Mumbai's most romantic hotels, including champagne sunsets and seductive sea views
A stay in the historic centre of the magnificent sea-facing metropolis of Mumbai, with its elaborate Art Deco architecture and great cuisine, is the perfect starting point to cushion your arrival or departure on a romantic soujourn. You can spend the day exploring the city's many wonderful sights (it's the country's commercial, fashion and cinematic capital) before heading back for a treatment at the hotel's spa, a screening in the on-site cinema, to catch the sunset by a rooftop pool, cocktail in hand – or simply kick back all day in a sumptuous suite, room service to hand. Particularly lovely are those with sea vistas and views over the ‘Queen’s Necklace’, a curve of seafront whose streetlights sparkle like diamonds. Here's our pick of the most romantic hotels in Mumbai.
Soho House Mumbai
Mumbai, India
9Telegraph expert rating
Mumbai’s sexiest hotel offers easy access to a world of glamour. Sprawl around the rooftop pool and watch the sun sink into the sea, settle into the plush screening room or stretch into a yoga class. Sightseeing comes second when home is this seductive. The hotel has the most fabulous beachfront location: look west and all that separates the narrow 11-storey townhouse from the Arabian sea is Juhu beach – a broad stretch of compact, clean sand. Lovely vintage touches in the 38 rooms include rotary-dial telephones and retro Roberts radios; jute carpets and rugs keep it cosy. Bathrooms have walk-in rain showers and are stocked with full-sized Cowshed products. Read expert review From £128 per night
The Taj Mahal Palace
Mumbai, India
9Telegraph expert rating
Cosseting guests in old-fashioned grandeur, Mumbai's most iconic hotel is much loved by its well-heeled and glossy locals. Generations have celebrated life's milestones here, making this more than just the city's best luxury hotel, but part of its beating heart. This ornately layered Baroque imitation of a Rajput palace sits proudly on the water in southern Mumbai. The sense of space and breadth of facilities is the perfect antidote to dense and busy Colaba. Arguably, it has best swimming pool in south Mumbai, the best high tea, the best Asian restaurant, the best (albeit expensive) hotel shops. Service is phenomenal. Staff exude a palpable sense of pride and joy to be working here. Read expert review From £115 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Trident, Nariman Point
Mumbai, India
8Telegraph expert rating
The 33-floor Trident Nariman Point overlooks Marine Drive, nicknamed the 'Queen’s Necklace' for its resemblance to a rope of diamonds when the evening lights begin to glow. It’s one of Mumbai’s finest hotels, with fabulous views, sterling service, a lovely spa and a seafront pool. Trident is an interiors magazine-worthy five star, with wall-to-wall plate glass, big-league flower arrangements, high ceilings and lots of gleaming surfaces. It’s definitely worth paying extra for the pricier rooms that have more space and panoramas over Marine Drive. Suites are huge, with plate-glass windows looking over the city and out to sea. Read expert review From £91 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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The Oberoi, Mumbai
Mumbai, India
9Telegraph expert rating
The Oberoi continues to impress with its elegant and expansive suites, views over the Mumbai skyline and Arabian Sea and excellent service. The understated elegance of the atrium lobby with its tall windows overlooking the sea, red grand piano and contemporary seating is echoed around the hotel. Original art and sculptures add to the sophisticated ambiance. Rooms are adorned with specially commissioned paintings, mother-of-pearl cabinetry and touches of silk in the upholstery, while bathrooms are huge and include a freestanding bathtub. As for dining, don’t miss the Italian restaurant Vetro with its an attached wine library, or the elegant Champagne Lounge. Read expert review From £140 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Le Sutra
Mumbai, India
7Telegraph expert rating
Le Sutra is an intimate hotel with serene rooms that are spacious and beautifully decorated with themed Indian artworks. It's tucked in the leafy, picturesque neighbourhood of Bandra, with some of Mumbai’s most sought-after restaurants, bars and nightspots just steps away. At the hotel, there’s the small Angdai spa, where you can have massages, wraps and facials, and a restaurant, Out of the Blue, which has a garden courtyard covered in twinkling lights. Opt for one of the top floor Tamas-themed rooms – the name refers to luxuriating in pleasure. These include the ‘Vaasna’ room (meaning sensuality in Sanskrit), which has a tub in the bathroom, only separated from the bedroom by a glass wall. Read expert review From £66 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Contributions by Chryselle D'Silva Dias & Pippa de Bruyn
