girgaum Chowpatty beach, best walked at sunset when the Queen's Necklace lights come on.