Top Best Boutique Hotels in Mumbai

The next time you travel to Mumbai, why not try something else? Why not stay in a boutique hotel and explore a different way of living? Well, if you are game, here are Mumbai's top boutique hotels - some are located all the way in the south at Colaba, while others are in the current hippest part of town, Bandra, and the rest are spread all over. Each one of these unique, but if you are looking for the most unique of them all, head straight down the list :)

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Urbanpod in Mumbai! (Image credit: DNA)


What exactly is a boutique hotel?

But before we go ahead, here's a very legitimate question that many of you might have - what the hell is a Boutique hotel? Here's a quick overview of what such a hotel is like.

"A boutique hotel is a small hotel which typically has between 10 and 100 rooms in unique settings with upscale accommodations." - Source: Wikipedia

The concept of Boutique hotels started fairly recently in the 1980s, and even more recently in India. These hotels are often furnished with a specific theme, and more often than not each room is also given a name and a unique decor. New York City is the hub of these boutique hotels.

Top Boutique hotels of Mumbai

So without much ado, here are the top boutique hotels of Mumbai. Keep this post handy next time you come for a visit to Mumbai :)

1. Gordon House

Located within walking distance from Gateway of India in an old heritage building, Gordon House is a small yet wonderful boutique hotel in South Mumbai. There are a total of 29 different rooms and each one of them is unique.

Book: Gordon House



At about Rs 6,000/ night, Gordon House is also surprisingly affordable.

Address:
5, Battery Street, Apollo Bunder
Behind Regal Cinema
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400039

Book: Gordon House


2. Abode

In the heart of Colaba, historical epicentre of the city, sits Abode; a tranquil haven of beautiful design and luxurious accommodation. A boutique hotel which is a complete expression of the city, celebrating its magic with chic, modern interpretations of historical features and paying subtle homage to Bombay’s heritage and bohemian past.

Book: Abode Mumbai



Even closer landmarks are the Regal Cinema or the iconic CafĂ© Mondegar. Mumbai doesn’t have great public transport links so the only way to get in and out of the airport is by car.

Address:
Abode Bombay1st Floor, Lansdowne House
M.B.Marg, (Near Cafe Mondegar), Apollo Bunder, Colaba
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400039

Book: Abode Mumbai


3. Le Sutra

They say that if you are looking for a hotel, you must not visit them as there is no such thing there.

"We didn’t bother creating just another luxury hotel.
Instead, we let our unparalleled love for art
bring together a bunch of artists, sculptors, product designers.
The idea; to build one of a kind museum in Bandra that lets people stay."

Book: Le Sutra



Address:
14, Union Park, Next to Olive Restaurant
Khar West, Union Park, Pali Hill
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052

Book: Le Sutra


4. Waterstones

A flagship boutique hotel, Waterstones is rich in originality and feel, and also boats of excellent service. Their room are lavish in their furnishings and feature an eclectic mix of traditional inseparable with the modern. The young, hip, and friendly staff ensure that your stay is warm and intimate.

Book: Waterstones



The adjoining Waterstones Club with its extensive range of sports, fitness, entertainment and spa services ensures that your stay is like none other.

Address:
Waterstones Hotel
Mumbai International Airport
Sahar, Mumbai 400 059, India

Book: Waterstones

5. Juhu Residency

Juhu Residency Boutique Hotel go back to more than 25 years since they were born along the shores of India's most loved landmark Juhu. The property has been recreated to restore the same vibrancy and tranquility, inherited by way of nature. Yet, equipped with all the modern amenities, as per expectation by the leisure traveller and the business traveller.

Book: Juhu Residency



Address:
148B, Juhu Tara Rd
Airport Area, Juhu
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049

Book: Juhu Residency

6. Goldfinch Hotel

Located in the heart of MIDC, Andheri East this Hotel boasts of its warm hospitality and superior quality of food. It has 94 well-appointed rooms and suites, elgantly designed and exquisitely furnished for the modern day business traveller, the hotel has a lot going for it's guests.

