The Oberoi

The best hotel on Marine Drive will emerge by 2010 after year-long renovation. It's particularly from a service point of view that The Oberoi wins hands-down; touches like being met at the terminal gate, your luggage dealt with for you, right through to the personal butler on each floor summoned by the touch of an "Ask Jeeves" button, and genuflecting staff members who go out of their way to make you feel revered, are typical Oberoi, and worth every dollar. If Mumbai is your first port of call, you'll find the genteel atmosphere a relief -- tranquil and sophisticated, yet very relaxed, this is where you want to retreat after spending a few hours out on the crowded streets. All accommodations are spacious, with tasteful decor, but the best rooms are the luxury sea-view rooms, with stunning sea views and gorgeous sunsets turning the whole room a pale pink before the Queen's Necklace starts to sparkle -- a dazzling predinner spectacle. And, these rooms include airport transfers. Note: If the rates here are a tad stiff, overnight in the adjoining Trident Nariman Point, where you'll enjoy a taste of the Oberoi's famous service (albeit shared with many more guests) and you'll have your pick of both sets of facilities.

Facilities:
3 restaurants; lounge; bar; airport transfers (free for certain room categories); butler (on each floor); concierge; health club and spa; large outdoor pool; room service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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