Find a Fine Bed in Mumbai

Q: Please help us find accommodation in Mumbai. We will visit the city in December and would like a double room in a three or four star hotel for around 100 US dollars a night. - Reggie Lane

A: There are plenty of options in this busy city. If you want four-star standard accommodation, the Oriental Residency is a good bet. Located in the up and coming neighbourhood of Bandra, your room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite programmes, free wi-fi access, a safety deposit box and 24-hour room service. Internet discounter www.booking.com is offering a double room with buffet breakfast for 90 US dollars plus 10 percent tax and 2 percent service charge. For a great location, a good option is the three-star Chateau Windsor Hotel. This hotel is situated in south Mumbai’s Central Business District just one kilometre from the Bombay Stock Exchange and 3.5km from the Hanging Gardens Park. It offers modern rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV and a balcony and a work desk. Breakfast and light snacks are offered at Chateau Windsor’s seaview rooftop terrace. A double room on www.booking.com costs 100 US dollars plus 10 percent tax. Another viable choice is the three-star Emerald Hotel and Executive Apartments. It is centrally located in Juhu, just a 5-minutes walk from the beach and a 20-minute drive from the international airport. Facilities include flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet access and a fitness centre. A double room with breakfast on www.agoda.com costs 106 US dollars plus 10 percent tax. One of the best offers available during this period is at the three-star Milan International Hotel. The hotel is located in the heart of Mumbai city at Milan subway "Santacruz" which is just a stone throw away from the International and domestic airports. The hotel offers free airport shuttle service. The website www.expedia.com has a special rate of 81 US dollars per night for a double room including breakfast and all taxes. (10/10/10)