Not just that, there are two restaurants, Saffron Spice and Cafe Mojo, as well as a Spa to provide convenience and comfort. Cafe Mojo Pub & Bristo was started as the first English Pub, introducing the concept of E-Beer where you can draw your own chilled beer at your convenience from the taps provided on every table that one occupies.

Book: Goldfinch Hotel



This hotel is just three kilometres away from Mumbai International Airport & five kilometres from Mumbai Domestic Airport, besides being in the business district of MIDC Andheri.

Address:
Plot No.34/21, Central Road, MIDC
Near Akruti Center Point, Andheri East
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093

Book: Goldfinch Hotel


7. Svenska

Svenska Mumbai is located in the heart of Lokhandwala Complex. It is amidst North Mumbai’s largest, commercial and entertainment district of Andheri West, Versova, Oshiwara, Malad and Juhu. The hotel is at a walking distance from the Ambani Hospital, leading Bollywood studios, shopping malls, multiplexes, bars, restaurants and coffee shops.

Book: Svenska



It is located 5km from Andheri Railway Station and 8km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport.

Address:
SAB TV Road, Off Link Road
Andheri West
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053

Book: Svenska


8. Urbanpod

The first of its kind in India, Urbanpod is conveniently located near the Domestic and International Mumbai Airports & Chakala Metro Station. With its futuristic Concept and catering to the new-age travelers, business and leisure, Urbanpod is modern, stylish and minimalistic. It offers good-value without compromising on comfort, quality & feel while offering a unique experience! What more? …the Pod design makes it a great place to network!

Book: Urbanpod



Urbanpod aims to fill the gap in the hospitality industry by offering a unique Product that provides an alternate, practical & smart-accommodation (good value-for-money) without compromising on quality, safety, comfort and style and thereby assist the travellers in optimizing their spends, rather judiciously.

Address:
Urban Pod Pvt. Ltd., OPUS PARK, PLOT F-21
First floor, MIDC CENTRAL ROAD, Beside Seepz Bus Depot,
Andheri (East)
Mumbai

Book: Urbanpod

Comments

  1. I love the look of some of those hotels - and I stay in something similar to the UrbanPod at the airport sometimes. Great recommendations

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  2. All of these look really charming. I want to be try it. I like the colors of the Waterstones hotel

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  3. I really like the concept of boutique hotels, especially when they are small and at unique locations. Out of these ones, I probably prefer number 3, Le Sutra.

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  4. I wouldn't mind any of these hotels, well, apart from Urbanpod because of my height, and I prefer a proper room for myself. I guess my final choice would be based more on the location rather than on the room.

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  5. When I'm traveling long-term (as I am now), I usually stay in hostels to save on accommodation cost. That said, I would totally stay at these boutique hostels. They'd be worth the splurge!

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  6. Plenty of good ideas here, I'd have to say Le Sutra looks fabulous. The UrbanPod is really interesting though and looks to be based on an idea of capsule hotels that you see in some parts of Tokyo, would love to see inside one but think I would be claustrophobic staying in it.

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  9. I'm heading to India early next year, and I love the idea of staying in a Boutique Hotel! I think Adode Mumbai and Svenska look totally like my style!

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  10. There are a lot of places to be explored in Mumbai, therefore, we'll need to find the best hotel suitable for our basic needs. I like this list and have already chosen one hotel for myself.

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  11. Nice handy lists of boutique hotels. Very helpful information in for someone who wants to visit Mumbai. The Urbanpod looks so funky! :-) Would love to stay in one of these boutique hotels.

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  12. It's amazing how each boutique hotel has its own style, but I think the urbanpod has the most unique look!!!

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  13. Those pod hotels seem to be gaining popularity for those needing a short and easy place to stay! Le Sutra sounds incredible - I love the way it is described as a museum that people stay at!

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  14. I like the urbanpod, which is compatible for trekkers, or one day stay.

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  15. I really liked several hotels from the list provided, as they fit my requirements for hotels.

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