Hotel Suba Palace

What a difference good management can make. Here's an example of a small, excellent value place that's really improved over the years, steadily enhancing the quality of the rooms and the services offered -- without disproportionately hiking its prices. Despite being a rather nondescript hotel with a side-street location and total absence of views, it's close to all the Colaba action, and very close to the Gateway of India and Taj Mahal palace hotel. Rooms are neat as a pin, and have undergone a refreshing makeover leaving them looking very smart and businesslike (gleaming floors, thick mattresses, plasma TVs, and a fresh coat of paint), despite being quite compact; they also benefit from double-glazed windows. It may not offer character, but this is a top choice for the astute budget-conscious traveler -- there's even free Wi-Fi, and you can hire a laptop if you didn't bring your own. A great little secret.

Facilities:
Restaurant; airport transfers (Rs 1,000); room service

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